J. P. Arencibia

Born: 1/5/1986 in Miami, FL, USA

MLB Debut: 2010-08-07 | Final Game: 2015-10-01

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'1" | Weight: 210 lbs

Full name: Jonathan Paul Arencibia

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Biography

J. P. Arencibia, born in 1986, was a professional baseball player who played as a catcher in Major League Baseball from 2010 to 2015. He made his debut with the Toronto Blue Jays, where he quickly became known for his powerful hitting and defensive capabilities behind the plate. Throughout his career, Arencibia appeared in 467 games, accumulating 333 hits, 80 home runs, and 245 runs batted in, showcasing his ability to produce offensively despite a batting average of .212. His power was a notable asset, as he consistently demonstrated the ability to drive the ball out of the park. Arencibia's playing style reflected the era of increased offensive production in baseball, as the game was characterized by a focus on power hitting during the early 2010s. While he faced challenges with consistency at the plate, his contributions as a catcher were significant, particularly in terms of handling pitchers and managing games. After stints with the Blue Jays and the Texas Rangers, Arencibia retired from professional baseball in 2015, leaving behind a legacy as a player who embodied the transition of the catcher position into a more offensively-driven role. His career, though brief, was marked by moments of excitement and an enduring passion for the game.

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
467	1573	169	333	67	4	80	245	2	85	484	0.212	0.258	0.412	0.670	-2389.0

Career AVG .212 vs. league average .254 across their career seasons — 16.8% below league average.

Career OBP .258 vs. league average .319 across their career seasons — 19.1% below league average.

Career SLG .412 vs. league average .399 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career OPS 0.670 vs. league average 0.718 across their career seasons — 6.7% 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
2010	TOR	AL	11	35	3	5	1	0	2	4	0	2	11	0.143	—	—	—	—	0.0
2011	TOR	AL	129	443	47	97	20	4	23	78	1	36	133	0.219	.255 (-14%)	.320 (-12%)	.399 (+10%)	.719 (avg)	-146.8
2012	TOR	AL	102	347	45	81	16	0	18	56	1	18	108	0.233	.254 (-8%)	.318 (-14%)	.405 (+7%)	.724 (-2%)	-243.5
2013	TOR	AL	138	474	45	92	18	0	21	55	0	18	148	0.194	.253 (-23%)	.317 (-28%)	.396 (-8%)	.714 (-17%)	-1762.7
2014	TEX	AL	63	203	20	36	9	0	10	35	0	10	62	0.177	.251 (-29%)	.313 (-24%)	.386 (-4%)	.700 (-13%)	-515.5
2015	TBR	AL	24	71	9	22	3	0	6	17	0	1	22	0.310	.254 (+22%)	.316 (-1%)	.404 (+50%)	.721 (+28%)	279.5

Career Pitching Statistics

W	L	G	GS	CG	SHO	SV	IP	H	ER	HR	BB	SO	ERA	Pitcher PIV
0	0	1	0	0	0	0	1.0	1	0	0	0	0	0.00	0

Career ERA 0.00 vs. league average 3.74 across their career seasons — 100.0% better 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
2014	TEX	AL	0	0	1	0	0	0	0	1.0	1	0	0	0	0.00	—	0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1B	22	21	144	13	2	17
C	400	370	2691	200	24	12
P	1	0	0	0	0	0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
2010	TOR	C	8	7	48	3	0	0
2011	TOR	C	122	118	822	72	6	4
2012	TOR	C	94	91	622	57	4	1
2013	TOR	C	131	115	891	49	11	6
2014	TEX	1B	22	21	144	13	2	17
2014	TEX	C	22	21	160	7	2	1
2014	TEX	P	1	0	0	0	0	0
2015	TBA	C	23	18	148	12	1	0

Career Games by Position

Position	Games
Pitcher	1
Catcher	400
First Base	22
Designated Hitter	31

Awards & Honors

Year	Award	Notes
2012	Player of the Week	Week of 2012-05-20

Salary History

Year	Team	League	Salary
2014	TEX	AL	$1,800,000
2013	TOR	AL	$505,600
2012	TOR	AL	$489,600
2011	TOR	AL	$417,400
Total Career Earnings			$3,212,600

College History

School Name	City	State	Years Attended
University of Tennessee	Knoxville	TN	2005, 2006, 2007