Elvis Araujo

Born: 7/15/1991 in Maracaibo, Zulia, Venezuela

MLB Debut: 2015-05-05 | Final Game: 2016-08-16

Bats: L | Throws: L | Height: 6'7" | Weight: 275 lbs

Full name: Elvis Alejandro Araujo

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Biography

Elvis Araujo, born in 1991, was a professional baseball pitcher who made his mark in Major League Baseball from 2015 to 2016. He was known for his strong left-handed throwing and ability to generate strikeouts, finishing his career with a record of 4-2 and a 4.35 earned run average (ERA). Over his short career, Araujo struck out a total of 63 batters, demonstrating his potential as a reliable option on the mound. Araujo's playing career unfolded during a period of significant change in baseball, as teams increasingly valued pitchers who could not only start games but also come out of the bullpen effectively. Despite his limited time in the majors, Araujo showcased his skills in a competitive environment, contributing to his teams through his pitching versatility. Although he did not record any saves, his ability to perform under pressure highlighted the challenges many pitchers face in establishing themselves in the league. Araujo's journey through professional baseball reflects the determination and resilience required to compete at the highest levels of the sport.

Career Pitching Statistics

W	L	G	GS	CG	SHO	SV	IP	H	ER	HR	BB	SO	ERA	Pitcher PIV
4	2	72	0	0	0	0	62.0	64	30	5	36	63	4.35	0

Career ERA 4.35 vs. league average 4.08 across their career seasons — 6.9% 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
2015	PHI	NL	2	1	40	0	0	0	0	34.7	29	13	19	34	3.38	3.96 (+15%)	672.3
2016	PHI	NL	2	1	32	0	0	0	0	27.3	35	17	17	29	5.60	4.19 (-34%)	-565.2

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
72	1	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	1	0.000	0.000	0.000	0.000	0.0

Career AVG .000 vs. league average .255 across their career seasons — 100.0% below league average.

Career OBP .000 vs. league average .319 across their career seasons — 100.0% below league average.

Career SLG .000 vs. league average .411 across their career seasons — 100.0% below league average.

Career OPS 0.000 vs. league average 0.730 across their career seasons — 100.0% 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
2015	PHI	NL	40	1	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	1	0.000	—	—	—	—	0.0
2016	PHI	NL	32	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	.000	—	—	—	—	0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
P	72	0	2	9	0	2

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
2015	PHI	P	40	0	1	6	0	2
2016	PHI	P	32	0	1	3	0	0

Career Games by Position

Position	Games
Pitcher	72