Alberto Arias, baseball player, 2007-2009

Alberto Arias

Born: 10/14/1983 in Santo Domingo, Distrito Nacional, D.R.

MLB Debut: 2007-05-01 | Final Game: 2009-08-23

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 5'11" | Weight: 155 lbs

Full name: Alberto A. Arias

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Biography

Alberto Arias, born in 1983, was a professional baseball pitcher who played in Major League Baseball from 2007 until 2009. He made his debut on May 1, 2007, showcasing his skills primarily with the Houston Astros. Over the course of his career, Arias compiled a record of 4-2 and maintained an earned run average (ERA) of 3.74, which reflects his ability to limit scoring opportunities for opposing teams. He recorded a total of 55 strikeouts, demonstrating his effectiveness as a strikeout pitcher, although he did not register any saves during his time in the league. Arias was known for his competitive spirit and solid pitching mechanics, which allowed him to contribute effectively out of the bullpen. His playing period coincided with a time of evolving pitching styles in Major League Baseball, where the emphasis on power pitching and strikeout rates began to gain prominence. Despite a brief career, Arias left an impression on those who followed his journey, as he navigated the challenges of playing in a league filled with talented athletes. After his last appearance on August 23, 2009, Arias transitioned away from professional baseball, but his contributions to the game remain a part of the rich tapestry of MLB history.

Career Pitching Statistics

W L G GS CG SHO SV IP H ER HR BB SO ERA Pitcher PIV
4 2 63 2 0 0 0 74.7 80 31 3 34 55 3.74 0

Career ERA 3.74 vs. league average 4.37 across their career seasons — 14.6% 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
2007 COL NL 1 0 6 0 0 0 0 7.3 8 4 5 3 4.91 — 0.0
2008 COL NL 0 0 12 0 0 0 0 13.7 12 4 4 5 2.63 4.32 (+39%) -42.9
2008 HOU NL 1 1 3 2 0 0 0 8.0 11 6 6 8 6.75 — 0.0
2009 HOU NL 2 1 42 0 0 0 0 45.7 49 17 19 39 3.35 4.32 (+22%) 1159.0

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
63 6 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 5 0.000 0.143 0.000 0.143 0.0

Career AVG .000 vs. league average .265 across their career seasons — 100.0% below league average.

Career OBP .143 vs. league average .334 across their career seasons — 57.2% below league average.

Career SLG .000 vs. league average .419 across their career seasons — 100.0% below league average.

Career OPS 0.143 vs. league average 0.753 across their career seasons — 81.0% 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
2007 COL NL 6 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 0.000 — — — — 0.0
2008 COL NL 12 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.000 — — — — 0.0
2008 HOU NL 3 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 0.000 — — — — 0.0
2009 HOU NL 42 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 0.000 — — — — 0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
P 63 2 7 11 4 3

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
2007 COL P 6 0 0 1 0 0
2008 COL P 12 0 1 1 0 1
2008 HOU P 3 2 1 0 1 0
2009 HOU P 42 0 5 9 3 2

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Pitcher 63

Salary History

Year Team League Salary
2011 HOU NL $439,500
2010 HOU NL $415,500
Total Career Earnings $855,000