Armando Almanza
Pitcher · Career Stats, Bio & Records (1999-2005)
Armando Almanza was a pitcher who played in Major League Baseball from 1999 to 2005 for the Florida Marlins, the Atlanta Braves, and the Arizona Diamondbacks, a span of 7 seasons. Across 254 career appearances, he went 14-13 with a 4.82 ERA and 232 strikeouts.
- W (Wins):
- Games credited to a pitcher whose team took a lead it never surrendered while he was the pitcher of record.
- ERA (Earned Run Average):
- Earned runs allowed per nine innings pitched: (ER × 9) ÷ IP. The primary measure of pitching effectiveness.
- SO (Strikeouts):
- For a batter, times retired on a third strike; for a pitcher, batters retired on a third strike.
- WHIP (Walks and Hits per Inning Pitched):
- Baserunners allowed per inning: (BB + H) ÷ IP. Under 1.00 is elite.
Data updated
- Position
- Pitcher
- Bats / Throws
- L / L
- Height / Weight
- 6'3" / 205 lb
- MLB Debut
- 1999-07-29
- Last Game
- 2005-07-20
Season-by-Season Pitching
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| Year | Team | Lg | W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA | Lg ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1999 | FLO | NL | 0 | 1 | 14 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 15.2 | 8 | 3 | 9 | 20 | 1.72 | 4.71 (+63%) | 543.4 |
| 2000 | FLO | NL | 4 | 2 | 67 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 46.1 | 38 | 25 | 43 | 46 | 4.86 | 4.77 (-2%) | -155.7 |
| 2001 | FLO | NL | 2 | 2 | 52 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 41.0 | 34 | 22 | 26 | 45 | 4.83 | 4.42 (-9%) | -897.4 |
| 2002 | FLO | NL | 3 | 2 | 51 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 45.2 | 36 | 22 | 23 | 57 | 4.34 | 4.28 (-1%) | 27.7 |
| 2003 | FLO | NL | 4 | 5 | 51 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 50.1 | 59 | 34 | 25 | 49 | 6.08 | 4.40 (-38%) | -1103.4 |
| 2004 | ATL | NL | 1 | 1 | 13 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 11.2 | 9 | 8 | 7 | 13 | 6.17 | 4.46 (-38%) | -512.2 |
| 2005 | ARI | NL | 0 | 0 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4.0 | 5 | 1 | 3 | 2 | 2.25 | — | 0.0 |
| Career · 7 seasons | 14 | 13 | 254 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 214.2 | 189 | 115 | 136 | 232 | 4.82 | — | -2,098 | ||
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.
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 254 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | .000 | .000 | .000 | .000 | 0 |
Career AVG .000 vs. league average .266 across their career seasons — 100.0% below league average.
Career OBP .000 vs. league average .336 across their career seasons — 100.0% below league average.
Career SLG .000 vs. league average .426 across their career seasons — 100.0% below league average.
Career OPS .000 vs. league average .762 across their career seasons — 100.0% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1999 | FLO | NL | 14 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | .000 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 2000 | FLO | NL | 67 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 2001 | FLO | NL | 52 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 2002 | FLO | NL | 51 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 2003 | FLO | NL | 51 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 2004 | ATL | NL | 13 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 2005 | ARI | NL | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| Career · 7 seasons | 254 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | .000 | — | — | — | — | 0 | ||
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 (508 games) →Per-game data from Retrosheet (regular season, through 2025).
Batting — Home / Away
| Split | G | AB | R | H | HR | RBI | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 128 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 |
| Away | 126 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 |
Pitching — Home / Away
| Split | G | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 128 | 109.0 | 95 | 57 | 57 | 129 | 4.71 |
| Away | 126 | 105.2 | 94 | 58 | 79 | 103 | 4.94 |
Last 10 Games — Pitching
| Date | Tm | Opp | Dec | IP | H | R | ER | BB | SO | HR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2005-07-20 | AZ | MIA | — | 2.0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| 2005-07-15 | AZ | SDP | — | 0.1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2005-07-14 | AZ | SDP | — | 1.0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| 2005-07-10 | AZ | CIN | — | 0.1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 2005-07-08 | AZ | CIN | — | 0.0 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 2005-07-07 | AZ | STL | — | 0.1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2004-06-23 | ATL | MIA | — | 0.2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 2004-06-20 | ATL | CLE | — | 0.1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 2004-06-16 | ATL | KCR | — | 0.0 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2004-06-12 | ATL | CHW | — | 1.0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
Season-by-Season Fielding
Career Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each position.
