Arodys Vizcaino, baseball player, 2011-2022

Arodys Vizcaino

Born: 11/13/1990 in Yaguate, San Cristóbal, D.R.

MLB Debut: 2011-08-10 | Final Game: 2022-06-13

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'0" | Weight: 245 lbs

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Biography

Arodys Vizcaino was a professional baseball pitcher who played in Major League Baseball from 2011 until his retirement in 2022. Born in 1990, Vizcaino made a name for himself with his powerful right arm and ability to close games, finishing his career with a record of 13-11 and a respectable earned run average (ERA) of 3.1. Over his tenure, he recorded a total of 221 strikeouts and secured 50 saves, demonstrating his effectiveness in high-pressure situations and his capability as a reliable reliever. Vizcaino's career spanned over a decade during which he showcased his talents primarily as a late-inning option for various teams. His contributions were vital during a time when bullpens were increasingly viewed as critical components of team success in the modern game. Known for his impressive fastball and sharp breaking pitches, Vizcaino was able to navigate the challenges of the league, making a significant impact on the teams he played for until his retirement in June 2022. His journey through the majors reflects the evolving role of pitchers in baseball, particularly in the context of the late 2010s and early 2020s, where specialized relief pitchers became essential to a team's overall strategy.

Career Pitching Statistics

W L G GS CG SHO SV IP H ER HR BB SO ERA Pitcher PIV
13 11 213 0 0 0 50 200.0 164 69 19 97 221 3.10 0

Career ERA 3.10 vs. league average 4.10 across their career seasons — 24.3% 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
2011 ATL NL 1 1 17 0 0 0 0 17.3 16 9 9 17 4.67 3.94 (-19%) 173.0
2014 CHC NL 0 0 5 0 0 0 0 5.0 5 3 3 4 5.40 — -
2015 ATL NL 3 1 36 0 0 0 9 33.7 27 6 13 37 1.60 3.96 (+60%) 1255.5
2016 ATL NL 1 4 43 0 0 0 10 38.7 37 19 26 50 4.42 4.19 (-6%) 512.6
2017 ATL NL 5 3 62 0 0 0 14 57.3 42 18 21 64 2.83 4.36 (+35%) 931.4
2018 ATL NL 2 2 39 0 0 0 16 38.3 30 9 15 40 2.11 4.15 (+49%) 375.0
2019 ATL NL 1 0 4 0 0 0 1 4.0 3 1 3 6 2.25 — 0.0
2022 KCR AL 0 0 7 0 0 0 0 5.7 4 4 7 3 6.35 — -

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
213 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 .000 .000 .000 0.0

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
2011 ATL NL 17 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 — — — — 0.0
2014 CHC NL 5 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 — — — — 0.0
2015 ATL NL 36 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 — — — — 0.0
2016 ATL NL 43 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 — — — — 0.0
2017 ATL NL 62 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 — — — — 0.0
2018 ATL NL 39 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 — — — — 0.0
2019 ATL NL 4 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 — — — — 0.0
2022 KCR AL 7 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 — — — — 0.0

Postseason Statistics

Playoff Career Batting

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI BB SO AVG
2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000

Playoff Batting by Year

Year Round Team G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI BB SO AVG
2018 NLDS2 ATL 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000

Playoff Career Pitching

W L G GS SV IP H ER BB SO ERA
0 0 2 0 1 2.0 1 0 1 5 0.00

Playoff Pitching by Year

Year Round Team W L G GS SV IP H ER BB SO ERA
2018 NLDS2 ATL 0 0 2 0 1 2.0 1 0 1 5 0.00

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
P 213 0 10 12 4 0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
2011 ATL P 17 0 2 0 0 0
2014 CHN P 5 0 0 0 0 0
2015 ATL P 36 0 2 2 0 0
2016 ATL P 43 0 3 3 1 0
2017 ATL P 62 0 1 4 2 0
2018 ATL P 39 0 2 3 1 0
2019 ATL P 4 0 0 0 0 0
2022 KCA P 7 0 0 0 0 0

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Pitcher 213

Salary History

Year Team League Salary
2016 ATL NL $897,500
2012 ATL NL $480,000
Total Career Earnings $1,377,500