Javy Guerra
Born: 10/31/1985 in Denton, TX, USA
MLB Debut: 2011-05-15 | Final Game: 2021-08-21
Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'1" | Weight: 215 lbs
Full name: Luis Javier Guerra
Biography
Javy Guerra, born in 1985, was a professional baseball pitcher who played in Major League Baseball from 2011 until his retirement in 2021. Known for his powerful arm and competitive spirit, Guerra made a significant impact during his career, particularly in the bullpen. He finished with a career record of 11-13 and an earned run average (ERA) of 3.98, showcasing his ability to perform effectively in high-pressure situations. Over his time in the league, he accumulated 245 strikeouts and secured 33 saves, making him a reliable option for teams looking to close out games.
Guerra's career unfolded during a transitional period in baseball, characterized by evolving pitching strategies and an increasing reliance on specialized relief pitchers. His contributions to his teams were marked by his versatility and resilience, traits that endeared him to fans and teammates alike. As a player who navigated the challenges of modern baseball, Guerra's journey through the sport highlights the importance of adaptability and skill in the ever-changing landscape of Major League Baseball.
Career Pitching Statistics
| W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | HR | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11 | 13 | 272 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 33 | 302.7 | 307 | 134 | 29 | 121 | 245 | 3.98 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Pitching
| Year | Team | Lg | W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 | LAD | NL | 2 | 2 | 47 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 21 | 46.7 | 37 | 12 | 18 | 38 | 2.31 | - |
| 2012 | LAD | NL | 2 | 3 | 45 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 8 | 45.0 | 44 | 13 | 23 | 37 | 2.60 | - |
| 2013 | LAD | NL | 0 | 0 | 9 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 10.7 | 15 | 8 | 6 | 12 | 6.75 | - |
| 2014 | CHW | AL | 2 | 4 | 42 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 46.3 | 41 | 15 | 20 | 38 | 2.91 | - |
| 2015 | CHW | AL | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1.7 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0.00 | - |
| 2016 | LAA | AL | 0 | 0 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6.3 | 5 | 4 | 7 | 4 | 5.68 | 0.0 |
| 2017 | MIA | NL | 1 | 1 | 16 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 21.0 | 23 | 7 | 7 | 12 | 3.00 | 55.4 |
| 2018 | MIA | NL | 1 | 1 | 32 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 35.7 | 42 | 22 | 12 | 30 | 5.55 | -44.1 |
| 2019 | TOR | AL | 0 | 0 | 11 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 14.0 | 12 | 6 | 5 | 15 | 3.86 | 428.1 |
| 2019 | WAS | NL | 3 | 1 | 40 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 53.7 | 55 | 29 | 12 | 42 | 4.86 | 7.1 |
| 2020 | WAS | NL | 0 | 0 | 14 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 15.7 | 19 | 7 | 7 | 13 | 4.02 | -30.9 |
| 2021 | WAS | NL | 0 | 1 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6.0 | 12 | 11 | 3 | 4 | 16.50 | 0.0 |
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 272 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 0.000 | 0.167 | 0.000 | 0.167 | 0.0 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 | LAD | NL | 47 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 2012 | LAD | NL | 45 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 2013 | LAD | NL | 9 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 2014 | CHW | AL | 42 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 2015 | CHW | AL | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 2016 | LAA | AL | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 2017 | MIA | NL | 16 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0.000 | 0.0 |
| 2018 | MIA | NL | 32 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 2019 | TOR | AL | 11 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 2019 | WAS | NL | 40 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0.000 | 0.0 |
| 2020 | WAS | NL | 14 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 2021 | WAS | NL | 6 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0.000 | 0.0 |
Postseason Statistics
Playoff Career Batting
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | WS | WAS | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 3.0 | 6 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 3.00 |
Playoff Pitching by Year
| Year | Round | Team | W | L | G | GS | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | WS | WAS | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 3.0 | 6 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 3.00 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| P | 272 | 0 | 24 | 27 | 5 | 1 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 | LAN | P | 47 | 0 | 4 | 7 | 1 | 1 |
| 2012 | LAN | P | 45 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 0 | 0 |
| 2013 | LAN | P | 9 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 0 |
| 2014 | CHA | P | 42 | 0 | 6 | 3 | 1 | 0 |
| 2015 | CHA | P | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2016 | LAA | P | 7 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 2017 | MIA | P | 16 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 2018 | MIA | P | 32 | 0 | 3 | 3 | 1 | 0 |
| 2019 | TOR | P | 11 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 2019 | WAS | P | 40 | 0 | 7 | 2 | 1 | 0 |
| 2020 | WAS | P | 14 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2021 | WAS | P | 6 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | 272 |
Salary History
| Year | Team | League | Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 | CHA | AL | $937,500 |
| 2012 | LAN | NL | $488,000 |
| Total Career Earnings | $1,425,500 | ||