Jose Capellan, baseball player, 2004-2008

Jose Capellan

Born: 1/13/1981 in Cotuí, Sánchez Ramírez, D.R.

Died: 4/7/2015 in Philadelphia, PA, USA

MLB Debut: 2004-09-12 | Final Game: 2008-04-26

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'4" | Weight: 245 lbs

Full name: Jose Francisco Capellan

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Biography

José Capellán, born in 1981, was a talented pitcher who made his mark in Major League Baseball from 2004 to 2008. He played a total of five seasons, primarily known for his fastball and ability to strike out batters, totaling 98 strikeouts over his career. Capellán finished with a record of 5-7 and posted an earned run average (ERA) of 4.89, showcasing his potential as a reliable arm in the bullpen during his time in the league. Capellán's journey through professional baseball began in the early 2000s, and he made his MLB debut with the Atlanta Braves. Throughout his career, he demonstrated resilience on the mound, contributing to various teams, including the Milwaukee Brewers and the Detroit Tigers. Although he did not record any saves, his role as a pitcher in a competitive era highlighted his determination and skill, reflecting the challenges faced by many players trying to establish themselves in the fast-paced environment of Major League Baseball. After retiring in 2008, Capellán's career remains a testament to the journey of a player navigating the complexities of professional sports.

Career Pitching Statistics

W L G GS CG SHO SV IP H ER HR BB SO ERA Pitcher PIV
5 7 99 2 0 0 0 123.3 127 67 21 50 98 4.89 0

Career ERA 4.89 vs. league average 4.42 across their career seasons — 10.7% worse 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
2004 ATL NL 0 1 3 2 0 0 0 8.0 14 10 5 4 11.25 — 0.0
2005 MIL NL 1 1 17 0 0 0 0 15.7 17 5 5 14 2.87 4.29 (+33%) 499.4
2006 MIL NL 4 2 61 0 0 0 0 71.7 65 35 31 58 4.40 4.53 (+3%) -763.4
2007 MIL NL 0 2 7 0 0 0 0 12.0 10 6 6 8 4.50 4.47 (-1%) -330.8
2007 DET AL 0 1 10 0 0 0 0 14.0 18 10 3 12 6.43 4.47 (-44%) -895.9
2008 COL NL 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 2.0 3 1 0 2 4.50 — 0.0

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
99 5 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 4 0.000 0.000 0.000 0.000 0.0

Career AVG .000 vs. league average .266 across their career seasons — 100.0% below league average.

Career OBP .000 vs. league average .334 across their career seasons — 100.0% below league average.

Career SLG .000 vs. league average .424 across their career seasons — 100.0% below league average.

Career OPS 0.000 vs. league average 0.758 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
2004 ATL NL 3 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0.000 — — — — 0.0
2005 MIL NL 17 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 — — — — 0.0
2006 MIL NL 61 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 0.000 — — — — 0.0
2007 MIL NL 7 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 — — — — 0.0
2007 DET AL 10 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 — — — — 0.0
2008 COL NL 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0.000 — — — — 0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
P 99 2 2 9 1 0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
2004 ATL P 3 2 0 0 0 0
2005 MIL P 17 0 1 0 0 0
2006 MIL P 61 0 0 7 0 0
2007 MIL P 7 0 0 2 0 0
2007 DET P 10 0 1 0 1 0
2008 COL P 1 0 0 0 0 0

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Pitcher 99

Salary History

Year Team League Salary
2006 MIL NL $330,000
Total Career Earnings $330,000