Hector Villanueva

Born: 10/2/1964 in Rio Piedras, P.R.

MLB Debut: 1990-06-01 | Final Game: 1993-06-13

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'1" | Weight: 220 lbs

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Biography

Hector Villanueva was a professional baseball player born in 1964, whose career spanned from 1990 to 1993. He played primarily as a position player and made a notable impact during his time in Major League Baseball. Villanueva participated in a total of 191 games, where he recorded 109 hits, resulting in a batting average of .23. His power at the plate was evident with 25 home runs and 72 runs batted in (RBIs), showcasing his ability to drive in runs during critical moments of the game. Additionally, he demonstrated speed on the bases, finishing his career with 1 stolen base. Villanueva’s career unfolded during a transitional era in baseball, as the sport was evolving with the emergence of more powerful hitters and a focus on offensive production. While his batting average may not have been exceptional, his contributions to his teams were significant, and he left a mark that extended beyond just statistics. His journey through the league reflected the challenges and triumphs faced by many players of his time, making him a memorable figure in the landscape of early '90s baseball.

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
191	473	53	109	21	2	25	72	1	40	98	0.230	0.293	0.442	0.734	211.6

Career AVG .230 vs. league average .259 across their career seasons — 10.9% below league average.

Career OBP .293 vs. league average .326 across their career seasons — 10.2% below league average.

Career SLG .442 vs. league average .388 across their career seasons — +13.9% above league average.

Career OPS 0.734 vs. league average 0.714 across their career seasons — near 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
1990	CHC	NL	52	114	14	31	4	1	7	18	1	4	27	0.272	.257 (+5%)	.324 (-5%)	.385 (+32%)	.710 (+15%)	251.3
1991	CHC	NL	71	192	23	53	10	1	13	32	0	21	30	0.276	.255 (+8%)	.323 (+7%)	.384 (+41%)	.708 (+25%)	818.1
1992	CHC	NL	51	112	9	17	6	0	2	13	0	11	24	0.152	.255 (-41%)	.322 (-29%)	.377 (-31%)	.699 (-30%)	-588.0
1993	STL	NL	17	55	7	8	1	0	3	9	0	4	17	0.145	.265 (-45%)	.332 (-39%)	.403 (-19%)	.735 (-28%)	-269.9