Hector Fajardo, baseball player, 1991-1995

Hector Fajardo

Born: 11/16/1970 in Sahuayo, Michoacán, México

MLB Debut: 1991-08-10 | Final Game: 1995-06-18

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'4" | Weight: 185 lbs

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Biography

Hector Fajardo was a talented pitcher who played in Major League Baseball from 1991 to 1995. Born in 1970, Fajardo's career spanned a transitional period in the sport, characterized by a growing emphasis on offensive prowess and the emergence of power hitters. Over his five-year career, he recorded a win-loss record of 5-9 and posted an earned run average (ERA) of 6.95. Fajardo struck out 78 batters, showcasing his ability to miss bats, although he did not achieve any saves during his time in the major leagues. Fajardo's playing style reflected the challenges pitchers faced during an era where offensive statistics were on the rise. Despite the difficulties in maintaining consistency, he made valuable contributions to his teams and demonstrated tenacity on the mound. His career, while not marked by overwhelming statistics, is remembered for the competitive spirit he brought to the game and his role in the ever-evolving landscape of baseball during the early 1990s.

Career Pitching Statistics

W L G GS CG SHO SV IP H ER HR BB SO ERA Pitcher PIV
5 9 30 17 0 0 0 124.3 149 96 19 42 78 6.95 0

Career ERA 6.95 vs. league average 4.25 across their career seasons — 63.6% 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
1991 PIT NL 0 0 2 2 0 0 0 6.3 10 7 7 8 9.95 — 0.0
1991 TEX AL 0 2 4 3 0 0 0 19.0 25 12 4 15 5.68 3.91 (-45%) 227.2
1993 TEX AL 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0.7 0 0 0 1 0.00 — 0.0
1994 TEX AL 5 7 18 12 0 0 0 83.3 95 64 26 45 6.91 4.51 (-53%) -1880.4
1995 TEX AL 0 0 5 0 0 0 0 15.0 19 13 5 9 7.80 4.45 (-75%) -145.0

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
30 3 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0.000 0.000 0.000 0.000 0.0

Career AVG .000 vs. league average .264 across their career seasons — 100.0% below league average.

Career OBP .000 vs. league average .333 across their career seasons — 100.0% below league average.

Career SLG .000 vs. league average .406 across their career seasons — 100.0% below league average.

Career OPS 0.000 vs. league average 0.739 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
1991 PIT NL 2 3 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0.000 — — — — 0.0
1991 TEX AL 4 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 — — — — 0.0
1993 TEX AL 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 — — — — 0.0
1994 TEX AL 18 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 — — — — 0.0
1995 TEX AL 5 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 30 17 4 15 0 0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1991 PIT P 2 2 0 0 0 0
1991 TEX P 4 3 1 1 0 0
1993 TEX P 1 0 0 0 0 0
1994 TEX P 18 12 3 11 0 0
1995 TEX P 5 0 0 3 0 0

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Pitcher 30

Salary History

Year Team League Salary
1993 TEX AL $110,000
1992 TEX AL $110,000
Total Career Earnings $220,000