Angel Echevarria

Born: 5/25/1971 in Bridgeport, CT, USA

Died: 2/7/2020 in Bridgeport, CT, USA

MLB Debut: 1996-07-15 | Final Game: 2002-09-29

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

Full name: Angel Santos Echevarria

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Biography

Angel Echevarria, born in 1971, was a professional baseball player who made his mark in Major League Baseball from 1996 until his retirement in 2002. Over the course of his career, Echevarria played in 328 games and compiled a batting average of .280, showcasing his ability to consistently hit and contribute offensively. He recorded 152 hits, including 21 home runs and 90 RBIs, demonstrating his power and run-producing capabilities. Although he was not known for his speed, Echevarria did manage to steal one base during his time in the league. Echevarria's career unfolded during a period characterized by a surge in offensive production and a notable increase in home runs, often associated with the late 1990s and early 2000s baseball landscape. While he may not have achieved the same level of acclaim as some of his contemporaries, his contributions as a position player were significant during his tenure, particularly for teams seeking versatility and offensive potential. Echevarria's legacy, though modest, reflects the competitive spirit of an era that greatly transformed the game of baseball.

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
328	543	70	152	32	0	21	90	1	46	104	0.280	0.343	0.455	0.798	554.5

Career AVG .280 vs. league average .267 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career OBP .343 vs. league average .338 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career SLG .455 vs. league average .426 across their career seasons — +6.8% above league average.

Career OPS 0.798 vs. league average 0.764 across their career seasons — near league average.

Season-by-Season Batting

Year	Team	Lg	G	AB	R	H	2B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	Lg AVG	Lg OBP	Lg SLG	Lg OPS	PIV
1996	COL	NL	26	21	2	6	0	0	6	0	2	5	0.286	—	—	—	—	0.0
1997	COL	NL	15	20	4	5	2	0	0	0	2	5	0.250	—	—	—	—	0.0
1998	COL	NL	19	29	7	11	3	1	9	0	2	3	0.379	—	—	—	—	0.0
1999	COL	NL	102	191	28	56	7	11	35	1	17	34	0.293	.271 (+8%)	.344 (+5%)	.433 (+16%)	.778 (+11%)	435.8
2000	COL	NL	10	9	0	1	0	0	2	0	0	2	0.111	—	—	—	—	0.0
2000	MIL	NL	31	42	3	9	2	1	4	0	7	9	0.214	—	—	—	—	0.0
2001	MIL	NL	75	133	12	34	11	5	13	0	8	29	0.256	.263 (-3%)	.332 (-7%)	.426 (+6%)	.758 (avg)	-19.5
2002	CHC	NL	50	98	14	30	7	3	21	0	8	17	0.306	.261 (+17%)	.331 (+6%)	.416 (+13%)	.747 (+10%)	138.2

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1B	48	22	216	15	1	31
OF	119	67	134	6	4	2

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1996	COL	OF	11	0	1	0	0	0
1997	COL	OF	7	2	4	1	0	0
1998	COL	1B	4	3	20	2	0	3
1998	COL	OF	4	3	3	0	0	0
1999	COL	1B	10	7	58	4	0	6
1999	COL	OF	49	30	64	3	1	1
2000	COL	1B	2	0	3	0	0	1
2000	COL	OF	1	0	0	0	0	0
2000	MIL	1B	9	2	27	3	0	4
2000	MIL	OF	5	2	2	1	0	0
2001	MIL	1B	10	3	47	2	0	5
2001	MIL	OF	23	18	27	0	2	0
2002	CHN	1B	13	7	61	4	1	12
2002	CHN	OF	19	12	33	1	1	1