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
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1995 | PIT | NL | 58 | 159 | 18 | 36 | 7 | 2 | 2 | 10 | 1 | 13 | 28 | 0.226 | -543.5 |
| 1996 | PIT | NL | 7 | 22 | 3 | 7 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 0.318 | 0.0 |
| 1997 | LAA | AL | 11 | 17 | 2 | 7 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0.412 | 0.0 |
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
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1995 | PIT | C | 55 | 45 | 278 | 43 | 7 | 2 |
| 1996 | PIT | C | 7 | 6 | 35 | 4 | 2 | 0 |
| 1997 | ANA | C | 11 | 4 | 43 | 4 | 3 | 0 |
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 | ||