Alex Arias, baseball player, 1992-2002

Alex Arias

Born: 11/20/1967 in New York, NY, USA

MLB Debut: 1992-05-12 | Final Game: 2002-09-22

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'3" | Weight: 185 lbs

Full name: Alejandro Arias

Biography

Alex Arias, born in 1967, was a professional baseball player who made an impact in Major League Baseball (MLB) from 1992 to 2002. Primarily known for his versatility as a position player, Arias appeared in 775 games throughout his career. He showcased his skills across multiple teams and was recognized for his solid defensive capabilities and reliable batting. Finishing his career with a batting average of .265, he accumulated a total of 470 hits, 18 home runs, and 196 RBIs, contributing significantly to his teams' offensive efforts. Arias played during a transitional era in baseball that saw the rise of more aggressive offensive strategies and increased emphasis on power hitting. Although he was not primarily known for his power, his ability to get on base and provide support in clutch situations made him a valued player. In addition to his offensive contributions, he also demonstrated speed on the bases, recording 10 stolen bases during his time in the league. Overall, Alex Arias left a mark as a dependable player who played an important role on the teams he represented before retiring in 2002.

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
775 1773 203 470 84 6 18 196 10 181 211 0.265 0.338 0.350 0.688 -2674.8

Season-by-Season Batting

Postseason Statistics

Playoff Career Batting

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI BB SO AVG
6 3 1 2 0 0 0 1 0 0 0.667

Playoff Batting by Year

Year Round Team G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI BB SO AVG
1997 WS FLO 2 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.000
1997 NLCS FLO 3 1 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 1.000
1997 NLDS1 FLO 1 1 0 1 0 0 0 1 0 0 1.000

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
1B 18 11 92 9 2 6
2B 53 44 89 133 3 21
3B 193 77 70 177 11 20
SS 321 267 394 703 31 137

Season-by-Season Fielding

Career Games by Position

Position Games
First Base 18
Second Base 53
Third Base 193
Shortstop 321

Salary History

Year Team League Salary
2001 SDN NL $550,000
2000 PHI NL $550,000
1999 PHI NL $625,000
1998 PHI NL $425,000
1997 FLO NL $450,000
1996 FLO NL $412,500
1995 FLO NL $200,000
1994 FLO NL $155,000
1993 FLO NL $123,000
Total Career Earnings $3,490,500