Joaquin Arias
Born: 9/21/1984 in Santo Domingo, Distrito Nacional, D.R.
MLB Debut: 2006-09-13 | Final Game: 2015-07-24
Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'1" | Weight: 185 lbs
Biography
Joaquin Arias, born in 1984, was a versatile position player who made his mark in Major League Baseball from 2006 until his retirement in 2015. Throughout his career, which spanned nearly a decade, Arias played in 474 games, demonstrating his adaptability by filling various infield and outfield roles. He achieved a career batting average of .265, accumulating 279 hits, including 7 home runs and 95 RBIs. His speed on the bases was also notable, as he recorded 13 stolen bases, showcasing his ability to contribute not just with the bat, but also with his agility.
Arias played during a transitional period in baseball, where players increasingly focused on versatility and the ability to adapt to multiple positions. His contributions were particularly valuable to the teams he played for, including the Texas Rangers and the San Francisco Giants, where he provided depth and reliability. While not a superstar, Arias's consistent performance and work ethic highlighted the importance of role players in the success of a team, and he remains a respected figure among fans for his dedication to the game.
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 474 | 1052 | 112 | 279 | 46 | 11 | 7 | 95 | 13 | 37 | 150 | 0.265 | 0.293 | 0.350 | 0.643 | -2098.2 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006 | TEX | AL | 6 | 11 | 4 | 6 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0.545 | 0.0 |
| 2008 | TEX | AL | 32 | 110 | 15 | 32 | 7 | 3 | 0 | 9 | 4 | 7 | 12 | 0.291 | 3.3 |
| 2009 | TEX | AL | 3 | 8 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0.000 | 0.0 |
| 2010 | NYN | NL | 22 | 30 | 5 | 6 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 2 | 6 | 0.200 | 0.0 |
| 2010 | TEX | AL | 50 | 98 | 18 | 27 | 5 | 1 | 0 | 9 | 1 | 2 | 17 | 0.276 | 0.0 |
| 2012 | SFG | NL | 112 | 319 | 30 | 86 | 13 | 5 | 5 | 34 | 5 | 13 | 44 | 0.270 | -351.1 |
| 2013 | SFG | NL | 102 | 225 | 17 | 61 | 9 | 2 | 1 | 19 | 1 | 4 | 33 | 0.271 | -566.7 |
| 2014 | SFG | NL | 107 | 193 | 18 | 49 | 9 | 0 | 0 | 15 | 1 | 8 | 23 | 0.254 | -622.1 |
| 2015 | SFG | NL | 40 | 58 | 5 | 12 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 12 | 0.207 | -329.6 |
Postseason Statistics
Playoff Career Batting
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 | 12 | 5 | 5 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 0.417 |
Playoff Batting by Year
| Year | Round | Team | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | WS | SFN | 3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0.500 |
| 2014 | NLDS1 | SFN | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 |
| 2014 | NLCS | SFN | 3 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0.500 |
| 2014 | NLWC | SFN | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 |
| 2012 | NLCS | SFN | 4 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.000 |
| 2012 | WS | SFN | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 |
| 2012 | NLDS2 | SFN | 4 | 6 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0.500 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1B | 29 | 18 | 178 | 8 | 1 | 15 |
| 2B | 104 | 69 | 149 | 183 | 6 | 55 |
| 3B | 183 | 70 | 55 | 190 | 8 | 19 |
| OF | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| SS | 103 | 75 | 95 | 202 | 12 | 43 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006 | TEX | 3B | 1 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 0 | 0 |
| 2006 | TEX | SS | 5 | 2 | 6 | 9 | 0 | 2 |
| 2008 | TEX | 2B | 30 | 26 | 48 | 67 | 2 | 19 |
| 2009 | TEX | 2B | 2 | 2 | 4 | 4 | 0 | 2 |
| 2009 | TEX | 3B | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2010 | NYN | 2B | 13 | 4 | 19 | 13 | 1 | 4 |
| 2010 | NYN | SS | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 2010 | NYN | OF | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2010 | TEX | 1B | 5 | 5 | 34 | 2 | 1 | 4 |
| 2010 | TEX | 2B | 25 | 16 | 27 | 45 | 1 | 13 |
| 2010 | TEX | SS | 3 | 1 | 5 | 6 | 0 | 2 |
| 2012 | SFN | 2B | 4 | 2 | 6 | 7 | 1 | 1 |
| 2012 | SFN | 3B | 74 | 39 | 26 | 90 | 4 | 8 |
| 2012 | SFN | SS | 50 | 38 | 41 | 98 | 4 | 16 |
| 2013 | SFN | 1B | 6 | 4 | 41 | 1 | 0 | 4 |
| 2013 | SFN | 2B | 13 | 8 | 28 | 21 | 1 | 9 |
| 2013 | SFN | 3B | 55 | 18 | 15 | 55 | 3 | 4 |
| 2013 | SFN | SS | 24 | 17 | 21 | 42 | 1 | 12 |
| 2014 | SFN | 1B | 16 | 8 | 90 | 5 | 0 | 4 |
| 2014 | SFN | 2B | 15 | 10 | 14 | 23 | 0 | 7 |
| 2014 | SFN | 3B | 44 | 11 | 11 | 36 | 1 | 6 |
| 2014 | SFN | SS | 11 | 10 | 17 | 21 | 2 | 9 |
| 2015 | SFN | 1B | 2 | 1 | 13 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| 2015 | SFN | 2B | 2 | 1 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 |
| 2015 | SFN | 3B | 8 | 1 | 2 | 5 | 0 | 1 |
| 2015 | SFN | SS | 8 | 6 | 4 | 26 | 4 | 2 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| First Base | 29 |
| Second Base | 104 |
| Third Base | 183 |
| Shortstop | 103 |
| Left Field | 1 |
| Designated Hitter | 8 |
Salary History
| Year | Team | League | Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 | SFN | NL | $1,450,000 |
| 2014 | SFN | NL | $1,150,000 |
| 2013 | SFN | NL | $925,000 |
| 2010 | TEX | AL | $402,000 |
| 2007 | TEX | AL | $381,000 |
| Total Career Earnings | $4,308,000 | ||