Alfredo Amezaga
Outfielder · Career Stats, Bio & Records (2002-2011)
Alfredo Amezaga was an outfielder who played in Major League Baseball from 2002 to 2011 for 4 teams, including the Anaheim Angels, a span of 10 seasons. In 584 career games, he hit .247 with 348 hits, 12 home runs, and 110 RBI.
- AVG (Batting Average):
- Hits divided by at bats. .300 is the traditional mark of an excellent hitter.
- HR (Home Runs):
- Hits on which the batter circled the bases and scored, almost always by clearing the outfield fence.
- RBI (Runs Batted In):
- Runs that scored as a direct result of a batter's plate appearance.
- OPS (On-Base Plus Slugging):
- On-base percentage plus slugging percentage, the quickest single summary of offensive value. .900 or better is star-level.
Data updated
- Position
- Outfielder
- Bats / Throws
- B / R
- Height / Weight
- 5'11" / 165 lb
- MLB Debut
- 2002-05-24
- Last Game
- 2011-09-04
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 584 | 1,408 | 173 | 348 | 47 | 19 | 12 | 110 | 49 | 112 | 223 | .247 | .307 | .333 | .640 | -3,157 |
Career AVG .247 vs. league average .264 across their career seasons — 6.3% below league average.
Career OBP .307 vs. league average .332 across their career seasons — 7.4% below league average.
Career SLG .333 vs. league average .419 across their career seasons — 20.5% below league average.
Career OPS .640 vs. league average .751 across their career seasons — 14.7% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2002 | ANA | AL | 12 | 13 | 3 | 7 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | .538 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 2003 | ANA | AL | 37 | 105 | 15 | 22 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 7 | 2 | 9 | 23 | .210 | .264 (-21%) | .332 (-16%) | .422 (-21%) | .754 (-19%) | -335.1 |
| 2004 | ANA | AL | 73 | 93 | 12 | 15 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 11 | 3 | 3 | 24 | .161 | .266 (-39%) | .335 (-37%) | .427 (-42%) | .762 (-40%) | -617.3 |
| 2005 | COL | NL | 2 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .333 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 2005 | PIT | NL | 3 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | .000 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 2006 | FLO | NL | 132 | 334 | 42 | 87 | 9 | 3 | 3 | 19 | 20 | 33 | 46 | .260 | .269 (-3%) | .336 (-1%) | .431 (-23%) | .768 (-14%) | -682.0 |
| 2007 | FLO | NL | 133 | 400 | 46 | 105 | 14 | 9 | 2 | 30 | 13 | 35 | 52 | .263 | .268 (-2%) | .335 (-3%) | .422 (-15%) | .758 (-10%) | -689.1 |
| 2008 | FLO | NL | 125 | 311 | 41 | 82 | 13 | 5 | 3 | 32 | 8 | 19 | 47 | .264 | .263 (avg) | .333 (-6%) | .416 (-12%) | .749 (-9%) | -491.0 |
| 2009 | FLO | NL | 27 | 69 | 6 | 15 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 1 | 5 | 16 | .217 | .262 (-17%) | .332 (-20%) | .417 (-38%) | .750 (-30%) | -342.2 |
| 2011 | COL | NL | 20 | 33 | 5 | 8 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 3 | 7 | .242 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 2011 | FLO | NL | 20 | 44 | 1 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 4 | 7 | .136 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| Career · 11 seasons | 584 | 1,408 | 173 | 348 | 47 | 19 | 12 | 110 | 49 | 112 | 223 | .247 | — | — | — | — | -3,157 | ||
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.
Postseason Statistics
Game Log & Splits
View full game log (584 games) →Per-game data from Retrosheet (regular season, through 2025).
