Ariel Jurado, baseball player, 2018-2020

Ariel Jurado

Born: 1/30/1996 in Aguadulce, Coclé, Panama

MLB Debut: 2018-05-19 | Final Game: 2020-09-01

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'2" | Weight: 240 lbs

Full name: Ariel Bolivar Jurado

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Biography

Ariel Jurado, born in 1996, was a professional baseball pitcher who played in Major League Baseball from 2018 until his retirement in 2020. He made his debut with the Texas Rangers on May 19, 2018, showcasing a promising arsenal that reflected the evolving nature of pitching during that era. Jurado's career unfolded during a time when teams increasingly valued versatility and the ability to adapt to the high offensive outputs characteristic of modern baseball. During his career, Jurado finished with a record of 12-16 and an earned run average (ERA) of 5.97 over his appearances on the mound. He recorded a total of 105 strikeouts, demonstrating his potential as a strikeout pitcher, although he did not achieve any saves during his time in the league. Despite the challenges he faced, including the competitive landscape of Major League Baseball, Jurado's contributions as a pitcher highlighted the ongoing transition in the sport towards a more dynamic approach to pitching. His time in the league, although brief, reflected the increased scrutiny and strategic planning that teams employed in developing young pitchers during the late 2010s.

Career Pitching Statistics

W L G GS CG SHO SV IP H ER HR BB SO ERA Pitcher PIV
12 16 45 27 1 0 0 181.0 223 120 29 54 105 5.97 0

Career ERA 5.97 vs. league average 4.35 across their career seasons — 37.3% 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
2018 TEX AL 5 5 12 8 0 0 0 54.7 66 36 18 22 5.93 4.15 (-43%) -1187.6
2019 TEX AL 7 11 32 18 1 0 0 122.3 148 79 36 81 5.81 4.51 (-29%) -1872.8
2020 NYN NL 0 0 1 1 0 0 0 4.0 9 5 0 2 11.25 — 0.0

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
45 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0.000 0.000 0.000 0.000 0.0

Career AVG .000 vs. league average .249 across their career seasons — 100.0% below league average.

Career OBP .000 vs. league average .321 across their career seasons — 100.0% below league average.

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

Career OPS 0.000 vs. league average 0.742 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
2018 TEX AL 12 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 — — — — 0.0
2019 TEX AL 32 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0.000 — — — — 0.0
2020 NYN NL 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 — — — — 0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
P 45 27 9 18 2 0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
2018 TEX P 12 8 3 8 0 0
2019 TEX P 32 18 6 9 2 0
2020 NYN P 1 1 0 1 0 0

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Pitcher 45