Hector Fajardo
Pitcher · Career Stats, Bio & Records (1991-1995)
Hector Fajardo was a pitcher who played in Major League Baseball from 1991 to 1995 for the Pittsburgh Pirates and the Texas Rangers, a span of 5 seasons. Across 30 career appearances, he went 5-9 with a 6.95 ERA and 78 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
- R / R
- Height / Weight
- 6'4" / 185 lb
- MLB Debut
- 1991-08-10
- Last Game
- 1995-06-18
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1991 | PIT | NL | 0 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6.1 | 10 | 7 | 7 | 8 | 9.95 | — | 0.0 |
| 1991 | TEX | AL | 0 | 2 | 4 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 19.0 | 25 | 12 | 4 | 15 | 5.68 | 3.91 (-45%) | 227.2 |
| 1993 | TEX | AL | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0.00 | — | 0.0 |
| 1994 | TEX | AL | 5 | 7 | 18 | 12 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 83.1 | 95 | 64 | 26 | 45 | 6.91 | 4.51 (-53%) | -1848.7 |
| 1995 | TEX | AL | 0 | 0 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 15.0 | 19 | 13 | 5 | 9 | 7.80 | 4.45 (-75%) | -144.6 |
| Career · 5 seasons | 5 | 9 | 30 | 17 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 124.1 | 149 | 96 | 42 | 78 | 6.95 | — | -1,766 | ||
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.
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 30 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | .000 | .000 | .000 | .000 | 0 |
Career AVG .000 vs. league average .264 across their career seasons — 100.0% below league average.
Career OBP .000 vs. league average .333 across their career seasons — 100.0% below league average.
Career SLG .000 vs. league average .406 across their career seasons — 100.0% below league average.
Career OPS .000 vs. league average .739 across their career seasons — 100.0% below league average.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1991 | PIT | NL | 2 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | .000 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1991 | TEX | AL | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1993 | TEX | AL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1994 | TEX | AL | 18 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1995 | TEX | AL | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| Career · 5 seasons | 30 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | .000 | — | — | — | — | 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 (60 games) →Per-game data from Retrosheet (regular season, through 2025).
Batting — Home / Away
| Split | G | AB | R | H | HR | RBI | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 15 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 |
| Away | 15 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — |
Pitching — Home / Away
| Split | G | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 15 | 59.2 | 69 | 39 | 20 | 38 | 5.88 |
| Away | 15 | 64.2 | 80 | 57 | 22 | 40 | 7.93 |
Last 10 Games — Pitching
| Date | Tm | Opp | Dec | IP | H | R | ER | BB | SO | HR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1995-06-18 | TEX | TOR | — | 4.2 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 0 |
| 1995-06-13 | TEX | MIL | — | 1.2 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| 1995-06-08 | TEX | KCR | — | 4.0 | 5 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 1995-06-04 | TEX | MIN | — | 2.0 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 0 |
| 1995-05-30 | TEX | KCR | — | 2.2 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 1 |
| 1994-07-30 | TEX | LAA | — | 0.0 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 1994-07-23 | TEX | TOR | L | 4.2 | 7 | 8 | 8 | 4 | 2 | 2 |
| 1994-07-19 | TEX | CLE | L | 5.0 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 1 | 2 | 3 |
| 1994-07-14 | TEX | TOR | W | 6.0 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 1994-07-08 | TEX | DET | L | 4.1 | 8 | 6 | 6 | 0 | 2 | 2 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
Season-by-Season Fielding
Career Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each position.
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | 30 |
Salary History
Hector Fajardo's recorded salaries total $220,000 over 2 seasons, 1992 to 1993. This total is partial: the salary data covers 1985 to 2016, and Fajardo's career ran from 1991 to 1995. No salary is recorded for 1991, 1994, and 1995.
| Year | Team | League | Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1993 | TEX | AL | $110,000 |
| 1992 | TEX | AL | $110,000 |
| Total recorded salary (partial) | $220,000 | ||
Hector Fajardo: the record in brief
Hector Fajardo played a first major league game on August 10, 1991 and a last one on June 18, 1995. The season rows list, in order, the Pittsburgh Pirates (1991) and the Texas Rangers (1991 through 1995). Born on November 16, 1970, in Sahuayo, Michoacán, México, Fajardo is listed as a pitcher and both batted and threw right-handed. Size on record: 6 feet, 4 inches and 185 pounds.
Fajardo's career pitching line is 5 wins, 9 losses and a 6.95 ERA over 30 appearances. The same table counts 78 strikeouts. Against a 4.25 league ERA for the same seasons, the 6.95 mark was 63.6% worse. 1994 brought Fajardo a season-high 5 wins. Among the heaviest workloads, the lowest ERA was 6.91 in 1994, when the league's was 4.51.
Fajardo appears at one position only: pitcher, in 30 games. Fielding on the mound produced 4 putouts and 15 assists against 0 errors.
Frequently Asked Questions about Hector Fajardo
- What years did Hector Fajardo play?
- Hector Fajardo played in Major League Baseball from 1991 to 1995.
- Was Hector Fajardo a pitcher?
- Yes. Hector Fajardo pitched in the major leagues, recording 5 wins and 78 strikeouts.
- How many home runs did Hector Fajardo hit?
- Hector Fajardo hit 0 career home runs.
- What teams did Hector Fajardo play for?
- Hector Fajardo played for 2 teams: the Pittsburgh Pirates (1991) and the Texas Rangers (1991, 1993–1995).
- What were Hector Fajardo's career stats?
- In 30 games, Hector Fajardo went 5-9 with a 6.95 ERA, 78 strikeouts, and 124.1 innings pitched.
- How much did Hector Fajardo earn in his career?
- Hector Fajardo's recorded salaries total $220,000 over 2 seasons, 1992 to 1993. This total is partial: the salary data covers 1985 to 2016, and Fajardo's career ran from 1991 to 1995. No salary is recorded for 1991, 1994, and 1995.
- What was Hector Fajardo's salary?
- Hector Fajardo's last recorded salary was $110,000, in 1993. His highest recorded salary was $110,000, in 1992, and his lowest was $110,000, in 1992. The Salary History table lists each season from 1992 to 1993.
- What position did Hector Fajardo play?
- Hector Fajardo played primarily as a pitcher, the position where he appeared in the most games.
- How tall was Hector Fajardo and how much did he weigh?
- Hector Fajardo was listed at 6 feet 4 inches and 185 pounds.
- What was Hector Fajardo's career ERA?
- Hector Fajardo finished with a 6.95 career ERA, going 5-9 with 78 strikeouts.
- How many strikeouts did Hector Fajardo have?
- Hector Fajardo recorded 78 career strikeouts.
- Is Hector Fajardo in the Hall of Fame?
- No. Hector Fajardo has not been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.