Ozzie Virgil

Born: 5/17/1932 in Monte Cristi, Monte Cristi, D.R.

Died: 9/29/2024 in Monte Cristi, Monte Cristi, D.R.

MLB Debut: 1956-09-23 | Final Game: 1969-06-27

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'1" | Weight: 174 lbs

Full name: Osvaldo Jose Virgil

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Biography

Ozzie Virgil, born in 1932, was a professional baseball player who made his mark in Major League Baseball from 1956 until his retirement in 1969. Primarily recognized as a position player, Virgil played a total of 324 games throughout his career. He recorded 174 hits, including 14 home runs, and drove in 73 runs while maintaining a batting average of .231. Known for his versatility on the field, Virgil also showcased his speed with 6 stolen bases, contributing to his team's offensive strategies during a time when baseball was evolving in terms of player dynamics and strategies. Virgil's career spanned a significant period in baseball history, marked by the impending changes of the 1970s and the increasing integration of the sport. While he may not have been a superstar, his contributions as a solid player during a transitional era underscored the depth of talent in the league. His ability to adapt and perform in various roles reflected the growing complexity of professional baseball, and he remains a notable figure for those who appreciate the rich tapestry of the game's history.

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
324	753	75	174	19	7	14	73	6	34	91	0.231	0.263	0.331	0.594	-1975.1

Career AVG .231 vs. league average .254 across their career seasons — 8.9% below league average.

Career OBP .263 vs. league average .322 across their career seasons — 18.2% below league average.

Career SLG .331 vs. league average .385 across their career seasons — 14.2% below league average.

Career OPS 0.594 vs. league average 0.707 across their career seasons — 16.0% 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
1956	NY1	NL	3	12	2	5	1	1	0	2	1	0	0	0.417	—	—	—	—	0.0
1957	NY1	NL	96	226	26	53	0	2	4	24	2	14	27	0.235	.257 (-9%)	.323 (-14%)	.391 (-22%)	.715 (-18%)	-779.0
1958	DET	AL	49	193	19	47	10	2	3	19	1	8	20	0.244	.257 (-6%)	.324 (-16%)	.394 (-8%)	.719 (-12%)	-451.2
1960	DET	AL	62	132	16	30	4	2	3	13	1	4	14	0.227	.255 (-11%)	.323 (-23%)	.387 (-8%)	.711 (-15%)	-406.0
1961	DET	AL	20	30	1	4	0	0	1	1	0	1	5	0.133	—	—	—	—	0.0
1961	KC1	AL	11	21	1	3	0	0	0	0	0	0	3	0.143	—	—	—	—	0.0
1962	BAL	AL	1	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	1	0	.000	—	—	—	—	0.0
1965	PIT	NL	39	49	3	13	2	0	1	5	0	2	10	0.265	—	—	—	—	-31.3
1966	SFG	NL	42	89	7	19	2	0	2	9	1	4	12	0.213	.248 (-14%)	.309 (-21%)	.376 (-19%)	.685 (-20%)	-307.6
1969	SFG	NL	1	1	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0.000	—	—	—	—	0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1B	5	5	46	2	1	4
2B	16	8	18	31	0	5
3B	189	114	129	300	22	29
C	35	15	98	9	1	1
OF	26	16	39	0	1	0
SS	7	5	13	16	2	4

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1956	NY1	3B	3	3	3	1	1	1
1957	NY1	3B	62	37	27	111	11	10
1957	NY1	OF	24	16	37	0	1	0
1957	NY1	SS	1	0	0	0	0	0
1958	DET	3B	49	47	55	101	3	7
1960	DET	2B	8	6	11	24	0	2
1960	DET	3B	42	15	28	46	2	7
1960	DET	C	1	1	2	1	0	0
1960	DET	SS	5	4	11	14	2	4
1961	DET	2B	1	0	0	0	0	0
1961	DET	3B	9	3	9	6	1	2
1961	DET	C	3	0	2	1	0	0
1961	DET	SS	1	1	2	2	0	0
1961	KC1	3B	4	2	2	7	2	1
1961	KC1	C	3	1	8	1	0	0
1965	PIT	2B	5	2	6	7	0	3
1965	PIT	3B	7	2	1	8	1	0
1965	PIT	C	15	3	29	2	0	1
1966	SFN	1B	5	5	46	2	1	4
1966	SFN	2B	2	0	1	0	0	0
1966	SFN	3B	13	5	4	20	1	1
1966	SFN	C	13	10	57	4	1	0
1966	SFN	OF	2	0	2	0	0	0