Roenis Elias, baseball player, 2014-2022

Roenis Elias

Born: 8/1/1988 in Guantánamo, Guantánamo, Cuba

MLB Debut: 2014-04-03 | Final Game: 2022-06-19

Bats: L | Throws: L | Height: 6'1" | Weight: 205 lbs

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Biography

Roenis Elias, born in 1988, was a talented pitcher whose professional baseball career spanned from April 3, 2014, to June 19, 2022. Known for his versatility on the mound, Elias showcased his abilities primarily as a starter but also contributed effectively as a reliever throughout his time in Major League Baseball. Over the course of his career, he compiled a record of 22-24, with a commendable earned run average (ERA) of 3.96. He struck out 331 batters and recorded 14 saves, demonstrating his capacity to perform under pressure and his skill in late-game situations. Elias made his MLB debut during a time when the league was increasingly focused on analytics and pitcher performance, which underscored the importance of strikeout rates and ERA. His ability to adapt to the evolving game allowed him to carve out a niche for himself as a reliable option for multiple teams. Throughout his career, Elias contributed to notable pitching staffs, earning respect for his competitive spirit and work ethic. His journey through the majors highlighted not only his personal achievements but also the broader narrative of pitchers navigating the demands of modern baseball.

Career Pitching Statistics

W L G GS CG SHO SV IP H ER HR BB SO ERA Pitcher PIV
22 24 133 54 1 1 14 395.7 371 174 45 151 331 3.96 0

Career ERA 3.96 vs. league average 4.12 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
2014 SEA AL 10 12 29 29 1 1 0 163.7 151 70 64 143 3.85 3.74 (-3%) -1225.6
2015 SEA AL 5 8 22 20 0 0 0 115.3 106 53 44 97 4.14 3.96 (-4%) -1651.2
2016 BOS AL 0 1 3 1 0 0 0 7.7 15 11 5 3 12.91 — 0.0
2017 BOS AL 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0.3 0 0 1 1 0.00 — 0.0
2018 SEA AL 3 1 23 4 0 0 0 51.0 46 15 16 34 2.65 4.15 (+36%) 1374.3
2019 SEA AL 4 2 44 0 0 0 14 47.0 41 19 17 45 3.64 4.51 (+19%) -184.9
2019 WAS NL 0 0 4 0 0 0 0 3.0 5 3 1 2 9.00 — 0.0
2022 SEA AL 0 0 7 0 0 0 0 7.7 7 3 3 6 3.52 — 0.0

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
133 7 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 0.143 0.143 0.143 0.286 0.0

Career AVG .143 vs. league average .251 across their career seasons — 43.1% below league average.

Career OBP .143 vs. league average .318 across their career seasons — 55.1% below league average.

Career SLG .143 vs. league average .411 across their career seasons — 65.2% below league average.

Career OPS 0.286 vs. league average 0.729 across their career seasons — 60.8% 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
2014 SEA AL 29 4 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0.000 — — — — 0.0
2015 SEA AL 22 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 — — — — 0.0
2016 BOS AL 3 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 — — — — 0.0
2017 BOS AL 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 — — — — 0.0
2018 SEA AL 23 2 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0.500 — — — — 0.0
2019 SEA AL 44 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 — — — — 0.0
2019 WAS NL 4 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.000 — — — — 0.0
2022 SEA AL 7 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 133 54 6 47 4 2

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
2014 SEA P 29 29 2 22 0 2
2015 SEA P 22 20 0 13 1 0
2016 BOS P 3 1 0 2 0 0
2017 BOS P 1 0 0 0 0 0
2018 SEA P 23 4 3 4 0 0
2019 SEA P 44 0 1 4 3 0
2019 WAS P 4 0 0 0 0 0
2022 SEA P 7 0 0 2 0 0

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Pitcher 133