Batting — Home / Away
| Split | G | AB | R | H | HR | RBI | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 302 | 680 | 72 | 165 | 3 | 51 | .243 |
| Away | 282 | 728 | 101 | 183 | 9 | 59 | .251 |
Last 10 Games — Batting
| Date | Tm | Opp | Res | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2011-09-04 | MIA | PHI | W | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2011-08-31 | MIA | NYN | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2011-08-29 | MIA | NYN | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2011-08-24 | MIA | CIN | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2011-08-24 | MIA | CIN | W | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2011-08-21 | MIA | SDP | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2011-08-20 | MIA | SDP | L | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2011-08-19 | MIA | SDP | L | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 2011-08-18 | MIA | SDP | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2011-08-17 | MIA | COL | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1B | 6 | 0 | 8 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 2B | 76 | 46 | 113 | 137 | 7 | 34 |
| 3B | 73 | 17 | 29 | 40 | 3 | 4 |
| OF | 271 | 195 | 555 | 16 | 10 | 2 |
| SS | 117 | 69 | 133 | 236 | 6 | 31 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2002 | ANA | SS | 5 | 3 | 7 | 11 | 0 | 1 |
| 2003 | ANA | 3B | 13 | 11 | 12 | 20 | 2 | 1 |
| 2003 | ANA | SS | 24 | 21 | 39 | 57 | 3 | 11 |
| 2004 | ANA | 2B | 16 | 6 | 7 | 17 | 1 | 2 |
| 2004 | ANA | 3B | 26 | 2 | 3 | 9 | 1 | 3 |
| 2004 | ANA | SS | 32 | 14 | 38 | 58 | 1 | 5 |
| 2005 | COL | 3B | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2005 | PIT | SS | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 1 |
| 2006 | FLO | 1B | 2 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2006 | FLO | 2B | 23 | 12 | 33 | 41 | 2 | 15 |
| 2006 | FLO | 3B | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2006 | FLO | OF | 78 | 66 | 166 | 2 | 4 | 0 |
| 2006 | FLO | SS | 11 | 4 | 5 | 21 | 0 | 5 |
| 2007 | FLO | 1B | 4 | 0 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 2007 | FLO | 2B | 11 | 6 | 21 | 21 | 2 | 7 |
| 2007 | FLO | 3B | 12 | 4 | 11 | 6 | 0 | 0 |
| 2007 | FLO | OF | 91 | 71 | 211 | 8 | 5 | 1 |
| 2007 | FLO | SS | 18 | 11 | 16 | 35 | 1 | 4 |
| 2008 | FLO | 2B | 10 | 8 | 19 | 18 | 1 | 3 |
| 2008 | FLO | 3B | 15 | 0 | 2 | 5 | 0 | 0 |
| 2008 | FLO | OF | 79 | 48 | 144 | 6 | 1 | 1 |
| 2008 | FLO | SS | 19 | 11 | 22 | 31 | 0 | 3 |
| 2009 | FLO | OF | 17 | 9 | 33 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2009 | FLO | SS | 5 | 4 | 5 | 15 | 0 | 1 |
| 2011 | COL | 2B | 5 | 5 | 12 | 11 | 0 | 1 |
| 2011 | COL | 3B | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2011 | COL | OF | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2011 | COL | SS | 2 | 1 | 0 | 6 | 1 | 0 |
| 2011 | FLO | 2B | 11 | 9 | 21 | 29 | 1 | 6 |
| 2011 | FLO | OF | 4 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each position.
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| First Base | 6 |
| Second Base | 76 |
| Third Base | 73 |
| Shortstop | 117 |
| Left Field | 22 |
| Center Field | 255 |
| Right Field | 10 |
| Designated Hitter | 3 |
Salary History
Alfredo Amezaga's recorded salaries total $3,285,000 over 5 seasons, 2005 to 2009. This total is partial: the salary data covers 1985 to 2016, and Amezaga's career ran from 2002 to 2011. No salary is recorded for 2002, 2003, 2004, and 2011.
| Year | Team | League | Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2009 | FLO | NL | $1,300,000 |
| 2008 | FLO | NL | $945,000 |
| 2007 | FLO | NL | $380,000 |
| 2006 | FLO | NL | $340,000 |
| 2005 | COL | NL | $320,000 |
| Total recorded salary (partial) | $3,285,000 | ||
College History
| School Name | City | State | Years Attended |
|---|---|---|---|
| St. Petersburg College | St. Petersburg | FL | 1998, 1999 |
Most Similar Players
Career comps based on counting + rate stats and primary position. Score is relative — closest peer anchors at ~98%.
