Jorge Julio

Born: 3/3/1979 in Caracas, Distrito Capital, Venezuela

MLB Debut: 2001-04-26 | Final Game: 2009-06-01

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'1" | Weight: 190 lbs

Full name: Jorge Dandys Julio

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Biography

Jorge Julio, born in 1979, was a professional baseball pitcher whose career spanned from 2001 to 2009. He was known for his powerful arm and ability to close out games, finishing his career with 99 saves. Julio played primarily in the late 1990s and early 2000s, a period characterized by an offensive explosion in Major League Baseball, which often placed a premium on pitchers who could thrive under pressure. Although his overall record stood at 17-34, he recorded an impressive 448 strikeouts, showcasing his capability to dominate hitters when at his best. With an earned run average (ERA) of 4.43, Julio's career reflects the challenges many pitchers faced during an era that emphasized scoring. His ability to contribute effectively out of the bullpen made him a valuable asset to several teams throughout his career. Julio's legacy is marked by his role as a reliable reliever, and he remains a notable figure in discussions about the evolution of pitching strategies during a dynamic era in baseball history.

Career Pitching Statistics

W	L	G	GS	CG	SHO	SV	IP	H	ER	HR	BB	SO	ERA	Pitcher PIV
17	34	453	0	0	0	99	467.0	437	230	65	233	448	4.43	0

Career ERA 4.43 vs. league average 4.39 across their career seasons — near league average.

Season-by-Season Pitching

Year	Team	Lg	W	L	G	SV	IP	H	ER	BB	SO	ERA	Lg ERA	Pitcher PIV
2001	BAL	AL	1	1	18	0	21.3	25	9	9	22	3.80	4.42 (+14%)	431.7
2002	BAL	AL	5	6	67	25	68.0	55	15	27	55	1.99	4.28 (+54%)	1203.8
2003	BAL	AL	0	7	64	36	61.7	60	30	34	52	4.38	4.40 (avg)	-1256.5
2004	BAL	AL	2	5	65	22	69.0	59	35	39	70	4.57	4.46 (-2%)	-794.5
2005	BAL	AL	3	5	67	0	71.7	76	47	24	58	5.90	4.29 (-38%)	-1342.4
2006	NYN	NL	1	2	18	1	21.3	21	12	10	33	5.06	4.53 (-12%)	262.2
2006	AZ	NL	1	2	44	15	44.7	31	19	25	55	3.83	4.53 (+15%)	-
2007	MIA	NL	0	2	10	0	9.3	18	13	11	6	12.54	4.47 (-180%)	-
2007	COL	NL	0	3	58	0	52.7	50	23	20	50	3.93	4.47 (+12%)	605.6
2008	CLE	AL	0	0	15	0	17.7	18	11	11	15	5.60	4.32 (-30%)	-525.5
2008	ATL	NL	3	0	12	0	12.3	9	1	8	19	0.73	4.32 (+83%)	644.1
2009	MIL	NL	1	1	15	0	17.3	15	15	15	13	7.79	4.32 (-80%)	-897.5

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
453	2	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	2	2	0.000	0.500	0.000	0.500	0.0

Career AVG .000 vs. league average .265 across their career seasons — 100.0% below league average.

Career OBP .500 vs. league average .333 across their career seasons — +50.0% above league average.

Career SLG .000 vs. league average .422 across their career seasons — 100.0% below league average.

Career OPS 0.500 vs. league average 0.756 across their career seasons — 33.8% below league average.

Season-by-Season Batting

Year	Team	Lg	G	AB	BB	SO	AVG	Lg AVG	Lg OBP	Lg SLG	Lg OPS
2001	BAL	AL	18	0	0	0	.000	—	—	—	—
2002	BAL	AL	67	0	0	0	.000	—	—	—	—
2003	BAL	AL	64	0	0	0	.000	—	—	—	—
2004	BAL	AL	65	0	0	0	.000	—	—	—	—
2005	BAL	AL	67	0	0	0	.000	—	—	—	—
2006	NYN	NL	18	1	0	1	0.000	—	—	—	—
2006	AZ	NL	44	0	0	0	.000	—	—	—	—
2007	MIA	NL	10	0	1	0	.000	—	—	—	—
2007	COL	NL	58	0	1	0	.000	—	—	—	—
2008	CLE	AL	15	0	0	0	.000	—	—	—	—
2008	ATL	NL	12	0	0	0	.000	—	—	—	—
2009	MIL	NL	15	1	0	1	0.000	—	—	—	—

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
P	453	0	17	22	2	0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	PO	A	E
2001	BAL	P	18	0	2	1
2002	BAL	P	67	5	5	0
2003	BAL	P	64	4	4	0
2004	BAL	P	65	3	3	0
2005	BAL	P	67	2	2	1
2006	NYN	P	18	0	0	0
2006	ARI	P	44	1	1	0
2007	FLO	P	10	0	1	0
2007	COL	P	58	1	2	0
2008	CLE	P	15	0	2	0
2008	ATL	P	12	0	0	0
2009	MIL	P	15	1	0	0

Career Games by Position

Position	Games
Pitcher	453

Salary History

Year	Team	League	Salary
2009	MIL	NL	$950,000
2008	CLE	AL	$1,000,000
2007	FLO	NL	$3,600,000
2006	NYN	NL	$2,525,000
2005	BAL	AL	$2,500,000
2004	BAL	AL	$385,000
2003	BAL	AL	$350,000
2002	BAL	AL	$216,000
Total Career Earnings			$11,526,000