Eliezer Alfonzo
Born: 2/7/1979 in Puerto la Cruz, Anzoátegui, Venezuela
MLB Debut: 2006-06-03 | Final Game: 2011-09-13
Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 5'11" | Weight: 220 lbs
Full name: Eliezer Jesus Alfonzo
Biography
Eliezer Alfonzo was a professional baseball player born in 1979 who played as a position player in Major League Baseball from 2006 to 2011. Alfonzo made his debut on June 3, 2006, and concluded his playing career on September 13, 2011. Over the course of his career, he appeared in 193 games, where he accumulated 142 hits, including 17 home runs. He recorded a batting average of .240 and drove in 67 runs, demonstrating a solid offensive contribution during his time in the league.
Alfonzo's playing style was characterized by a blend of power and contact hitting, which allowed him to make an impact in games, particularly during his stints with the San Francisco Giants and the New York Mets. While he may not have been a household name, Alfonzo's contributions to his teams during the mid to late 2000s showcased the depth and talent present in a league that was increasingly focused on power hitters. His career, though relatively brief, reflected the evolving nature of baseball during this era, where players increasingly aimed to enhance their offensive capabilities while still maintaining traditional skills.
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 193 | 591 | 44 | 142 | 24 | 3 | 17 | 67 | 1 | 17 | 158 | 0.240 | 0.271 | 0.377 | 0.648 | -1252.9 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006 | SFG | NL | 87 | 286 | 27 | 76 | 17 | 2 | 12 | 39 | 1 | 9 | 74 | 0.266 | -112.6 |
| 2007 | SFG | NL | 26 | 64 | 5 | 16 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 6 | 0 | 2 | 23 | 0.250 | -176.5 |
| 2008 | SFG | NL | 5 | 11 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0.091 | 0.0 |
| 2009 | SDP | NL | 37 | 114 | 6 | 20 | 3 | 0 | 2 | 8 | 0 | 3 | 34 | 0.175 | -811.3 |
| 2010 | SEA | AL | 13 | 41 | 4 | 9 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 10 | 0.220 | 0.0 |
| 2011 | COL | NL | 25 | 75 | 2 | 20 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 9 | 0 | 3 | 13 | 0.267 | -152.5 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| C | 164 | 150 | 1059 | 76 | 17 | 10 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006 | SFN | C | 84 | 80 | 567 | 31 | 5 | 3 |
| 2007 | SFN | C | 17 | 12 | 97 | 7 | 3 | 0 |
| 2008 | SFN | C | 2 | 2 | 10 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| 2009 | SDN | C | 30 | 28 | 203 | 23 | 1 | 5 |
| 2010 | SEA | C | 12 | 10 | 54 | 2 | 2 | 0 |
| 2011 | COL | C | 19 | 18 | 128 | 12 | 5 | 2 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Catcher | 164 |
Salary History
| Year | Team | League | Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2007 | SFN | NL | $382,000 |
| Total Career Earnings | $382,000 | ||