Geno Espineli
Pitcher · Career Stats, Bio & Records (2008)
Geno Espineli was a pitcher who played in Major League Baseball in 2008 for the San Francisco Giants. Across 15 career appearances, he went 2-0 with a 5.06 ERA and 8 strikeouts.
- W (Wins):
- Games credited to a pitcher whose team took a lead it never surrendered while he was the pitcher of record.
- ERA (Earned Run Average):
- Earned runs allowed per nine innings pitched: (ER × 9) ÷ IP. The primary measure of pitching effectiveness.
- SO (Strikeouts):
- For a batter, times retired on a third strike; for a pitcher, batters retired on a third strike.
- WHIP (Walks and Hits per Inning Pitched):
- Baserunners allowed per inning: (BB + H) ÷ IP. Under 1.00 is elite.
Data updated
- Position
- Pitcher
- Bats / Throws
- L / L
- Height / Weight
- 6'4" / 195 lb
- MLB Debut
- 2008-07-20
- Last Game
- 2008-09-24
Full name: Eugene MacAlalag Espineli
Season-by-Season Pitching
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| Year | Team | Lg | W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA | Lg ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2008 | SFN | NL | 2 | 0 | 15 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 16.0 | 17 | 9 | 8 | 8 | 5.06 | 4.32 (-17%) | -1348.3 |
| Career · 1 season | 2 | 0 | 15 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 16.0 | 17 | 9 | 8 | 8 | 5.06 | — | -1,348 | ||
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.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2008 | SFN | NL | 15 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| Career · 1 season | 15 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — | — | 0 | ||
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 (30 games) →Per-game data from Retrosheet (regular season, through 2025).
Batting — Home / Away
| Split | G | AB | R | H | HR | RBI | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 9 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — |
| Away | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — |
Pitching — Home / Away
| Split | G | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 9 | 9.2 | 7 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 3.72 |
| Away | 6 | 6.1 | 10 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 7.11 |
Last 10 Games — Pitching
| Date | Tm | Opp | Dec | IP | H | R | ER | BB | SO | HR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2008-09-24 | SFG | COL | — | 1.0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2008-09-23 | SFG | COL | — | 1.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 2008-09-20 | SFG | LAD | — | 0.0 | 1 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 1 |
| 2008-09-17 | SFG | AZ | — | 0.1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 2008-09-11 | SFG | SDP | — | 1.2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 0 |
| 2008-09-06 | SFG | PIT | W | 0.1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 2008-08-13 | SFG | HOU | — | 1.0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2008-08-12 | SFG | HOU | — | 1.2 | 5 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| 2008-08-08 | SFG | LAD | — | 2.0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 2008-08-05 | SFG | ATL | — | 1.1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each position.
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | 15 |
College History
| School Name | City | State | Years Attended |
|---|---|---|---|
| University of Texas at Austin | Austin | TX | 2001, 2002, 2003 |
| Texas Christian University | Fort Worth | TX | 2004 |
Geno Espineli: the record in brief
Between the debut on July 20, 2008 and the final game on September 24, 2008, Geno Espineli built the record summarized on this page. Espineli's only club in the season tables is the San Francisco Giants. At 195 pounds on a 6-foot-4 frame, Espineli is listed as a pitcher. The bio says Espineli batted and threw left-handed. The recorded birth is September 8, 1982, in Houston, TX, USA. The given name on file is Eugene MacAlalag Espineli.
The pitching table credits Espineli with a 2-0 record and a 5.06 ERA in 15 games. Espineli had 8 strikeouts. Against a 4.32 league ERA for the same seasons, the 5.06 mark was 17.1% worse. Espineli's only pitching season is 2008: 15 games, 8 strikeouts.
Every defensive appearance on record for Espineli, 15 games, came at pitcher. The fielding table credits Espineli with 2 putouts, 0 assists and 0 errors on the mound.
Before the majors, Espineli played college baseball at University of Texas at Austin (2001, 2002, and 2003). The game-log section draws on 30 games of Retrosheet box scores for Espineli.
Frequently Asked Questions about Geno Espineli
- Was Geno Espineli a pitcher?
- Yes. Geno Espineli pitched in the major leagues, recording 2 wins and 8 strikeouts.
- What was Geno Espineli's career ERA?
- Geno Espineli finished with a 5.06 career ERA, going 2-0 with 8 strikeouts.
- How many strikeouts did Geno Espineli have?
- Geno Espineli recorded 8 career strikeouts.
- Is Geno Espineli in the Hall of Fame?
- No. Geno Espineli has not been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.
- What teams did Geno Espineli play for?
- Geno Espineli played for the San Francisco Giants.