Gustavo Chacin, baseball player, 2004-2010

Gustavo Chacin

Born: 12/4/1980 in Maracaibo, Zulia, Venezuela

MLB Debut: 2004-09-20 | Final Game: 2010-09-30

Bats: L | Throws: L | Height: 5'11" | Weight: 205 lbs

Full name: Gustavo Adolfo Chacin

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Biography

Gustavo Chacin, born in 1980, was a left-handed pitcher who played in Major League Baseball from 2004 to 2010. Known for his smooth delivery and ability to control the game, Chacin made a mark in a competitive era of baseball characterized by a mix of powerful hitters and evolving pitching strategies. Over the course of his career, he compiled a record of 27 wins and 17 losses, with a respectable earned run average (ERA) of 4.23. Chacin struck out 216 batters and recorded one save, showcasing his capability as both a starter and a reliever. Chacin's career was highlighted by his recognition as Rookie of the Month on two occasions, illustrating his potential and immediate impact upon entering the league. He played for several teams during his tenure, with significant contributions that reflected his adaptability and skill on the mound. While he may not have reached the heights of some of his contemporaries, Chacin's contributions to his teams and his performance during the mid-2000s remain noteworthy in the landscape of baseball history.

Career Pitching Statistics

W L G GS CG SHO SV IP H ER HR BB SO ERA Pitcher PIV
27 17 102 58 0 0 1 370.0 391 174 48 138 216 4.23 0

Career ERA 4.23 vs. league average 4.37 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
2004 TOR AL 1 1 2 2 0 0 0 14.0 8 4 3 6 2.57 4.46 (+42%) 496.8
2005 TOR AL 13 9 34 34 0 0 0 203.0 213 84 70 121 3.72 4.29 (+13%) 156.2
2006 TOR AL 9 4 17 17 0 0 0 87.3 90 49 38 47 5.05 4.53 (-12%) -4185.7
2007 TOR AL 2 1 5 5 0 0 0 27.3 29 17 7 11 5.60 4.47 (-25%) -1239.0
2010 HOU NL 2 2 44 0 0 0 1 38.3 51 20 20 31 4.70 4.08 (-15%) 34.3

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
102 8 2 1 0 0 1 1 0 0 2 0.125 0.125 0.500 0.625 0.0

Career AVG .125 vs. league average .265 across their career seasons — 52.8% below league average.

Career OBP .125 vs. league average .333 across their career seasons — 62.4% below league average.

Career SLG .500 vs. league average .421 across their career seasons — +18.8% above league average.

Career OPS 0.625 vs. league average 0.754 across their career seasons — 17.1% 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 TOR AL 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 — — — — 0.0
2005 TOR AL 34 7 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 0.000 — — — — 0.0
2006 TOR AL 17 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 — — — — 0.0
2007 TOR AL 5 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 — — — — 0.0
2010 HOU NL 44 1 1 1 0 0 1 1 0 0 0 1.000 — — — — 0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
P 102 58 16 39 3 0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
2004 TOR P 2 2 1 1 0 0
2005 TOR P 34 34 10 26 2 0
2006 TOR P 17 17 4 8 0 0
2007 TOR P 5 5 0 1 0 0
2010 HOU P 44 0 1 3 1 0

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Pitcher 102

Awards & Honors

Year Award Notes
2005 Rookie of the Month April
2005 Rookie of the Month July

Salary History

Year Team League Salary
2007 TOR AL $395,300
2006 TOR AL $347,500
2005 TOR AL $316,000
Total Career Earnings $1,058,800

Award Voting History

Year Award League Finish Points Won Points Max Votes First
2005 Rookie of the Year AL 5th 14.0 140 2