Alay Soler

Born: 10/9/1979 in Pinar del Río, Pinar del Río, Cuba

MLB Debut: 2006-05-24 | Final Game: 2006-07-02

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'1" | Weight: 240 lbs

Full name: Alain Soler

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Biography

Alay Soler, born in 1979, was a professional baseball pitcher who made his mark in Major League Baseball during the 2006 season. Known for his strong arm and competitive spirit, Soler played for the New York Mets, where he showcased his skills on the mound from May 24, 2006, to July 2, 2006. His career was characterized by a challenging start, as he finished with a record of 2-3 and an earned run average (ERA) of 6.0. Despite these struggles, he managed to strike out 23 batters over his brief tenure in the league. Soler's time in the majors was part of a broader era in baseball that saw a mix of emerging talents and established stars. While he did not achieve the level of success many players aspire to, his journey through professional baseball reflects the dedication and resilience required to compete at the highest level. After his short stint in the big leagues, Soler eventually transitioned away from professional baseball, leaving behind a legacy as a player who reached the pinnacle of the sport, if only for a brief moment.

Career Pitching Statistics

W	L	G	GS	CG	SHO	SV	IP	H	ER	HR	BB	SO	ERA	Pitcher PIV
2	3	8	8	1	1	0	45.0	50	30	7	21	23	6.00	0

Career ERA 6.00 vs. league average 4.53 across their career seasons — 32.5% 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
2006	NYN	NL	2	3	8	8	1	1	0	45.0	50	30	21	23	6.00	4.53 (-33%)	-1233.7

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
8	11	0	1	0	0	0	0	0	0	6	0.091	0.091	0.091	0.182	0.0

Career AVG .091 vs. league average .269 across their career seasons — 66.2% below league average.

Career OBP .091 vs. league average .337 across their career seasons — 73.0% below league average.

Career SLG .091 vs. league average .432 across their career seasons — 79.0% below league average.

Career OPS 0.182 vs. league average 0.768 across their career seasons — 76.3% 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
2006	NYN	NL	8	11	0	1	0	0	0	0	0	0	6	0.091	—	—	—	—	0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
P	8	8	3	5	1	0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
2006	NYN	P	8	8	3	5	1	0

Career Games by Position

Position	Games
Pitcher	8