Roenis Elias
Born: 8/1/1988 in Guantánamo, Guantánamo, Cuba
MLB Debut: 2014-04-03 | Final Game: 2022-06-19
Bats: L | Throws: L | Height: 6'1" | Weight: 205 lbs
Biography
Roenis Elias, born in 1988, was a talented pitcher whose professional baseball career spanned from April 3, 2014, to June 19, 2022. Known for his versatility on the mound, Elias showcased his abilities primarily as a starter but also contributed effectively as a reliever throughout his time in Major League Baseball. Over the course of his career, he compiled a record of 22-24, with a commendable earned run average (ERA) of 3.96. He struck out 331 batters and recorded 14 saves, demonstrating his capacity to perform under pressure and his skill in late-game situations.
Elias made his MLB debut during a time when the league was increasingly focused on analytics and pitcher performance, which underscored the importance of strikeout rates and ERA. His ability to adapt to the evolving game allowed him to carve out a niche for himself as a reliable option for multiple teams. Throughout his career, Elias contributed to notable pitching staffs, earning respect for his competitive spirit and work ethic. His journey through the majors highlighted not only his personal achievements but also the broader narrative of pitchers navigating the demands of modern baseball.
Career Pitching Statistics
| W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | HR | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 22 | 24 | 133 | 54 | 1 | 1 | 14 | 395.7 | 371 | 174 | 45 | 151 | 331 | 3.96 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Pitching
| Year | Team | Lg | W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | SEA | AL | 10 | 12 | 29 | 29 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 163.7 | 151 | 70 | 64 | 143 | 3.85 | -1225.6 |
| 2015 | SEA | AL | 5 | 8 | 22 | 20 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 115.3 | 106 | 53 | 44 | 97 | 4.14 | -1651.2 |
| 2016 | BOS | AL | 0 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 7.7 | 15 | 11 | 5 | 3 | 12.91 | 0.0 |
| 2017 | BOS | AL | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.3 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0.00 | 0.0 |
| 2018 | SEA | AL | 3 | 1 | 23 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 51.0 | 46 | 15 | 16 | 34 | 2.65 | 1374.3 |
| 2019 | SEA | AL | 4 | 2 | 44 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 14 | 47.0 | 41 | 19 | 17 | 45 | 3.64 | -184.9 |
| 2019 | WAS | NL | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3.0 | 5 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 9.00 | 0.0 |
| 2022 | SEA | AL | 0 | 0 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 7.7 | 7 | 3 | 3 | 6 | 3.52 | 0.0 |
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 133 | 7 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0.143 | 0.143 | 0.143 | 0.286 | 0.0 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | SEA | AL | 29 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0.000 | 0.0 |
| 2015 | SEA | AL | 22 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 2016 | BOS | AL | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 2017 | BOS | AL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 2018 | SEA | AL | 23 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0.500 | 0.0 |
| 2019 | SEA | AL | 44 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 2019 | WAS | NL | 4 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.000 | 0.0 |
| 2022 | SEA | AL | 7 | 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 | 133 | 54 | 6 | 47 | 4 | 2 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | SEA | P | 29 | 29 | 2 | 22 | 0 | 2 |
| 2015 | SEA | P | 22 | 20 | 0 | 13 | 1 | 0 |
| 2016 | BOS | P | 3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| 2017 | BOS | P | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2018 | SEA | P | 23 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 0 | 0 |
| 2019 | SEA | P | 44 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 3 | 0 |
| 2019 | WAS | P | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2022 | SEA | P | 7 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | 133 |