Jaime Cerda
Born: 10/26/1978 in Fresno, CA, USA
MLB Debut: 2002-06-28 | Final Game: 2005-05-25
Bats: L | Throws: L | Height: 6'0" | Weight: 175 lbs
Full name: Jaime Magana Cerda
Biography
Jaime Cerda was a professional baseball pitcher who played in Major League Baseball from 2002 to 2005. Born in 1978, Cerda made his debut during a time when the league was experiencing a surge in offensive production, often referred to as the steroid era. Over the course of his career, he compiled a record of 3-9 with an earned run average (ERA) of 4.26. He was known for his ability to strike out batters, finishing his time in the majors with a total of 91 strikeouts.
Cerda's career included two saves, highlighting his versatility as a pitcher capable of closing out games when needed. Though his time in the spotlight was relatively brief, Cerda's contributions to the teams he played for reflected the challenges and dynamics of pitching during a high-scoring era in baseball. His journey through the major leagues exemplified the determination and skill required to compete at the highest level of the sport.
Career Pitching Statistics
| W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | HR | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 | 9 | 132 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 122.7 | 116 | 58 | 8 | 75 | 91 | 4.26 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Pitching
| Year | Team | Lg | W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2002 | NYN | NL | 0 | 0 | 32 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 25.7 | 22 | 7 | 14 | 21 | 2.45 | 773.5 |
| 2003 | NYN | NL | 1 | 1 | 27 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 32.3 | 32 | 21 | 20 | 19 | 5.85 | -749.0 |
| 2004 | KCR | AL | 1 | 4 | 53 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 45.7 | 41 | 16 | 30 | 33 | 3.15 | - |
| 2005 | KCR | AL | 1 | 4 | 20 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 19.0 | 21 | 14 | 11 | 18 | 6.63 | - |
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 132 | 2 | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2002 | NYN | NL | 32 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.000 | 0.0 |
| 2003 | NYN | NL | 27 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0.000 | 0.0 |
| 2004 | KCR | AL | 53 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 2005 | KCR | AL | 20 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| P | 132 | 0 | 8 | 16 | 2 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2002 | NYN | P | 32 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| 2003 | NYN | P | 27 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 0 | 0 |
| 2004 | KCA | P | 53 | 0 | 7 | 8 | 1 | 0 |
| 2005 | KCA | P | 20 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | 132 |
Salary History
| Year | Team | League | Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006 | COL | NL | $342,000 |
| 2005 | KCA | AL | $341,500 |
| 2003 | NYN | NL | $300,000 |
| Total Career Earnings | $983,500 | ||
College History
| School Name | City | State | Years Attended |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fresno City College | Fresno | CA | 1997, 1998 |