Erisbel Arruebarrena

Born: 3/25/1990 in Cienfuegos, Cienfuegos, Cuba

MLB Debut: 2014-05-23 | Final Game: 2014-09-28

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'1" | Weight: 230 lbs

Full name: Barbaro Erisbel Arruebarrena

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Biography

Erisbel Arruebarrena, born in 1990, was a Cuban professional baseball player who played as a position player in Major League Baseball (MLB) for the Los Angeles Dodgers during a brief stint from 2014 to 2014. Arruebarrena made his MLB debut on May 23, 2014, and he appeared in a total of 22 games throughout his career. Known for his defensive skills, he showcased versatility but struggled offensively, finishing his career with a batting average of .195, accumulating 8 hits, 4 RBIs, and no home runs. Arruebarrena's journey to the major leagues was marked by the growing interest in international talent during the early 21st century, especially from Cuba, where many players sought to establish careers in MLB. Despite his limited playing time, he represented a part of the wave of players who transitioned from Cuba to the MLB, contributing to the increasing diversity and talent pool in the league. After his time with the Dodgers, Arruebarrena's professional career continued outside of MLB, but he remains a notable figure for his brief impact during a transformative era in baseball.

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
22	41	4	8	1	0	0	4	0	3	17	0.195	0.244	0.220	0.464	0.0

Career AVG .195 vs. league average .251 across their career seasons — 22.3% below league average.

Career OBP .244 vs. league average .314 across their career seasons — 22.1% below league average.

Career SLG .220 vs. league average .386 across their career seasons — 43.2% below league average.

Career OPS 0.464 vs. league average 0.700 across their career seasons — 33.7% 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
2014	LAD	NL	22	41	4	8	1	0	0	4	0	3	17	0.195	—	—	—	—	0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
SS	21	9	14	26	3	6

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
2014	LAN	SS	21	9	14	26	3	6

Career Games by Position

Position	Games
Shortstop	21

Salary History

Year	Team	League	Salary
2014	LAN	NL	$3,000,000
Total Career Earnings			$3,000,000