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José Arcia Notable

b. August 22, 1943 · Chicago Cubs 1968, San Diego Padres 1969–1970

José Arcia divided three seasons between two clubs as a shortstop: the Chicago Cubs from 1968, then the San Diego Padres through 1970.

Across 293 games he batted .215, with 132 hits and 78 runs. He finished with 1 home run, 24 doubles and 17 stolen bases.

He played 111 games at shortstop, with 216 assists and 18 errors. He turned 41 double plays.

He was born in Havana, La Habana, Cuba on August 22, 1943, and died on July 30, 2016. He batted right-handed and threw right-handed.

Batting, season by season

YearTeam GABR H2B3B HRRBIBB SOSBAVG
1968 CHC 59841516 401 83240 .190
1969 SDP 1203023565 1130 10144714 .215
1970 SDP 1142292851 930 1712363 .223
Career 29361578132 2461 352910717 .215

On this day & linked events

1943

Born August 22, 1943

Havana, La Habana, Cuba

2016

Died July 30, 2016