Armando Almanza
Born: 10/26/1972 in El Paso, TX, USA
MLB Debut: 1999-07-29 | Final Game: 2005-07-20
Bats: L | Throws: L | Height: 6'3" | Weight: 205 lbs
Biography
Armando Almanza, born in 1972, was a professional baseball pitcher whose career spanned from 1999 to 2005. Known for his versatility on the mound, Almanza played in an era that witnessed the transition of baseball into the modern age, where power pitching and strikeouts became increasingly prominent. Over the course of his career, he earned a record of 14-13 and posted an earned run average (ERA) of 4.82, showcasing his capability to compete at the highest levels of the sport.
Almanza was particularly effective in his role as a strikeout pitcher, accumulating a total of 232 strikeouts throughout his career. While he also recorded 2 saves, his primary contributions came in a variety of game situations, often stepping in during critical moments. His playing style reflected the competitive spirit of the early 2000s, a time marked by both offensive explosions and the evolving strategies of pitching. Almanza's presence in the league contributed to the rich tapestry of baseball history during this dynamic period.
Career Pitching Statistics
| W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | HR | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 14 | 13 | 254 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 214.7 | 189 | 115 | 34 | 136 | 232 | 4.82 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Pitching
| Year | Team | Lg | W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1999 | MIA | NL | 0 | 1 | 14 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 15.7 | 8 | 3 | 9 | 20 | 1.72 | - |
| 2000 | MIA | NL | 4 | 2 | 67 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 46.3 | 38 | 25 | 43 | 46 | 4.86 | - |
| 2001 | MIA | NL | 2 | 2 | 52 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 41.0 | 34 | 22 | 26 | 45 | 4.83 | - |
| 2002 | MIA | NL | 3 | 2 | 51 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 45.7 | 36 | 22 | 23 | 57 | 4.34 | - |
| 2003 | MIA | NL | 4 | 5 | 51 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 50.3 | 59 | 34 | 25 | 49 | 6.08 | - |
| 2004 | ATL | NL | 1 | 1 | 13 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 11.7 | 9 | 8 | 7 | 13 | 6.17 | -513.4 |
| 2005 | AZ | NL | 0 | 0 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4.0 | 5 | 1 | 3 | 2 | 2.25 | - |
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 | 0.000 | 0.000 | 0.000 | 0.000 | 0.0 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1999 | MIA | NL | 14 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0.000 | 0.0 |
| 2000 | MIA | NL | 67 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.000 | 0.0 |
| 2001 | MIA | NL | 52 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 2002 | MIA | NL | 51 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 2003 | MIA | 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 | AZ | NL | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| P | 254 | 0 | 6 | 20 | 1 | 2 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1999 | FLO | P | 14 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 1 |
| 2000 | FLO | P | 67 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 0 |
| 2001 | FLO | P | 52 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 |
| 2002 | FLO | P | 51 | 0 | 3 | 5 | 0 | 0 |
| 2003 | FLO | P | 51 | 0 | 1 | 5 | 1 | 0 |
| 2004 | ATL | P | 13 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 2005 | ARI | P | 6 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | 254 |
Salary History
| 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 Career Earnings | $2,249,000 | ||
College History
| School Name | City | State | Years Attended |
|---|---|---|---|
| New Mexico Junior College | Hobbs | NM | 1992, 1993 |