Hector Velazquez, baseball player, 2017-2019

Hector Velazquez

Born: 11/26/1988 in Ciudad Obregon, Sonora, México

MLB Debut: 2017-05-18 | Final Game: 2019-09-27

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'0" | Weight: 218 lbs

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Biography

Héctor Velázquez, born in 1988, was a right-handed pitcher who made his mark in Major League Baseball from 2017 to 2019. Known for his versatility on the mound, Velázquez played a significant role in the pitching staff of the teams he represented. Over the course of his career, he finished with an impressive record of 11-7 and a solid earned run average of 3.9. His ability to strike out batters was evident, as he recorded a total of 121 strikeouts during his time in the league. Velázquez's career unfolded during a transitional period in baseball, characterized by an increasing emphasis on analytics and specialized pitching roles. While he did not record any saves, his contributions as a reliable middle reliever and occasional starter showcased his adaptability and skillset. His performances left an impact on the teams he played for, particularly as he navigated the challenges of a competitive league. Retiring in September 2019, Velázquez's journey reflects the evolution of pitching strategies in modern baseball and the importance of depth in a team's roster.

Career Pitching Statistics

W L G GS CG SHO SV IP H ER HR BB SO ERA Pitcher PIV
11 7 89 19 0 0 0 166.0 176 72 18 61 121 3.90 0

Career ERA 3.90 vs. league average 4.34 across their career seasons — 10.0% 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
2017 BOS AL 3 1 8 3 0 0 0 24.7 21 8 7 19 2.92 4.36 (+33%) -135.5
2018 BOS AL 7 2 47 8 0 0 0 85.0 97 30 26 53 3.18 4.15 (+23%) -0.0
2019 BOS AL 1 4 34 8 0 0 0 56.3 58 34 28 49 5.43 4.51 (-21%) -335.7

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
89 3 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 .252 across their career seasons — 100.0% below league average.

Career OBP .000 vs. league average .322 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 0.745 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
2017 BOS AL 8 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.000 — — — — 0.0
2018 BOS AL 47 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.000 — — — — 0.0
2019 BOS AL 34 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0.000 — — — — 0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
P 89 19 12 16 2 3

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
2017 BOS P 8 3 2 2 0 0
2018 BOS P 47 8 6 9 1 3
2019 BOS P 34 8 4 5 1 0

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Pitcher 89