George Arias

Born: 3/12/1972 in Tucson, AZ, USA

MLB Debut: 1996-04-02 | Final Game: 1999-07-28

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 5'11" | Weight: 190 lbs

Full name: George Alberto Arias

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Biography

George Arias, born in 1972, was a professional baseball player who made his mark in Major League Baseball from 1996 to 1999. Primarily a position player, Arias played in a total of 173 games during his career, where he accumulated 114 hits and demonstrated power at the plate with 14 home runs. His offensive contributions also included 55 RBIs and a career batting average of .237. Although not known for his speed, he managed to steal 2 bases throughout his time in the league. Arias's career unfolded during a transitional period in baseball, marked by the late 1990s' offensive explosion and the increasing prominence of power hitters. While he may not have reached the upper echelons of stardom, he was a valuable role player who contributed to his teams in various capacities. His journey through the major leagues reflects the challenges faced by many players striving to establish themselves in a competitive environment, and he remains a part of baseball history as a player who experienced the highs and lows of professional sports.

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
173	480	46	114	18	2	14	55	2	25	121	0.237	0.278	0.371	0.649	-1256.6

Career AVG .237 vs. league average .269 across their career seasons — 11.6% below league average.

Career OBP .278 vs. league average .339 across their career seasons — 18.0% below league average.

Career SLG .371 vs. league average .425 across their career seasons — 12.8% below league average.

Career OPS 0.649 vs. league average 0.764 across their career seasons — 15.1% 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
1996	LAA	AL	84	252	19	60	8	1	6	28	2	16	50	0.238	.269 (-12%)	.340 (-17%)	.426 (-18%)	.767 (-18%)	-869.0
1997	LAA	AL	3	6	1	2	0	0	0	1	0	0	0	0.333	—	—	—	—	0.0
1997	SDP	NL	11	22	2	5	1	0	0	2	0	0	1	0.227	—	—	—	—	0.0
1998	SDP	NL	20	36	4	7	1	1	1	4	0	3	16	0.194	—	—	—	—	0.0
1999	SDP	NL	55	164	20	40	8	0	7	20	0	6	54	0.244	.271 (-10%)	.344 (-21%)	.433 (-3%)	.778 (-11%)	-387.5