Giovanni Carrara
Born: 3/4/1968 in El Tigre, Anzoátegui, Venezuela
MLB Debut: 1995-07-29 | Final Game: 2006-09-23
Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'2" | Weight: 225 lbs
Biography
Giovanni Carrara, born in 1968, was a professional baseball pitcher who made his mark in Major League Baseball from 1995 to 2006. Over the course of his career, he played for several teams, showcasing his talents on the mound and contributing to the game with a competitive spirit. Carrara finished his career with a record of 29-18 and an earned run average (ERA) of 4.69, striking out 338 batters and recording four saves. His ability to mix pitches and adapt to various hitting styles made him a valuable asset to his teams during a time when the game was increasingly dominated by power hitters.
Carrara's career unfolded during a vibrant period in baseball history marked by significant offensive production and the emergence of the so-called "steroid era." Despite the challenges of competing against sluggers, he maintained a steady presence in the league, demonstrating resilience and skill that highlighted his role as a reliable pitcher. His contributions to the game extend beyond his statistics, as he represented the determination and competitive nature of players striving to excel in a rapidly evolving game. Carrara’s legacy is remembered by fans and historians alike as a testament to the dedication required to succeed in Major League Baseball.
Career Pitching Statistics
| W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | HR | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 29 | 18 | 313 | 18 | 1 | 0 | 4 | 472.3 | 487 | 246 | 74 | 202 | 338 | 4.69 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Pitching
| Year | Team | Lg | W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1995 | TOR | AL | 2 | 4 | 12 | 7 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 48.7 | 64 | 39 | 25 | 27 | 7.21 | -2232.3 |
| 1996 | CIN | NL | 1 | 0 | 8 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 23.0 | 31 | 15 | 13 | 13 | 5.87 | -1604.9 |
| 1996 | TOR | AL | 0 | 1 | 11 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 15.0 | 23 | 19 | 12 | 10 | 11.40 | -1489.8 |
| 1997 | CIN | NL | 0 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 10.3 | 14 | 9 | 6 | 5 | 7.84 | -1171.8 |
| 2000 | COL | NL | 0 | 1 | 8 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 13.3 | 21 | 19 | 11 | 15 | 12.82 | -1233.2 |
| 2001 | LAD | NL | 6 | 1 | 47 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 85.3 | 73 | 30 | 24 | 70 | 3.16 | - |
| 2002 | LAD | NL | 6 | 3 | 63 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 90.7 | 83 | 33 | 32 | 56 | 3.28 | - |
| 2003 | SEA | AL | 2 | 0 | 23 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 29.0 | 40 | 22 | 14 | 13 | 6.83 | -1517.1 |
| 2004 | LAD | NL | 5 | 2 | 42 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 53.7 | 46 | 13 | 20 | 48 | 2.18 | - |
| 2005 | LAD | NL | 7 | 4 | 72 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 75.7 | 65 | 33 | 38 | 56 | 3.93 | - |
| 2006 | LAD | NL | 0 | 1 | 25 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 27.7 | 27 | 14 | 7 | 25 | 4.55 | - |
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 313 | 31 | 2 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 11 | 0.097 | 0.125 | 0.097 | 0.222 | 0.0 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1995 | TOR | AL | 12 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 1996 | CIN | NL | 8 | 7 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0.000 | 0.0 |
| 1996 | TOR | AL | 11 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 1997 | CIN | NL | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0.000 | 0.0 |
| 2000 | COL | NL | 8 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0.000 | 0.0 |
| 2001 | LAD | NL | 47 | 12 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0.250 | 0.0 |
| 2002 | LAD | NL | 63 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 0.000 | 0.0 |
| 2003 | SEA | AL | 23 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 2004 | LAD | NL | 42 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0.000 | 0.0 |
| 2005 | LAD | NL | 72 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0.000 | 0.0 |
| 2006 | LAD | NL | 25 | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2004 | NLDS1 | LAN | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 |
Playoff Career Pitching
| W | L | G | GS | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 2.0 | 4 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 9.00 |
Playoff Pitching by Year
| Year | Round | Team | W | L | G | GS | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2004 | NLDS1 | LAN | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 2.0 | 4 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 9.00 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| P | 313 | 18 | 33 | 75 | 2 | 8 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1995 | TOR | P | 12 | 7 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 0 |
| 1996 | CIN | P | 8 | 5 | 2 | 3 | 0 | 0 |
| 1996 | TOR | P | 11 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 1997 | CIN | P | 2 | 2 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 |
| 2000 | COL | P | 8 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2001 | LAN | P | 47 | 3 | 5 | 10 | 0 | 1 |
| 2002 | LAN | P | 63 | 1 | 8 | 18 | 0 | 1 |
| 2003 | SEA | P | 23 | 0 | 4 | 4 | 0 | 1 |
| 2004 | LAN | P | 42 | 0 | 4 | 11 | 0 | 2 |
| 2005 | LAN | P | 72 | 0 | 4 | 20 | 2 | 3 |
| 2006 | LAN | P | 25 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | 313 |
Salary History
| Year | Team | League | Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2005 | LAN | NL | $500,000 |
| 2003 | SEA | AL | $400,000 |
| 2002 | LAN | NL | $360,000 |
| 1996 | TOR | AL | $115,000 |
| 1995 | TOR | AL | $109,000 |
| Total Career Earnings | $1,484,000 | ||