Ariel Prieto, baseball player, 1995-2001

Ariel Prieto

Born: 10/22/1969 in Havana, La Habana, Cuba

MLB Debut: 1995-07-02 | Final Game: 2001-05-10

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'3" | Weight: 220 lbs

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Biography

Ariel Prieto, born in 1969, was a professional baseball pitcher who played in Major League Baseball from 1995 until 2001. Known for his versatile pitching style, Prieto made a name for himself during a competitive era in baseball that was marked by a transition into more offense-driven play. Over the course of his career, he recorded a win-loss record of 15-24 with an earned run average (ERA) of 4.85, showcasing his ability to compete at a high level despite the challenges of pitching in a hitter-friendly environment. Throughout his time in the major leagues, Prieto struck out 231 batters, demonstrating his capability as a strikeout pitcher. While he did not accumulate any saves, his contributions to his teams on the mound were significant. Prieto's career spanned a pivotal time in baseball history, where the sport was witnessing an influx of international talent, and he was one of the many players who helped pave the way for future generations of pitchers from different backgrounds. After retiring in 2001, Prieto left behind a legacy as a determined competitor in the game.

Career Pitching Statistics

W L G GS CG SHO SV IP H ER HR BB SO ERA Pitcher PIV
15 24 70 60 3 0 0 352.3 407 190 34 176 231 4.85 0

Career ERA 4.85 vs. league average 4.51 across their career seasons — 7.5% 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 OAK AL 2 6 14 9 1 0 0 58.0 57 32 32 37 4.97 4.45 (-12%) -273.9
1996 OAK AL 6 7 21 21 2 0 0 125.7 130 58 54 75 4.15 4.61 (+10%) 791.9
1997 OAK AL 6 8 22 22 0 0 0 125.0 155 70 70 90 5.04 4.39 (-15%) -2384.0
1998 OAK AL 0 1 2 2 0 0 0 8.3 17 11 5 8 11.88 — 0.0
2000 OAK AL 1 2 8 6 0 0 0 31.7 42 18 13 19 5.12 4.77 (-7%) 221.1
2001 TBR AL 0 0 3 0 0 0 0 3.7 6 1 2 2 2.45 — -

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
70 2 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 .267 across their career seasons — 100.0% below league average.

Career OBP .000 vs. league average .338 across their career seasons — 100.0% below league average.

Career SLG .000 vs. league average .425 across their career seasons — 100.0% below league average.

Career OPS 0.000 vs. league average 0.763 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
1995 OAK AL 14 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 — — — — 0.0
1996 OAK AL 21 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 — — — — 0.0
1997 OAK AL 22 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 — — — — 0.0
1998 OAK AL 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 — — — — 0.0
2000 OAK AL 8 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0.000 — — — — 0.0
2001 TBR AL 3 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 70 60 23 51 7 2

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1995 OAK P 14 9 0 8 1 0
1996 OAK P 21 21 9 18 0 0
1997 OAK P 22 22 9 19 5 2
1998 OAK P 2 2 0 1 0 0
2000 OAK P 8 6 4 5 1 0
2001 TBA P 3 0 1 0 0 0

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Pitcher 70

Salary History

Year Team League Salary
2001 TBA AL $700,000
1999 OAK AL $210,000
1997 OAK AL $194,000
1996 OAK AL $181,000
1995 OAK AL $109,000
Total Career Earnings $1,394,000