Marco Estrada
Born: 7/5/1983 in Sonora, Sonora, Mexico
MLB Debut: 2008-08-20 | Final Game: 2019-04-16
Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'0" | Weight: 180 lbs
Full name: Marco Rene Estrada
Biography
Marco Estrada was a professional baseball pitcher whose career spanned from 2008 to 2019. Born in 1983, Estrada made his mark in Major League Baseball with a primarily effective right-handed repertoire that showcased his ability to generate strikeouts. Over his career, he compiled a record of 62 wins and 68 losses, with an earned run average (ERA) of 4.29. He recorded a total of 1,094 strikeouts, demonstrating his prowess on the mound, although he did not register any saves during his time in the league. Estrada was selected as an All-Star once, highlighting his recognition among peers and fans alike.
Estrada's playing style was characterized by his ability to work efficiently through lineups, often utilizing a mix of pitches that included a notable changeup. He played during an era marked by offensive prowess, yet he carved out a niche for himself as a reliable starter and a valuable asset in the rotation for multiple teams. His contributions on the field, particularly during his time with the Toronto Blue Jays, helped the franchise reach the postseason, further solidifying his legacy in the game. Estrada's career not only illustrated his individual skill but also reflected the evolving strategies of pitching in the modern era of baseball.
Career Pitching Statistics
| W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | HR | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 62 | 68 | 283 | 194 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1251.3 | 1125 | 596 | 199 | 395 | 1094 | 4.29 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Pitching
| Year | Team | Lg | W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2008 | WAS | NL | 0 | 0 | 11 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 12.7 | 17 | 11 | 5 | 10 | 7.82 | -950.1 |
| 2009 | WAS | NL | 0 | 1 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 7.3 | 6 | 5 | 4 | 9 | 6.14 | 0.0 |
| 2010 | MIL | NL | 0 | 0 | 7 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 11.3 | 14 | 12 | 6 | 13 | 9.53 | -567.8 |
| 2011 | MIL | NL | 4 | 8 | 43 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 92.7 | 83 | 42 | 29 | 88 | 4.08 | 636.4 |
| 2012 | MIL | NL | 5 | 7 | 29 | 23 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 138.3 | 129 | 56 | 29 | 143 | 3.64 | 2372.0 |
| 2013 | MIL | NL | 7 | 4 | 21 | 21 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 128.0 | 109 | 55 | 29 | 118 | 3.87 | 16.8 |
| 2014 | MIL | NL | 7 | 6 | 39 | 18 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 150.7 | 137 | 73 | 44 | 127 | 4.36 | -4442.0 |
| 2015 | TOR | AL | 13 | 8 | 34 | 28 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 181.0 | 134 | 63 | 55 | 131 | 3.13 | -2078.4 |
| 2016 | TOR | AL | 9 | 9 | 29 | 29 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 176.0 | 132 | 68 | 65 | 165 | 3.48 | 197.6 |
| 2017 | TOR | AL | 10 | 9 | 33 | 33 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 186.0 | 186 | 103 | 71 | 176 | 4.98 | -1213.0 |
| 2018 | TOR | AL | 7 | 14 | 28 | 28 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 143.7 | 155 | 90 | 50 | 103 | 5.64 | -4762.4 |
| 2019 | OAK | AL | 0 | 2 | 5 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 23.7 | 23 | 18 | 8 | 11 | 6.85 | -1794.9 |
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 283 | 135 | 4 | 19 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 7 | 0 | 7 | 64 | 0.141 | 0.183 | 0.170 | 0.353 | 0.0 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2008 | WAS | NL | 11 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 2009 | WAS | NL | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 2010 | MIL | NL | 7 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.000 | 0.0 |
| 2011 | MIL | NL | 43 | 12 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 0.250 | 0.0 |
| 2012 | MIL | NL | 29 | 40 | 1 | 4 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 2 | 21 | 0.100 | 0.0 |
| 2013 | MIL | NL | 21 | 34 | 1 | 7 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 16 | 0.206 | 0.0 |
| 2014 | MIL | NL | 39 | 32 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 3 | 13 | 0.094 | 0.0 |
| 2015 | TOR | AL | 34 | 6 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0.333 | 0.0 |
| 2016 | TOR | AL | 29 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0.000 | 0.0 |
| 2017 | TOR | AL | 33 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0.000 | 0.0 |
| 2018 | TOR | AL | 28 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0.000 | 0.0 |
| 2019 | OAK | AL | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
Postseason Statistics
Playoff Career Batting
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 |
Playoff Batting by Year
| Year | Round | Team | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | ALCS | TOR | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 |
| 2016 | ALDS1 | TOR | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 |
| 2015 | ALCS | TOR | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 |
| 2015 | ALDS2 | TOR | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 |
| 2011 | NLDS2 | MIL | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 |
| 2011 | NLCS | MIL | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 |
Playoff Career Pitching
| W | L | G | GS | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 | 3 | 10 | 6 | 0 | 47.7 | 36 | 14 | 4 | 43 | 2.64 |
Playoff Pitching by Year
| Year | Round | Team | W | L | G | GS | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | ALCS | TOR | 0 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 14.0 | 11 | 4 | 1 | 13 | 2.57 |
| 2016 | ALDS1 | TOR | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 8.3 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 6 | 1.08 |
| 2015 | ALCS | TOR | 1 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 13.0 | 9 | 4 | 1 | 11 | 2.77 |
| 2015 | ALDS2 | TOR | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 6.3 | 5 | 1 | 0 | 4 | 1.42 |
| 2011 | NLCS | MIL | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 3.0 | 4 | 4 | 2 | 4 | 12.00 |
| 2011 | NLDS2 | MIL | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 3.0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 0.00 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| P | 283 | 194 | 46 | 114 | 3 | 3 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2008 | WAS | P | 11 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| 2009 | WAS | P | 4 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2010 | MIL | P | 7 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| 2011 | MIL | P | 43 | 7 | 4 | 12 | 0 | 0 |
| 2012 | MIL | P | 29 | 23 | 4 | 16 | 0 | 1 |
| 2013 | MIL | P | 21 | 21 | 5 | 9 | 1 | 1 |
| 2014 | MIL | P | 39 | 18 | 6 | 21 | 0 | 0 |
| 2015 | TOR | P | 34 | 28 | 10 | 8 | 1 | 0 |
| 2016 | TOR | P | 29 | 29 | 8 | 14 | 0 | 1 |
| 2017 | TOR | P | 33 | 33 | 5 | 17 | 1 | 0 |
| 2018 | TOR | P | 28 | 28 | 2 | 12 | 0 | 0 |
| 2019 | OAK | P | 5 | 5 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | 283 |
Salary History
| Year | Team | League | Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | TOR | AL | $11,500,000 |
| 2015 | TOR | AL | $3,900,000 |
| 2014 | MIL | NL | $3,325,000 |
| 2013 | MIL | NL | $1,955,000 |
| 2012 | MIL | NL | $486,000 |
| Total Career Earnings | $21,166,000 | ||
College History
| School Name | City | State | Years Attended |
|---|---|---|---|
| Glendale Community College | Glendale | CA | 2003 |
| California State University Long Beach | Long Beach | CA | 2005 |
Award Voting History
| Year | Award | League | Finish | Points Won | Points Max | Votes First |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 | Cy Young Award | AL | 10th | 3.0 | 210 | 0 |