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Joe Azcue

Retired
 
High Level
MLB
Years
1960-1972 (1960-1972)
Proper Name
Jose Joaquin Azcue
Nickname
The Immortal Azcue
Positions
C (868)
Positions
C
Height / Weight
6-0 / 200
Bats / Throws
Right / Right
Birthdate
August 18,1939
Drafted/Signed
UDFA: 1956-Cincinnati Reds
MLB Debut
August 3,1960
MLBAM ID
110410
Retrosheet#
azcuj101
More Player Information
Stat Capsuleabrhhrrbisbavgops
MLB Career2828201712503045.252.648

Batting Statistics

csv
Glossary
yearteam nameleaguelevelmlb#ageposgabrh2b3bhrrbisbcsbbsohbpshsfiwdptbpaxbh1bavgobpslgopssecaisobabipbb%so%so_bbab_hr
1960Cincinnati RedsNLMLBCIN920C143113000301260000033303.097.152.097.249.032.000.1206.0618.183.000.00
1962Kansas City AthleticsALMLBKC11022C7222318519122510172731473682481239.229.287.305.592.157.076.2476.8510.891.59111.50
1963Kansas City AthleticsALMLBKC1323C240000000001000000400.000.000.000.000.000.000.0000.0025.000.000.00
1963Cleveland IndiansALMLBCLE623C94320269116014461115460131131493393061.284.314.466.780.228.182.2934.4213.573.0722.86
1964Cleveland IndiansALMLBCLE624C8327120749143402163821424972941460.273.314.358.672.137.085.3005.4412.932.3867.75
1965Cleveland IndiansALMLBCLE625C11133516777023521275432481590371968.230.290.269.559.122.039.2657.2814.562.00167.50
1966Cleveland IndiansALMLBCLE626C983022283101937022022215561223302063.275.319.404.723.189.129.2686.066.671.1033.56
1967Cleveland IndiansALMLBCLE727C8629533741251134032235313081293242846.251.307.437.744.251.186.2506.7910.801.5926.82
1968Cleveland IndiansALMLBCLE628C11535723100100442112833022591223891486.280.331.342.673.140.062.2987.208.481.1889.25
1969Cleveland IndiansALMLBCLE729C724170011004300000102816.292.393.417.810.292.125.30014.2910.710.7524.00
1969Boston Red SoxALMLBBOS129C19517112003004500013135529.216.273.255.528.118.039.2397.279.091.250.00
1969California AngelsALMLBCAL229C80248155460119012728214111463282747.218.295.254.549.141.036.2389.579.931.04248.00
1970California AngelsALMLBCAL230C11435119851312250024402134121063811669.242.292.302.594.128.060.2666.3010.501.67175.50
1972California AngelsALMLBCAL3132C320000000001000000200.000.000.000.000.000.000.0000.0050.000.000.00
1972Milwaukee BrewersALMLBMIL1732C111402000000150001021502.143.200.143.343.071.000.2226.6733.335.000.00
1960MLBTotal--CIN------143113000301260000033303.097.152.097.248.032.000.1206.0618.183.00NL1960
1962MLBTotal--KC1------7222318519122510172731473682481239.229.287.305.592.157.076.2476.8510.891.59111.50AL1962
1963MLBTotal--CLE,KC1------96324269116014461115470131131493433061.281.310.460.770.225.179.2894.3713.703.1323.14AL1963
1964MLBTotal--CLE------8327120749143402163821424972941460.273.314.358.672.137.085.3005.4412.932.3867.75AL1964
1965MLBTotal--CLE------11133516777023521275432481590371968.230.290.269.559.122.039.2657.2814.562.00167.50AL1965
1966MLBTotal--CLE------983022283101937022022215561223302063.275.319.404.723.189.129.2686.066.671.1033.56AL1966
1967MLBTotal--CLE------8629533741251134032235313081293242846.251.307.437.744.251.186.2506.7910.801.5926.82AL1967
1968MLBTotal--CLE------11535723100100442112833022591223891486.280.331.342.672.140.062.2987.208.481.1889.25AL1968
1969MLBTotal--CAL,BOS,CLE------1063232372802230135362141217863651062.223.299.266.566.149.043.2429.599.861.03161.50AL1969
1970MLBTotal--CAL------11435119851312250024402134121063811669.242.292.302.594.128.060.2666.3010.501.67175.50AL1970
1972MLBTotal--MIL,CAL------141602000000160001021702.125.176.125.301.063.000.2005.8835.296.00AL1972
Tot:MLB (11 yrs)MLB90928282017129495030451220734417113245879743095153559.252.304.344.648.163.093.2686.6911.111.6656.56
Tot:NL (1 yrs)NL143113000301260000033303.097.152.097.248.032.000.1206.0618.183.00
Tot:AL (10 yrs)AL89527972007099495030151120533817113245879713062153556.253.305.347.652.165.094.2706.6911.041.6555.94

Other Batting Statistics

csv
Glossary
yearteam nameleaguecategoryagegabrh2b3bhrrbisbcsbbsohbpshsfiwdptbpaxbh1bavgobpslgopssecaisobabipbb%so%so_bbab_hr
1968American LeagueMajor League BaseballAllStar28110000000001000000100.000.000.000.000.000.000.0000.00100.000.000.00
Tot:AllStar (1 Yrs)AllStar110000000001000000100.000.000.000.000.000.0000.00100.00
Player batting statistics considered to be non-regular season leagues and events.

