Jose Vidal, baseball player, 1966-1969

Jose Vidal

Born: 4/3/1940 in Batey Lechuga, El Seibo, D.R.

Died: 1/7/2011 in La Romana, La Romana, D.R.

MLB Debut: 1966-09-05 | Final Game: 1969-05-16

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'0" | Weight: 190 lbs

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Biography

Jose Vidal, born in 1940, was a professional baseball player who contributed to Major League Baseball during a brief career that spanned from 1966 to 1969. Primarily a position player, Vidal played in a total of 88 games, during which he recorded 24 hits, including 3 home runs and 10 RBIs. His batting average was .164, reflecting the challenges he faced during his time in the league. Additionally, he showcased his speed on the bases with 4 stolen bases throughout his career. Vidal played in an era characterized by significant changes in baseball, including the shift towards more powerful hitters and the increasing importance of speed on the bases. Despite his limited playing time, his presence in the majors during the late 1960s positioned him as part of a transitional period in the sport, as teams began to explore diverse player roles and strategies. Although his statistical contributions may not have been substantial, Vidal’s journey through professional baseball remains a testament to the dedication and resilience required to compete at the highest level.

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
88 146 20 24 1 2 3 10 4 18 46 0.164 0.261 0.260 0.521 -221.6

Career AVG .164 vs. league average .244 across their career seasons — 32.7% below league average.

Career OBP .261 vs. league average .309 across their career seasons — 15.7% below league average.

Career SLG .260 vs. league average .361 across their career seasons — 27.9% below league average.

Career OPS 0.521 vs. league average 0.671 across their career seasons — 22.3% below league average.

Season-by-Season Batting

Year Team Lg G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG Lg AVG Lg OBP Lg SLG Lg OPS PIV
1966 CLE AL 17 32 4 6 1 1 0 3 0 5 11 0.188 — — — — 0.0
1967 CLE AL 16 34 4 4 0 0 0 0 0 7 12 0.118 — — — — 0.0
1968 CLE AL 37 54 5 9 0 0 2 5 3 2 15 0.167 .236 (-30%) .298 (-34%) .340 (-18%) .638 (-26%) -221.6
1969 SE1 AL 18 26 7 5 0 1 1 2 1 4 8 0.192 — — — — 0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
1B 1 1 6 2 0 0
OF 53 35 63 1 1 0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1966 CLE OF 11 10 16 0 0 0
1967 CLE OF 10 9 20 1 0 0
1968 CLE 1B 1 1 6 2 0 0
1968 CLE OF 26 10 16 0 0 0
1969 SE1 OF 6 6 11 0 1 0

Career Games by Position

Position Games
First Base 1
Left Field 23
Center Field 9
Right Field 27