Rufino Linares Notable

b. February 28, 1951 · Atlanta Braves 1981–1982, 1984, California Angels 1985

Rufino Linares divided five seasons between two clubs as a left fielder: the Atlanta Braves from 1981, then the California Angels through 1985.

Across 207 games he batted .270, with 147 hits and 66 runs. He finished with 11 home runs, 21 doubles and 15 stolen bases.

He played 128 games in the outfield, with 238 putouts and 6 errors.

He was born in San Pedro de Macoris, San Pedro de Macorís, D.R. on February 28, 1951, and died on May 16, 1998. He batted right-handed and threw right-handed.

Batting, season by season

Year	Team	G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	BB	SO	SB	AVG
1981	ATL	78	253	27	67	9	2	5	25	9	28	8	.265
1982	ATL	77	191	28	57	7	1	2	17	7	29	5	.298
1984	ATL	34	58	4	12	3	0	1	10	6	12	0	.207
1985	CAL	18	43	7	11	2	0	3	11	2	5	2	.256
Career	—	207	545	66	147	21	3	11	63	24	74	15	.270

On this day & linked events

1951

Born February 28, 1951

San Pedro de Macoris, San Pedro de Macorís, D.R.

1998

Died May 16, 1998

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