Hector Ambriz
Pitcher · Career Stats, Bio & Records (2010-2014)
Hector Ambriz was a pitcher who played in Major League Baseball from 2010 to 2014 for the Cleveland Guardians, the Houston Astros, and the San Diego Padres, a span of 5 seasons. Across 96 career appearances, he went 3-7 with a 5.35 ERA and 87 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 / R
- Height / Weight
- 6'2" / 235 lb
- MLB Debut
- 2010-04-30
- Last Game
- 2014-05-07
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | CLE | AL | 0 | 2 | 34 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 48.1 | 68 | 30 | 17 | 37 | 5.59 | 4.08 (-37%) | -1540.8 |
| 2012 | HOU | NL | 1 | 1 | 18 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 19.1 | 14 | 9 | 11 | 22 | 4.19 | 4.01 (-4%) | 571.9 |
| 2013 | HOU | AL | 2 | 4 | 43 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 36.1 | 50 | 23 | 14 | 27 | 5.70 | 3.87 (-47%) | -1632.3 |
| 2014 | SDN | NL | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2.0 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 4.50 | — | 0.0 |
| Career · 4 seasons | 3 | 7 | 96 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 106.0 | 134 | 63 | 44 | 87 | 5.35 | — | -2,601 | ||
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.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | CLE | AL | 34 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 2012 | HOU | NL | 18 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 2013 | HOU | AL | 43 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 2014 | SDN | NL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| Career · 4 seasons | 96 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — | — | 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 (192 games) →Per-game data from Retrosheet (regular season, through 2025).
Batting — Home / Away
| Split | G | AB | R | H | HR | RBI | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 57 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — |
| Away | 39 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — |
Pitching — Home / Away
| Split | G | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 57 | 64.2 | 73 | 33 | 23 | 49 | 4.59 |
| Away | 39 | 41.1 | 61 | 30 | 21 | 38 | 6.53 |
Last 10 Games — Pitching
| Date | Tm | Opp | Dec | IP | H | R | ER | BB | SO | HR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014-05-07 | SDP | KCR | — | 2.0 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 0 |
| 2013-07-26 | HOU | TOR | — | 0.2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| 2013-07-24 | HOU | OAK | — | 0.2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 2013-07-22 | HOU | OAK | — | 0.2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2013-07-19 | HOU | SEA | — | 1.0 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| 2013-07-01 | HOU | TBR | — | 1.0 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 1 |
| 2013-06-29 | HOU | LAA | — | 1.0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2013-06-28 | HOU | LAA | — | 0.1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| 2013-06-25 | HOU | STL | — | 1.0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| 2013-06-20 | HOU | MIL | W | 1.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 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 | 96 |
Salary History
Hector Ambriz's recorded salaries total $893,400 over 2 seasons, 2010 to 2013. This total is partial: the salary data covers 1985 to 2016, and Ambriz's career ran from 2010 to 2014. No salary is recorded for 2012 and 2014.
| Year | Team | League | Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | HOU | AL | $493,400 |
| 2010 | CLE | AL | $400,000 |
| Total recorded salary (partial) | $893,400 | ||
College History
| School Name | City | State | Years Attended |
|---|---|---|---|
| University of California - Los Angeles | Los Angeles | CA | 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006 |
Hector Ambriz: the record in brief
According to the bio, Hector Ambriz debuted on April 30, 2010 and played a final game on May 7, 2014. The team column moves through the Cleveland Indians (2010), the Houston Astros (2012 to 2013), and the San Diego Padres (2014). Born on May 24, 1984, in Orange, CA, USA, Ambriz is listed as a pitcher and threw right-handed and batted left-handed. Size on record: 6'2" and 235 pounds.
Ambriz's career pitching line is 3 wins, 7 losses and a 5.35 ERA over 96 appearances. The totals include 87 strikeouts. The league ERA over Ambriz's seasons was 3.92, so the 5.35 figure ran 36.3% worse than average. Among the heaviest workloads, the lowest ERA was 5.59 in 2010, when the league's was 4.08.
Ambriz appears at one position only: pitcher, in 96 games. On the mound, the fielding record shows 0 errors alongside 4 putouts and 19 assists.
Recorded salaries add up to $893,400, topping out at $493,400 in 2013. This total is partial: the salary data covers 1985 to 2016, and Ambriz's career ran from 2010 to 2014. No salary is recorded for 2012 and 2014. Ambriz's college years, 2003, 2004, 2005, and 2006, were spent at University of California - Los Angeles. Retrosheet box scores cover 192 of Ambriz's games, and the full game log is linked from the splits section.
Frequently Asked Questions about Hector Ambriz
- What years did Hector Ambriz play?
- Hector Ambriz played in Major League Baseball from 2010 to 2014.
- Was Hector Ambriz a pitcher?
- Yes. Hector Ambriz pitched in the major leagues, recording 3 wins and 87 strikeouts.
- What teams did Hector Ambriz play for?
- Hector Ambriz played for 3 teams: the Cleveland Indians (2010), the Houston Astros (2012–2013), and the San Diego Padres (2014).
- What were Hector Ambriz's career stats?
- In 96 games, Hector Ambriz went 3-7 with a 5.35 ERA, 87 strikeouts, 106.0 innings pitched, and 2 saves.
- How much did Hector Ambriz earn in his career?
- Hector Ambriz's recorded salaries total $893,400 over 2 seasons, 2010 to 2013. This total is partial: the salary data covers 1985 to 2016, and Ambriz's career ran from 2010 to 2014. No salary is recorded for 2012 and 2014.
- What was Hector Ambriz's salary?
- Hector Ambriz's last recorded salary was $493,400, in 2013. His highest recorded salary was $493,400, in 2013, and his lowest was $400,000, in 2010. The Salary History table lists each season from 2010 to 2013.
- What position did Hector Ambriz play?
- Hector Ambriz played primarily as a pitcher, the position where he appeared in the most games.
- How tall was Hector Ambriz and how much did he weigh?
- Hector Ambriz was listed at 6 feet 2 inches and 235 pounds.
- What was Hector Ambriz's career ERA?
- Hector Ambriz finished with a 5.35 career ERA, going 3-7 with 87 strikeouts.
- How many strikeouts did Hector Ambriz have?
- Hector Ambriz recorded 87 career strikeouts.
- Is Hector Ambriz in the Hall of Fame?
- No. Hector Ambriz has not been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.