Pedro Ciriaco, baseball player, 2010-2015

Pedro Ciriaco

Born: 9/27/1985 in San Pedro de Macoris, San Pedro de Macorís, D.R.

MLB Debut: 2010-09-08 | Final Game: 2015-10-04

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'0" | Weight: 180 lbs

Full name: Pedro Joel Ciriaco

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Biography

Pedro Ciriaco, born in 1985, was a versatile position player who made his mark in Major League Baseball from 2010 to 2015. Over the course of his career, Ciriaco played in 272 games, showcasing his speed and agility on the basepaths with 35 stolen bases. He finished his playing days with a batting average of .268, accumulating 164 hits and driving in 51 runs, while also hitting five home runs. Ciriaco's ability to contribute both offensively and defensively made him a valuable asset to his teams, particularly during his time with the Boston Red Sox and the San Diego Padres. Ciriaco's playing career unfolded during an era characterized by evolving offensive strategies and increased focus on speed and athleticism. Known for his quickness and defensive versatility, he often filled roles that required adaptability, whether in the infield or outfield. His contributions were significant in a game increasingly leaning towards dynamic players who could impact the game in multiple ways. Ciriaco's journey through the majors exemplifies the importance of utility players in baseball, making him a notable figure in the sport's history during the early 2010s.

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
272 612 70 164 32 7 5 51 35 20 126 0.268 0.294 0.368 0.661 -785.0

Career AVG .268 vs. league average .254 across their career seasons — +5.4% above league average.

Career OBP .294 vs. league average .319 across their career seasons — 7.9% below league average.

Career SLG .368 vs. league average .399 across their career seasons — 7.9% below league average.

Career OPS 0.661 vs. league average 0.718 across their career seasons — 7.9% 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
2010 PIT NL 8 6 3 3 1 1 0 1 0 0 3 0.500 — — — — 0.0
2011 PIT NL 23 33 4 10 2 1 0 6 2 1 6 0.303 — — — — 0.0
2012 BOS AL 76 259 33 76 15 2 2 19 16 8 47 0.293 .254 (+15%) .318 (-1%) .405 (-4%) .724 (-3%) -163.7
2013 BOS AL 28 51 4 11 2 1 1 4 2 6 12 0.216 .253 (-15%) .317 (-8%) .396 (-11%) .714 (-10%) -89.6
2013 SDP NL 23 63 5 15 1 1 1 4 6 3 10 0.238 .253 (-6%) .317 (-11%) .396 (-16%) .714 (-14%) -89.6
2013 KCR AL 5 11 0 2 1 0 0 0 1 0 1 0.182 — — — — -89.6
2014 KCR AL 25 47 7 10 2 0 0 2 4 0 9 0.213 — — — — 0.0
2015 ATL NL 84 142 14 37 8 1 1 15 4 2 38 0.261 .254 (+2%) .316 (-13%) .404 (-13%) .721 (-13%) -390.7

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
1B 3 2 17 2 0 5
2B 41 25 50 78 0 16
3B 74 51 47 109 13 11
OF 10 2 9 0 0 0
SS 60 49 79 135 8 36

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
2010 PIT SS 1 0 1 2 0 1
2011 PIT 3B 2 0 1 2 0 1
2011 PIT OF 2 0 1 0 0 0
2011 PIT SS 7 4 9 19 1 2
2012 BOS 2B 16 11 13 29 0 1
2012 BOS 3B 35 35 28 79 8 9
2012 BOS OF 7 2 7 0 0 0
2012 BOS SS 12 11 15 35 1 9
2013 BOS 1B 1 0 3 1 0 1
2013 BOS 2B 3 0 4 1 0 0
2013 BOS 3B 10 5 3 11 4 0
2013 BOS SS 8 7 9 9 3 4
2013 SDN 2B 2 1 3 6 0 1
2013 SDN SS 18 16 25 42 3 12
2013 KCA SS 3 2 8 7 0 3
2014 KCA 2B 13 8 17 27 0 7
2014 KCA 3B 3 3 4 1 0 0
2014 KCA SS 2 0 0 0 0 0
2015 ATL 1B 2 2 14 1 0 4
2015 ATL 2B 7 5 13 15 0 7
2015 ATL 3B 24 8 11 16 1 1
2015 ATL OF 1 0 1 0 0 0
2015 ATL SS 9 9 12 21 0 5

Career Games by Position

Position Games
First Base 3
Second Base 41
Third Base 74
Shortstop 60
Left Field 5
Center Field 3
Right Field 2
Designated Hitter 21

Salary History

Year Team League Salary
2014 KCA AL $513,500
2013 BOS AL $502,500
Total Career Earnings $1,016,000