Angel Echevarria
Outfielder · Career Stats, Bio & Records (1996-2002)
Angel Echevarria was an outfielder who played in Major League Baseball from 1996 to 2002 for the Colorado Rockies, the Milwaukee Brewers, and the Chicago Cubs, a span of 7 seasons. In 328 career games, he hit .280 with 152 hits, 21 home runs, and 90 RBI. His career PIV — Baseball Data Hub's era-adjusted measure of offensive impact — is 557.
- AVG (Batting Average):
- Hits divided by at bats. .300 is the traditional mark of an excellent hitter.
- HR (Home Runs):
- Hits on which the batter circled the bases and scored, almost always by clearing the outfield fence.
- RBI (Runs Batted In):
- Runs that scored as a direct result of a batter's plate appearance.
- OPS (On-Base Plus Slugging):
- On-base percentage plus slugging percentage, the quickest single summary of offensive value. .900 or better is star-level.
Data updated
- Position
- Outfielder
- Bats / Throws
- R / R
- Height / Weight
- 6'4" / 215 lb
- Died
- 2/7/2020 in Bridgeport, CT, USA
- MLB Debut
- 1996-07-15
- Last Game
- 2002-09-29
Full name: Angel Santos Echevarria
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 328 | 543 | 70 | 152 | 32 | 0 | 21 | 90 | 1 | 46 | 104 | .280 | .343 | .455 | .798 | 557 |
Career AVG .280 vs. league average .267 across their career seasons — near league average.
Career OBP .343 vs. league average .338 across their career seasons — near league average.
Career SLG .455 vs. league average .426 across their career seasons — +6.8% above league average.
Career OPS .798 vs. league average .764 across their career seasons — near league average.
Season-by-Season Batting
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| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | Lg AVG | Lg OBP | Lg SLG | Lg OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1996 | COL | NL | 26 | 21 | 2 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 0 | 2 | 5 | .286 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1997 | COL | NL | 15 | 20 | 4 | 5 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 5 | .250 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1998 | COL | NL | 19 | 29 | 7 | 11 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 9 | 0 | 2 | 3 | .379 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1999 | COL | NL | 102 | 191 | 28 | 56 | 7 | 0 | 11 | 35 | 1 | 17 | 34 | .293 | .271 (+8%) | .344 (+5%) | .433 (+16%) | .778 (+11%) | 435.8 |
| 2000 | COL | NL | 10 | 9 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | .111 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 2000 | MIL | NL | 31 | 42 | 3 | 9 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 0 | 7 | 9 | .214 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 2001 | MIL | NL | 75 | 133 | 12 | 34 | 11 | 0 | 5 | 13 | 0 | 8 | 29 | .256 | .263 (-3%) | .332 (-7%) | .426 (+6%) | .758 (avg) | -17.1 |
| 2002 | CHN | NL | 50 | 98 | 14 | 30 | 7 | 0 | 3 | 21 | 0 | 8 | 17 | .306 | .261 (+17%) | .331 (+6%) | .416 (+13%) | .747 (+10%) | 138.2 |
| Career · 8 seasons | 328 | 543 | 70 | 152 | 32 | 0 | 21 | 90 | 1 | 46 | 104 | .280 | — | — | — | — | 557 | ||
Lg columns show the league average for that season, with the player's figure as a percentage above or below it. Career totals the seasons listed above.
Game Log & Splits
View full game log (328 games) →Per-game data from Retrosheet (regular season, through 2025).
Batting — Home / Away
| Split | G | AB | R | H | HR | RBI | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 175 | 267 | 38 | 90 | 13 | 56 | .337 |
| Away | 153 | 276 | 32 | 62 | 8 | 34 | .225 |
Last 10 Games — Batting
| Date | Tm | Opp | Res | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2002-09-29 | CHC | PIT | W | 4 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 1 |
| 2002-09-28 | CHC | PIT | W | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2002-09-26 | CHC | CIN | L | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 2002-09-21 | CHC | PIT | W | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2002-09-20 | CHC | PIT | L | 4 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 2002-09-17 | CHC | NYN | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 2002-09-15 | CHC | CIN | W | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2002-09-12 | CHC | CIN | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2002-09-10 | CHC | WSN | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2002-09-07 | CHC | STL | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1B | 48 | 22 | 216 | 15 | 1 | 31 |
| OF | 119 | 67 | 134 | 6 | 4 | 2 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1996 | COL | OF | 11 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1997 | COL | OF | 7 | 2 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 1998 | COL | 1B | 4 | 3 | 20 | 2 | 0 | 3 |
| 1998 | COL | OF | 4 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1999 | COL | 1B | 10 | 7 | 58 | 4 | 0 | 6 |
| 1999 | COL | OF | 49 | 30 | 64 | 3 | 1 | 1 |
| 2000 | COL | 1B | 2 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 2000 | COL | OF | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2000 | MIL | 1B | 9 | 2 | 27 | 3 | 0 | 4 |
| 2000 | MIL | OF | 5 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 2001 | MIL | 1B | 10 | 3 | 47 | 2 | 0 | 5 |
| 2001 | MIL | OF | 23 | 18 | 27 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| 2002 | CHN | 1B | 13 | 7 | 61 | 4 | 1 | 12 |
| 2002 | CHN | OF | 19 | 12 | 33 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
Career Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each position.
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| First Base | 48 |
| Left Field | 59 |
| Center Field | 2 |
| Right Field | 61 |
| Designated Hitter | 1 |
Salary History
| Year | Team | League | Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2001 | MIL | NL | $280,000 |
| 1999 | COL | NL | $220,000 |
| 1998 | COL | NL | $175,000 |
| Total Career Earnings | $675,000 | ||
College History
| School Name | City | State | Years Attended |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rutgers - the State University of New Jersey | New Brunswick | NJ | 1990, 1991, 1992 |
Angel Echevarria: the record in brief
Angel Echevarria's major league career runs from a debut on July 15, 1996 to a final game on September 29, 2002. The team column moves through the Colorado Rockies (1996 to 2000), the Milwaukee Brewers (2000 through 2001), and the Chicago Cubs (2002). At 6-foot-4 and 215 pounds, Echevarria is listed as an outfielder. Echevarria both batted and threw right-handed, per the bio block. The recorded birth is May 25, 1971, in Bridgeport, CT, USA. The bio records the death on February 7, 2020, in Bridgeport, CT, USA. The given name on file is Angel Santos Echevarria.
Across 328 games at the plate, Echevarria's career line reads 152 hits in 543 at bats for a .280 average; the totals also include 21 home runs and 90 RBI. Echevarria got on base at a .343 rate and slugged .455 (.798 OPS). Echevarria hit .280 while the league hit .267 over the same span, a figure close to average.
Frequently Asked Questions about Angel Echevarria
- What years did Angel Echevarria play?
- Angel Echevarria played in Major League Baseball from 1996 to 2002.
- Was Angel Echevarria a pitcher?
- No. Angel Echevarria was a position player (Outfielder).
- How many home runs did Angel Echevarria hit?
- Angel Echevarria hit 21 career home runs with 152 hits.
- What was Angel Echevarria's career batting average?
- Angel Echevarria batted .280 over his career, with 152 hits in 543 at bats.
- How many RBI did Angel Echevarria have?
- Angel Echevarria drove in 90 runs in his career.
- Is Angel Echevarria in the Hall of Fame?
- No. Angel Echevarria has not been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.