Tony Armas, baseball player, 1999-2008

Tony Armas

Born: 4/29/1978 in Puerto Piritu, Anzoátegui, Venezuela

MLB Debut: 1999-08-16 | Final Game: 2008-07-07

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'4" | Weight: 205 lbs

Full name: Antonio Jose Armas

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Biography

Tony Armas was a professional baseball pitcher whose career spanned from 1999 to 2008. Born in 1978, Armas made his mark in Major League Baseball during an era characterized by the offensive explosion of the late 1990s and early 2000s. Over the course of his career, he compiled a record of 53 wins and 65 losses, with an earned run average (ERA) of 4.65. Known for his competitive spirit on the mound, Armas struck out a total of 680 batters, showcasing his ability to overpower hitters. Though he did not record any saves during his time in the league, Armas contributed significantly to his teams with his durability and willingness to pitch in various situations. His playing style reflected the evolving dynamics of the game during his era, where pitchers often faced an increase in offensive challenges. Armas's career serves as a testament to the challenges and competition present in Major League Baseball during a transformative period in the sport's history. After retiring in 2008, he left behind a legacy as a tenacious competitor who played a vital role on the teams he represented.

Career Pitching Statistics

W L G GS CG SHO SV IP H ER HR BB SO ERA Pitcher PIV
53 65 185 167 0 0 0 925.7 891 478 122 431 680 4.65 0

Career ERA 4.65 vs. league average 4.47 across their career seasons — near 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
1999 WSN NL 0 1 1 1 0 0 0 6.0 8 1 2 2 1.50 — -
2000 WSN NL 7 9 17 17 0 0 0 95.0 74 46 50 59 4.36 4.77 (+9%) -
2001 WSN NL 9 14 34 34 0 0 0 196.7 180 88 91 176 4.03 4.42 (+9%) -
2002 WSN NL 12 12 29 29 0 0 0 164.3 149 81 78 131 4.44 4.28 (-4%) -
2003 WSN NL 2 1 5 5 0 0 0 31.0 25 9 8 23 2.61 4.40 (+41%) -
2004 WSN NL 2 4 16 16 0 0 0 72.0 66 39 45 54 4.88 4.46 (-9%) -
2005 WAS NL 7 7 19 19 0 0 0 101.3 100 56 54 59 4.97 4.29 (-16%) -3527.4
2006 WAS NL 9 12 30 30 0 0 0 154.0 167 86 64 97 5.03 4.53 (-11%) -1843.3
2007 PIT NL 4 5 31 15 0 0 0 97.0 111 65 38 73 6.03 4.47 (-35%) -2711.9
2008 NYN NL 1 0 3 1 0 0 0 8.3 11 7 1 6 7.56 — 0.0

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
186 268 6 26 2 1 0 10 0 4 99 0.097 0.110 0.112 0.222 -1834.3

Career AVG .097 vs. league average .266 across their career seasons — 63.6% below league average.

Career OBP .110 vs. league average .336 across their career seasons — 67.1% below league average.

Career SLG .112 vs. league average .425 across their career seasons — 73.7% below league average.

Career OPS 0.222 vs. league average 0.761 across their career seasons — 70.8% 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
1999 WSN NL 1 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0.000 — — — — 0.0
2000 WSN NL 17 26 1 1 0 0 0 1 0 1 12 0.038 — — — — 0.0
2001 WSN NL 34 53 2 8 1 0 0 4 0 0 17 0.151 .263 (-43%) .332 (-55%) .426 (-60%) .758 (-58%) -537.3
2002 WSN NL 29 50 1 5 0 1 0 2 0 1 16 0.100 .261 (-62%) .331 (-64%) .416 (-66%) .747 (-66%) -573.0
2003 WSN NL 5 10 0 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 0.200 — — — — 0.0
2004 WSN NL 17 16 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 5 0.000 — — — — 0.0
2005 WAS NL 19 32 1 4 0 0 0 0 0 1 13 0.125 — — — — 0.0
2006 WAS NL 30 50 1 3 0 0 0 1 0 1 21 0.060 .269 (-78%) .336 (-77%) .431 (-86%) .768 (-82%) -724.0
2007 PIT NL 31 26 0 3 1 0 0 2 0 0 12 0.115 — — — — 0.0
2008 NYN NL 3 3 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 185 168 59 115 5 10

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1999 MON P 1 1 1 0 0 0
2000 MON P 17 17 7 12 0 1
2001 MON P 34 34 14 20 3 1
2002 MON P 29 29 15 22 0 4
2003 MON P 5 5 0 4 0 0
2004 MON P 16 17 2 13 0 3
2005 WAS P 19 19 7 14 2 1
2006 WAS P 30 30 7 20 0 0
2007 PIT P 31 15 5 8 0 0
2008 NYN P 3 1 1 2 0 0

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Pitcher 186

Salary History

Year Team League Salary
2007 PIT NL $3,000,000
2006 WAS NL $2,100,000
2005 WAS NL $2,260,000
2004 MON NL $2,100,000
2003 MON NL $2,100,000
2002 MON NL $335,000
2001 MON NL $230,000
2000 MON NL $200,000
Total Career Earnings $12,325,000