Joe Azcue
Jose Joaquin (Lopez) Azcue "The Immortal Azcue"
Born: August 18, 1939
Cienfuegos, Cienfuegos CU
Primary Position: Catcher
All Position(s) Played: 1B, 3B, LF, OF
Bats: Right
Throws: Right
Height: 6'0"
Weight: 190
Career: 1956-1973
Major League Statistics
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Joe (Lopez) Azcue compiled a career batting average of .280 with 43 home runs and 325 RBI in his 729-game career with the Moultrie Reds, Douglas Reds, Palatka Redlegs, Wenatchee Chiefs, Savannah Redlegs, Savannah Reds, Havana Sugar Kings/Jersey City Jerseys, Vancouver Mounties, Portland Beavers, Salt Lake City Angels and San Antonio Brewers. He began playing during the 1956 season and last took the field during the 1973 campaign.
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Batting:
| Year | Level | Lg | Team | GP | PA | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | CS | BB | SO | BA | OBP | SLG | OPS | TB | DP | HBP | SH | SF | IBB |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1956 | D | GASL | Douglas Reds | 57 | 140 | 140 | 33 | 8 | 1 | 0 | .236 | .236 | .307 | .543 | 43 | |||||||||||
| 1956 | D | GAFL | Moultrie Reds | 2 | 6 | 6 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .333 | .333 | .333 | .667 | 2 | |||||||||||
| 1957 | D | FLOR | Palatka Redlegs | 123 | 487 | 440 | 47 | 117 | 20 | 2 | 3 | 66 | 6 | 5 | 33 | 57 | .266 | .316 | .341 | .657 | 150 | 1 | 9 | 4 | ||
| 1958 | B | NORW | Wenatchee Chiefs | 84 | 316 | 289 | 40 | 89 | 17 | 2 | 3 | 48 | 4 | 21 | 47 | .308 | .350 | .412 | .762 | 119 | 0 | 2 | 4 | |||
| 1958 | A | SALL2 | Savannah Redlegs | 11 | 30 | 28 | 2 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 9 | .179 | .233 | .179 | .412 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | ||
| 1959 | A | SALL2 | Savannah Reds | 113 | 389 | 363 | 48 | 95 | 12 | 3 | 13 | 51 | 1 | 21 | 51 | .262 | .306 | .419 | .724 | 152 | 2 | 3 | 0 | 2 | ||
| 1960 | AAA | IL | Havana Sugar Kings/Jersey City Jerseys | 97 | 317 | 289 | 29 | 78 | 11 | 1 | 5 | 27 | 2 | 0 | 24 | 47 | .270 | .327 | .367 | .694 | 106 | 1 | 2 | 1 | ||
| 1961 | AAA | PCL | Vancouver Mounties | 82 | 315 | 283 | 31 | 84 | 12 | 2 | 2 | 43 | 1 | 0 | 24 | 46 | .297 | .348 | .375 | .723 | 106 | 1 | 2 | 5 | ||
| 1963 | AAA | PCL | Portland Beavers | 10 | 40 | 39 | 5 | 6 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 4 | .154 | .175 | .231 | .406 | 9 | 0 | 0 | 0 | ||
| 1972 | AAA | PCL | Salt Lake City Angels | 45 | 161 | 144 | 20 | 46 | 7 | 0 | 5 | 22 | 1 | 0 | 15 | 19 | .319 | .379 | .472 | .851 | 68 | 0 | 0 | 2 | ||
| 1973 | AA | TL | San Antonio Brewers | 105 | 387 | 349 | 46 | 109 | 21 | 0 | 12 | 63 | 1 | 1 | 30 | 39 | .312 | .367 | .476 | .843 | 166 | 3 | 0 | 5 | ||
| Totals | 729 | 2588 | 2370 | 268 | 664 | 109 | 12 | 43 | 325 | 16 | 6 | 171 | 319 | .280 | .328 | .391 | .719 | 926 | 0 | 8 | 18 | 21 | 2 |
Fielding:
| Year | Level | Lg | Team | Pos | GP | PO | A | E | DP | Fld% | RF/G | PB | SB | CS | CS% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1956 | D | GASL | Douglas Reds | OF | 24 | .000 | |||||||||
| 1957 | D | FLOR | Palatka Redlegs | C | 86 | 516 | 68 | 12 | 4 | .980 | 6.791 | 13 | |||
| 1957 | D | FLOR | Palatka Redlegs | 3B | 20 | 24 | 28 | 6 | 4 | .897 | 2.600 | ||||
| 1957 | D | FLOR | Palatka Redlegs | LF | 12 | 12 | 4 | 3 | 0 | .842 | 1.333 | ||||
| 1958 | B | NORW | Wenatchee Chiefs | C | 83 | 583 | 73 | 21 | 8 | .969 | 7.904 | 14 | |||
| 1959 | A | SALL2 | Savannah Reds | C | 81 | 518 | 62 | 4 | 3 | .993 | 7.160 | 13 | |||
| 1959 | A | SALL2 | Savannah Reds | OF | 12 | 28 | 1 | 1 | 1 | .967 | 2.417 | ||||
| 1960 | AAA | IL | Havana Sugar Kings/Jersey City Jerseys | C | 95 | 502 | 69 | 4 | 7 | .993 | 6.011 | 10 | |||
| 1961 | AAA | PCL | Vancouver Mounties | C | 76 | 425 | 48 | 6 | 8 | .987 | 6.224 | 9 | |||
| 1963 | AAA | PCL | Portland Beavers | C | 10 | 67 | 8 | 1 | 1 | .987 | 7.500 | 2 | |||
| 1972 | AAA | PCL | Salt Lake City Angels | C | 41 | 228 | 21 | 2 | 2 | .992 | 6.073 | 1 | |||
| 1973 | AA | TL | San Antonio Brewers | 1B | 9 | 74 | 5 | 2 | 8 | .975 | 8.778 | ||||
| 1973 | AA | TL | San Antonio Brewers | C | 18 | 112 | 17 | 0 | 0 | 1.000 | 7.167 | 2 | |||
| Totals | 567 | 3089 | 404 | 62 | 46 | .983 | 6.160 | 64 | 0 | 0 |
Minor League Service:
| Year | Level | League | Team | Affiliation | First Appearance | Final Appearance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1956 | D | Georgia-Florida League | Moultrie Reds | CIN | ||
| 1956 | D | Georgia State League | Douglas Reds | CIN | ||
| 1957 | D | Florida State League | Palatka Redlegs | CIN | ||
| 1958 | B | Northwest League | Wenatchee Chiefs | CIN | ||
| 1958 | A | South Atlantic League | Savannah Redlegs | CIN | ||
| 1959 | A | South Atlantic League | Savannah Reds | CIN | ||
| 1960 | AAA | International League | Havana Sugar Kings/Jersey City Jerseys | CIN | ||
| 1961 | AAA | Pacific Coast League | Vancouver Mounties | ML1 | ||
| 1963 | AAA | Pacific Coast League | Portland Beavers | KC1 | ||
| 1972 | AAA | Pacific Coast League | Salt Lake City Angels | CAL | ||
| 1973 | AA | Texas League | San Antonio Brewers | CLE |
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