Aaron Fultz
Born: 9/4/1973 in Memphis, TN, USA
MLB Debut: 2000-04-05 | Final Game: 2007-09-30
Bats: L | Throws: L | Height: 6'0" | Weight: 196 lbs
Full name: Richard Aaron Fultz
Biography
Aaron Fultz, born in 1973, was a professional baseball pitcher who made his mark in Major League Baseball from 2000 to 2007. Over the course of his career, Fultz recorded a win-loss record of 25-15 and maintained an earned run average (ERA) of 4.26. He struck out 394 batters and secured three saves, showcasing his versatility and effectiveness on the mound. Fultz played during a dynamic period in baseball, characterized by the transition from the late 1990s steroid era to a renewed emphasis on pitching and defense.
Fultz's playing style was marked by his ability to adapt to various roles, whether as a starter or a reliever, which contributed to his longevity in the game. He was known for his competitive spirit and reliability, often stepping in crucial situations to help his team secure victories. His contributions were felt across multiple teams, and he left a lasting impression as a dependable pitcher during his time in the league. After retiring, Fultz's career stats and experiences continued to be a point of interest for baseball enthusiasts and historians alike.
Career Pitching Statistics
| W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | HR | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 25 | 15 | 463 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 479.7 | 467 | 227 | 50 | 187 | 394 | 4.26 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Pitching
| Year | Team | Lg | W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | SFG | NL | 5 | 2 | 58 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 69.3 | 67 | 36 | 28 | 62 | 4.67 | - |
| 2001 | SFG | NL | 3 | 1 | 66 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 71.0 | 70 | 36 | 21 | 67 | 4.56 | - |
| 2002 | SFG | NL | 2 | 2 | 43 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 41.3 | 47 | 22 | 19 | 31 | 4.79 | - |
| 2003 | TEX | AL | 1 | 3 | 64 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 67.3 | 75 | 39 | 27 | 53 | 5.21 | -148.9 |
| 2004 | MIN | AL | 3 | 3 | 55 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 50.0 | 50 | 28 | 23 | 37 | 5.04 | 196.2 |
| 2005 | PHI | NL | 4 | 0 | 62 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 72.3 | 47 | 18 | 23 | 54 | 2.24 | 962.4 |
| 2006 | PHI | NL | 3 | 1 | 66 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 71.3 | 80 | 36 | 28 | 62 | 4.54 | 1051.4 |
| 2007 | CLE | AL | 4 | 3 | 49 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 37.0 | 31 | 12 | 18 | 28 | 2.92 | 469.5 |
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 464 | 19 | 2 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0.263 | 0.263 | 0.263 | 0.526 | 0.0 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | SFG | NL | 58 | 6 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0.333 | 0.0 |
| 2001 | SFG | NL | 66 | 5 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.400 | 0.0 |
| 2002 | SFG | NL | 44 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.000 | 0.0 |
| 2003 | TEX | AL | 64 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 2004 | MIN | AL | 55 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 2005 | PHI | NL | 62 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0.333 | 0.0 |
| 2006 | PHI | NL | 66 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.000 | 0.0 |
| 2007 | CLE | AL | 49 | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8 | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2007 | ALDS2 | CLE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 |
| 2007 | ALCS | CLE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 |
| 2002 | WS | SFN | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 |
| 2002 | NLDS1 | SFN | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 |
| 2002 | NLCS | SFN | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 |
| 2000 | NLDS2 | SFN | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 |
Playoff Career Pitching
| W | L | G | GS | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | 1 | 8 | 0 | 0 | 5.0 | 11 | 3 | 4 | 1 | 5.40 |
Playoff Pitching by Year
| Year | Round | Team | W | L | G | GS | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2007 | ALCS | CLE | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0.00 |
| 2007 | ALDS2 | CLE | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1.0 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0.00 |
| 2002 | NLCS | SFN | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0.3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 |
| 2002 | NLDS1 | SFN | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 |
| 2002 | WS | SFN | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2.3 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 3.86 |
| 2000 | NLDS2 | SFN | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1.3 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 6.75 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| P | 463 | 1 | 36 | 84 | 2 | 9 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | SFN | P | 58 | 0 | 5 | 17 | 0 | 2 |
| 2001 | SFN | P | 66 | 0 | 4 | 14 | 0 | 1 |
| 2002 | SFN | P | 43 | 0 | 2 | 6 | 0 | 0 |
| 2003 | TEX | P | 64 | 0 | 7 | 11 | 0 | 3 |
| 2004 | MIN | P | 55 | 0 | 2 | 8 | 0 | 0 |
| 2005 | PHI | P | 62 | 0 | 7 | 12 | 0 | 2 |
| 2006 | PHI | P | 66 | 1 | 2 | 14 | 2 | 1 |
| 2007 | CLE | P | 49 | 0 | 7 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | 464 |
Salary History
| Year | Team | League | Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2007 | CLE | AL | $1,500,000 |
| 2006 | PHI | NL | $1,200,000 |
| 2005 | PHI | NL | $550,000 |
| 2004 | MIN | AL | $550,000 |
| 2003 | TEX | AL | $600,000 |
| 2002 | SFN | NL | $300,000 |
| 2001 | SFN | NL | $220,000 |
| 2000 | SFN | NL | $200,000 |
| Total Career Earnings | $5,120,000 | ||
College History
| School Name | City | State | Years Attended |
|---|---|---|---|
| North Florida Community College | Madison | FL | 1992 |