Fernando Abad
Born: 12/17/1985 in La Romana, La Romana, D.R.
MLB Debut: 2010-07-28 | Final Game: 2021-10-01
Bats: L | Throws: L | Height: 6'2" | Weight: 235 lbs
Full name: Fernando Antonio Abad
Biography
Fernando Abad was a professional baseball pitcher whose career spanned from 2010 to 2021. Born in 1985, Abad made his Major League Baseball debut on July 28, 2010, and he played for several teams during his tenure, showcasing his skills primarily in a relief role. Over the course of his career, he recorded a win-loss record of 9-29 and maintained a respectable earned run average (ERA) of 3.78. Abad demonstrated his ability to miss bats, accumulating a total of 292 strikeouts, while also contributing to his teams with 2 saves.
Throughout his career, Abad was known for his versatility on the mound and his ability to handle high-pressure situations, making him a valuable asset in the bullpen. He played during a time when the game was increasingly focused on the importance of relief pitching and specialist roles, adapting his style to meet the evolving demands of Major League Baseball. Abad's contributions to the teams he played for, coupled with his consistent performance, left a lasting impact on his teammates and fans alike, marking him as a notable figure in the baseball landscape of the early 21st century.
Career Pitching Statistics
| W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | HR | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9 | 29 | 406 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 354.7 | 343 | 149 | 45 | 126 | 292 | 3.78 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Pitching
| Year | Team | Lg | W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | HOU | NL | 0 | 1 | 22 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 19.0 | 14 | 6 | 5 | 12 | 2.84 | -275.7 |
| 2011 | HOU | NL | 1 | 4 | 29 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 19.7 | 28 | 16 | 9 | 15 | 7.32 | -1178.9 |
| 2012 | HOU | NL | 0 | 6 | 37 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 46.0 | 57 | 26 | 19 | 38 | 5.09 | -648.2 |
| 2013 | WAS | NL | 0 | 3 | 39 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 37.7 | 42 | 14 | 10 | 32 | 3.35 | 574.4 |
| 2014 | OAK | AL | 2 | 4 | 69 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 57.3 | 34 | 10 | 15 | 51 | 1.57 | 705.2 |
| 2015 | OAK | AL | 2 | 2 | 62 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 47.7 | 45 | 22 | 19 | 45 | 4.15 | -1856.5 |
| 2016 | BOS | AL | 0 | 2 | 18 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 12.7 | 13 | 9 | 8 | 12 | 6.39 | -395.6 |
| 2016 | MIN | AL | 1 | 4 | 39 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 34.0 | 27 | 10 | 14 | 29 | 2.65 | 641.3 |
| 2017 | BOS | AL | 2 | 1 | 48 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 43.7 | 40 | 16 | 14 | 37 | 3.30 | 742.0 |
| 2019 | SFG | NL | 0 | 2 | 21 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 13.0 | 9 | 6 | 3 | 9 | 4.15 | - |
| 2021 | BAL | AL | 0 | 0 | 16 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 17.7 | 23 | 11 | 7 | 10 | 5.60 | 134.3 |
| 2023 | COL | NL | 1 | 0 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6.3 | 11 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 4.26 | 0.0 |
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 406 | 9 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 0.111 | 0.111 | 0.111 | 0.222 | 0.0 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | HOU | NL | 22 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0.000 | 0.0 |
| 2011 | HOU | NL | 29 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 2012 | HOU | NL | 37 | 7 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0.143 | 0.0 |
| 2013 | WAS | NL | 39 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 2014 | OAK | AL | 69 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 2015 | OAK | AL | 62 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 2016 | BOS | AL | 18 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 2016 | MIN | AL | 39 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0.000 | 0.0 |
| 2017 | BOS | AL | 48 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 2019 | SFG | NL | 21 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 2021 | BAL | AL | 16 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 2023 | COL | NL | 6 | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | ALWC | OAK | 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 | 0.3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 |
Playoff Pitching by Year
| Year | Round | Team | W | L | G | GS | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | ALWC | OAK | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0.3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| P | 406 | 6 | 7 | 40 | 3 | 2 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | HOU | P | 22 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 |
| 2011 | HOU | P | 29 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 0 |
| 2012 | HOU | P | 37 | 6 | 3 | 6 | 0 | 0 |
| 2013 | WAS | P | 39 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 0 | 0 |
| 2014 | OAK | P | 69 | 0 | 0 | 8 | 0 | 0 |
| 2015 | OAK | P | 62 | 0 | 2 | 4 | 0 | 0 |
| 2016 | BOS | P | 18 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 2016 | MIN | P | 39 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 1 |
| 2017 | BOS | P | 48 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 0 | 1 |
| 2019 | SFN | P | 21 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2021 | BAL | P | 16 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 |
| 2023 | COL | P | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | 406 |
Salary History
| Year | Team | League | Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | MIN | AL | $1,250,000 |
| 2015 | OAK | AL | $1,087,500 |
| 2014 | OAK | AL | $525,900 |
| 2012 | HOU | NL | $485,000 |
| 2011 | HOU | NL | $418,000 |
| Total Career Earnings | $3,766,400 | ||