Felipe Vazquez, baseball player, 2015-2019

Felipe Vazquez

Born: 7/5/1991 in San Felipe, Yaracuy, Venezuela

MLB Debut: 2015-04-17 | Final Game: 2019-09-12

Bats: L | Throws: L | Height: 6'2" | Weight: 225 lbs

Full name: Felipe Javier Vazquez

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Biography

Felipe Vazquez was a talented pitcher who played in Major League Baseball from 2015 to 2019. Born in 1991, he made an immediate impact upon entering the league, showcasing his exceptional skills and solidifying his place as one of the more formidable relievers of his era. Over the course of his career, he compiled a record of 17-13 with an impressive earned run average (ERA) of 2.61. Vazquez was known for his striking ability, racking up a total of 402 strikeouts and securing 89 saves, which highlighted his effectiveness in high-pressure situations. Vazquez was selected as an All-Star twice during his career, reflecting his status among the league's elite pitchers. His ability to dominate hitters with a mix of power and precision made him a key asset in the bullpen. Though his career was cut short, his contributions to the game during the mid-2010s left a lasting impression, and he is remembered as a prominent figure in a competitive pitching landscape.

Career Pitching Statistics

W L G GS CG SHO SV IP H ER HR BB SO ERA Pitcher PIV
17 13 323 0 0 0 89 330.7 254 96 22 101 402 2.61 0

Career ERA 2.61 vs. league average 4.23 across their career seasons — 38.3% better 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
2015 WAS NL 2 1 49 0 0 0 2 48.3 35 15 11 43 2.79 3.96 (+29%) 1616.3
2016 WAS NL 0 3 47 0 0 0 1 49.7 43 25 15 53 4.53 4.19 (-8%) 1157.2
2016 PIT NL 1 3 28 0 0 0 0 27.3 23 10 18 39 3.29 4.19 (+21%) 264.4
2017 PIT NL 5 3 73 0 0 0 21 75.3 47 14 20 88 1.67 4.36 (+62%) 3615.9
2018 PIT NL 4 2 70 0 0 0 37 70.0 63 21 24 89 2.70 4.15 (+35%) 3047.7
2019 PIT NL 5 1 56 0 0 0 28 60.0 43 11 13 90 1.65 4.51 (+63%) 3580.1

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
323 4 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 0.000 0.000 0.000 0.000 0.0

Career AVG .000 vs. league average .253 across their career seasons — 100.0% below league average.

Career OBP .000 vs. league average .321 across their career seasons — 100.0% below league average.

Career SLG .000 vs. league average .418 across their career seasons — 100.0% below league average.

Career OPS 0.000 vs. league average 0.739 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
2015 WAS NL 49 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 — — — — 0.0
2016 WAS NL 47 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0.000 — — — — 0.0
2016 PIT NL 28 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 — — — — 0.0
2017 PIT NL 73 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 — — — — 0.0
2018 PIT NL 70 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0.000 — — — — 0.0
2019 PIT NL 56 2 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 323 0 10 43 3 2

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
2015 WAS P 49 0 2 8 0 0
2016 WAS P 47 0 1 8 1 1
2016 PIT P 28 0 0 4 0 1
2017 PIT P 73 0 5 13 1 0
2018 PIT P 70 0 2 5 1 0
2019 PIT P 56 0 0 5 0 0

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Pitcher 323

Awards & Honors

Year Award Notes
2019 Reliever of the Month August
2018 Reliever of the Month July

Salary History

Year Team League Salary
2016 WAS NL $516,100
Total Career Earnings $516,100