Hector Carrasco, baseball player, 1994-2007

Hector Carrasco

Born: 10/22/1969 in San Pedro de Macoris, San Pedro de Macorís, D.R.

MLB Debut: 1994-04-04 | Final Game: 2007-06-30

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'2" | Weight: 235 lbs

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Biography

Hector Carrasco, born in 1969, was a professional baseball pitcher whose career spanned from 1994 to 2007. Making his major league debut with the California Angels, Carrasco established himself as a versatile arm in the bullpen and as a starter throughout his time in the league. Over the course of his career, he compiled a record of 44-50 and maintained a respectable earned run average (ERA) of 4.0. Known for his durability and competitive spirit, Carrasco struck out 662 batters while also recording 19 saves, showcasing his ability to thrive in high-pressure situations. Carrasco played during a transformative period in baseball, marked by the offensive explosion of the late 1990s and early 2000s. His contributions on the mound were characterized by a mix of power and finesse, as he adeptly utilized a variety of pitches to keep hitters off balance. Over the years, he donned the uniforms of several teams, including the Angels, Philadelphia Phillies, and the Washington Nationals, leaving a lasting impact as a reliable option in both starting and relief roles. Following his retirement on June 30, 2007, Carrasco's legacy as a steady presence in the game continued to resonate with baseball enthusiasts.

Career Pitching Statistics

W L G GS CG SHO SV IP H ER HR BB SO ERA Pitcher PIV
44 50 647 10 0 0 19 832.3 792 370 69 387 662 4.00 0

Season-by-Season Pitching

Year Team Lg W L G GS CG SHO SV IP H ER BB SO ERA Pitcher PIV
1994 CIN NL 5 6 45 0 0 0 6 56.3 42 14 30 41 2.24 626.6
1995 CIN NL 2 7 64 0 0 0 5 87.3 86 40 46 64 4.12 2257.6
1996 CIN NL 4 3 56 0 0 0 0 74.3 58 31 45 59 3.75 228.2
1997 CIN NL 1 2 38 0 0 0 0 51.3 51 21 25 46 3.68 801.4
1997 KCR AL 1 6 28 0 0 0 0 34.7 29 21 16 30 5.45 -
1998 MIN AL 4 2 63 0 0 0 1 61.7 75 30 31 46 4.38 600.1
1999 MIN AL 2 3 39 0 0 0 1 49.0 48 27 18 35 4.96 1291.7
2000 BOS AL 1 1 8 1 0 0 0 6.7 15 7 5 7 9.45 0.0
2000 MIN AL 4 3 61 0 0 0 1 72.0 75 34 33 57 4.25 1160.6
2001 MIN AL 4 3 56 0 0 0 1 73.7 77 38 30 70 4.64 1187.9
2003 BAL AL 2 6 40 0 0 0 1 38.3 40 21 20 27 4.93 -618.7
2005 WAS NL 5 4 64 5 0 0 2 88.3 59 20 38 75 2.04 1330.4
2006 LAA AL 7 3 56 3 0 0 1 100.3 93 38 27 72 3.41 1440.9
2007 LAA AL 2 1 29 1 0 0 0 38.3 44 28 23 33 6.57 -1580.3

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
647 26 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 19 0.038 0.038 0.038 0.077 0.0

Season-by-Season Batting

Year Team Lg G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG PIV
1994 CIN NL 45 6 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 4 0.000 0.0
1995 CIN NL 64 7 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 4 0.000 0.0
1996 CIN NL 56 5 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 4 0.200 0.0
1997 CIN NL 38 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 0.0
1997 KCR AL 28 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 0.0
1998 MIN AL 63 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 0.0
1999 MIN AL 39 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 0.0
2000 BOS AL 8 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 0.0
2000 MIN AL 61 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 0.0
2001 MIN AL 56 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 0.0
2003 BAL AL 40 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 0.0
2005 WAS NL 64 8 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 7 0.000 0.0
2006 LAA AL 56 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 0.0
2007 LAA AL 29 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
1 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
1995 NLCS CIN 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
0 0 1 0 0 1.3 1 0 0 3 0.00

Playoff Pitching by Year

Year Round Team W L G GS SV IP H ER BB SO ERA
1995 NLCS CIN 0 0 1 0 0 1.3 1 0 0 3 0.00

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
P 647 10 50 99 12 6

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1994 CIN P 45 0 3 7 1 0
1995 CIN P 64 0 4 9 2 1
1996 CIN P 56 0 3 12 2 1
1997 CIN P 38 0 2 4 1 0
1997 KCA P 28 0 2 6 0 0
1998 MIN P 63 0 9 6 0 0
1999 MIN P 39 0 5 0 1 0
2000 BOS P 8 1 0 0 1 0
2000 MIN P 61 0 2 12 0 0
2001 MIN P 56 0 0 5 1 0
2003 BAL P 40 0 5 4 0 0
2005 WAS P 64 5 5 10 0 0
2006 LAA P 56 3 6 19 2 2
2007 LAA P 29 1 4 5 1 2

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Pitcher 647

Salary History

Year Team League Salary
2007 LAA AL $3,000,000
2006 LAA AL $2,600,000
2001 MIN AL $400,000
2000 MIN AL $825,000
1999 MIN AL $800,000
1998 MIN AL $700,000
1997 KCA AL $560,000
1996 CIN NL $195,000
1995 CIN NL $150,000
1994 CIN NL $109,000
Total Career Earnings $9,339,000

Award Voting History

Year Award League Finish Points Won Points Max Votes First
1994 Rookie of the Year NL 8th 3.0 140 0