Hector Fajardo
Born: 11/16/1970 in Sahuayo, Michoacan, Mexico
MLB Debut: 1991-08-10 | Final Game: 1995-06-18
Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'4" | Weight: 185 lbs
Biography
Hector Fajardo was a talented pitcher who played in Major League Baseball from 1991 to 1995. Born in 1970, Fajardo's career spanned a transitional period in the sport, characterized by a growing emphasis on offensive prowess and the emergence of power hitters. Over his five-year career, he recorded a win-loss record of 5-9 and posted an earned run average (ERA) of 6.95. Fajardo struck out 78 batters, showcasing his ability to miss bats, although he did not achieve any saves during his time in the major leagues.
Fajardo's playing style reflected the challenges pitchers faced during an era where offensive statistics were on the rise. Despite the difficulties in maintaining consistency, he made valuable contributions to his teams and demonstrated tenacity on the mound. His career, while not marked by overwhelming statistics, is remembered for the competitive spirit he brought to the game and his role in the ever-evolving landscape of baseball during the early 1990s.
Career Pitching Statistics
| W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | HR | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5 | 9 | 30 | 17 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 124.3 | 149 | 96 | 19 | 42 | 78 | 6.95 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Pitching
| Year | Team | Lg | W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1991 | PIT | NL | 0 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6.3 | 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 | 227.2 |
| 1993 | TEX | AL | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0.00 | 0.0 |
| 1994 | TEX | AL | 5 | 7 | 18 | 12 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 83.3 | 95 | 64 | 26 | 45 | 6.91 | -1880.4 |
| 1995 | TEX | AL | 0 | 0 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 15.0 | 19 | 13 | 5 | 9 | 7.80 | -145.0 |
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 | 0.000 | 0.000 | 0.000 | 0.000 | 0.0 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1991 | PIT | NL | 2 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0.000 | 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 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| P | 30 | 17 | 4 | 15 | 0 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1991 | PIT | P | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1991 | TEX | P | 4 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 1993 | TEX | P | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1994 | TEX | P | 18 | 12 | 3 | 11 | 0 | 0 |
| 1995 | TEX | P | 5 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | 30 |
Salary History
| Year | Team | League | Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1993 | TEX | AL | $110,000 |
| 1992 | TEX | AL | $110,000 |
| Total Career Earnings | $220,000 | ||