Alfredo Amezaga

Born: 1/16/1978 in Ciudad Obregon, Sonora, México

MLB Debut: 2002-05-24 | Final Game: 2011-09-04

Bats: B | Throws: R | Height: 5'11" | Weight: 165 lbs

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Biography

Alfredo Amezaga, born in 1978, was a versatile position player who made an impact in Major League Baseball from 2002 to 2011. Known for his speed and defensive skills, Amezaga played in a total of 584 games during his career, primarily as an outfielder and infielder. He achieved a career batting average of .247, accumulating 348 hits, 12 home runs, and 110 RBIs. His ability to steal bases was notable, as he swiped 49 bases throughout his time in the league, showcasing his agility and game awareness. Amezaga's career unfolded during a transitional period in baseball, marked by the aftermath of the steroid era and a growing emphasis on athleticism and speed. He played for multiple teams, including the Florida Marlins and the Los Angeles Angels, where he contributed to the team's depth and versatility. His contributions on the field and his work ethic exemplified the spirit of the game, making him a respected figure among his peers and fans alike. After retiring in 2011, Amezaga left behind a legacy as a dependable player who could adapt to various roles, further highlighting the importance of versatility in baseball.

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
584	1408	173	348	47	19	12	110	49	112	223	0.247	0.307	0.333	0.640	-3730.3

Career AVG .247 vs. league average .264 across their career seasons — 6.3% below league average.

Career OBP .307 vs. league average .332 across their career seasons — 7.4% below league average.

Career SLG .333 vs. league average .419 across their career seasons — 20.5% below league average.

Career OPS 0.640 vs. league average 0.751 across their career seasons — 14.7% 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
2002	LAA	AL	12	13	3	7	2	0	0	2	1	0	1	0.538	—	—	—	—	0.0
2003	LAA	AL	37	105	15	22	3	2	2	7	2	9	23	0.210	.264 (-21%)	.332 (-16%)	.422 (-21%)	.754 (-19%)	-358.0
2004	LAA	AL	73	93	12	15	2	0	2	11	3	3	24	0.161	.266 (-39%)	.335 (-37%)	.427 (-42%)	.762 (-40%)	-700.8
2005	COL	NL	2	3	1	1	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0.333	—	—	—	—	0.0
2005	PIT	NL	3	3	1	0	0	0	0	0	1	1	0	0.000	—	—	—	—	0.0
2006	MIA	NL	132	334	42	87	9	3	3	19	20	33	46	0.260	.269 (-3%)	.336 (-1%)	.431 (-23%)	.768 (-14%)	-848.7
2007	MIA	NL	133	400	46	105	14	9	2	30	13	35	52	0.263	.268 (-2%)	.335 (-3%)	.422 (-15%)	.758 (-10%)	-858.8
2008	MIA	NL	125	311	41	82	13	5	3	32	8	19	47	0.264	.263 (avg)	.333 (-6%)	.416 (-12%)	.749 (-9%)	-604.7
2009	MIA	NL	27	69	6	15	3	0	0	5	1	5	16	0.217	.262 (-17%)	.332 (-20%)	.417 (-38%)	.750 (-30%)	-359.3
2011	COL	NL	20	33	5	8	1	0	0	2	0	3	7	0.242	—	—	—	—	0.0
2011	MIA	NL	20	44	1	6	0	0	0	2	0	4	7	0.136	—	—	—	—	0.0

Postseason Statistics

Playoff Career Batting

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	BB	SO	AVG
2	2	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	2	0.000

Playoff Batting by Year

Year	Round	Team	G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	BB	SO	AVG
2004	ALDS1	ANA	2	2	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	2	0.000

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1B	6	0	8	1	0	0
2B	76	46	113	137	7	34
3B	73	17	29	40	3	4
OF	271	195	555	16	10	2
SS	117	69	133	236	6	31

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
2002	ANA	SS	5	3	7	11	0	1
2003	ANA	3B	13	11	12	20	2	1
2003	ANA	SS	24	21	39	57	3	11
2004	ANA	2B	16	6	7	17	1	2
2004	ANA	3B	26	2	3	9	1	3
2004	ANA	SS	32	14	38	58	1	5
2005	COL	3B	1	0	0	0	0	0
2005	PIT	SS	1	0	1	2	0	1
2006	FLO	1B	2	0	4	0	0	0
2006	FLO	2B	23	12	33	41	2	15
2006	FLO	3B	4	0	1	0	0	0
2006	FLO	OF	78	66	166	2	4	0
2006	FLO	SS	11	4	5	21	0	5
2007	FLO	1B	4	0	4	1	0	0
2007	FLO	2B	11	6	21	21	2	7
2007	FLO	3B	12	4	11	6	0	0
2007	FLO	OF	91	71	211	8	5	1
2007	FLO	SS	18	11	16	35	1	4
2008	FLO	2B	10	8	19	18	1	3
2008	FLO	3B	15	0	2	5	0	0
2008	FLO	OF	79	48	144	6	1	1
2008	FLO	SS	19	11	22	31	0	3
2009	FLO	OF	17	9	33	0	0	0
2009	FLO	SS	5	4	5	15	0	1
2011	COL	2B	5	5	12	11	0	1
2011	COL	3B	2	0	0	0	0	0
2011	COL	OF	2	0	0	0	0	0
2011	COL	SS	2	1	0	6	1	0
2011	FLO	2B	11	9	21	29	1	6
2011	FLO	OF	4	1	1	0	0	0