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | 254 |
Salary History
Armando Almanza's recorded salaries total $2,249,000 over 6 seasons, 1999 to 2004. This total is partial: the salary data covers 1985 to 2016, and Almanza's career ran from 1999 to 2005. No salary is recorded for 2005.
| Year | Team | League | Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2004 | ATL | NL | $500,000 |
| 2003 | FLO | NL | $775,000 |
| 2002 | FLO | NL | $346,000 |
| 2001 | FLO | NL | $225,000 |
| 2000 | FLO | NL | $203,000 |
| 1999 | FLO | NL | $200,000 |
| Total recorded salary (partial) | $2,249,000 | ||
College History
| School Name | City | State | Years Attended |
|---|---|---|---|
| New Mexico Junior College | Hobbs | NM | 1992, 1993 |
Armando Almanza: the record in brief
According to the bio, Armando Almanza debuted on July 29, 1999 and played a final game on July 20, 2005. The season rows list, in order, the Florida Marlins (1999 to 2003), the Atlanta Braves (2004), and the Arizona Diamondbacks (2005). Almanza played primarily as a pitcher and batted and threw left-handed. The bio adds a birth date on October 26, 1972, in El Paso, TX, USA and a listed size of 6-foot-3 and 205 pounds.
The pitching table credits Almanza with a 14-13 record and a 4.82 ERA in 254 games. Almanza had 232 strikeouts. The league ERA over Almanza's seasons was 4.48, so the 4.82 figure ran 7.7% worse than average. Almanza struck out 57 batters in 2002, a career high. Among the heaviest workloads, the lowest ERA was 4.34 in 2002, when the league's was 4.28.
Almanza appears at one position only: pitcher, in 254 games. On the mound, Almanza's fielding totals are 6 putouts, 20 assists and 1 errors.
Frequently Asked Questions about Armando Almanza
- What years did Armando Almanza play?
- Armando Almanza played in Major League Baseball from 1999 to 2005.
- Was Armando Almanza a pitcher?
- Yes. Armando Almanza pitched in the major leagues, recording 14 wins and 232 strikeouts.
- How many home runs did Armando Almanza hit?
- Armando Almanza hit 0 career home runs.
- What teams did Armando Almanza play for?
- Armando Almanza played for 3 teams: the Florida Marlins (1999–2003), the Atlanta Braves (2004), and the Arizona Diamondbacks (2005).
- What were Armando Almanza's career stats?
- In 254 games, Armando Almanza went 14-13 with a 4.82 ERA, 232 strikeouts, 214.2 innings pitched, and 2 saves.
- How much did Armando Almanza earn in his career?
- Armando Almanza's recorded salaries total $2,249,000 over 6 seasons, 1999 to 2004. This total is partial: the salary data covers 1985 to 2016, and Almanza's career ran from 1999 to 2005. No salary is recorded for 2005.
- What was Armando Almanza's salary?
- Armando Almanza's last recorded salary was $500,000, in 2004. His highest recorded salary was $775,000, in 2003, and his lowest was $200,000, in 1999. The Salary History table lists each season from 1999 to 2004.
- What position did Armando Almanza play?
- Armando Almanza played primarily as a pitcher, the position where he appeared in the most games.
- How tall was Armando Almanza and how much did he weigh?
- Armando Almanza was listed at 6 feet 3 inches and 205 pounds.
- What was Armando Almanza's career ERA?
- Armando Almanza finished with a 4.82 career ERA, going 14-13 with 232 strikeouts.
- How many strikeouts did Armando Almanza have?
- Armando Almanza recorded 232 career strikeouts.
- Is Armando Almanza in the Hall of Fame?
- No. Armando Almanza has not been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.