Jake Arrieta
Born: 3/6/1986 in Farmington, MO, USA
MLB Debut: 2010-06-10 | Final Game: 2021-09-19
Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'4" | Weight: 230 lbs
Full name: Jacob Joseph Arrieta
Biography
Jake Arrieta, born in 1986, was a professional baseball pitcher whose career spanned from 2010 to 2021. Known for his powerful right arm and competitive spirit, Arrieta made a significant impact in Major League Baseball, particularly during his time with the Chicago Cubs. Over his career, he compiled a record of 115 wins and 93 losses, with an earned run average (ERA) of 3.98. He recorded a total of 1,433 strikeouts, showcasing his ability to miss bats and dominate hitters. Arrieta was selected as an All-Star once, a testament to his skill and performance on the mound.
Arrieta's career was marked by key achievements, including a standout season in 2015 when he helped lead the Cubs to their first World Series title in 108 years. His pitching style was characterized by a potent fastball and a devastating slider, making him a formidable opponent during his prime. Despite facing ups and downs throughout his career, Arrieta remained a respected figure in the game, contributing to the rich history of pitching in Major League Baseball. His legacy is remembered not only for his statistics but also for his role in rejuvenating a storied franchise during a pivotal era in baseball history.
Career Pitching Statistics
| W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | HR | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 115 | 93 | 285 | 279 | 6 | 5 | 0 | 1612.3 | 1450 | 713 | 181 | 571 | 1433 | 3.98 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Pitching
| Year | Team | Lg | W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | BAL | AL | 6 | 6 | 18 | 18 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 100.3 | 106 | 52 | 48 | 52 | 4.66 | -1750.2 |
| 2011 | BAL | AL | 10 | 8 | 22 | 22 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 119.3 | 115 | 67 | 59 | 93 | 5.05 | -4266.4 |
| 2012 | BAL | AL | 3 | 9 | 24 | 18 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 114.7 | 122 | 79 | 35 | 109 | 6.20 | -115.6 |
| 2013 | BAL | AL | 1 | 2 | 5 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 23.7 | 25 | 19 | 17 | 23 | 7.23 | -443.4 |
| 2013 | CHC | NL | 4 | 2 | 9 | 9 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 51.7 | 34 | 21 | 24 | 37 | 3.66 | - |
| 2014 | CHC | NL | 10 | 5 | 25 | 25 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 156.7 | 114 | 44 | 41 | 167 | 2.53 | - |
| 2015 | CHC | NL | 22 | 6 | 33 | 33 | 4 | 3 | 0 | 229.0 | 150 | 45 | 48 | 236 | 1.77 | - |
| 2016 | CHC | NL | 18 | 8 | 31 | 31 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 197.3 | 138 | 68 | 76 | 190 | 3.10 | - |
| 2017 | CHC | NL | 14 | 10 | 30 | 30 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 168.3 | 150 | 66 | 55 | 163 | 3.53 | - |
| 2018 | PHI | NL | 10 | 11 | 31 | 31 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 172.7 | 165 | 76 | 57 | 138 | 3.96 | -475.5 |
| 2019 | PHI | NL | 8 | 8 | 24 | 24 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 135.7 | 149 | 70 | 51 | 110 | 4.64 | -1332.7 |
| 2020 | PHI | NL | 4 | 4 | 9 | 9 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 44.3 | 51 | 25 | 16 | 32 | 5.08 | -228.5 |
| 2021 | CHC | NL | 5 | 11 | 20 | 20 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 86.3 | 113 | 66 | 39 | 74 | 6.88 | - |
| 2021 | SDP | NL | 0 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 12.3 | 18 | 15 | 5 | 9 | 10.95 | - |
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 289 | 382 | 25 | 63 | 6 | 4 | 6 | 27 | 0 | 16 | 197 | 0.165 | 0.201 | 0.249 | 0.449 | -1157.7 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | BAL | AL | 18 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0.000 | 0.0 |
| 2011 | BAL | AL | 22 | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0.250 | 0.0 |
| 2012 | BAL | AL | 24 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 0.000 | 0.0 |
| 2013 | BAL | AL | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 2013 | CHC | NL | 9 | 15 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 10 | 0.133 | 0.0 |
| 2014 | CHC | NL | 26 | 39 | 3 | 7 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 2 | 16 | 0.179 | 0.0 |
| 2015 | CHC | NL | 33 | 79 | 5 | 12 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 45 | 0.152 | -556.7 |
| 2016 | CHC | NL | 31 | 65 | 7 | 17 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 7 | 0 | 4 | 28 | 0.262 | -37.1 |
| 2017 | CHC | NL | 32 | 61 | 2 | 8 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 5 | 0 | 1 | 32 | 0.131 | -564.0 |
| 2018 | PHI | NL | 31 | 45 | 3 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 3 | 27 | 0.133 | 0.0 |
