Tony Armas
Born: 7/2/1953 in Puerto Piritu, Anzoátegui, Venezuela
MLB Debut: 1976-09-06 | Final Game: 1989-10-01
Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 5'11" | Weight: 182 lbs
Full name: Antonio Rafael Armas
Biography
Tony Armas, born in 1953, was a talented position player who showcased his skills in Major League Baseball from 1976 to 1989. Over the course of his career, he played in 1,432 games, accumulating 1,302 hits and 251 home runs. Known for his power at the plate, Armas also recorded 815 RBIs and maintained a batting average of .252. His ability to change the game with his bat earned him two All-Star selections, highlighting his status among the league's elite during his playing years.
Armas emerged during an era when power hitters were becoming increasingly influential in baseball. His combination of home run prowess and offensive production made him a key contributor to his teams, and he was particularly noted for his performances with the Oakland Athletics and the Boston Red Sox. While he wasn't known for his speed on the bases, with only 18 stolen bases recorded, Armas's impact was felt through his consistent run production and ability to deliver in clutch situations, solidifying his legacy in the annals of baseball history.
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1432 | 5164 | 614 | 1302 | 204 | 39 | 251 | 815 | 18 | 260 | 1201 | 0.252 | 0.287 | 0.453 | 0.740 | 1697.8 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1976 | PIT | NL | 4 | 6 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0.333 | 0.0 |
| 1977 | OAK | AL | 118 | 363 | 26 | 87 | 8 | 2 | 13 | 53 | 1 | 20 | 99 | 0.240 | -894.1 |
| 1978 | OAK | AL | 91 | 239 | 17 | 51 | 6 | 1 | 2 | 13 | 1 | 10 | 62 | 0.213 | -1128.6 |
| 1979 | OAK | AL | 80 | 278 | 29 | 69 | 9 | 3 | 11 | 34 | 1 | 16 | 67 | 0.248 | -205.8 |
| 1980 | OAK | AL | 158 | 628 | 87 | 175 | 18 | 8 | 35 | 109 | 5 | 29 | 128 | 0.279 | 1392.2 |
| 1981 | OAK | AL | 109 | 440 | 51 | 115 | 24 | 3 | 22 | 76 | 5 | 19 | 115 | 0.261 | 762.8 |
| 1982 | OAK | AL | 138 | 536 | 58 | 125 | 19 | 2 | 28 | 89 | 2 | 33 | 128 | 0.233 | -331.8 |
| 1983 | BOS | AL | 145 | 574 | 77 | 125 | 23 | 2 | 36 | 107 | 0 | 29 | 131 | 0.218 | -482.6 |
| 1984 | BOS | AL | 157 | 639 | 107 | 171 | 29 | 5 | 43 | 123 | 1 | 32 | 156 | 0.268 | 1805.0 |
| 1985 | BOS | AL | 103 | 385 | 50 | 102 | 17 | 5 | 23 | 64 | 0 | 18 | 90 | 0.265 | 736.3 |
| 1986 | BOS | AL | 121 | 425 | 40 | 112 | 21 | 4 | 11 | 58 | 0 | 24 | 77 | 0.264 | -192.2 |
| 1987 | LAA | AL | 28 | 81 | 8 | 16 | 3 | 1 | 3 | 9 | 1 | 1 | 11 | 0.198 | -363.9 |
| 1988 | LAA | AL | 120 | 368 | 42 | 100 | 20 | 2 | 13 | 49 | 1 | 22 | 87 | 0.272 | 461.5 |
| 1989 | LAA | AL | 60 | 202 | 22 | 52 | 7 | 1 | 11 | 30 | 0 | 7 | 48 | 0.257 | 139.0 |
Postseason Statistics
Playoff Career Batting
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12 | 40 | 2 | 10 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 1 | 9 | 0.250 |
Playoff Batting by Year
| Year | Round | Team | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1986 | ALCS | BOS | 5 | 16 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0.125 |
| 1986 | WS | BOS | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0.000 |
| 1981 | AWDIV | OAK | 3 | 11 | 1 | 6 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 0.545 |
| 1981 | ALCS | OAK | 3 | 12 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 0.167 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1B | 2 | 2 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 2 |
| OF | 1306 | 1236 | 3091 | 78 | 60 | 17 |
| SS | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1976 | PIT | OF | 2 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1977 | OAK | SS | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1977 | OAK | OF | 112 | 103 | 294 | 9 | 6 | 4 |
| 1978 | OAK | OF | 85 | 62 | 214 | 3 | 2 | 0 |
| 1979 | OAK | OF | 80 | 78 | 194 | 7 | 5 | 2 |
| 1980 | OAK | OF | 158 | 157 | 374 | 17 | 10 | 2 |
| 1981 | OAK | OF | 109 | 109 | 259 | 8 | 2 | 2 |
| 1982 | OAK | OF | 135 | 134 | 333 | 9 | 6 | 2 |
| 1983 | BOS | OF | 116 | 116 | 326 | 5 | 5 | 0 |
| 1984 | BOS | OF | 126 | 126 | 329 | 4 | 9 | 2 |
| 1985 | BOS | OF | 79 | 79 | 173 | 3 | 3 | 1 |
| 1986 | BOS | OF | 117 | 116 | 247 | 4 | 8 | 0 |
| 1987 | CAL | OF | 27 | 19 | 36 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1988 | CAL | OF | 113 | 91 | 212 | 5 | 3 | 1 |
| 1989 | CAL | 1B | 2 | 2 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 2 |
| 1989 | CAL | OF | 47 | 45 | 97 | 4 | 1 | 1 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| First Base | 2 |
| Left Field | 123 |
| Center Field | 618 |
| Right Field | 623 |
| Designated Hitter | 94 |
Awards & Honors
| Year | Award | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| 1985 | Player of the Week | Week of 1985-08-30 |
| 1985 | Player of the Week | Week of 1985-05-10 |
| 1984 | Player of the Month | June |
| 1984 | Silver Slugger | OF |
| 1984 | TSN All-Star | OF |
| 1983 | Player of the Week | Week of 1983-06-03 |
| 1981 | Player of the Week | Week of 1981-04-17 |
| 1981 | Player of the Week | Week of 1981-04-10 |
| 1981 | TSN All-Star | OF |
| 1981 | TSN Player of the Year |
Salary History
| Year | Team | League | Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1989 | CAL | AL | $525,000 |
| 1988 | CAL | AL | $100,000 |
| 1987 | CAL | AL | $62,500 |
| 1986 | BOS | AL | $1,000,000 |
| 1985 | BOS | AL | $915,000 |
| Total Career Earnings | $2,602,500 | ||
Award Voting History
| Year | Award | League | Finish | Points Won | Points Max | Votes First |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1984 | Most Valuable Player | AL | 7th | 87.0 | 392 | 0 |
| 1981 | Most Valuable Player | AL | 4th | 139.0 | 392 | 1 |
| 1980 | Most Valuable Player | AL | 12th | 29.0 | 392 | 0 |