Carlos Villanueva, baseball player, 2006-2016

Carlos Villanueva

Born: 11/28/1983 in Santiago, Santiago, D.R.

MLB Debut: 2006-05-23 | Final Game: 2016-09-24

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'2" | Weight: 220 lbs

Full name: Carlos Manuel Villanueva

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Biography

Carlos Villanueva, born in 1983, was a professional baseball pitcher who had a career spanning from 2006 until his retirement in 2016. Known for his versatility on the mound, Villanueva played for several Major League Baseball teams, showcasing a reliable arm that contributed both as a starter and a reliever. Over the course of his career, he finished with a record of 51-55 and an earned run average (ERA) of 4.31, amassing a total of 862 strikeouts. Additionally, he recorded 11 saves, highlighting his ability to perform in high-pressure situations. Villanueva's career unfolded during a time when the game was increasingly emphasizing the importance of pitching depth and versatility, reflecting a shift in how teams constructed their rosters. His ability to adapt to various roles made him a valuable asset to his teams, allowing him to carve out a niche in an era defined by changing strategies in pitching. Though he may not have been a household name, Villanueva's contributions to the game were marked by his professionalism and dedication on the mound, earning him respect among teammates and opponents alike.

Career Pitching Statistics

W L G GS CG SHO SV IP H ER HR BB SO ERA Pitcher PIV
51 55 476 76 0 0 11 998.7 967 478 139 323 862 4.31 0

Career ERA 4.31 vs. league average 4.13 across their career seasons — near 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 MIL NL 2 2 10 6 0 0 0 53.7 43 22 11 39 3.69 4.53 (+18%) 77.5
2007 MIL NL 8 5 59 6 0 0 1 114.3 101 50 53 99 3.94 4.47 (+12%) -946.0
2008 MIL NL 4 7 47 9 0 0 1 108.3 112 49 30 93 4.07 4.32 (+6%) -457.2
2009 MIL NL 4 10 64 6 0 0 3 96.0 102 57 35 83 5.34 4.32 (-24%) 91.0
2010 MIL NL 2 0 50 0 0 0 1 52.7 48 27 22 67 4.61 4.08 (-13%) 447.5
2011 TOR AL 6 4 33 13 0 0 0 107.0 103 48 32 68 4.04 3.94 (-2%) -431.2
2012 TOR AL 7 7 38 16 0 0 0 125.3 113 58 46 122 4.16 4.01 (-4%) -2223.5
2013 CHC NL 7 8 47 15 0 0 0 128.7 117 58 40 103 4.06 3.87 (-5%) -
2014 CHC NL 5 7 42 5 0 0 2 77.7 89 40 19 72 4.64 3.74 (-24%) -
2015 STL NL 4 3 35 0 0 0 2 61.0 50 20 21 55 2.95 3.96 (+26%) -
2016 SDP NL 2 2 51 0 0 0 1 74.0 89 49 14 61 5.96 4.19 (-42%) -

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
476 120 6 11 0 0 0 4 0 3 61 0.092 0.114 0.092 0.205 0.0

Career AVG .092 vs. league average .259 across their career seasons — 64.6% below league average.

Career OBP .114 vs. league average .325 across their career seasons — 65.0% below league average.

Career SLG .092 vs. league average .409 across their career seasons — 77.6% below league average.

Career OPS 0.205 vs. league average 0.734 across their career seasons — 72.0% 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
2006 MIL NL 10 15 0 1 0 0 0 1 0 0 9 0.067 — — — — 0.0
2007 MIL NL 59 13 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 3 0.077 — — — — 0.0
2008 MIL NL 47 17 1 2 0 0 0 2 0 1 8 0.118 — — — — 0.0
2009 MIL NL 64 11 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 1 7 0.091 — — — — 0.0
2010 MIL NL 50 4 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 0.000 — — — — 0.0
2011 TOR AL 33 4 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 2 0.000 — — — — 0.0
2012 TOR AL 38 2 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.500 — — — — 0.0
2013 CHC NL 47 32 2 5 0 0 0 1 0 0 15 0.156 — — — — 0.0
2014 CHC NL 42 10 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 6 0.000 — — — — 0.0
2015 STL NL 35 8 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 5 0.000 — — — — 0.0
2016 SDP NL 51 4 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 4 0.000 — — — — 0.0

Postseason Statistics

Playoff Career Batting

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI BB SO AVG
3 1 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 1.000

Playoff Batting by Year

Year Round Team G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI BB SO AVG
2015 NLDS1 SLN 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000
2008 NLDS2 MIL 2 1 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 1.000

Playoff Career Pitching

W L G GS SV IP H ER BB SO ERA
0 0 3 0 0 5.7 0 0 1 3 0.00

Playoff Pitching by Year

Year Round Team W L G GS SV IP H ER BB SO ERA
2015 NLDS1 SLN 0 0 1 0 0 2.0 0 0 1 0 0.00
2008 NLDS2 MIL 0 0 2 0 0 3.7 0 0 0 3 0.00

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
P 476 76 53 100 2 7

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
2006 MIL P 10 6 2 9 0 1
2007 MIL P 59 6 2 9 0 0
2008 MIL P 47 9 11 10 1 0
2009 MIL P 64 6 2 18 0 1
2010 MIL P 50 0 3 3 0 1
2011 TOR P 33 13 8 8 1 2
2012 TOR P 38 16 7 11 0 0
2013 CHN P 47 15 9 9 0 2
2014 CHN P 42 5 3 12 0 0
2015 SLN P 35 0 3 4 0 0
2016 SDN P 51 0 3 7 0 0

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Pitcher 476

Salary History

Year Team League Salary
2016 SDN NL $1,490,314
2015 SLN NL $2,000,000
2014 CHN NL $5,000,000
2013 CHN NL $5,000,000
2012 TOR AL $2,277,500
2011 TOR AL $1,415,000
2010 MIL NL $950,000
2009 MIL NL $447,000
2008 MIL NL $413,000
2007 MIL NL $384,500
Total Career Earnings $19,377,314