Felipe Lira, baseball player, 1995-2001

Felipe Lira

Born: 4/26/1972 in Santa Teresa, Miranda, Venezuela

MLB Debut: 1995-04-27 | Final Game: 2001-05-21

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'0" | Weight: 170 lbs

Full name: Antonio Felipe Lira

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Biography

Felipe Lira, born in 1972, was a professional baseball pitcher who played in Major League Baseball from 1995 to 2001. Over the course of his career, Lira amassed a record of 26 wins and 46 losses, with an earned run average (ERA) of 5.32. He struck out a total of 348 batters and recorded one save. Lira's tenure in the league coincided with a period characterized by offensive prowess and a focus on power hitting, which presented unique challenges for pitchers during the late 1990s and early 2000s. Lira's career featured stints with multiple teams, where he showcased his ability to navigate the complexities of a rapidly evolving game. Despite facing difficulties reflected in his win-loss record and ERA, he demonstrated resilience and a competitive spirit. His contributions on the mound, particularly in high-pressure situations, highlighted his determination and work ethic. Lira remains a notable figure for those who appreciate the trials of a professional pitcher navigating the demanding environment of Major League Baseball.

Career Pitching Statistics

W L G GS CG SHO SV IP H ER HR BB SO ERA Pitcher PIV
26 46 163 79 4 3 1 577.3 656 341 84 222 348 5.32 0

Career ERA 5.32 vs. league average 4.54 across their career seasons — 17.0% 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
1995 DET AL 9 13 37 22 0 0 1 146.3 151 70 56 89 4.31 4.45 (+3%) -972.7
1996 DET AL 6 14 32 32 3 2 0 194.7 204 113 66 113 5.22 4.61 (-13%) -2907.1
1997 DET AL 5 7 20 15 1 1 0 92.0 101 59 45 64 5.77 4.39 (-31%) -2298.1
1997 SEA AL 0 4 8 3 0 0 0 18.7 31 19 10 9 9.16 4.39 (-109%) -981.3
1998 SEA AL 1 0 7 0 0 0 0 15.7 22 8 5 16 4.60 4.43 (-4%) -696.0
1999 DET AL 0 0 2 0 0 0 0 3.3 7 4 2 3 10.80 — 0.0
2000 WSN NL 5 8 53 7 0 0 0 101.7 129 61 36 51 5.40 4.77 (-13%) -
2001 WSN NL 0 0 4 0 0 0 0 5.0 11 7 2 3 12.60 — -

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
164 19 3 4 0 0 2 3 0 0 13 0.211 0.200 0.526 0.726 0.0

Career AVG .211 vs. league average .268 across their career seasons — 21.4% below league average.

Career OBP .200 vs. league average .339 across their career seasons — 41.0% below league average.

Career SLG .526 vs. league average .426 across their career seasons — +23.5% above league average.

Career OPS 0.726 vs. league average 0.765 across their career seasons — 5.1% 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
1995 DET AL 37 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 — — — — 0.0
1996 DET AL 32 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 — — — — 0.0
1997 DET AL 20 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 — — — — 0.0
1997 SEA AL 8 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 — — — — 0.0
1998 SEA AL 7 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 — — — — 0.0
1999 DET AL 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 — — — — 0.0
2000 WSN NL 54 19 3 4 0 0 2 3 0 0 13 0.211 — — — — 0.0
2001 WSN NL 4 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 163 79 47 88 2 12

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1995 DET P 37 22 13 15 0 1
1996 DET P 32 32 18 33 0 4
1997 DET P 20 15 7 19 2 3
1997 SEA P 8 3 1 2 0 1
1998 SEA P 7 0 2 2 0 0
1999 DET P 2 0 1 0 0 0
2000 MON P 53 7 4 17 0 3
2001 MON P 4 0 1 0 0 0

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Pitcher 163

Salary History

Year Team League Salary
1999 DET AL $380,000
1997 DET AL $285,000
1996 DET AL $170,000
1995 DET AL $109,000
Total Career Earnings $944,000