Nelson Figueroa

Born: 5/18/1974 in Brooklyn, NY, USA

MLB Debut: 2000-06-03 | Final Game: 2011-05-09

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

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Biography

Nelson Figueroa was a professional baseball pitcher whose career spanned from 2000 to 2011. Born in 1974, Figueroa made his Major League Baseball debut as part of a wave of players who were redefining the game during the early 2000s, a time marked by both the emergence of power hitters and the evolution of pitching strategies. Over the course of his career, he played for several teams, showcasing his talent on the mound with a final record of 20-35 and an earned run average (ERA) of 4.55. Figueroa was known for his versatility and resilience, striking out a total of 337 batters throughout his time in the league. He also recorded one save, highlighting his capability to perform in high-pressure situations. Although his win-loss record did not reflect a dominant career, Figueroa's contributions to his teams and his ability to adapt to various roles were significant. His journey through the majors served as an inspiration, exemplifying the determination and dedication required to succeed in professional baseball.

Career Pitching Statistics

W	L	G	GS	CG	SHO	SV	IP	H	ER	HR	BB	SO	ERA	Pitcher PIV
20	35	145	65	1	1	1	499.0	525	252	66	203	337	4.55	0

Career ERA 4.55 vs. league average 4.33 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
2000	AZ	NL	0	1	3	3	0	0	0	15.7	17	13	5	7	7.47	4.77 (-57%)	-
2001	PHI	NL	4	5	19	13	0	0	0	89.0	95	39	37	61	3.94	4.42 (+11%)	198.2
2002	MIL	NL	1	7	30	11	0	0	0	93.0	96	52	37	51	5.03	4.28 (-18%)	-3378.7
2003	PIT	NL	2	1	12	3	0	0	0	35.3	28	13	13	23	3.31	4.40 (+25%)	-1376.4
2004	PIT	NL	0	3	10	3	0	0	0	28.3	32	18	11	10	5.72	4.46 (-28%)	-626.0
2008	NYN	NL	3	3	16	6	0	0	0	45.3	48	23	26	36	4.57	4.32 (-6%)	76.4
2009	NYN	NL	3	8	16	10	1	1	0	70.3	80	32	24	59	4.09	4.32 (+5%)	28.8
2010	PHI	NL	2	1	13	1	0	0	1	26.0	20	10	9	15	3.46	4.08 (+15%)	402.6
2010	HOU	NL	5	3	18	10	0	0	0	67.0	64	24	25	58	3.22	4.08 (+21%)	-378.9
2011	HOU	NL	0	3	8	5	0	0	0	29.0	45	28	16	17	8.69	3.94 (-120%)	-664.1

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
145	116	7	20	2	1	0	8	0	5	43	0.172	0.207	0.207	0.414	0.0

Career AVG .172 vs. league average .263 across their career seasons — 34.4% below league average.

Career OBP .207 vs. league average .332 across their career seasons — 37.8% below league average.

Career SLG .207 vs. league average .418 across their career seasons — 50.6% below league average.

Career OPS 0.414 vs. league average 0.751 across their career seasons — 44.9% below league average.

Season-by-Season Batting

Year	Team	Lg	G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	RBI	BB	SO	AVG	Lg AVG	Lg OBP	Lg SLG	Lg OPS
2000	AZ	NL	3	3	1	1	0	0	0	0	1	0.333	—	—	—	—
2001	PHI	NL	19	24	4	6	1	0	1	1	11	0.250	—	—	—	—
2002	MIL	NL	30	15	0	2	0	0	3	1	6	0.133	—	—	—	—
2003	PIT	NL	12	7	0	0	0	0	0	0	4	0.000	—	—	—	—
2004	PIT	NL	10	7	0	1	0	0	1	0	2	0.143	—	—	—	—
2008	NYN	NL	16	12	0	1	0	0	0	2	6	0.083	—	—	—	—
2009	NYN	NL	16	22	1	3	0	1	3	1	8	0.136	—	—	—	—
2010	PHI	NL	13	4	1	2	1	0	0	0	1	0.500	—	—	—	—
2010	HOU	NL	18	13	0	2	0	0	0	0	2	0.154	—	—	—	—
2011	HOU	NL	8	9	0	2	0	0	0	0	2	0.222	—	—	—	—

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
P	145	65	25	58	8	1

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
2000	ARI	P	3	3	1	2	0	0
2001	PHI	P	19	13	2	6	0	1
2002	MIL	P	30	11	4	12	2	0
2003	PIT	P	12	3	1	6	1	0
2004	PIT	P	10	3	1	3	0	0
2008	NYN	P	16	6	4	6	1	0
2009	NYN	P	16	10	4	9	0	0
2010	PHI	P	13	1	1	3	0	0
2010	HOU	P	18	10	5	9	1	0
2011	HOU	P	8	5	2	2	3	0