Eddie Guardado, baseball player, 1993-2009

Eddie Guardado

Born: 10/2/1970 in Stockton, CA, USA

MLB Debut: 1993-06-13 | Final Game: 2009-09-30

Bats: R | Throws: L | Height: 6'0" | Weight: 195 lbs

Full name: Edward Adrain Guardado

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Biography

Eddie Guardado, born in 1970, was a professional baseball pitcher whose career spanned from 1993 to 2009. He made a significant impact in Major League Baseball, particularly known for his role as a reliable closer during the late 1990s and early 2000s. Guardado, often referred to by his nickname "Everyday Eddie," earned a reputation for his gritty pitching style and ability to close out games under pressure. Over the course of his career, he recorded a win-loss record of 46-61, an earned run average (ERA) of 4.31, and tallied 798 strikeouts. His most notable achievement came in the form of 187 saves, showcasing his effectiveness in high-leverage situations. Guardado was selected to the All-Star Game twice, highlighting his prominence within the league during his playing years. His career unfolded during a period marked by offensive explosions in baseball, yet he managed to maintain a competitive edge, contributing to his teams with both skill and tenacity. As a part of several teams, including the Minnesota Twins and the Seattle Mariners, Eddie Guardado left an indelible mark on the game, becoming a respected figure among teammates and fans alike. His legacy continues to resonate in the baseball community, representing the archetype of a dedicated relief pitcher who excelled in a demanding role.

Career Pitching Statistics

W L G GS CG SHO SV IP H ER HR BB SO ERA Pitcher PIV
46 61 908 25 0 0 187 944.7 894 452 138 348 798 4.31 0

Career ERA 4.31 vs. league average 4.44 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
1993 MIN AL 3 8 19 16 0 0 0 94.7 123 65 36 46 6.18 4.19 (-47%) -1890.8
1994 MIN AL 0 2 4 4 0 0 0 17.0 26 16 4 8 8.47 4.51 (-88%) -289.2
1995 MIN AL 4 9 51 5 0 0 2 91.3 99 52 45 71 5.12 4.45 (-15%) -990.8
1996 MIN AL 6 5 83 0 0 0 4 73.7 61 43 33 74 5.25 4.61 (-14%) -253.0
1997 MIN AL 0 4 69 0 0 0 1 46.0 45 20 17 54 3.91 4.39 (+11%) 476.8
1998 MIN AL 3 1 79 0 0 0 0 65.7 66 33 28 53 4.52 4.43 (-2%) -586.0
1999 MIN AL 2 5 63 0 0 0 2 48.0 37 24 25 50 4.50 4.71 (+4%) 418.5
2000 MIN AL 7 4 70 0 0 0 9 61.7 55 27 25 52 3.94 4.77 (+17%) -1396.3
2001 MIN AL 7 1 67 0 0 0 12 66.7 47 26 23 67 3.51 4.42 (+21%) 2235.9
2002 MIN AL 1 3 68 0 0 0 45 67.7 53 22 18 70 2.93 4.28 (+32%) 1395.4
2003 MIN AL 3 5 66 0 0 0 41 65.3 50 21 14 60 2.89 4.40 (+34%) 1935.4
2004 SEA AL 2 2 41 0 0 0 18 45.3 31 14 14 45 2.78 4.46 (+38%) 130.3
2005 SEA AL 2 3 58 0 0 0 36 56.3 52 17 15 48 2.72 4.29 (+37%) 799.0
2006 SEA AL 1 3 28 0 0 0 5 23.0 29 14 11 22 5.48 4.53 (-21%) -1538.7
2006 CIN NL 0 0 15 0 0 0 8 14.0 15 2 2 17 1.29 4.53 (+72%) 459.4
2007 CIN NL 0 0 15 0 0 0 0 13.7 16 11 4 8 7.24 4.47 (-62%) -204.1
2008 TEX AL 3 3 55 0 0 0 4 49.3 38 20 17 28 3.65 4.32 (+16%) 626.2
2008 MIN AL 1 1 9 0 0 0 0 7.0 12 6 2 5 7.71 — 0.0
2009 TEX AL 1 2 48 0 0 0 0 38.3 39 19 15 20 4.46 4.32 (-3%) -1714.8

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
909 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.000 0.000 0.000 0.000 0.0

Career AVG .000 vs. league average .266 across their career seasons — 100.0% below league average.