| 2019 | PHI | NL | 24 | 45 | 2 | 7 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 1 | 19 | 0.156 | 0.0 |
| 2020 | PHI | NL | 9 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 2021 | CHC | NL | 21 | 21 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 16 | 0.095 | 0.0 |
| 2021 | SDP | NL | 4 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.500 | 0.0 |
Postseason Statistics
Playoff Career Batting
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9 | 13 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 10 | 0.154 |
Playoff Batting by Year
| Year | Round | Team | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | NLCS | CHN | 1 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0.500 |
| 2017 | NLDS2 | CHN | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0.000 |
| 2016 | NLDS1 | CHN | 1 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0.333 |
| 2016 | NLCS | CHN | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0.000 |
| 2016 | WS | CHN | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 |
| 2015 | NLCS | CHN | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0.000 |
| 2015 | NLDS1 | CHN | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0.000 |
| 2015 | NLWC | CHN | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0.000 |
Playoff Career Pitching
| W | L | G | GS | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5 | 3 | 9 | 9 | 0 | 52.7 | 36 | 18 | 21 | 66 | 3.08 |
Playoff Pitching by Year
| Year | Round | Team | W | L | G | GS | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | NLCS | CHN | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 6.7 | 3 | 1 | 5 | 9 | 1.35 |
| 2017 | NLDS2 | CHN | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 4.0 | 2 | 0 | 5 | 4 | 0.00 |
| 2016 | NLCS | CHN | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 5.0 | 6 | 4 | 0 | 5 | 7.20 |
| 2016 | NLDS1 | CHN | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 6.0 | 6 | 2 | 1 | 5 | 3.00 |
| 2016 | WS | CHN | 2 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 11.3 | 5 | 3 | 6 | 15 | 2.38 |
| 2015 | NLCS | CHN | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 5.0 | 4 | 4 | 2 | 8 | 7.20 |
| 2015 | NLDS1 | CHN | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 5.7 | 5 | 4 | 2 | 9 | 6.35 |
| 2015 | NLWC | CHN | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 9.0 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 11 | 0.00 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| P | 285 | 279 | 136 | 254 | 31 | 24 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | BAL | P | 18 | 18 | 8 | 13 | 2 | 1 |
| 2011 | BAL | P | 22 | 22 | 9 | 16 | 3 | 3 |
| 2012 | BAL | P | 24 | 18 | 4 | 18 | 3 | 2 |
| 2013 | BAL | P | 5 | 5 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 0 |
| 2013 | CHN | P | 9 | 9 | 11 | 12 | 1 | 0 |
| 2014 | CHN | P | 25 | 25 | 17 | 20 | 2 | 1 |
| 2015 | CHN | P | 33 | 33 | 33 | 49 | 4 | 5 |
| 2016 | CHN | P | 31 | 31 | 12 | 40 | 3 | 6 |
| 2017 | CHN | P | 30 | 30 | 15 | 26 | 2 | 2 |
| 2018 | PHI | P | 31 | 31 | 8 | 17 | 4 | 1 |
| 2019 | PHI | P | 24 | 24 | 13 | 26 | 3 | 3 |
| 2020 | PHI | P | 9 | 9 | 2 | 8 | 0 | 0 |
| 2021 | CHN | P | 20 | 20 | 3 | 5 | 3 | 0 |
| 2021 | SDN | P | 4 | 4 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | 285 |
Awards & Honors
| Year | Award | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| 2017 | Pitcher of the Month | August |
| 2016 | Pitcher of the Month | April |
| 2016 | Player of the Week | Week of 2016-04-23 |
| 2016 | Silver Slugger | P |
| 2015 | Cy Young Award | |
| 2015 | Pitcher of the Month | August |
| 2015 | Pitcher of the Month | September |
| 2015 | Player of the Week | Week of 2015-09-27 |
| 2015 | Player of the Week | Week of 2015-07-12 |
| 2015 | Player of the Week | Week of 2015-08-30 |
| 2015 | This Year in Baseball Best Breakout Player | Esurance |
| 2015 | This Year in Baseball Best Pitcher | Esurance |
Salary History
| Year | Team | League | Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | CHN | NL | $10,700,000 |
| 2015 | CHN | NL | $3,630,000 |
| 2014 | CHN | NL | $500,000 |
| 2013 | BAL | AL | $516,500 |
| 2012 | BAL | AL | $488,500 |
| 2011 | BAL | AL | $419,000 |
| Total Career Earnings | $16,254,000 | ||
College History
| School Name | City | State | Years Attended |
|---|---|---|---|
| Texas Christian University | Fort Worth | TX | 2006, 2007 |
Award Voting History
| Year | Award | League | Finish | Points Won | Points Max | Votes First |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | Cy Young Award | NL | 9th | 2.0 | 210 | 0 |
| 2015 | Cy Young Award | NL | 1st | 169.0 | 210 | 17 |
| 2015 | Most Valuable Player | NL | 6th | 134.0 | 420 | 0 |
| 2014 | Cy Young Award | NL | 9th | 3.0 | 210 | 0 |