Ezequiel Carrera
Born: 6/11/1987 in Güiria, Sucre, Venezuela
MLB Debut: 2011-05-20 | Final Game: 2017-10-01
Bats: L | Throws: L | Height: 5'11" | Weight: 185 lbs
Full name: Ezequiel Manuel Carrera
Biography
Ezequiel Carrera was a professional baseball player born in 1987, who made his mark in Major League Baseball from 2011 to 2017. Primarily serving as an outfielder, Carrera played in a total of 508 games throughout his career, where he showcased his speed and versatility on the field. He recorded 305 hits and achieved a batting average of .262, reflecting his ability to contribute offensively while also demonstrating a knack for timely hitting. Carrera's power was evident with 19 home runs and 97 RBIs, marking him as a reliable option in the lineup.
Known for his agility and base-running skills, Carrera amassed 44 stolen bases, which underscored his speed and strategic intelligence on the base paths. He played during a period characterized by an increasing focus on analytics and player performance metrics, where speed and on-base ability were increasingly valued. Though he may not have garnered as much attention as some of his contemporaries, Ezequiel Carrera's contributions to his teams left a lasting impression, solidifying his place in the histories of the franchises he represented. His career spanned a transformative era in baseball, where players increasingly adapted to the evolving dynamics of the game.
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 508 | 1164 | 174 | 305 | 45 | 9 | 19 | 97 | 44 | 96 | 279 | 0.262 | 0.324 | 0.365 | 0.690 | -952.4 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 | CLE | AL | 68 | 202 | 27 | 49 | 8 | 3 | 0 | 14 | 10 | 16 | 35 | 0.243 | -514.0 |
| 2012 | CLE | AL | 48 | 147 | 20 | 40 | 6 | 3 | 2 | 11 | 8 | 8 | 35 | 0.272 | -87.4 |
| 2013 | CLE | AL | 2 | 4 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0.500 | 0.0 |
| 2013 | PHI | NL | 13 | 13 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 0.077 | 0.0 |
| 2014 | DET | AL | 45 | 69 | 12 | 18 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 7 | 3 | 14 | 0.261 | -88.9 |
| 2015 | TOR | AL | 91 | 172 | 27 | 47 | 8 | 0 | 3 | 26 | 2 | 11 | 45 | 0.273 | -116.5 |
| 2016 | TOR | AL | 110 | 270 | 47 | 67 | 9 | 1 | 6 | 23 | 7 | 27 | 70 | 0.248 | -360.4 |
| 2017 | TOR | AL | 131 | 287 | 38 | 81 | 10 | 1 | 8 | 20 | 10 | 30 | 75 | 0.282 | 214.8 |
Postseason Statistics
Playoff Career Batting
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 14 | 36 | 6 | 10 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 3 | 3 | 8 | 0.278 |
Playoff Batting by Year
| Year | Round | Team | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | ALDS1 | TOR | 3 | 12 | 4 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 0.333 |
| 2016 | ALCS | TOR | 5 | 17 | 2 | 4 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 4 | 0.235 |
| 2016 | ALWC | TOR | 1 | 4 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 0.500 |
| 2015 | ALCS | TOR | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.000 |
| 2015 | ALDS2 | TOR | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.000 |
| 2014 | ALDS2 | DET | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0.000 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| OF | 460 | 287 | 671 | 18 | 12 | 3 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 | CLE | OF | 64 | 51 | 128 | 2 | 4 | 0 |
| 2012 | CLE | OF | 47 | 37 | 112 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| 2013 | CLE | OF | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2013 | PHI | OF | 7 | 2 | 11 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2014 | DET | OF | 39 | 13 | 51 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 2015 | TOR | OF | 81 | 44 | 97 | 1 | 2 | 0 |
| 2016 | TOR | OF | 100 | 68 | 132 | 8 | 1 | 3 |
| 2017 | TOR | OF | 121 | 71 | 140 | 5 | 4 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Left Field | 229 |
| Center Field | 129 |
| Right Field | 140 |
| Designated Hitter | 12 |
Salary History
| Year | Team | League | Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | TOR | AL | $521,800 |
| Total Career Earnings | $521,800 | ||