Pedro Villarreal, baseball player, 2012-2015

Pedro Villarreal

Born: 12/9/1987 in Edinburg, TX, USA

MLB Debut: 2012-09-05 | Final Game: 2015-09-22

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'1" | Weight: 235 lbs

Full name: Pedro Adrian Villarreal

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Biography

Pedro Villarreal was a professional baseball pitcher born in 1987, who made his mark in Major League Baseball from 2012 to 2015. Known for his versatility on the mound, Villarreal showcased a competitive spirit and a reliable presence during his time in the league. He finished his career with a record of 1-6, an earned run average (ERA) of 4.29, and accumulated 46 strikeouts. Despite not recording any saves, his ability to pitch in various situations contributed to the teams he played for, including the Cincinnati Reds and the Kansas City Royals. During his tenure, Villarreal navigated a challenging era in baseball marked by intense competition and high offensive outputs. As a member of the pitching staff, he often faced some of the league's most formidable hitters, which tested his skills and resilience. Though his career statistics may not reflect the dominance of a star pitcher, Villarreal's contributions to his teams highlighted the important role of depth and reliability in a pitching rotation, showcasing the essential elements of teamwork and perseverance in professional baseball.

Career Pitching Statistics

W L G GS CG SHO SV IP H ER HR BB SO ERA Pitcher PIV
1 6 44 1 0 0 0 71.3 81 34 11 22 46 4.29 0

Career ERA 4.29 vs. league average 3.90 across their career seasons — 10.1% 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
2012 CIN NL 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 1.0 0 0 0 1 0.00 — 0.0
2013 CIN NL 0 1 2 1 0 0 0 5.7 13 8 3 4 12.71 — 0.0
2014 CIN NL 0 2 12 0 0 0 0 14.7 11 7 7 12 4.30 3.74 (-15%) -102.2
2015 CIN NL 1 3 29 0 0 0 0 50.0 57 19 12 29 3.42 3.96 (+14%) -596.2

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
44 9 0 2 1 0 0 2 0 0 4 0.222 0.222 0.333 0.556 0.0

Career AVG .222 vs. league average .253 across their career seasons — 12.3% below league average.

Career OBP .222 vs. league average .317 across their career seasons — 29.8% below league average.

Career SLG .333 vs. league average .398 across their career seasons — 16.3% below league average.

Career OPS 0.556 vs. league average 0.715 across their career seasons — 22.3% 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
2012 CIN NL 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 — — — — 0.0
2013 CIN NL 2 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.000 — — — — 0.0
2014 CIN NL 12 2 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0.500 — — — — 0.0
2015 CIN NL 29 6 0 1 1 0 0 2 0 0 3 0.167 — — — — 0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
P 44 1 6 1 0 0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
2012 CIN P 1 0 0 0 0 0
2013 CIN P 2 1 0 0 0 0
2014 CIN P 12 0 0 0 0 0
2015 CIN P 29 0 6 1 0 0

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Pitcher 44