Tony Armas
Born: 4/29/1978 in Puerto Piritu, Anzoátegui, Venezuela
MLB Debut: 1999-08-16 | Final Game: 2008-07-07
Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'4" | Weight: 205 lbs
Full name: Antonio Jose Armas
Biography
Tony Armas was a professional baseball pitcher whose career spanned from 1999 to 2008. Born in 1978, Armas made his mark in Major League Baseball during an era characterized by the offensive explosion of the late 1990s and early 2000s. Over the course of his career, he compiled a record of 53 wins and 65 losses, with an earned run average (ERA) of 4.65. Known for his competitive spirit on the mound, Armas struck out a total of 680 batters, showcasing his ability to overpower hitters.
Though he did not record any saves during his time in the league, Armas contributed significantly to his teams with his durability and willingness to pitch in various situations. His playing style reflected the evolving dynamics of the game during his era, where pitchers often faced an increase in offensive challenges. Armas's career serves as a testament to the challenges and competition present in Major League Baseball during a transformative period in the sport's history. After retiring in 2008, he left behind a legacy as a tenacious competitor who played a vital role on the teams he represented.
Career Pitching Statistics
| W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | HR | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 53 | 65 | 185 | 167 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 925.7 | 891 | 478 | 122 | 431 | 680 | 4.65 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Pitching
| Year | Team | Lg | W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1999 | WSN | NL | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6.0 | 8 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 1.50 | - |
| 2000 | WSN | NL | 7 | 9 | 17 | 17 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 95.0 | 74 | 46 | 50 | 59 | 4.36 | - |
| 2001 | WSN | NL | 9 | 14 | 34 | 34 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 196.7 | 180 | 88 | 91 | 176 | 4.03 | - |
| 2002 | WSN | NL | 12 | 12 | 29 | 29 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 164.3 | 149 | 81 | 78 | 131 | 4.44 | - |
| 2003 | WSN | NL | 2 | 1 | 5 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 31.0 | 25 | 9 | 8 | 23 | 2.61 | - |
| 2004 | WSN | NL | 2 | 4 | 16 | 16 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 72.0 | 66 | 39 | 45 | 54 | 4.88 | - |
| 2005 | WAS | NL | 7 | 7 | 19 | 19 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 101.3 | 100 | 56 | 54 | 59 | 4.97 | -3527.4 |
| 2006 | WAS | NL | 9 | 12 | 30 | 30 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 154.0 | 167 | 86 | 64 | 97 | 5.03 | -1843.3 |
| 2007 | PIT | NL | 4 | 5 | 31 | 15 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 97.0 | 111 | 65 | 38 | 73 | 6.03 | -2711.9 |
| 2008 | NYN | NL | 1 | 0 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 8.3 | 11 | 7 | 1 | 6 | 7.56 | 0.0 |
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 186 | 268 | 6 | 26 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 10 | 0 | 4 | 99 | 0.097 | 0.110 | 0.112 | 0.222 | -1834.3 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1999 | WSN | NL | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0.000 | 0.0 |
| 2000 | WSN | NL | 17 | 26 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 12 | 0.038 | 0.0 |
| 2001 | WSN | NL | 34 | 53 | 2 | 8 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 17 | 0.151 | -537.3 |
| 2002 | WSN | NL | 29 | 50 | 1 | 5 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 16 | 0.100 | -573.0 |
| 2003 | WSN | NL | 5 | 10 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0.200 | 0.0 |
| 2004 | WSN | NL | 17 | 16 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 0.000 | 0.0 |
| 2005 | WAS | NL | 19 | 32 | 1 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 13 | 0.125 | 0.0 |
| 2006 | WAS | NL | 30 | 50 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 21 | 0.060 | -724.0 |
| 2007 | PIT | NL | 31 | 26 | 0 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 12 | 0.115 | 0.0 |
| 2008 | NYN | NL | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.000 | 0.0 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| P | 185 | 168 | 59 | 115 | 5 | 10 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1999 | MON | P | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2000 | MON | P | 17 | 17 | 7 | 12 | 0 | 1 |
| 2001 | MON | P | 34 | 34 | 14 | 20 | 3 | 1 |
| 2002 | MON | P | 29 | 29 | 15 | 22 | 0 | 4 |
| 2003 | MON | P | 5 | 5 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 0 |
| 2004 | MON | P | 16 | 17 | 2 | 13 | 0 | 3 |
| 2005 | WAS | P | 19 | 19 | 7 | 14 | 2 | 1 |
| 2006 | WAS | P | 30 | 30 | 7 | 20 | 0 | 0 |
| 2007 | PIT | P | 31 | 15 | 5 | 8 | 0 | 0 |
| 2008 | NYN | P | 3 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | 186 |
Salary History
| Year | Team | League | Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2007 | PIT | NL | $3,000,000 |
| 2006 | WAS | NL | $2,100,000 |
| 2005 | WAS | NL | $2,260,000 |
| 2004 | MON | NL | $2,100,000 |
| 2003 | MON | NL | $2,100,000 |
| 2002 | MON | NL | $335,000 |
| 2001 | MON | NL | $230,000 |
| 2000 | MON | NL | $200,000 |
| Total Career Earnings | $12,325,000 | ||