R. J. Alaniz, baseball player, 2019-2021

R. J. Alaniz

Born: 6/14/1991 in McAllen, TX, USA

MLB Debut: 2019-04-12 | Final Game: 2021-07-23

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'4" | Weight: 220 lbs

Full name: Ruben Alaniz

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Biography

R. J. Alaniz, born in 1991, was a professional baseball pitcher who played in Major League Baseball (MLB) from 2019 to 2021. He made his debut on April 12, 2019, and had a brief but notable career in the league. Alaniz was known for his versatility on the mound, showcasing a range of pitches that included a fastball and breaking ball, which he used to effectively challenge hitters during his appearances. Throughout his time in the majors, Alaniz finished with a career record of 1-0 and an earned run average (ERA) of 8.35. He recorded a total of 16 strikeouts, demonstrating his ability to miss bats despite the challenges he faced at the highest level of competition. While he did not achieve any saves during his career, his contributions to his team's pitching staff during the 2019 season were part of a larger narrative in a time when pitching depth was increasingly valued in the league. Alaniz's career, though not lengthy, reflected the struggles and aspirations of many players striving to make their mark in the fast-paced environment of modern baseball.

Career Pitching Statistics

W L G GS CG SHO SV IP H ER HR BB SO ERA Pitcher PIV
1 0 15 0 0 0 0 18.3 20 17 4 10 16 8.35 0

Career ERA 8.35 vs. league average 4.39 across their career seasons — 90.2% worse than 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
2019 SEA AL 0 0 4 0 0 0 0 4.0 11 9 3 6 20.25 — 0.0
2019 CIN NL 1 0 8 0 0 0 0 11.7 8 7 4 7 5.40 4.51 (-20%) 427.6
2021 CIN NL 0 0 3 0 0 0 0 2.7 1 1 3 3 3.38 — 0.0

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
15 2 0 1 0 0 0 1 0 0 1 0.500 0.500 0.500 1.000 0.0

Career AVG .500 vs. league average .248 across their career seasons — +101.5% above league average.

Career OBP .500 vs. league average .320 across their career seasons — +56.3% above league average.

Career SLG .500 vs. league average .423 across their career seasons — +18.2% above league average.

Career OPS 1.000 vs. league average 0.743 across their career seasons — +34.6% above 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
2019 SEA AL 4 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 — — — — 0.0
2019 CIN NL 8 1 0 1 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 1.000 — — — — 0.0
2021 CIN NL 3 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0.000 — — — — 0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
P 15 0 2 2 1 0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
2019 SEA P 4 0 0 1 0 0
2019 CIN P 8 0 2 1 1 0
2021 CIN P 3 0 0 0 0 0

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Pitcher 15