Pedro Feliciano, baseball player, 2002-2013

Pedro Feliciano

Born: 8/25/1976 in Rio Piedras, P.R.

Died: 11/7/2021 in Vega Alta, P.R.

MLB Debut: 2002-09-04 | Final Game: 2013-09-28

Bats: L | Throws: L | Height: 5'10" | Weight: 195 lbs

Full name: Pedro Juan Feliciano

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Biography

Pedro Feliciano was a professional baseball pitcher who left a significant mark during his career from 2002 to 2013. Born in 1976, Feliciano was known for his durability and effectiveness as a left-handed reliever, particularly in high-leverage situations. He played a pivotal role in the bullpens of several Major League Baseball teams, most notably the New York Mets, where he became a fan favorite for his tenacity and ability to handle demanding game situations. Over the course of his career, he recorded a win-loss record of 22-21, an impressive earned run average (ERA) of 3.33, and struck out 350 batters, showcasing his proficiency in getting hitters out. Feliciano emerged as a reliable option in the late 2000s, a period when bullpens became increasingly vital to a team's success. His ability to pitch multiple innings and face tough left-handed hitters made him a valuable asset. He accumulated four saves in his career, highlighting his versatility within the relief role. Feliciano's contributions were especially notable during the Mets’ competitive years, where he was a key figure in their pitching staff. Following his retirement, Feliciano's legacy continued as he was remembered for his resilience and dedication on the mound, as well as for his impact on the teams he played for.

Career Pitching Statistics

W L G GS CG SHO SV IP H ER HR BB SO ERA Pitcher PIV
22 21 484 0 0 0 4 383.7 363 142 30 165 350 3.33 0

Career ERA 3.33 vs. league average 4.30 across their career seasons — 22.6% better 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
2002 NYN NL 0 0 6 0 0 0 0 6.0 9 5 1 4 7.50 — 0.0
2003 NYN NL 0 0 23 0 0 0 0 48.3 52 18 21 43 3.35 4.40 (+24%) 382.0
2004 NYN NL 1 1 22 0 0 0 0 18.3 14 11 12 14 5.40 4.46 (-21%) -277.3
2006 NYN NL 7 2 64 0 0 0 0 60.3 56 14 20 54 2.09 4.53 (+54%) 1778.5
2007 NYN NL 2 2 78 0 0 0 2 64.0 47 22 31 61 3.09 4.47 (+31%) 1366.3
2008 NYN NL 3 4 86 0 0 0 2 53.3 57 24 26 50 4.05 4.32 (+6%) -364.9
2009 NYN NL 6 4 88 0 0 0 0 59.3 51 20 18 59 3.03 4.32 (+30%) 1155.5
2010 NYN NL 3 6 92 0 0 0 0 62.7 66 23 30 56 3.30 4.08 (+19%) 1360.2
2013 NYN NL 0 2 25 0 0 0 0 11.3 11 5 6 9 3.97 3.87 (-3%) -168.7

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
484 6 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 2 0.000 0.250 0.000 0.250 0.0

Career AVG .000 vs. league average .263 across their career seasons — 100.0% below league average.

Career OBP .250 vs. league average .331 across their career seasons — 24.5% below league average.

Career SLG .000 vs. league average .417 across their career seasons — 100.0% below league average.

Career OPS 0.250 vs. league average 0.748 across their career seasons — 66.6% 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
2002 NYN NL 6 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 — — — — 0.0
2003 NYN NL 23 3 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 0.000 — — — — 0.0
2004 NYN NL 22 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 — — — — 0.0
2006 NYN NL 64 3 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0.000 — — — — 0.0
2007 NYN NL 78 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 — — — — 0.0
2008 NYN NL 86 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 — — — — 0.0
2009 NYN NL 88 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 .000 — — — — 0.0
2010 NYN NL 92 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 — — — — 0.0
2013 NYN NL 25 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 — — — — 0.0

Postseason Statistics

Playoff Career Batting

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI BB SO AVG
6 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000

Playoff Batting by Year

Year Round Team G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI BB SO AVG
2006 NLCS NYN 3 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000
2006 NLDS1 NYN 3 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000

Playoff Career Pitching

W L G GS SV IP H ER BB SO ERA
1 0 6 0 0 4.7 2 1 2 3 1.93

Playoff Pitching by Year

Year Round Team W L G GS SV IP H ER BB SO ERA
2006 NLCS NYN 0 0 3 0 0 3.0 2 1 0 1 3.00
2006 NLDS1 NYN 1 0 3 0 0 1.7 0 0 2 2 0.00

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
P 484 0 28 80 7 7

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
2002 NYN P 6 0 0 0 0 0
2003 NYN P 23 0 3 6 1 0
2004 NYN P 22 0 2 4 0 0
2006 NYN P 64 0 3 8 2 0
2007 NYN P 78 0 2 15 2 1
2008 NYN P 86 0 7 10 1 1
2009 NYN P 88 0 4 17 0 3
2010 NYN P 92 0 6 17 1 2
2013 NYN P 25 0 1 3 0 0

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Pitcher 484

Salary History

Year Team League Salary
2012 NYA AL $3,750,000
2011 NYA AL $3,750,000
2010 NYN NL $2,900,000
2009 NYN NL $1,612,500
2008 NYN NL $1,025,000
2007 NYN NL $602,000
Total Career Earnings $13,639,500