In 1,273 games over 16 seasons, Velarde posted a .276 batting average (1171-for-4244) with 633 runs, 214 doubles, 23 triples, 100 home runs, 445 RBI, 78 stolen bases, 463 bases on balls, .352 on-base percentage and .408 slugging percentage. He finished his career with a .970 fielding percentage playing primarily at second and third base and shortstop.
Velarde's career statistics include a batting average of .276 (1,171 hits for 4,244 at-bats), 633 runs scored, 214 doubles, 23 triples, 100 home runs, 445 RBIs, 78 stolen bases, and 463 walks. He finished his career with a .970 fielding percentage while primarily playing second, third, and shortstop.