Juan Padilla, baseball player, 2004-2005

Juan Padilla

Born: 2/17/1977 in Rio Piedras, P.R.

MLB Debut: 2004-07-16 | Final Game: 2005-10-01

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'0" | Weight: 210 lbs

Full name: Juan Miguel Padilla

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Biography

Juan Padilla, born in 1977, was a professional baseball pitcher who made his mark in Major League Baseball from 2004 to 2005. Known for his competitive spirit and versatility on the mound, Padilla played a pivotal role as a reliable relief pitcher during his brief career. He finished with a record of 4-1 and an earned run average (ERA) of 4.06, showcasing his ability to manage tough situations effectively while contributing to his team's success. Padilla's career included a total of 34 strikeouts and 1 save, reflecting his capacity to not only get batters out but also secure crucial game moments. Although his time in the majors was relatively short, his contributions during the 2004 and 2005 seasons were significant in the context of the evolving game, as teams increasingly relied on specialized pitchers in relief roles. After his retirement, Padilla remained a respected figure within the baseball community, remembered for his determination and the impact he had during his time on the field.

Career Pitching Statistics

W L G GS CG SHO SV IP H ER HR BB SO ERA Pitcher PIV
4 1 42 0 0 0 1 62.0 63 28 7 25 34 4.06 0

Career ERA 4.06 vs. league average 4.38 across their career seasons — 7.2% better 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
2004 NYY AL 0 0 6 0 0 0 0 11.3 16 5 4 5 3.97 4.46 (+11%) -
2004 CIN NL 1 0 12 0 0 0 0 14.3 23 17 8 12 10.67 4.46 (-139%) -1522.3
2005 NYN NL 3 1 24 0 0 0 1 36.3 24 6 13 17 1.49 4.29 (+65%) 886.0

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
42 2 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0.500 0.500 0.500 1.000 0.0

Career AVG .500 vs. league average .265 across their career seasons — +88.5% above league average.

Career OBP .500 vs. league average .333 across their career seasons — +50.3% above league average.

Career SLG .500 vs. league average .423 across their career seasons — +18.1% above league average.

Career OPS 1.000 vs. league average 0.756 across their career seasons — +32.3% above 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
2004 NYY AL 6 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 — — — — 0.0
2004 CIN NL 12 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 — — — — 0.0
2005 NYN NL 24 2 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0.500 — — — — 0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
P 42 0 2 9 0 3

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
2004 NYA P 6 0 0 2 0 2
2004 CIN P 12 0 1 1 0 0
2005 NYN P 24 0 1 6 0 1

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Pitcher 42

Salary History

Year Team League Salary
2007 NYN NL $384,000
2006 NYN NL $333,000
Total Career Earnings $717,000

College History

School Name City State Years Attended
Tallahassee Community College Tallahassee FL 1995, 1996
Jacksonville University Jacksonville FL 1997, 1998