Horacio Estrada, baseball player, 1999-2001

Horacio Estrada

Born: 10/19/1975 in San Joaquin, Carabobo, Venezuela

MLB Debut: 1999-05-04 | Final Game: 2001-07-21

Bats: L | Throws: L | Height: 6'1" | Weight: 185 lbs

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Biography

Horacio Estrada, born in 1975, was a pitcher whose professional baseball career spanned from 1999 to 2001. He made his mark in a competitive era of Major League Baseball that was characterized by powerful hitting and high offensive statistics. Estrada's career, though brief, showcased his journey through the ranks of the sport, culminating in a major league stint that saw him earn a record of 4-1 and accumulate 22 strikeouts over his time on the mound. Despite finishing his career with a 7.5 ERA and no saves to his name, Estrada's presence in the league during the early 2000s contributed to the diverse tapestry of players that defined the game during that period. While he may not have achieved the level of stardom that many aspire to, his contributions to his teams reflected the hard work and dedication that are hallmarks of professional athletes. Estrada's story serves as a reminder of the numerous players who have graced the diamond, each adding their unique chapter to baseball history.

Career Pitching Statistics

W L G GS CG SHO SV IP H ER HR BB SO ERA Pitcher PIV
4 1 15 4 0 0 0 36.0 48 30 10 25 22 7.50 0

Career ERA 7.50 vs. league average 4.63 across their career seasons — 61.9% worse than 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 MIL NL 0 0 4 0 0 0 0 7.3 10 6 4 5 7.36 — 0.0
2000 MIL NL 3 0 7 4 0 0 0 24.3 30 17 20 13 6.29 4.77 (-32%) -1638.3
2001 COL NL 1 1 4 0 0 0 0 4.3 8 7 1 4 14.54 — 0.0

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
15 9 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 0.111 0.111 0.111 0.222 0.0

Career AVG .111 vs. league average .269 across their career seasons — 58.6% below league average.

Career OBP .111 vs. league average .341 across their career seasons — 67.4% below league average.

Career SLG .111 vs. league average .433 across their career seasons — 74.3% below league average.

Career OPS 0.222 vs. league average 0.773 across their career seasons — 71.3% 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 MIL NL 4 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.000 — — — — 0.0
2000 MIL NL 7 7 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 0.143 — — — — 0.0
2001 COL NL 4 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 15 4 1 8 1 0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1999 MIL P 4 0 0 1 0 0
2000 MIL P 7 4 1 6 1 0
2001 COL P 4 0 0 1 0 0

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Pitcher 15

Salary History

Year Team League Salary
2001 COL NL $203,000
Total Career Earnings $203,000