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
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1992 | CHC | NL | 32 | 99 | 14 | 29 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 7 | 0 | 11 | 13 | 0.293 | 118.7 |
| 1993 | MIA | NL | 96 | 249 | 27 | 67 | 5 | 1 | 2 | 20 | 1 | 27 | 18 | 0.269 | -362.0 |
| 1994 | MIA | NL | 59 | 113 | 4 | 27 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 15 | 0 | 9 | 19 | 0.239 | -485.0 |
| 1995 | MIA | NL | 94 | 216 | 22 | 58 | 9 | 2 | 3 | 26 | 1 | 22 | 20 | 0.269 | -253.0 |
| 1996 | MIA | NL | 100 | 224 | 27 | 62 | 11 | 2 | 3 | 26 | 2 | 17 | 28 | 0.277 | -271.3 |
| 1997 | MIA | NL | 74 | 93 | 13 | 23 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 11 | 0 | 12 | 12 | 0.247 | -172.8 |
| 1998 | PHI | NL | 56 | 133 | 17 | 39 | 8 | 0 | 1 | 16 | 2 | 13 | 18 | 0.293 | -37.6 |
| 1999 | PHI | NL | 118 | 347 | 43 | 105 | 20 | 1 | 4 | 48 | 2 | 36 | 31 | 0.303 | 53.3 |
| 2000 | PHI | NL | 70 | 155 | 17 | 29 | 9 | 0 | 2 | 15 | 1 | 16 | 28 | 0.187 | -898.2 |
| 2001 | SDP | NL | 70 | 137 | 19 | 31 | 9 | 0 | 2 | 12 | 1 | 17 | 22 | 0.226 | -366.9 |
| 2002 | NYY | AL | 6 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 0.000 | 0.0 |
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
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1992 | CHN | SS | 30 | 28 | 43 | 74 | 4 | 8 |
| 1993 | FLO | 2B | 30 | 29 | 59 | 88 | 2 | 15 |
| 1993 | FLO | 3B | 22 | 18 | 13 | 26 | 1 | 2 |
| 1993 | FLO | SS | 18 | 13 | 22 | 30 | 3 | 8 |
| 1994 | FLO | 3B | 15 | 4 | 7 | 14 | 1 | 1 |
| 1994 | FLO | SS | 20 | 18 | 30 | 37 | 1 | 9 |
| 1995 | FLO | 2B | 6 | 4 | 9 | 19 | 0 | 3 |
| 1995 | FLO | 3B | 21 | 11 | 8 | 23 | 2 | 3 |
| 1995 | FLO | SS | 36 | 28 | 40 | 85 | 7 | 15 |
| 1996 | FLO | 1B | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1996 | FLO | 2B | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| 1996 | FLO | 3B | 59 | 29 | 21 | 66 | 4 | 8 |
| 1996 | FLO | SS | 20 | 18 | 26 | 59 | 3 | 15 |
| 1997 | FLO | 3B | 37 | 9 | 13 | 20 | 1 | 3 |
| 1997 | FLO | SS | 11 | 7 | 13 | 18 | 1 | 7 |
| 1998 | PHI | 2B | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 1998 | PHI | 3B | 5 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 1998 | PHI | SS | 38 | 27 | 43 | 86 | 2 | 10 |
| 1999 | PHI | 2B | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1999 | PHI | 3B | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 1999 | PHI | SS | 95 | 87 | 119 | 207 | 4 | 43 |
| 2000 | PHI | 2B | 1 | 1 | 2 | 4 | 0 | 0 |
| 2000 | PHI | 3B | 10 | 2 | 2 | 6 | 0 | 1 |
| 2000 | PHI | SS | 39 | 32 | 41 | 88 | 5 | 19 |
| 2001 | SDN | 1B | 17 | 11 | 91 | 9 | 2 | 6 |
| 2001 | SDN | 2B | 13 | 9 | 19 | 19 | 1 | 3 |
| 2001 | SDN | 3B | 18 | 3 | 5 | 17 | 1 | 1 |
| 2001 | SDN | SS | 13 | 8 | 17 | 16 | 1 | 3 |
| 2002 | NYA | 3B | 4 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 1 | 1 |
| 2002 | NYA | SS | 1 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 |
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 | ||