Aaron Small, baseball player, 1994-2006

Aaron Small

Born: 11/23/1971 in Oxnard, CA, USA

MLB Debut: 1994-06-11 | Final Game: 2006-06-15

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'5" | Weight: 200 lbs

Full name: Aaron James Small

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Biography

Aaron Small was a professional baseball pitcher born in 1971, whose career spanned from 1994 to 2006. He was known for his versatility on the mound, contributing to various teams in Major League Baseball during a time marked by offensive power and the emergence of new pitching strategies. Small finished his career with a record of 25-13, an earned run average (ERA) of 5.2, and a total of 170 strikeouts. Additionally, he recorded four saves, showcasing his ability to perform in high-pressure situations. Small's playing style was characterized by a competitive spirit and resilience, traits that allowed him to adapt and thrive despite the challenges posed by the evolving game. Throughout his tenure, he demonstrated an ability to contribute not just as a starter but also in relief roles, which was increasingly valuable during the late 1990s and early 2000s. While he may not have achieved the stardom of some contemporaries, Small's contributions to his teams were significant, making him a respected figure among teammates and fans alike. His career reflects the journey of many pitchers during this era, navigating the complexities of a sport that was rapidly changing.

Career Pitching Statistics

W L G GS CG SHO SV IP H ER HR BB SO ERA Pitcher PIV
25 13 172 15 1 1 4 321.7 380 186 37 137 170 5.20 0

Career ERA 5.20 vs. league average 4.44 across their career seasons — 17.3% 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
1994 TOR AL 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 2.0 5 2 2 0 9.00 — 0.0
1995 MIA NL 1 0 7 0 0 0 0 6.3 7 1 6 5 1.42 — -
1996 OAK AL 1 3 12 3 0 0 0 28.7 37 26 22 17 8.16 4.61 (-77%) -823.3
1997 OAK AL 9 5 71 0 0 0 4 96.7 109 46 40 57 4.28 4.39 (+2%) 784.2
1998 OAK AL 1 1 24 0 0 0 0 36.0 51 29 14 19 7.25 4.43 (-64%) -137.8
1998 AZ NL 3 1 23 0 0 0 0 31.7 32 13 8 14 3.69 4.43 (+17%) -
2002 ATL NL 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0.3 2 1 2 1 27.00 — 0.0
2004 MIA NL 0 0 7 0 0 0 0 16.3 24 15 7 8 8.27 4.46 (-85%) -
2005 NYY AL 10 0 15 9 1 1 0 76.0 71 27 24 37 3.20 4.29 (+25%) -
2006 NYY AL 0 3 11 3 0 0 0 27.7 42 26 12 12 8.46 4.53 (-87%) -

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
172 4 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 3 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 .336 across their career seasons — 100.0% below league average.

Career SLG .000 vs. league average .423 across their career seasons — 100.0% below league average.

Career OPS 0.000 vs. league average 0.758 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
1994 TOR AL 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 — — — — 0.0
1995 MIA NL 7 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 — — — — 0.0
1996 OAK AL 12 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 — — — — 0.0
1997 OAK AL 71 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.000 — — — — 0.0
1998 OAK AL 24 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 — — — — 0.0
1998 AZ NL 23 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 — — — — 0.0
2002 ATL NL 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 — — — — 0.0
2004 MIA NL 7 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 0.000 — — — — 0.0
2005 NYY AL 15 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 — — — — 0.0
2006 NYY AL 11 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0.000 — — — — 0.0

Postseason Statistics

Playoff Career Batting

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI BB SO AVG
1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000

Playoff Batting by Year

Year Round Team G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI BB SO AVG
2005 ALDS2 NYA 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000

Playoff Career Pitching

W L G GS SV IP H ER BB SO ERA
0 1 1 0 0 2.7 4 2 0 2 6.75

Playoff Pitching by Year

Year Round Team W L G GS SV IP H ER BB SO ERA
2005 ALDS2 NYA 0 1 1 0 0 2.7 4 2 0 2 6.75

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
P 172 15 13 38 1 2

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1994 TOR P 1 0 0 1 0 0
1995 FLO P 7 0 0 1 0 0
1996 OAK P 12 3 3 4 0 0
1997 OAK P 71 0 5 15 1 2
1998 OAK P 24 0 2 3 0 0
1998 ARI P 23 0 1 1 0 0
2002 ATL P 1 0 0 0 0 0
2004 FLO P 7 0 1 2 0 0
2005 NYA P 15 9 1 7 0 0
2006 NYA P 11 3 0 4 0 0

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Pitcher 172

Salary History

Year Team League Salary
2006 NYA AL $1,200,000
1998 ARI NL $197,500
1998 OAK AL $197,500
1997 OAK AL $155,000
1996 OAK AL $118,000
Total Career Earnings $1,868,000