Horacio Estrada
Born: 10/19/1975 in San Joaquin, Carabobo, Venezuela
MLB Debut: 1999-05-04 | Final Game: 2001-07-21
Bats: L | Throws: L | Height: 6'1" | Weight: 185 lbs
Biography
Horacio Estrada, born in 1975, was a pitcher whose professional baseball career spanned from 1999 to 2001. He made his mark in a competitive era of Major League Baseball that was characterized by powerful hitting and high offensive statistics. Estrada's career, though brief, showcased his journey through the ranks of the sport, culminating in a major league stint that saw him earn a record of 4-1 and accumulate 22 strikeouts over his time on the mound.
Despite finishing his career with a 7.5 ERA and no saves to his name, Estrada's presence in the league during the early 2000s contributed to the diverse tapestry of players that defined the game during that period. While he may not have achieved the level of stardom that many aspire to, his contributions to his teams reflected the hard work and dedication that are hallmarks of professional athletes. Estrada's story serves as a reminder of the numerous players who have graced the diamond, each adding their unique chapter to baseball history.
Career Pitching Statistics
| W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | HR | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 | 1 | 15 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 36.0 | 48 | 30 | 10 | 25 | 22 | 7.50 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Pitching
| Year | Team | Lg | W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1999 | MIL | NL | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 7.3 | 10 | 6 | 4 | 5 | 7.36 | 0.0 |
| 2000 | MIL | NL | 3 | 0 | 7 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 24.3 | 30 | 17 | 20 | 13 | 6.29 | -1638.3 |
| 2001 | COL | NL | 1 | 1 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4.3 | 8 | 7 | 1 | 4 | 14.54 | 0.0 |
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15 | 9 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0.111 | 0.111 | 0.111 | 0.222 | 0.0 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1999 | MIL | NL | 4 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.000 | 0.0 |
| 2000 | MIL | NL | 7 | 7 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0.143 | 0.0 |
| 2001 | COL | NL | 4 | 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 | 15 | 4 | 1 | 8 | 1 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1999 | MIL | P | 4 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 2000 | MIL | P | 7 | 4 | 1 | 6 | 1 | 0 |
| 2001 | COL | P | 4 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | 15 |
Salary History
| Year | Team | League | Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2001 | COL | NL | $203,000 |
| Total Career Earnings | $203,000 | ||