Alfredo Amezaga (highlighted) compared to peers across the same era.
Alfredo Amezaga: the record in brief
According to the bio, Alfredo Amezaga debuted on May 24, 2002 and played a final game on September 4, 2011. The team column moves through the Anaheim Angels (2002 to 2004), the Colorado Rockies (2005 to 2011), the Pittsburgh Pirates (2005), and the Florida Marlins (2006 to 2011). At 165 pounds on a 5-foot-11 frame, Amezaga is listed as an outfielder. The bio says Amezaga batted from both sides and threw right-handed. The recorded birth is January 16, 1978, in Ciudad Obregon, Sonora, México.
Amezaga finished with 348 hits from 1,408 at bats in 584 games, which works out to .247, adding 12 home runs, 110 runs batted in, and 49 stolen bases. Amezaga's career OPS of .640 combines a .307 on-base mark with .333 slugging. Set against a .264 league average for the same years, Amezaga's .247 average sits 6.3% below it. The hits column peaks at 105, in 2007. 2008 brought the most runs batted in, 32. On the bases, the high point was 20 steals in 2006. Even the best average among the busiest seasons, .264 in 2008, did not top the league's .263.
Frequently Asked Questions about Alfredo Amezaga
- What years did Alfredo Amezaga play?
- Alfredo Amezaga played in Major League Baseball from 2002 to 2011.
- Was Alfredo Amezaga a pitcher?
- No. Alfredo Amezaga was a position player (Outfielder).
- How many home runs did Alfredo Amezaga hit?
- Alfredo Amezaga hit 12 career home runs with 348 hits.
- What teams did Alfredo Amezaga play for?
- Alfredo Amezaga played for 4 teams: the Anaheim Angels (2002–2004), the Colorado Rockies (2005, 2011), the Pittsburgh Pirates (2005), and the Florida Marlins (2006–2009, 2011).
- What were Alfredo Amezaga's career stats?
- In 584 games, Alfredo Amezaga had 348 hits, 12 home runs, 110 RBI, 173 runs, and 49 stolen bases, with a .247 batting average.
- How much did Alfredo Amezaga earn in his career?
- Alfredo Amezaga's recorded salaries total $3,285,000 over 5 seasons, 2005 to 2009. This total is partial: the salary data covers 1985 to 2016, and Amezaga's career ran from 2002 to 2011. No salary is recorded for 2002, 2003, 2004, and 2011.
- What was Alfredo Amezaga's salary?
- Alfredo Amezaga's last recorded salary was $1,300,000, in 2009. His highest recorded salary was $1,300,000, in 2009, and his lowest was $320,000, in 2005. The Salary History table lists each season from 2005 to 2009.
- What position did Alfredo Amezaga play?
- Alfredo Amezaga played primarily as an outfielder, the position where he appeared in the most games.
- How tall was Alfredo Amezaga and how much did he weigh?
- Alfredo Amezaga was listed at 5 feet 11 inches and 165 pounds.
- How many home runs did Alfredo Amezaga hit each season?
- Alfredo Amezaga's home runs by season: 0 in 2002, 2 in 2003, 2 in 2004, 0 in 2005, 3 in 2006, 2 in 2007, 3 in 2008, 0 in 2009, and 0 in 2011. His most in one season was 3, in 2006 and 2008.
- What was Alfredo Amezaga's career batting average?
- Alfredo Amezaga batted .247 over his career, with 348 hits in 1,408 at bats.
- How many RBI did Alfredo Amezaga have?
- Alfredo Amezaga drove in 110 runs in his career.
- Is Alfredo Amezaga in the Hall of Fame?
- No. Alfredo Amezaga has not been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.