Jose Pirela

Born: 11/21/1989 in Valera, Trujillo, Venezuela

MLB Debut: 2014-09-22 | Final Game: 2019-09-29

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'0" | Weight: 220 lbs

Full name: Jose Manuel Pirela

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Biography

Jose Pirela was a professional baseball player born in 1989, who made his mark in Major League Baseball from 2014 to 2019. Primarily known as a position player, Pirela played a total of 302 games during his career. He showcased his versatility on the field, contributing both offensively and defensively. Pirela finished his career with 234 hits, 17 home runs, and 82 RBIs, achieving a batting average of .257. His ability to steal bases was also notable, as he recorded 11 stolen bases throughout his time in the league. Pirela's career unfolded during a dynamic era in baseball, characterized by a focus on offensive production and the increased importance of versatility among players. He was recognized for his determination and skill, which allowed him to play in various roles for his teams. While not a superstar, Pirela carved out a niche for himself as a reliable contributor, capable of making impactful plays and providing depth to his roster. His journey through the majors serves as an inspirational example of perseverance and adaptability in the competitive landscape of professional baseball.

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
302	909	113	234	55	8	17	82	11	63	196	0.257	0.308	0.392	0.699	-679.5

Career AVG .257 vs. league average .253 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career OBP .308 vs. league average .320 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career SLG .392 vs. league average .413 across their career seasons — 5.2% below league average.

Career OPS 0.699 vs. league average 0.733 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
2014	NYY	AL	7	24	6	8	1	2	0	3	0	1	4	0.333	—	—	—	—	0.0
2015	NYY	AL	37	74	7	17	3	0	1	5	1	2	16	0.230	.254 (-10%)	.316 (-22%)	.404 (-23%)	.721 (-23%)	-300.1
2016	SDP	NL	15	39	2	6	2	0	0	0	0	1	9	0.154	—	—	—	—	0.0
2017	SDP	NL	83	312	43	90	25	4	10	40	4	27	71	0.288	.254 (+13%)	.324 (+7%)	.425 (+15%)	.750 (+12%)	629.5
2018	SDP	NL	146	438	54	109	23	2	5	32	6	30	89	0.249	.247 (avg)	.318 (-6%)	.409 (-16%)	.727 (-11%)	-1008.8
2019	SDP	NL	2	5	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	3	0.000	—	—	—	—	0.0
2019	PHI	NL	12	17	1	4	1	0	1	2	0	2	4	0.235	—	—	—	—	0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1B	14	4	51	2	1	6
2B	127	105	151	234	13	53
3B	1	1	0	2	0	0
OF	115	106	171	9	5	3

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
2014	NYA	2B	4	3	4	7	1	2
2015	NYA	2B	27	19	36	44	4	12
2015	NYA	OF	3	2	2	1	0	0
2016	SDN	2B	12	9	10	16	1	4
2016	SDN	OF	1	1	0	0	0	0
2017	SDN	1B	5	3	29	0	1	6
2017	SDN	2B	7	4	2	9	0	1
2017	SDN	3B	1	1	0	2	0	0
2017	SDN	OF	71	68	120	5	3	2
2018	SDN	1B	9	1	22	2	0	0
2018	SDN	2B	77	70	99	158	7	34
2018	SDN	OF	34	31	44	3	2	1
2019	SDN	OF	1	1	1	0	0	0
2019	PHI	OF	5	3	4	0	0	0