J. C. Gutierrez

Born: 7/14/1983 in Puerto la Cruz, Anzoátegui, Venezuela

MLB Debut: 2007-08-19 | Final Game: 2014-09-26

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'3" | Weight: 245 lbs

Full name: Juan Carlos Gutierrez

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Biography

J. C. Gutierrez was a professional baseball pitcher who played in Major League Baseball from 2007 to 2014. Born in 1983, Gutierrez made his mark during a competitive era in baseball, showcasing his skills primarily as a relief pitcher. Over the course of his career, he compiled a record of 7 wins and 17 losses, with an earned run average (ERA) of 4.49. His ability to strike out batters was evident, as he recorded a total of 241 strikeouts, while also contributing significantly to his teams with 24 saves. Gutierrez's playing style was characterized by a strong fastball and an effective changeup, which allowed him to navigate through some of the league's toughest hitters. Throughout his career, he was known for his resilience on the mound and his capacity to handle high-pressure situations, particularly in late-inning scenarios. Though his wins were not plentiful, his contributions in pivotal moments underscored his importance to the teams he played for. After his retirement on September 26, 2014, Gutierrez left behind a legacy as a reliable pitcher during a time when the game was evolving rapidly, embracing both power hitting and specialized relief pitching.

Career Pitching Statistics

W L G GS CG SHO SV IP H ER HR BB SO ERA Pitcher PIV
7 17 264 3 0 0 24 286.3 285 143 33 104 241 4.49 0

Career ERA 4.49 vs. league average 4.07 across their career seasons — 10.4% 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
2007 HOU NL 1 1 7 3 0 0 0 21.3 25 14 6 16 5.91 4.47 (-32%) 33.0
2009 AZ NL 4 3 65 0 0 0 9 71.0 67 32 30 66 4.06 4.32 (+6%) -
2010 AZ NL 0 6 58 0 0 0 15 56.7 55 32 23 47 5.08 4.08 (-25%) -
2011 AZ NL 0 0 20 0 0 0 0 18.3 22 11 9 23 5.40 3.94 (-37%) -
2013 KCR AL 0 1 25 0 0 0 0 29.3 30 11 8 17 3.38 3.87 (+13%) -
2013 LAA AL 1 4 28 0 0 0 0 26.0 26 15 12 28 5.19 3.87 (-34%) 56.8
2014 SFG NL 1 2 61 0 0 0 0 63.7 60 28 16 44 3.96 3.74 (-6%) -

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
264 7 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 5 0.000 0.000 0.000 0.000 0.0

Career AVG .000 vs. league average .258 across their career seasons — 100.0% below league average.

Career OBP .000 vs. league average .324 across their career seasons — 100.0% below league average.

Career SLG .000 vs. league average .404 across their career seasons — 100.0% below league average.

Career OPS 0.000 vs. league average 0.729 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
2007 HOU NL 7 6 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 4 0.000 — — — — 0.0
2009 AZ NL 65 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 — — — — 0.0
2010 AZ NL 58 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 — — — — 0.0
2011 AZ NL 20 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 — — — — 0.0
2013 KCR AL 25 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 — — — — 0.0
2013 LAA AL 28 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 — — — — 0.0
2014 SFG NL 61 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0.000 — — — — 0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
P 264 3 14 24 5 1

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
2007 HOU P 7 3 1 1 0 0
2009 ARI P 65 0 1 6 0 0
2010 ARI P 58 0 3 10 1 1
2011 ARI P 20 0 1 0 2 0
2013 KCA P 25 0 1 1 0 0
2013 LAA P 28 0 2 2 2 0
2014 SFN P 61 0 5 4 0 0

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Pitcher 264

Salary History

Year Team League Salary
2014 SFN NL $850,000
2013 KCA AL $750,000
2011 ARI NL $430,500
2010 ARI NL $411,000
Total Career Earnings $2,441,500