Marco Estrada, baseball player, 2008-2019

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

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

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

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