Alejandro De Aza, baseball player, 2007-2017

Alejandro De Aza

Born: 4/11/1984 in Guaymate, La Romana, D.R.

MLB Debut: 2007-04-02 | Final Game: 2017-10-01

Bats: L | Throws: L | Height: 6'0" | Weight: 195 lbs

Full name: Alejandro Alberto De Aza

Biography

Alejandro De Aza, born in 1984, was a skilled outfielder who made his mark in Major League Baseball from 2007 to 2017. Over his decade-long career, he played in 838 games, amassing 669 hits and showcasing a blend of power and speed with 51 home runs and 91 stolen bases. De Aza's career batting average stood at .260, and he drove in 258 runs, highlighting his ability to contribute offensively during critical moments. De Aza began his professional journey in the Chicago White Sox organization and eventually became a key player for several teams, including the Chicago White Sox, Florida Marlins, and Baltimore Orioles. Known for his agility in the outfield and his capacity to change the dynamics of a game with his base-running, he exemplified the versatile skill set that defined many players of his era. His contributions were especially vital during a period when teams increasingly valued speed on the bases and defensive prowess in the outfield, making him a notable figure in the game during his active years.

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
838 2575 367 669 131 33 51 258 91 225 622 0.260 0.325 0.396 0.721 49.4

Season-by-Season Batting

Postseason Statistics

Playoff Career Batting

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI BB SO AVG
6 21 4 7 3 0 0 3 1 1 0.333

Playoff Batting by Year

Year Round Team G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI BB SO AVG
2014 ALCS BAL 4 13 3 4 1 0 0 1 1 1 0.308
2014 ALDS2 BAL 2 8 1 3 2 0 0 2 0 0 0.375

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
OF 722 627 1477 26 23 5

Season-by-Season Fielding

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Left Field 336
Center Field 364
Right Field 102
Designated Hitter 12

Awards & Honors

Year Award Notes
2013 Player of the Week Week of 2013-07-12

Salary History

Year Team League Salary
2016 NYN NL $5,750,000
2015 BAL AL $5,000,000
2014 CHA AL $4,250,000
2013 CHA AL $2,075,000
2012 CHA AL $495,000
2008 FLO NL $390,000
2007 FLO NL $380,000
Total Career Earnings $18,340,000