David Cortes, baseball player, 1999-2006

David Cortes

Born: 10/15/1973 in Mexicali, Baja California, México

MLB Debut: 1999-08-30 | Final Game: 2006-07-13

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 5'11" | Weight: 195 lbs

Full name: David Cardenas Cortes

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Biography

David Cortes, born in 1973, was a professional baseball pitcher whose career spanned from 1999 to 2006. Over the course of his tenure, he played in Major League Baseball primarily as a relief pitcher. Cortes was known for his ability to come in during critical situations, showcasing a competitive spirit on the mound. He finished his career with a record of 5-1 and an earned run average (ERA) of 4.47, demonstrating his effectiveness in high-pressure scenarios despite limited opportunities. Cortes recorded a total of 53 strikeouts and secured 2 saves throughout his time in the league. His playing career coincided with a dynamic era in baseball characterized by both offensive explosions and emerging pitching talents. While he may not have garnered the same level of recognition as some of his contemporaries, Cortes contributed to his teams with reliable performances, often serving as a dependable option in the bullpen. His legacy is marked by his resilience and determination, leaving an imprint on the teams he represented.

Career Pitching Statistics

W L G GS CG SHO SV IP H ER HR BB SO ERA Pitcher PIV
5 1 86 0 0 0 2 88.7 96 44 13 20 53 4.47 0

Career ERA 4.47 vs. league average 4.48 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
1999 ATL NL 0 0 4 0 0 0 0 3.7 3 2 4 2 4.91 — 0.0
2003 CLE AL 0 0 2 0 0 0 0 3.0 8 4 0 1 12.00 — 0.0
2005 COL NL 2 0 50 0 0 0 2 52.7 50 24 10 36 4.10 4.29 (+4%) -279.6
2006 COL NL 3 1 30 0 0 0 0 29.3 35 14 6 14 4.30 4.53 (+5%) 213.3

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
86 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.000 0.000 0.000 0.000 0.0

Career AVG .000 vs. league average .267 across their career seasons — 100.0% below league average.

Career OBP .000 vs. league average .336 across their career seasons — 100.0% below league average.

Career SLG .000 vs. league average .427 across their career seasons — 100.0% below league average.

Career OPS 0.000 vs. league average 0.763 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
1999 ATL NL 4 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 — — — — 0.0
2003 CLE AL 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 — — — — 0.0
2005 COL NL 50 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.000 — — — — 0.0
2006 COL NL 30 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 86 0 9 12 1 1

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1999 ATL P 4 0 0 1 1 0
2003 CLE P 2 0 0 0 0 0
2005 COL P 50 0 8 6 0 1
2006 COL P 30 0 1 5 0 0

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Pitcher 86

Salary History

Year Team League Salary
2006 COL NL $350,000
2000 ATL NL $200,000
Total Career Earnings $550,000