Michael Feliz
Born: 6/28/1993 in Azua, Azua, D.R.
MLB Debut: 2015-05-31 | Final Game: 2022-07-08
Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'4" | Weight: 250 lbs
Biography
Michael Feliz, born in 1993, was a professional baseball pitcher who played from 2015 until his retirement on July 8, 2022. Throughout his career, Feliz showcased a strong right-handed arm and an ability to generate strikeouts, finishing with a total of 328 strikeouts over his time in Major League Baseball. His career record of 17-9 and an earned run average (ERA) of 5.29 reflected his role as a reliable option on the mound, contributing to various teams in crucial situations.
Feliz made his debut during a period that saw the evolution of pitching styles, with an increasing emphasis on strikeout potential and bullpen specialization. He also recorded one save, underscoring his versatility as a pitcher. Known for his competitive nature and fastball, Feliz left an imprint on the teams he played for, demonstrating the importance of strong relief pitching in modern baseball. His career spanned a transformative era in the game, marked by a focus on analytics and the strategic use of pitchers in high-leverage situations.
Career Pitching Statistics
| W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | HR | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 17 | 9 | 228 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 250.0 | 241 | 147 | 43 | 109 | 328 | 5.29 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Pitching
| Year | Team | Lg | W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 | HOU | AL | 0 | 0 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 8.0 | 9 | 7 | 4 | 7 | 7.88 | 0.0 |
| 2016 | HOU | AL | 8 | 1 | 47 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 65.0 | 55 | 32 | 22 | 95 | 4.43 | 1566.1 |
| 2017 | HOU | AL | 4 | 2 | 46 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 48.0 | 53 | 30 | 22 | 70 | 5.62 | 697.2 |
| 2018 | PIT | NL | 1 | 2 | 47 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 47.7 | 49 | 30 | 23 | 55 | 5.66 | 27.9 |
| 2019 | PIT | NL | 4 | 4 | 58 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 56.3 | 44 | 25 | 27 | 73 | 3.99 | -285.2 |
| 2020 | PIT | NL | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1.7 | 4 | 6 | 2 | 2 | 32.40 | 0.0 |
| 2021 | BOS | AL | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5.3 | 4 | 2 | 1 | 5 | 3.38 | 0.0 |
| 2021 | CIN | NL | 0 | 0 | 9 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 6.7 | 13 | 12 | 4 | 9 | 16.20 | 0.0 |
| 2021 | OAK | AL | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.3 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0.00 | 0.0 |
| 2021 | PIT | NL | 0 | 0 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 7.7 | 8 | 2 | 1 | 8 | 2.35 | 0.0 |
| 2022 | BOS | AL | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3.3 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 4 | 2.70 | 0.0 |
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 228 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 | HOU | AL | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 2016 | HOU | AL | 47 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 2017 | HOU | AL | 46 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0.000 | 0.0 |
| 2018 | PIT | NL | 47 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0.000 | 0.0 |
| 2019 | PIT | NL | 58 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 2020 | PIT | NL | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 2021 | BOS | AL | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 2021 | CIN | NL | 9 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 2021 | OAK | AL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 2021 | PIT | NL | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 2022 | BOS | AL | 1 | 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 | 228 | 1 | 7 | 12 | 5 | 1 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 | HOU | P | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2016 | HOU | P | 47 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 0 | 0 |
| 2017 | HOU | P | 46 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 0 |
| 2018 | PIT | P | 47 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 0 |
| 2019 | PIT | P | 58 | 1 | 3 | 4 | 2 | 0 |
| 2020 | PIT | P | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2021 | BOS | P | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 2021 | CIN | P | 9 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2021 | OAK | P | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2021 | PIT | P | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2022 | BOS | P | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | 228 |
Salary History
| Year | Team | League | Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | HOU | AL | $508,200 |
| Total Career Earnings | $508,200 | ||