George Arias, baseball player, 1996-1999

George Arias

Born: 3/12/1972 in Tucson, AZ, USA

MLB Debut: 1996-04-02 | Final Game: 1999-07-28

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 5'11" | Weight: 190 lbs

Full name: George Alberto Arias

Biography

George Arias, born in 1972, was a professional baseball player who made his mark in Major League Baseball from 1996 to 1999. Primarily a position player, Arias played in a total of 173 games during his career, where he accumulated 114 hits and demonstrated power at the plate with 14 home runs. His offensive contributions also included 55 RBIs and a career batting average of .237. Although not known for his speed, he managed to steal 2 bases throughout his time in the league. Arias's career unfolded during a transitional period in baseball, marked by the late 1990s' offensive explosion and the increasing prominence of power hitters. While he may not have reached the upper echelons of stardom, he was a valuable role player who contributed to his teams in various capacities. His journey through the major leagues reflects the challenges faced by many players striving to establish themselves in a competitive environment, and he remains a part of baseball history as a player who experienced the highs and lows of professional sports.

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
173 480 46 114 18 2 14 55 2 25 121 0.237 0.278 0.371 0.649 -1256.6

Season-by-Season Batting

Postseason Statistics

Playoff Career Batting

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI BB SO AVG
1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0.000

Playoff Batting by Year

Year Round Team G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI BB SO AVG
1998 NLDS2 SDN 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0.000

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
1B 1 1 4 0 0 1
3B 156 133 94 321 21 25

Season-by-Season Fielding

Career Games by Position

Position Games
First Base 1
Third Base 156
Designated Hitter 2

Salary History

Year Team League Salary
1999 SDN NL $215,000
1998 SDN NL $181,000
1996 CAL AL $109,000
Total Career Earnings $505,000

College History

School Name City State Years Attended
University of Arizona Tucson AZ 1993
Pima Community College Tucson AZ 1991, 1992