Endy Chavez
Born: 2/7/1978 in Valencia, Carabobo, Venezuela
MLB Debut: 2001-05-29 | Final Game: 2014-09-27
Bats: L | Throws: L | Height: 5'11" | Weight: 170 lbs
Full name: Endy de Jesus Chavez
Biography
Endy Chavez, born in 1978, was a dynamic position player whose career spanned from 2001 to 2014. He played in 1,151 games and compiled a commendable batting average of .270 over his tenure in Major League Baseball. Known for his speed and defensive prowess, Chavez recorded 106 stolen bases and contributed significantly to his teams with 849 hits and 30 home runs, alongside 266 RBIs. His ability to make impactful plays in the outfield and his clutch hitting made him a valuable asset during his time in the league.
Chavez's career unfolded during a transformative period in baseball, characterized by a surge in offensive statistics and the growing importance of speed on the bases. Despite not receiving numerous major accolades, he earned recognition as a capable player, including being named Rookie of the Month at one point in his career. Endy Chavez's legacy is marked by his contributions to the teams he played for, as well as his role in the evolution of the game during the early 2000s. His career remains a testament to the impact of versatile players in baseball history.
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1151 | 3149 | 385 | 849 | 140 | 34 | 30 | 266 | 106 | 180 | 356 | 0.270 | 0.308 | 0.364 | 0.672 | -6352.6 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2001 | KCR | AL | 29 | 77 | 4 | 16 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 0 | 3 | 8 | 0.208 | -503.6 |
| 2002 | WSN | NL | 36 | 125 | 20 | 37 | 8 | 5 | 1 | 9 | 3 | 5 | 16 | 0.296 | 39.0 |
| 2003 | WSN | NL | 141 | 483 | 66 | 121 | 25 | 5 | 5 | 47 | 18 | 31 | 59 | 0.251 | -1501.2 |
| 2004 | WSN | NL | 132 | 502 | 65 | 139 | 20 | 6 | 5 | 34 | 32 | 30 | 40 | 0.277 | -1042.4 |
| 2005 | PHI | NL | 91 | 107 | 17 | 23 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 10 | 2 | 4 | 13 | 0.215 | -592.2 |
| 2005 | WAS | NL | 7 | 9 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 1 | 0.222 | -592.2 |
| 2006 | NYN | NL | 133 | 353 | 48 | 108 | 22 | 5 | 4 | 42 | 12 | 24 | 44 | 0.306 | 64.6 |
| 2007 | NYN | NL | 71 | 150 | 20 | 43 | 7 | 2 | 1 | 17 | 5 | 9 | 16 | 0.287 | -212.8 |
| 2008 | NYN | NL | 133 | 270 | 30 | 72 | 10 | 2 | 1 | 12 | 6 | 17 | 22 | 0.267 | -828.0 |
| 2009 | SEA | AL | 54 | 161 | 17 | 44 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 13 | 9 | 14 | 22 | 0.273 | -300.0 |
| 2011 | TEX | AL | 83 | 256 | 37 | 77 | 11 | 3 | 5 | 27 | 10 | 10 | 30 | 0.301 | 114.9 |
| 2012 | BAL | AL | 64 | 158 | 15 | 32 | 6 | 0 | 2 | 12 | 3 | 6 | 24 | 0.203 | -816.3 |
| 2013 | SEA | AL | 97 | 266 | 22 | 71 | 10 | 0 | 2 | 14 | 1 | 9 | 31 | 0.267 | -681.4 |
| 2014 | SEA | AL | 80 | 232 | 22 | 64 | 12 | 2 | 2 | 23 | 5 | 15 | 30 | 0.276 | -93.3 |
Postseason Statistics
Playoff Career Batting
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 19 | 41 | 2 | 8 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0.195 |
Playoff Batting by Year
| Year | Round | Team | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 | ALDS1 | BAL | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0.000 |
| 2012 | ALWC | BAL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 |
| 2011 | WS | TEX | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.000 |
| 2011 | ALCS | TEX | 2 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.000 |
| 2006 | NLCS | NYN | 7 | 27 | 1 | 5 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0.185 |
| 2006 | NLDS1 | NYN | 3 | 8 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.375 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| OF | 1011 | 709 | 1781 | 60 | 19 | 18 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2001 | KCA | OF | 28 | 16 | 40 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| 2002 | MON | OF | 35 | 27 | 82 | 7 | 1 | 2 |
| 2003 | MON | OF | 135 | 112 | 279 | 9 | 3 | 2 |
| 2004 | MON | OF | 127 | 122 | 301 | 9 | 5 | 5 |
| 2005 | PHI | OF | 51 | 11 | 45 | 4 | 1 | 1 |
| 2005 | WAS | OF | 6 | 2 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2006 | NYN | OF | 120 | 79 | 209 | 9 | 0 | 3 |
| 2007 | NYN | OF | 67 | 32 | 101 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 2008 | NYN | OF | 120 | 56 | 180 | 7 | 1 | 2 |
| 2009 | SEA | OF | 48 | 44 | 104 | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| 2011 | TEX | OF | 75 | 66 | 133 | 3 | 1 | 0 |
| 2012 | BAL | OF | 57 | 34 | 75 | 2 | 2 | 0 |
| 2013 | SEA | OF | 82 | 59 | 149 | 4 | 4 | 2 |
| 2014 | SEA | OF | 60 | 49 | 79 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Left Field | 290 |
| Center Field | 505 |
| Right Field | 264 |
| Designated Hitter | 21 |
Awards & Honors
| Year | Award | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| 2006 | This Year in Baseball Postseason Moment of the Year | MLB.com GIBBY |
| 2002 | Rookie of the Month | September |
Salary History
| Year | Team | League | Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 | BAL | AL | $1,500,000 |
| 2009 | SEA | AL | $2,050,000 |
| 2008 | NYN | NL | $1,800,000 |
| 2007 | NYN | NL | $1,725,000 |
| 2006 | NYN | NL | $500,000 |
| 2003 | MON | NL | $300,000 |
| Total Career Earnings | $7,875,000 | ||