Dellin Betances
Born: 3/23/1988 in New York, NY, USA
MLB Debut: 2011-09-22 | Final Game: 2021-04-07
Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'8" | Weight: 265 lbs
Biography
Dellin Betances, born in 1988, was a prominent relief pitcher in Major League Baseball, known for his formidable presence on the mound and exceptional strikeout ability. His career spanned from 2011 to 2021, during which he established himself as a key figure in the New York Yankees' bullpen. Betances compiled a career record of 21-23 with an impressive earned run average (ERA) of 2.53, showcasing his effectiveness and reliability in high-pressure situations. He recorded a total of 633 strikeouts and notched 36 saves, highlighting his ability to dominate opposing hitters.
A four-time All-Star, Betances was celebrated for his unique combination of height, power, and command, which made him a daunting matchup for batters. His career unfolded during an era marked by an emphasis on bullpen specialization and the increasing importance of strikeouts in the game. Betances's contributions were instrumental in the Yankees' success during his tenure, as he became known for his high strikeout rates and ability to escape tough situations unscathed. His legacy remains influential, as he paved the way for future generations of power pitchers in the league.
Career Pitching Statistics
| W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | HR | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 21 | 23 | 374 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 36 | 394.3 | 240 | 111 | 26 | 183 | 633 | 2.53 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Pitching
| Year | Team | Lg | W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 | NYY | AL | 0 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2.7 | 1 | 2 | 6 | 2 | 6.75 | - |
| 2013 | NYY | AL | 0 | 0 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5.0 | 9 | 6 | 2 | 10 | 10.80 | - |
| 2014 | NYY | AL | 5 | 0 | 70 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 90.0 | 46 | 14 | 24 | 135 | 1.40 | - |
| 2015 | NYY | AL | 6 | 4 | 74 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 9 | 84.0 | 45 | 14 | 40 | 131 | 1.50 | - |
| 2016 | NYY | AL | 3 | 6 | 73 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 12 | 73.0 | 54 | 25 | 28 | 126 | 3.08 | - |
| 2017 | NYY | AL | 3 | 6 | 66 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 10 | 59.7 | 29 | 19 | 44 | 100 | 2.87 | - |
| 2018 | NYY | AL | 4 | 6 | 66 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 66.7 | 44 | 20 | 26 | 115 | 2.70 | - |
| 2019 | NYY | AL | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0.00 | - |
| 2020 | NYN | NL | 0 | 1 | 15 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 11.7 | 12 | 10 | 12 | 11 | 7.71 | -132.3 |
| 2021 | NYN | NL | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1.0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 9.00 | 0.0 |
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 374 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0.000 | 0.000 | 0.000 | 0.000 | 0.0 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 | NYY | AL | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 2013 | NYY | AL | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 2014 | NYY | AL | 70 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 2015 | NYY | AL | 74 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 2016 | NYY | AL | 73 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 2017 | NYY | AL | 66 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 2018 | NYY | AL | 66 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0.000 | 0.0 |
| 2019 | NYY | AL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 2020 | NYN | NL | 15 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 2021 | NYN | NL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
Postseason Statistics
Playoff Career Batting
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 |
Playoff Batting by Year
| Year | Round | Team | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | ALDS1 | NYA | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 |
| 2018 | ALWC | NYA | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 |
| 2017 | ALDS1 | NYA | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 |
| 2017 | ALCS | NYA | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 |
| 2015 | ALWC | NYA | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 |
Playoff Career Pitching
| W | L | G | GS | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 | 9 | 0 | 0 | 11.0 | 6 | 4 | 7 | 17 | 3.27 |
Playoff Pitching by Year
| Year | Round | Team | W | L | G | GS | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | ALDS1 | NYA | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 3.3 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 2.70 |
| 2018 | ALWC | NYA | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0.00 |
| 2017 | ALCS | NYA | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1.0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 9.00 |
| 2017 | ALDS1 | NYA | 0 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3.0 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 5 | 3.00 |
| 2015 | ALWC | NYA | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1.7 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 5.40 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| P | 374 | 1 | 23 | 32 | 8 | 1 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 | NYA | P | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2013 | NYA | P | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2014 | NYA | P | 70 | 0 | 6 | 6 | 2 | 0 |
| 2015 | NYA | P | 74 | 0 | 5 | 8 | 0 | 0 |
| 2016 | NYA | P | 73 | 0 | 4 | 6 | 3 | 1 |
| 2017 | NYA | P | 66 | 0 | 5 | 4 | 0 | 0 |
| 2018 | NYA | P | 66 | 0 | 3 | 8 | 3 | 0 |
| 2019 | NYA | P | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2020 | NYN | P | 15 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2021 | NYN | P | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | 374 |
Salary History
| Year | Team | League | Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | NYA | AL | $507,500 |
| 2015 | NYA | AL | $507,500 |
| 2014 | NYA | AL | $502,100 |
| Total Career Earnings | $1,517,100 | ||
Award Voting History
| Year | Award | League | Finish | Points Won | Points Max | Votes First |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 | Cy Young Award | AL | 14th | 1.0 | 210 | 0 |
| 2014 | Rookie of the Year | AL | 3rd | 27.0 | 150 | 0 |