Hector Ambriz
Born: 5/24/1984 in Orange, CA, USA
MLB Debut: 2010-04-30 | Final Game: 2014-05-07
Bats: L | Throws: R | Height: 6'2" | Weight: 235 lbs
Biography
Hector Ambriz was a professional baseball pitcher born in 1984, who played in Major League Baseball from 2010 until 2014. Known for his right-handed pitching, Ambriz made a mark in the game during his tenure with the Cleveland Indians and the Arizona Diamondbacks. Over the course of his career, he compiled a record of 3-7, with an earned run average (ERA) of 5.35. He registered a total of 87 strikeouts and achieved 2 saves, showcasing his capability to navigate challenging situations on the mound.
Ambriz's playing career unfolded during a period characterized by a shift in pitching strategies and an increasing emphasis on analytics in baseball. While he may not have reached the heights of some of his contemporaries, his contributions to the teams he played for reflected the evolving nature of the game and the importance of depth in pitching staffs. After his retirement, Ambriz left behind a legacy as a reliable option for teams during a time when the role of the pitcher was increasingly scrutinized and optimized.
Career Pitching Statistics
| W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | HR | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 | 7 | 96 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 106.0 | 134 | 63 | 18 | 44 | 87 | 5.35 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Pitching
| Year | Team | Lg | W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | CLE | AL | 0 | 2 | 34 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 48.3 | 68 | 30 | 17 | 37 | 5.59 | -1556.1 |
| 2012 | HOU | NL | 1 | 1 | 18 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 19.3 | 14 | 9 | 11 | 22 | 4.19 | 571.9 |
| 2013 | HOU | AL | 2 | 4 | 43 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 36.3 | 50 | 23 | 14 | 27 | 5.70 | -1644.5 |
| 2014 | SDP | NL | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2.0 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 4.50 | - |
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 96 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | .000 | .000 | .000 | 0.0 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | 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 | SDP | NL | 1 | 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 | 96 | 0 | 4 | 19 | 0 | 1 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | CLE | P | 34 | 0 | 1 | 7 | 0 | 0 |
| 2012 | HOU | P | 18 | 0 | 2 | 3 | 0 | 0 |
| 2013 | HOU | P | 43 | 0 | 1 | 9 | 0 | 1 |
| 2014 | SDN | P | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | 96 |
Salary History
| Year | Team | League | Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | HOU | AL | $493,400 |
| 2010 | CLE | AL | $400,000 |
| Total Career Earnings | $893,400 | ||
College History
| School Name | City | State | Years Attended |
|---|---|---|---|
| University of California - Los Angeles | Los Angeles | CA | 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006 |