Angelo Encarnacion, baseball player, 1995-1997

Angelo Encarnacion

Born: 4/18/1969 in Santo Domingo, Distrito Nacional, D.R.

MLB Debut: 1995-05-02 | Final Game: 1997-09-27

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 5'8" | Weight: 180 lbs

Full name: Angelo Benjamin Encarnacion

Biography

Angelo Encarnacion was a professional baseball player born in 1969 who played in Major League Baseball from 1995 to 1997. Primarily serving as a position player, Encarnacion appeared in 76 games during his career, showcasing his talents in a competitive era marked by the rise of power hitting and offensive performance. He recorded a total of 50 hits, with a batting average of .253, which reflected his ability to contribute to his team's offensive efforts. Throughout his career, Encarnacion hit 3 home runs and drove in 15 runs, demonstrating his capacity to produce in crucial situations. Additionally, he displayed some speed on the bases, accumulating 3 stolen bases. While his time in the league was relatively brief, Encarnacion's contributions as a player during the mid-1990s added to the rich tapestry of baseball history, highlighting the diversity of talent that has passed through the major leagues. He retired from professional baseball on September 27, 1997, leaving behind a legacy as a determined competitor in the sport.

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
76 198 23 50 10 2 3 15 3 13 34 0.253 0.299 0.369 0.667 -543.5

Season-by-Season Batting

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
C 73 55 356 51 12 2

Season-by-Season Fielding

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Catcher 73

Salary History

Year Team League Salary
1998 ANA AL $180,000
1997 ANA AL $175,000
1995 PIT NL $109,000
Total Career Earnings $464,000