Career OBP .000 vs. league average .336 across their career seasons — 100.0% below league average.

Career SLG .000 vs. league average .423 across their career seasons — 100.0% below league average.

Career OPS 0.000 vs. league average 0.758 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
1993 MIN AL 19 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 — — — — 0.0
1994 MIN AL 4 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 — — — — 0.0
1995 MIN AL 51 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 — — — — 0.0
1996 MIN AL 83 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 — — — — 0.0
1997 MIN AL 69 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 — — — — 0.0
1998 MIN AL 79 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 — — — — 0.0
1999 MIN AL 63 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 — — — — 0.0
2000 MIN AL 70 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 — — — — 0.0
2001 MIN AL 67 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 — — — — 0.0
2002 MIN AL 68 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 — — — — 0.0
2003 MIN AL 66 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 — — — — 0.0
2004 SEA AL 41 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.000 — — — — 0.0
2005 SEA AL 58 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 — — — — 0.0
2006 SEA AL 28 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 — — — — 0.0
2006 CIN NL 15 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 — — — — 0.0
2007 CIN NL 15 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 — — — — 0.0
2008 TEX AL 56 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 — — — — 0.0
2008 MIN AL 9 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 — — — — 0.0
2009 TEX AL 48 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
5 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
2003 ALDS1 MIN 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000
2002 ALCS MIN 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000
2002 ALDS2 MIN 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000

Playoff Career Pitching

W L G GS SV IP H ER BB SO ERA
0 0 5 0 3 5.0 10 5 2 5 9.00

Playoff Pitching by Year

Year Round Team W L G GS SV IP H ER BB SO ERA
2003 ALDS1 MIN 0 0 2 0 1 2.0 5 2 0 2 9.00
2002 ALCS MIN 0 0 1 0 1 1.0 0 0 1 2 0.00
2002 ALDS2 MIN 0 0 2 0 1 2.0 5 3 1 1 13.50

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
P 908 25 28 86 4 4

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1993 MIN P 19 16 6 9 0 1
1994 MIN P 4 4 0 0 0 0
1995 MIN P 51 5 4 7 1 0
1996 MIN P 83 0 0 9 0 1
1997 MIN P 69 0 1 6 0 1
1998 MIN P 79 0 6 5 0 0
1999 MIN P 63 0 0 9 1 1
2000 MIN P 70 0 0 3 0 0
2001 MIN P 67 0 3 6 0 0
2002 MIN P 68 0 2 8 0 0
2003 MIN P 66 0 3 2 1 0
2004 SEA P 41 0 0 4 0 0
2005 SEA P 58 0 2 4 1 0
2006 SEA P 28 0 1 3 0 0
2006 CIN P 15 0 0 0 0 0
2007 CIN P 15 0 0 2 0 0
2008 TEX P 55 0 0 5 0 0
2008 MIN P 9 0 0 0 0 0
2009 TEX P 48 0 0 4 0 0

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Pitcher 909

Salary History

Year Team League Salary
2009 TEX AL $1,000,000
2008 TEX AL $2,000,000
2007 CIN NL $500,000
2006 SEA AL $6,250,000
2005 SEA AL $6,000,000
2004 SEA AL $4,000,000
2003 MIN AL $2,700,000
2002 MIN AL $1,800,000
2001 MIN AL $1,800,000
2000 MIN AL $875,000
1999 MIN AL $850,000
1998 MIN AL $650,000
1997 MIN AL $300,000
1996 MIN AL $155,000
1995 MIN AL $122,500
1994 MIN AL $120,000
1993 MIN AL $109,000
Total Career Earnings $29,231,500

College History

School Name City State Years Attended
San Joaquin Delta College Stockton CA 1990, 1991

Award Voting History

Year Award League Finish Points Won Points Max Votes First
2002 Most Valuable Player AL 15th 12.0 392 0