Manny Acosta, baseball player, 2007-2012

Manny Acosta

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Born: 5/1/1981 in Colon, Colón, Panama

MLB Debut: 2007-08-12 | Final Game: 2012-10-03

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'4" | Weight: 215 lbs

Full name: Manuel Alcides Acosta

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Biography

Manny Acosta, born in 1981, was a professional baseball pitcher who played in Major League Baseball from 2007 to 2012. Throughout his career, Acosta showcased his skills primarily as a relief pitcher, known for his ability to deliver in high-pressure situations. He compiled a career record of 13-13, with an earned run average (ERA) of 3.99. Acosta struck out 219 batters during his time in the majors and recorded 9 saves, demonstrating his effectiveness in closing out games and contributing to his teams’ successes. Acosta's career unfolded during a competitive era in baseball, marked by the rise of specialized bullpen roles. His ability to adapt to different pitching scenarios made him a valuable asset for various franchises. While not always a household name, Acosta made significant contributions to the teams he played for, leaving a lasting impression with his consistent performance on the mound. After his retirement in 2012, he remained a respected figure in the baseball community, remembered for his work ethic and resilience throughout his career.

Career Pitching Statistics

W L G GS CG SHO SV IP H ER HR BB SO ERA Pitcher PIV
13 13 233 0 0 0 9 248.0 234 110 30 117 219 3.99 0

Career ERA 3.99 vs. league average 4.19 across their career seasons — near league average.

Season-by-Season Pitching

Year Team Lg W L G GS CG SHO SV IP H ER BB SO ERA Lg ERA Pitcher PIV
2007 ATL NL 1 1 21 0 0 0 0 23.7 13 6 14 22 2.28 4.47 (+49%) 130.4
2008 ATL NL 3 5 46 0 0 0 3 53.0 48 21 26 31 3.57 4.32 (+18%) -1183.7
2009 ATL NL 1 1 36 0 0 0 0 37.3 45 18 19 32 4.34 4.32 (avg) -133.0
2010 NYN NL 3 2 41 0 0 0 1 39.7 30 13 18 42 2.95 4.08 (+28%) 446.0
2011 NYN NL 4 1 44 0 0 0 4 47.0 50 18 15 46 3.45 3.94 (+13%) 154.0
2012 NYN NL 1 3 45 0 0 0 1 47.3 48 34 25 46 6.46 4.01 (-61%) -996.0

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
252 60 7 11 1 0 3 5 1 7 21 0.183 0.279 0.350 0.629 0.0

Career AVG .183 vs. league average .258 across their career seasons — 28.9% below league average.

Career OBP .279 vs. league average .326 across their career seasons — 14.3% below league average.

Career SLG .350 vs. league average .410 across their career seasons — 14.6% below league average.

Career OPS 0.629 vs. league average 0.736 across their career seasons — 14.4% below league average.

Season-by-Season Batting

Year Team Lg G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG Lg AVG Lg OBP Lg SLG Lg OPS PIV
2007 ATL NL 21 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 — — — — 0.0
2008 ATL NL 46 5 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 3 0.000 — — — — 0.0
2009 ATL NL 36 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 0.000 — — — — 0.0
2010 NYN NL 41 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 — — — — 0.0
2011 NYN NL 44 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 — — — — 0.0
2012 NYN NL 45 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 — — — — 0.0
2025 MIA NL 19 54 7 11 1 0 3 5 1 6 17 0.204 .245 (-17%) .314 (-6%) .403 (-4%) .718 (-5%) 0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
P 233 0 19 37 4 6

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
2007 ATL P 21 0 2 7 0 1
2008 ATL P 46 0 7 13 2 3
2009 ATL P 36 0 2 9 1 1
2010 NYN P 41 0 2 3 0 1
2011 NYN P 44 0 3 3 0 0
2012 NYN P 45 0 3 2 1 0

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Pitcher 233

Salary History

Year Team League Salary
2012 NYN NL $875,000
2008 ATL NL $392,500
Total Career Earnings $1,267,500