Javy Guerra, baseball player, 2011-2021

Javy Guerra

Born: 10/31/1985 in Denton, TX, USA

MLB Debut: 2011-05-15 | Final Game: 2021-08-21

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'1" | Weight: 215 lbs

Full name: Luis Javier Guerra

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Biography

Javy Guerra, born in 1985, was a professional baseball pitcher who played in Major League Baseball from 2011 until his retirement in 2021. Known for his powerful arm and competitive spirit, Guerra made a significant impact during his career, particularly in the bullpen. He finished with a career record of 11-13 and an earned run average (ERA) of 3.98, showcasing his ability to perform effectively in high-pressure situations. Over his time in the league, he accumulated 245 strikeouts and secured 33 saves, making him a reliable option for teams looking to close out games. Guerra's career unfolded during a transitional period in baseball, characterized by evolving pitching strategies and an increasing reliance on specialized relief pitchers. His contributions to his teams were marked by his versatility and resilience, traits that endeared him to fans and teammates alike. As a player who navigated the challenges of modern baseball, Guerra's journey through the sport highlights the importance of adaptability and skill in the ever-changing landscape of Major League Baseball.

Career Pitching Statistics

W L G GS CG SHO SV IP H ER HR BB SO ERA Pitcher PIV
11 13 272 0 0 0 33 302.7 307 134 29 121 245 3.98 0

Career ERA 3.98 vs. league average 4.11 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
2011 LAD NL 2 2 47 0 0 0 21 46.7 37 12 18 38 2.31 3.94 (+41%) -
2012 LAD NL 2 3 45 0 0 0 8 45.0 44 13 23 37 2.60 4.01 (+35%) -
2013 LAD NL 0 0 9 0 0 0 0 10.7 15 8 6 12 6.75 3.87 (-75%) -
2014 CHW AL 2 4 42 0 0 0 1 46.3 41 15 20 38 2.91 3.74 (+22%) -
2015 CHW AL 0 0 3 0 0 0 0 1.7 2 0 1 0 0.00 — -
2016 LAA AL 0 0 7 0 0 0 0 6.3 5 4 7 4 5.68 — 0.0
2017 MIA NL 1 1 16 0 0 0 0 21.0 23 7 7 12 3.00 4.36 (+31%) 55.4
2018 MIA NL 1 1 32 0 0 0 1 35.7 42 22 12 30 5.55 4.15 (-34%) -44.1
2019 TOR AL 0 0 11 0 0 0 1 14.0 12 6 5 15 3.86 4.51 (+14%) 428.1
2019 WAS NL 3 1 40 0 0 0 1 53.7 55 29 12 42 4.86 4.51 (-8%) 7.1
2020 WAS NL 0 0 14 0 0 0 0 15.7 19 7 7 13 4.02 4.45 (+10%) -30.9
2021 WAS NL 0 1 6 0 0 0 0 6.0 12 11 3 4 16.50 — 0.0

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
272 5 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 4 0.000 0.167 0.000 0.167 0.0

Career AVG .000 vs. league average .252 across their career seasons — 100.0% below league average.

Career OBP .167 vs. league average .319 across their career seasons — 47.8% below league average.

Career SLG .000 vs. league average .409 across their career seasons — 100.0% below league average.

Career OPS 0.167 vs. league average 0.729 across their career seasons — 77.1% 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
2011 LAD NL 47 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 .000 — — — — 0.0
2012 LAD NL 45 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 — — — — 0.0
2013 LAD NL 9 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 — — — — 0.0
2014 CHW AL 42 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 — — — — 0.0
2015 CHW AL 3 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 — — — — 0.0
2016 LAA AL 7 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 — — — — 0.0
2017 MIA NL 16 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0.000 — — — — 0.0
2018 MIA NL 32 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 — — — — 0.0
2019 TOR AL 11 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 — — — — 0.0
2019 WAS NL 40 3 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 0.000 — — — — 0.0
2020 WAS NL 14 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 — — — — 0.0
2021 WAS NL 6 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0.000 — — — — 0.0

Postseason Statistics

Playoff Career Batting

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI BB SO AVG
2 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
2019 WS WAS 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 2 0 0 3.0 6 1 0 1 3.00

Playoff Pitching by Year

Year Round Team W L G GS SV IP H ER BB SO ERA
2019 WS WAS 0 0 2 0 0 3.0 6 1 0 1 3.00

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
P 272 0 24 27 5 1

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
2011 LAN P 47 0 4 7 1 1
2012 LAN P 45 0 0 6 0 0
2013 LAN P 9 0 1 2 1 0
2014 CHA P 42 0 6 3 1 0
2015 CHA P 3 0 0 0 0 0
2016 LAA P 7 0 0 1 0 0
2017 MIA P 16 0 1 1 0 0
2018 MIA P 32 0 3 3 1 0
2019 TOR P 11 0 0 1 0 0
2019 WAS P 40 0 7 2 1 0
2020 WAS P 14 0 0 0 0 0
2021 WAS P 6 0 2 1 0 0

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Pitcher 272

Salary History

Year Team League Salary
2015 CHA AL $937,500
2012 LAN NL $488,000
Total Career Earnings $1,425,500