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
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1996 | LAA | AL | 84 | 252 | 19 | 60 | 8 | 1 | 6 | 28 | 2 | 16 | 50 | 0.238 | -869.0 |
| 1997 | LAA | AL | 3 | 6 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.333 | 0.0 |
| 1997 | SDP | NL | 11 | 22 | 2 | 5 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0.227 | 0.0 |
| 1998 | SDP | NL | 20 | 36 | 4 | 7 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 0 | 3 | 16 | 0.194 | 0.0 |
| 1999 | SDP | NL | 55 | 164 | 20 | 40 | 8 | 0 | 7 | 20 | 0 | 6 | 54 | 0.244 | -387.5 |
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
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1996 | CAL | 3B | 83 | 76 | 50 | 190 | 10 | 19 |
| 1997 | ANA | 3B | 1 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 |
| 1997 | SDN | 3B | 8 | 3 | 4 | 12 | 1 | 0 |
| 1998 | SDN | 1B | 1 | 1 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 1998 | SDN | 3B | 14 | 8 | 5 | 23 | 2 | 2 |
| 1999 | SDN | 3B | 50 | 45 | 35 | 93 | 8 | 4 |
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 |