Angel Pagan, baseball player, 2006-2016

Angel Pagan

Born: 7/2/1981 in Rio Piedras, P.R.

MLB Debut: 2006-04-03 | Final Game: 2016-10-02

Bats: B | Throws: R | Height: 6'2" | Weight: 200 lbs

Full name: Angel Manuel Pagan

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Biography

Angel Pagan was a professional baseball player born in 1981, whose career spanned from 2006 to 2016. He played primarily as a position player and became known for his dynamic playing style, characterized by a combination of speed and contact hitting. Over the course of 1,124 games in Major League Baseball, Pagan recorded 1,143 hits and maintained a batting average of .280. His ability to contribute offensively was evident, as he amassed 64 home runs and 414 RBIs, while also showcasing his speed on the bases with 176 stolen bases. Pagan made his mark in a competitive era of baseball, where the game was experiencing a blend of evolving offensive strategies and heightened athleticism. Throughout his career, he played for several teams, including the New York Mets, San Francisco Giants, and Chicago Cubs. His contributions were particularly noteworthy during his time with the Giants, where he was a key part of the team's success, helping them secure the World Series championship in 2012. With his blend of skills and resilience, Angel Pagan left an enduring legacy in the sport, remembered for his contributions both at the plate and on the basepaths.

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
1124 4084 584 1143 220 55 64 414 176 319 638 0.280 0.330 0.408 0.738 556.0

Career AVG .280 vs. league average .259 across their career seasons — +8.2% above league average.

Career OBP .330 vs. league average .325 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career SLG .408 vs. league average .409 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career OPS 0.738 vs. league average 0.734 across their career seasons — near 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
2006 CHC NL 77 170 28 42 6 2 5 18 4 15 28 0.247 .269 (-8%) .336 (-9%) .431 (-9%) .768 (-9%) -305.2
2007 CHC NL 71 148 21 39 10 2 4 21 4 10 32 0.264 .268 (-2%) .335 (-9%) .422 (+4%) .758 (-2%) -108.1
2008 NYN NL 31 91 12 25 7 1 0 13 4 11 18 0.275 .263 (+4%) .333 (+4%) .416 (-10%) .749 (-4%) -65.0
2009 NYN NL 88 343 54 105 22 11 6 32 14 25 56 0.306 .262 (+17%) .332 (+5%) .417 (+17%) .750 (+12%) 621.7
2010 NYN NL 151 579 80 168 31 7 11 69 37 44 97 0.290 .257 (+13%) .325 (+4%) .402 (+5%) .728 (+5%) 526.9
2011 NYN NL 123 478 68 125 24 4 7 56 32 44 62 0.262 .255 (+3%) .320 (avg) .399 (-7%) .719 (-4%) -328.4
2012 SFG NL 154 605 95 174 38 15 8 56 29 48 97 0.288 .254 (+13%) .318 (+6%) .405 (+8%) .724 (+7%) 768.9
2013 SFG NL 71 280 44 79 16 3 5 30 9 23 36 0.282 .253 (+11%) .317 (+5%) .396 (+4%) .714 (+5%) 219.9
2014 SFG NL 96 383 56 115 21 2 3 27 16 25 53 0.300 .251 (+20%) .313 (+9%) .386 (+1%) .700 (+4%) 313.2
2015 SFG NL 133 512 55 134 21 3 3 37 12 32 93 0.262 .254 (+3%) .316 (-4%) .404 (-18%) .721 (-12%) -1216.5
2016 SFG NL 129 495 71 137 24 5 12 55 15 42 66 0.277 .255 (+8%) .321 (+3%) .417 (avg) .738 (+1%) 128.6

Postseason Statistics

Playoff Career Batting

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI BB SO AVG
19 79 10 16 4 1 2 6 4 15 0.203

Playoff Batting by Year

Year Round Team G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI BB SO AVG
2016 NLDS1 SFN 2 6 0 2 1 0 0 0 0 0 0.333
2016 NLWC SFN 1 4 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 3 0.250
2012 NLCS SFN 7 33 4 8 0 1 1 2 1 5 0.242
2012 NLDS2 SFN 5 20 3 3 1 0 1 4 2 3 0.150
2012 WS SFN 4 16 3 2 2 0 0 0 1 4 0.125

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
OF 1056 982 2281 44 39 11

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
2006 CHN OF 58 37 86 2 1 0
2007 CHN OF 60 32 80 0 0 0
2008 NYN OF 24 23 39 0 1 0
2009 NYN OF 84 80 183 5 2 0
2010 NYN OF 145 139 368 10 5 2
2011 NYN OF 121 119 302 5 10 1
2012 SFN OF 151 148 377 7 5 2
2013 SFN OF 71 66 149 5 4 1
2014 SFN OF 91 91 209 3 1 1
2015 SFN OF 124 122 258 2 4 2
2016 SFN OF 127 125 230 5 6 2

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Left Field 232
Center Field 754
Right Field 90
Designated Hitter 2

Salary History

Year Team League Salary
2016 SFN NL $11,250,000
2015 SFN NL $10,250,000
2014 SFN NL $10,250,000
2013 SFN NL $8,250,000
2012 SFN NL $4,850,000
2011 NYN NL $3,500,000
2010 NYN NL $1,500,000
2009 NYN NL $575,000
2008 NYN NL $401,500
2006 CHN NL $327,000
Total Career Earnings $51,153,500

College History

School Name City State Years Attended
Indian River Community College Fort Pierce FL 2000

Award Voting History

Year Award League Finish Points Won Points Max Votes First
2012 Most Valuable Player NL 32th 1.0 448 0