Dellin Betances, baseball player, 2011-2021

Dellin Betances

Born: 3/23/1988 in New York, NY, USA

MLB Debut: 2011-09-22 | Final Game: 2021-04-07

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'8" | Weight: 265 lbs

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Biography

Dellin Betances, born in 1988, was a prominent relief pitcher in Major League Baseball, known for his formidable presence on the mound and exceptional strikeout ability. His career spanned from 2011 to 2021, during which he established himself as a key figure in the New York Yankees' bullpen. Betances compiled a career record of 21-23 with an impressive earned run average (ERA) of 2.53, showcasing his effectiveness and reliability in high-pressure situations. He recorded a total of 633 strikeouts and notched 36 saves, highlighting his ability to dominate opposing hitters. A four-time All-Star, Betances was celebrated for his unique combination of height, power, and command, which made him a daunting matchup for batters. His career unfolded during an era marked by an emphasis on bullpen specialization and the increasing importance of strikeouts in the game. Betances's contributions were instrumental in the Yankees' success during his tenure, as he became known for his high strikeout rates and ability to escape tough situations unscathed. His legacy remains influential, as he paved the way for future generations of power pitchers in the league.

Career Pitching Statistics

W L G GS CG SHO SV IP H ER HR BB SO ERA Pitcher PIV
21 23 374 1 0 0 36 394.3 240 111 26 183 633 2.53 0

Career ERA 2.53 vs. league average 4.12 across their career seasons — 38.5% 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
2011 NYY AL 0 0 2 1 0 0 0 2.7 1 2 6 2 6.75 — -
2013 NYY AL 0 0 6 0 0 0 0 5.0 9 6 2 10 10.80 — -
2014 NYY AL 5 0 70 0 0 0 1 90.0 46 14 24 135 1.40 3.74 (+63%) -
2015 NYY AL 6 4 74 0 0 0 9 84.0 45 14 40 131 1.50 3.96 (+62%) -
2016 NYY AL 3 6 73 0 0 0 12 73.0 54 25 28 126 3.08 4.19 (+26%) -
2017 NYY AL 3 6 66 0 0 0 10 59.7 29 19 44 100 2.87 4.36 (+34%) -
2018 NYY AL 4 6 66 0 0 0 4 66.7 44 20 26 115 2.70 4.15 (+35%) -
2019 NYY AL 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0.7 0 0 0 2 0.00 — -
2020 NYN NL 0 1 15 0 0 0 0 11.7 12 10 12 11 7.71 4.45 (-73%) -132.3
2021 NYN NL 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 1.0 0 1 1 1 9.00 — 0.0

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
374 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0.000 0.000 0.000 0.000 0.0

Career AVG .000 vs. league average .252 across their career seasons — 100.0% below league average.

Career OBP .000 vs. league average .319 across their career seasons — 100.0% below league average.

Career SLG .000 vs. league average .410 across their career seasons — 100.0% below league average.

Career OPS 0.000 vs. league average 0.729 across their career seasons — 100.0% 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
2011 NYY AL 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 — — — — 0.0
2013 NYY AL 6 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 — — — — 0.0
2014 NYY AL 70 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 — — — — 0.0
2015 NYY AL 74 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 — — — — 0.0
2016 NYY AL 73 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 — — — — 0.0
2017 NYY AL 66 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 — — — — 0.0
2018 NYY AL 66 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0.000 — — — — 0.0
2019 NYY AL 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 — — — — 0.0
2020 NYN NL 15 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 — — — — 0.0
2021 NYN NL 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 — — — — 0.0

Postseason Statistics

Playoff Career Batting

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI BB SO AVG
9 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000

Playoff Batting by Year

Year Round Team G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI BB SO AVG
2018 ALDS1 NYA 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000
2018 ALWC NYA 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000
2017 ALCS NYA 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000
2017 ALDS1 NYA 3 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000
2015 ALWC NYA 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000

Playoff Career Pitching

W L G GS SV IP H ER BB SO ERA
1 1 9 0 0 11.0 6 4 7 17 3.27

Playoff Pitching by Year

Year Round Team W L G GS SV IP H ER BB SO ERA
2018 ALDS1 NYA 0 0 2 0 0 3.3 3 1 1 4 2.70
2018 ALWC NYA 1 0 1 0 0 2.0 0 0 0 3 0.00
2017 ALCS NYA 0 0 2 0 0 1.0 1 1 2 1 9.00
2017 ALDS1 NYA 0 1 3 0 0 3.0 1 1 3 5 3.00
2015 ALWC NYA 0 0 1 0 0 1.7 1 1 1 4 5.40

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
P 374 1 23 32 8 1

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
2011 NYA P 2 1 0 0 0 0
2013 NYA P 6 0 0 0 0 0
2014 NYA P 70 0 6 6 2 0
2015 NYA P 74 0 5 8 0 0
2016 NYA P 73 0 4 6 3 1
2017 NYA P 66 0 5 4 0 0
2018 NYA P 66 0 3 8 3 0
2019 NYA P 1 0 0 0 0 0
2020 NYN P 15 0 0 0 0 0
2021 NYN P 1 0 0 0 0 0

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Pitcher 374

Salary History

Year Team League Salary
2016 NYA AL $507,500
2015 NYA AL $507,500
2014 NYA AL $502,100
Total Career Earnings $1,517,100

Award Voting History

Year Award League Finish Points Won Points Max Votes First
2015 Cy Young Award AL 14th 1.0 210 0
2014 Rookie of the Year AL 3rd 27.0 150 0