Esteban Yan, baseball player, 1996-2006

Esteban Yan

Born: 6/22/1975 in Campina, El Seibo, D.R.

MLB Debut: 1996-05-20 | Final Game: 2006-07-06

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'4" | Weight: 255 lbs

Full name: Esteban Luis Yan

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Biography

Esteban Yan, born in 1975, was a professional baseball pitcher whose career spanned from 1996 to 2006. He made a name for himself in the Major Leagues during an era characterized by offensive prowess and an increasing emphasis on power hitting. Yan played for several teams, including the Tampa Bay Devil Rays and the Philadelphia Phillies, showcasing his versatility on the mound. Over his career, he achieved a win-loss record of 33-39 and posted an earned run average (ERA) of 5.14. Known for his ability to strike out batters, he recorded a total of 553 strikeouts and collected 51 saves, marking his significance as a reliable relief option. Yan's playing style was characterized by a blend of power pitching and finesse, with a focus on leveraging his strikeout ability to navigate tough lineups. Although he faced challenges throughout his career, his contributions to the teams he played for were notable, particularly in high-pressure situations. His legacy is marked by his resilience and determination, as he carved out a role for himself during a time when the game was evolving rapidly, and pitchers had to adapt to the changing dynamics of offensive strategies. Yan's impact on the game endures, as he remains a respected figure among fans and peers alike.

Career Pitching Statistics

W L G GS CG SHO SV IP H ER HR BB SO ERA Pitcher PIV
33 39 472 23 0 0 51 695.3 754 397 105 270 553 5.14 0

Career ERA 5.14 vs. league average 4.48 across their career seasons — 14.7% 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
1996 BAL AL 0 0 4 0 0 0 0 9.3 13 6 3 7 5.79 4.61 (-25%) 0.0
1997 BAL AL 0 1 3 2 0 0 0 9.7 20 17 7 4 15.83 4.39 (-261%) 0.0
1998 TBR AL 5 4 64 0 0 0 1 88.7 78 38 41 77 3.86 4.43 (+13%) -
1999 TBR AL 3 4 50 1 0 0 0 61.0 77 40 32 46 5.90 4.71 (-25%) -
2000 TBR AL 7 8 43 20 0 0 0 137.7 158 95 42 111 6.21 4.77 (-30%) -
2001 TBR AL 4 6 54 0 0 0 22 62.3 64 27 11 64 3.90 4.42 (+12%) -
2002 TBR AL 7 8 55 0 0 0 19 69.0 70 33 29 53 4.30 4.28 (-1%) -
2003 TEX AL 0 1 15 0 0 0 0 23.3 31 18 7 25 6.94 4.40 (-58%) -253.1
2003 STL NL 2 0 39 0 0 0 1 43.3 53 29 16 28 6.02 4.40 (-37%) -
2004 DET AL 3 6 69 0 0 0 7 87.0 92 37 32 69 3.83 4.46 (+14%) 1250.5
2005 LAA AL 1 1 49 0 0 0 0 66.7 66 34 30 45 4.59 4.29 (-7%) -488.4
2006 LAA AL 0 0 13 0 0 0 0 22.3 19 17 13 16 6.85 4.53 (-51%) -783.0
2006 CIN NL 1 0 14 0 0 0 1 15.0 13 6 7 8 3.60 4.53 (+20%) -910.3

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
472 2 1 2 0 0 1 1 0 0 0 1.000 1.000 2.500 3.500 0.0

Career AVG .000 vs. league average .267 across their career seasons — +274.9% above league average.

Career OBP .000 vs. league average .336 across their career seasons — +197.3% above league average.

Career SLG .500 vs. league average .426 across their career seasons — +487.4% above league average.

Career OPS 3.500 vs. league average 0.762 across their career seasons — +359.4% above 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
1996 BAL AL 4 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 — — — — 0.0
1997 BAL AL 3 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 — — — — 0.0
1998 TBR AL 64 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 — — — — 0.0
1999 TBR AL 50 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 — — — — 0.0
2000 TBR AL 43 1 1 1 0 0 1 1 0 0 0 1.000 — — — — 0.0
2001 TBR AL 54 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 — — — — 0.0
2002 TBR AL 55 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 — — — — 0.0
2003 TEX AL 15 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 — — — — 0.0
2003 STL NL 39 1 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1.000 — — — — 0.0
2004 DET AL 69 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 — — — — 0.0
2005 LAA AL 49 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 — — — — 0.0
2006 LAA AL 13 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 — — — — 0.0
2006 CIN NL 14 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
1 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
2005 ALCS LAA 1 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 1 0 0 2.0 3 2 1 2 9.00

Playoff Pitching by Year

Year Round Team W L G GS SV IP H ER BB SO ERA
2005 ALCS LAA 0 0 1 0 0 2.0 3 2 1 2 9.00

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
P 472 23 70 71 7 6

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1996 BAL P 4 0 0 0 0 0
1997 BAL P 3 2 0 0 0 0
1998 TBA P 64 0 9 11 1 1
1999 TBA P 50 1 8 9 0 2
2000 TBA P 43 20 11 8 2 1
2001 TBA P 54 0 9 6 0 0
2002 TBA P 55 0 3 7 0 1
2003 TEX P 15 0 1 2 2 0
2003 SLN P 39 0 8 1 0 0
2004 DET P 69 0 12 14 2 1
2005 LAA P 49 0 7 10 0 0
2006 LAA P 13 0 1 1 0 0
2006 CIN P 14 0 1 2 0 0

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Pitcher 472

Salary History

Year Team League Salary
2006 LAA AL $1,250,000
2005 LAA AL $1,000,000
2004 DET AL $650,000
2003 TEX AL $1,500,000
2002 TBA AL $1,500,000
2001 TBA AL $650,000
2000 TBA AL $265,000
1999 TBA AL $225,000
1998 TBA AL $195,000
Total Career Earnings $7,235,000