Arismendy Alcantara
Outfielder · Career Stats, Bio & Records (2014-2017)
Arismendy Alcantara was an outfielder who played in Major League Baseball from 2014 to 2017 for the Chicago Cubs, the Athletics, and the Cincinnati Reds, a span of 4 seasons. In 167 career games, he hit .189 with 81 hits, 11 home runs, and 39 RBI.
- AVG (Batting Average):
- Hits divided by at bats. .300 is the traditional mark of an excellent hitter.
- HR (Home Runs):
- Hits on which the batter circled the bases and scored, almost always by clearing the outfield fence.
- RBI (Runs Batted In):
- Runs that scored as a direct result of a batter's plate appearance.
- OPS (On-Base Plus Slugging):
- On-base percentage plus slugging percentage, the quickest single summary of offensive value. .900 or better is star-level.
Data updated
- Position
- Outfielder
- Bats / Throws
- B / R
- Height / Weight
- 5'10" / 170 lb
- MLB Debut
- 2014-07-09
- Last Game
- 2017-08-09
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 167 | 428 | 51 | 81 | 15 | 3 | 11 | 39 | 14 | 24 | 150 | .189 | .235 | .315 | .550 | -1,292 |
Career AVG .189 vs. league average .254 across their career seasons — 25.5% below league average.
Career OBP .235 vs. league average .319 across their career seasons — 26.5% below league average.
Career SLG .315 vs. league average .409 across their career seasons — 22.8% below league average.
Career OPS .550 vs. league average .728 across their career seasons — 24.4% below league average.
Season-by-Season Batting
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| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | Lg AVG | Lg OBP | Lg SLG | Lg OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | CHN | NL | 70 | 278 | 31 | 57 | 11 | 2 | 10 | 29 | 8 | 17 | 93 | .205 | .251 (-18%) | .313 (-19%) | .386 (-5%) | .700 (-11%) | -553.0 |
| 2015 | CHN | NL | 11 | 26 | 5 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 5 | 11 | .077 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 2016 | OAK | AL | 16 | 19 | 2 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 3 | 0 | 8 | .211 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 2017 | CIN | NL | 70 | 105 | 13 | 18 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 7 | 2 | 2 | 38 | .171 | .254 (-33%) | .324 (-42%) | .425 (-42%) | .750 (-42%) | -739.1 |
| Career · 4 seasons | 167 | 428 | 51 | 81 | 15 | 3 | 11 | 39 | 14 | 24 | 150 | .189 | — | — | — | — | -1,292 | ||
Lg columns show the league average for that season, with the player's figure as a percentage above or below it. Career totals the seasons listed above.
Game Log & Splits
View full game log (167 games) →Per-game data from Retrosheet (regular season, through 2025).
Batting — Home / Away
| Split | G | AB | R | H | HR | RBI | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 94 | 236 | 31 | 49 | 6 | 19 | .208 |
| Away | 73 | 192 | 20 | 32 | 5 | 20 | .167 |
Last 10 Games — Batting
| Date | Tm | Opp | Res | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2017-08-09 | CIN | SDP | W | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| 2017-08-07 | CIN | SDP | W | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 2017-08-06 | CIN | STL | L | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2017-08-04 | CIN | STL | W | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2017-08-01 | CIN | PIT | W | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2017-07-29 | CIN | MIA | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 2017-07-27 | CIN | MIA | L | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| 2017-07-25 | CIN | NYY | L | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 2017-07-23 | CIN | MIA | W | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2017-07-21 | CIN | MIA | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2B | 46 | 36 | 60 | 103 | 5 | 14 |
| 3B | 6 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 1 |
| OF | 70 | 52 | 139 | 4 | 5 | 0 |
| SS | 8 | 2 | 3 | 13 | 0 | 1 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | CHN | 2B | 25 | 21 | 31 | 63 | 1 | 9 |
| 2014 | CHN | OF | 48 | 48 | 111 | 3 | 5 | 0 |
| 2015 | CHN | 2B | 8 | 6 | 14 | 18 | 1 | 2 |
| 2015 | CHN | 3B | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 2016 | OAK | 2B | 3 | 3 | 6 | 5 | 0 | 1 |
| 2016 | OAK | OF | 5 | 0 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2016 | OAK | SS | 2 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 0 | 0 |
| 2017 | CIN | 2B | 10 | 6 | 9 | 17 | 3 | 2 |
| 2017 | CIN | 3B | 4 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 1 |
| 2017 | CIN | OF | 17 | 4 | 23 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 2017 | CIN | SS | 6 | 1 | 2 | 9 | 0 | 1 |
Career Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each position.
