Francisco Arcia

Born: 9/14/1989 in Maiquetia, Vargas, Venezuela

MLB Debut: 2018-07-26 | Final Game: 2018-09-30

Bats: L | Throws: R | Height: 5'11" | Weight: 200 lbs

Full name: Francisco Antonio Arcia

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Biography

Francisco Arcia, born in 1989, was a professional baseball player who made his mark in Major League Baseball during a brief but impactful career from 2018. Primarily serving as a position player, Arcia played in a total of 41 games, showcasing his power at the plate with 6 home runs and driving in 23 runs. Despite finishing his career with a batting average of .204, he demonstrated the potential for significant contributions in crucial moments, particularly as a power-hitting option off the bench. Arcia's tenure in the major leagues was characterized by his versatility and ability to perform under pressure. He made his debut on July 26, 2018, and remained active until September 30 of the same year. Although his time in the spotlight was limited, his performance reflected the ongoing evolution of offensive strategies in baseball, where players with the ability to hit for power are increasingly valued. After his retirement, Arcia's brief career remains a testament to the challenges and opportunities faced by players in a competitive era marked by rapid changes in the game.

Career Pitching Statistics

W	L	G	GS	CG	SHO	SV	IP	H	ER	HR	BB	SO	ERA	Pitcher PIV
0	0	2	0	0	0	0	3.0	5	3	2	0	0	9.00	0

Career ERA 9.00 vs. league average 4.15 across their career seasons — 116.9% 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
2018	LAA	AL	0	0	2	0	0	0	0	3.0	5	3	0	0	9.00	—	0.0

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
41	103	10	21	5	0	6	23	1	1	27	0.204	0.226	0.427	0.654	-219.1

Career AVG .204 vs. league average .248 across their career seasons — 17.8% below league average.

Career OBP .226 vs. league average .318 across their career seasons — 28.8% below league average.

Career SLG .427 vs. league average .409 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career OPS 0.654 vs. league average 0.728 across their career seasons — 10.2% 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
2018	LAA	AL	41	103	10	21	5	0	6	23	1	1	27	0.204	.247 (-18%)	.318 (-29%)	.409 (+4%)	.727 (-10%)	-219.1

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1B	1	1	6	1	0	3
C	34	25	190	15	2	1
P	2	0	0	0	0	0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
2018	LAA	1B	1	1	6	1	0	3
2018	LAA	C	34	25	190	15	2	1
2018	LAA	P	2	0	0	0	0	0

Career Games by Position

Position	Games
Pitcher	2
Catcher	34
First Base	1
Designated Hitter	1