D. J. Carrasco, baseball player, 2003-2012

D. J. Carrasco

Born: 4/12/1977 in Safford, AZ, USA

MLB Debut: 2003-04-02 | Final Game: 2012-05-16

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'4" | Weight: 215 lbs

Full name: Daniel Carrasco

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Biography

D. J. Carrasco, born in 1977, was a professional baseball pitcher whose career spanned from 2003 to 2012. Known for his versatility on the mound, Carrasco played for several teams in Major League Baseball, establishing himself as a reliable arm in both starting and relief roles. Over the course of his career, he recorded a win-loss record of 24-21 and maintained an earned run average (ERA) of 4.5. He accumulated 315 strikeouts and secured 2 saves, showcasing his ability to miss bats and contribute effectively in critical situations. Carrasco's career unfolded during a transformative period in baseball, marked by increasing offensive outputs and evolving pitching strategies. His adaptability allowed him to navigate the challenges of this era, where pitchers often faced powerful lineups. While he may not have been a dominant ace, Carrasco's contributions were significant to the teams he played for, and his work ethic and competitive spirit earned him respect from teammates and opponents alike. After retiring from professional play, he left behind a legacy of perseverance and adaptability in a highly competitive sport.

Career Pitching Statistics

W L G GS CG SHO SV IP H ER HR BB SO ERA Pitcher PIV
24 21 290 24 1 0 2 493.7 526 247 45 199 315 4.50 0

Career ERA 4.50 vs. league average 4.23 across their career seasons — 6.5% 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
2003 KCR AL 6 5 50 2 0 0 2 80.3 82 43 40 57 4.82 4.40 (-9%) -
2004 KCR AL 2 2 30 0 0 0 0 35.3 41 19 15 22 4.84 4.46 (-8%) -
2005 KCR AL 6 8 21 20 1 0 0 114.7 129 61 51 49 4.79 4.29 (-12%) -
2008 CHW AL 1 0 31 0 0 0 0 38.7 30 17 14 30 3.96 4.32 (+8%) -
2009 CHW AL 5 1 49 1 0 0 0 93.3 103 39 29 62 3.76 4.32 (+13%) -
2010 PIT NL 2 2 45 0 0 0 0 55.7 50 24 22 45 3.88 4.08 (+5%) 397.2
2010 AZ NL 1 0 18 0 0 0 0 22.7 18 8 12 20 3.18 4.08 (+22%) -
2011 NYN NL 1 3 42 1 0 0 0 49.3 67 33 16 27 6.02 3.94 (-53%) -1458.7
2012 NYN NL 0 0 4 0 0 0 0 3.7 6 3 0 3 7.36 — 0.0

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
290 15 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 5 0.000 0.000 0.000 0.000 0.0

Career AVG .000 vs. league average .261 across their career seasons — 100.0% below league average.

Career OBP .000 vs. league average .329 across their career seasons — 100.0% below league average.

Career SLG .000 vs. league average .414 across their career seasons — 100.0% below league average.

Career OPS 0.000 vs. league average 0.742 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
2003 KCR AL 50 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0.000 — — — — 0.0
2004 KCR AL 30 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 — — — — 0.0
2005 KCR AL 21 7 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0.000 — — — — 0.0
2008 CHW AL 31 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 — — — — 0.0
2009 CHW AL 49 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 — — — — 0.0
2010 PIT NL 45 6 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 3 0.000 — — — — 0.0
2010 AZ NL 18 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 — — — — 0.0
2011 NYN NL 42 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 — — — — 0.0
2012 NYN NL 4 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 290 24 40 72 6 4

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
2003 KCA P 50 2 4 9 1 1
2004 KCA P 30 0 7 6 0 0
2005 KCA P 21 20 16 16 0 0
2008 CHA P 31 0 1 3 1 0
2009 CHA P 49 1 2 23 1 2
2010 PIT P 45 0 6 8 1 0
2010 ARI P 18 0 1 1 1 1
2011 NYN P 42 1 3 5 1 0
2012 NYN P 4 0 0 1 0 0

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Pitcher 290

Salary History

Year Team League Salary
2012 NYN NL $1,200,000
2011 NYN NL $1,200,000
2010 PIT NL $950,000
2009 CHA AL $440,000
2004 KCA AL $320,500
2003 KCA AL $300,000
Total Career Earnings $4,410,500

College History

School Name City State Years Attended
Pima Community College Tucson AZ 1997
Chabot College Hayward CA 1996