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Second Base | 46 |
| Third Base | 6 |
| Shortstop | 8 |
| Left Field | 3 |
| Center Field | 59 |
| Right Field | 8 |
| Designated Hitter | 2 |
Salary History
Arismendy Alcantara's recorded salaries total $510,000 over 1 season, in 2015. This total is partial: the salary data covers 1985 to 2016, and Alcantara's career ran from 2014 to 2017. His seasons after 2016 are not included, and no salary is recorded for 2014 and 2016.
| Year | Team | League | Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 | CHN | NL | $510,000 |
| Total recorded salary (partial) | $510,000 | ||
Arismendy Alcantara: the record in brief
July 9, 2014 and August 9, 2017 bracket Arismendy Alcantara's time in the majors: the debut and the last game on record. The team column moves through the Chicago Cubs (2014 to 2015), the Oakland Athletics (2016), and the Cincinnati Reds (2017). Alcantara, born on October 29, 1991, in Santo Domingo, Distrito Nacional, D.R., is listed as an outfielder and switch-hit and threw right-handed. Alcantara's listed size is 5-foot-10 and 170 pounds.
In 167 games and 428 at bats, Alcantara batted .189 with 81 hits, plus 11 home runs and 39 runs batted in. Alcantara got on base at a .235 rate and slugged .315 (.550 OPS). Set against a .254 league average for the same years, Alcantara's .189 average sits 25.5% below it. In OPS terms, Alcantara's .550 stands 24.4% below the league's .728. Alcantara's most home runs in a season came in 2014, when the total reached 10 for the Chicago Cubs. The hits column peaks at 57, in 2014. Even the best average among the busiest seasons, .205 in 2014, did not top the league's .251.
Frequently Asked Questions about Arismendy Alcantara
- What years did Arismendy Alcantara play?
- Arismendy Alcantara played in Major League Baseball from 2014 to 2017.
- Was Arismendy Alcantara a pitcher?
- No. Arismendy Alcantara was a position player (Outfielder).
- How many home runs did Arismendy Alcantara hit?
- Arismendy Alcantara hit 11 career home runs with 81 hits.
- What teams did Arismendy Alcantara play for?
- Arismendy Alcantara played for 3 teams: the Chicago Cubs (2014–2015), the Oakland Athletics (2016), and the Cincinnati Reds (2017).
- What were Arismendy Alcantara's career stats?
- In 167 games, Arismendy Alcantara had 81 hits, 11 home runs, 39 RBI, 51 runs, and 14 stolen bases, with a .189 batting average.
- How much did Arismendy Alcantara earn in his career?
- Arismendy Alcantara's recorded salaries total $510,000 over 1 season, in 2015. This total is partial: the salary data covers 1985 to 2016, and Alcantara's career ran from 2014 to 2017. His seasons after 2016 are not included, and no salary is recorded for 2014 and 2016.
- What was Arismendy Alcantara's salary?
- Arismendy Alcantara's recorded salary was $510,000 in 2015.
- What position did Arismendy Alcantara play?
- Arismendy Alcantara played primarily as an outfielder, the position where he appeared in the most games.
- How tall was Arismendy Alcantara and how much did he weigh?
- Arismendy Alcantara was listed at 5 feet 10 inches and 170 pounds.
- How many home runs did Arismendy Alcantara hit each season?
- Arismendy Alcantara's home runs by season: 10 in 2014, 0 in 2015, 0 in 2016, and 1 in 2017. His most in one season was 10, in 2014.
- What was Arismendy Alcantara's career batting average?
- Arismendy Alcantara batted .189 over his career, with 81 hits in 428 at bats.
- How many RBI did Arismendy Alcantara have?
- Arismendy Alcantara drove in 39 runs in his career.
- Is Arismendy Alcantara in the Hall of Fame?
- No. Arismendy Alcantara has not been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.