Fielding Statistics

csv
Glossary
yearteamleaguelevelageposggsinnpoaedptctscsbcssb%fpctrfgrfirf9itm sharepl sharetm rank
1960Cincinnati RedsNLMLB20C14-74.0666007272001.0005.10.978.739.1100.03
1962Kansas City AthleticsALMLB22C70-553.2363426541140500.9855.80.736.5743.297.22
1963Cleveland IndiansALMLB23C91-737.05644251361160600.9926.70.827.3856.296.81
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Fielding Statistics are updated at the conclusion of season

Yearly Summary

csv
Glossary
yearteamleaguelevelmlb-classagewlrankrpigpmanagersalaryservice timeplayoffsawards
1960Cincinnati RedsNLMLBCIN2067876-14Fred Hutchinsondnq
1962Kansas City AthleticsALMLBKC12272909-72Hank Bauerdnq
1963Cleveland IndiansALMLBCLE2379836-94Birdie Tebbettsdnq
1963Kansas City AthleticsALMLBKC12373898-2Ed Lopatdnq
1964Cleveland IndiansALMLBCLE2479837-83Birdie Tebbetts, George Stricklanddnq
1965Cleveland IndiansALMLBCLE2587755-111Birdie Tebbettsdnq
1966Cleveland IndiansALMLBCLE2681815-98Birdie Tebbetts, George Stricklanddnq
1967Cleveland IndiansALMLBCLE2775878-86Joe Adcockdnq
1968Cleveland IndiansALMLBCLE2886753-115Alvin Darkdnq
1969Boston Red SoxALMLBBOS2987753-19Dick Williams, Eddie Popowskidnq
1969Cleveland IndiansALMLBCLE2962996-7Alvin Darkdnq
1969California AngelsALMLBCAL2971913-80Lefty Phillips, Bill Rigneydnq
1970California AngelsALMLBCAL3086763-114Lefty Phillipsdnq
1972Milwaukee BrewersALMLBMIL3265916-11Del Crandall, Dave Bristol, Roy McMillandnq
1972California AngelsALMLBCAL3275805-3Del Ricednq
15 record(s)
Based on playing years with listed statistics and available season data.

Transactions

csv
Glossary
datetransaction descriptionteamminor team40-manstatus
1972-11-15Released by BrewersNoHist
1972-07-28Traded from California Angels with Syd O`Brien to Milwaukee Brewers for Paul Ratliff and Ron ClarkMilwaukee BrewersNoHist
1969-06-15Traded from Boston Red Sox to California Angels for Tom SatrianoCalifornia AngelsNoHist
1969-04-19Traded from Cleveland Indians with Sonny Siebert and Vicente Romo to Boston Red Sox for Ken Harrelson, Juan Pizarro and Dick EllsworthBoston Red SoxNoHist
1963-05-25Traded from Kansas City Athletics with Dick Howser to Cleveland Indians for Doc EdwardsCleveland IndiansNoHist
1962-09-20Activated from Disabled ListKansas City AthleticsNoHist
1962-08-15DL - GastrointestinalKansas City AthleticsNoInjury
1961-12-15Traded from Milwaukee Braves with Ed Charles and Manny Jimenez to Kansas City Athletics for Bob Shaw and Lou KlimchockKansas City AthleticsNoHist
1960-12-14Sold by Cincinnati Reds to Milwaukee BravesMilwaukee BravesNoHist
1956-01-01Signed as amateur free agentCincinnati RedsNoHist
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Talent Ratings
Speed
42
Power
44
Contact
75
XBH
38
RBIs
65
Runs
19
Hitting
62
Durability
51
Team
.476

[Career Highlights]

[1956]  Drafted by the Cincinnati Reds in Round #0 (#0)
[1960]  Played for Cincinnati Reds (MLB)
[1962]  Played for Kansas City Athletics (MLB)
[1963]  Played for Cleveland Indians (MLB) ... Played for Kansas City Athletics (MLB)
[1964]  Played for Cleveland Indians (MLB)
[1965]  Played for Cleveland Indians (MLB)
[1966]  Played for Cleveland Indians (MLB)
Show full Career Summary [1956-1972]
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