J. C. Gutierrez
Born: 7/14/1983 in Puerto la Cruz, Anzoátegui, Venezuela
MLB Debut: 2007-08-19 | Final Game: 2014-09-26
Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'3" | Weight: 245 lbs
Full name: Juan Carlos Gutierrez
Biography
J. C. Gutierrez was a professional baseball pitcher who played in Major League Baseball from 2007 to 2014. Born in 1983, Gutierrez made his mark during a competitive era in baseball, showcasing his skills primarily as a relief pitcher. Over the course of his career, he compiled a record of 7 wins and 17 losses, with an earned run average (ERA) of 4.49. His ability to strike out batters was evident, as he recorded a total of 241 strikeouts, while also contributing significantly to his teams with 24 saves.
Gutierrez's playing style was characterized by a strong fastball and an effective changeup, which allowed him to navigate through some of the league's toughest hitters. Throughout his career, he was known for his resilience on the mound and his capacity to handle high-pressure situations, particularly in late-inning scenarios. Though his wins were not plentiful, his contributions in pivotal moments underscored his importance to the teams he played for. After his retirement on September 26, 2014, Gutierrez left behind a legacy as a reliable pitcher during a time when the game was evolving rapidly, embracing both power hitting and specialized relief pitching.
Career Pitching Statistics
| W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | HR | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7 | 17 | 264 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 24 | 286.3 | 285 | 143 | 33 | 104 | 241 | 4.49 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Pitching
| Year | Team | Lg | W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2007 | HOU | NL | 1 | 1 | 7 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 21.3 | 25 | 14 | 6 | 16 | 5.91 | 33.0 |
| 2009 | AZ | NL | 4 | 3 | 65 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 9 | 71.0 | 67 | 32 | 30 | 66 | 4.06 | - |
| 2010 | AZ | NL | 0 | 6 | 58 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 15 | 56.7 | 55 | 32 | 23 | 47 | 5.08 | - |
| 2011 | AZ | NL | 0 | 0 | 20 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 18.3 | 22 | 11 | 9 | 23 | 5.40 | - |
| 2013 | KCR | AL | 0 | 1 | 25 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 29.3 | 30 | 11 | 8 | 17 | 3.38 | - |
| 2013 | LAA | AL | 1 | 4 | 28 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 26.0 | 26 | 15 | 12 | 28 | 5.19 | 56.8 |
| 2014 | SFG | NL | 1 | 2 | 61 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 63.7 | 60 | 28 | 16 | 44 | 3.96 | - |
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 264 | 7 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2007 | HOU | NL | 7 | 6 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0.000 | 0.0 |
| 2009 | AZ | NL | 65 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 2010 | AZ | NL | 58 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 2011 | AZ | NL | 20 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 2013 | KCR | AL | 25 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 2013 | LAA | AL | 28 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 2014 | SFG | NL | 61 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0.000 | 0.0 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| P | 264 | 3 | 14 | 24 | 5 | 1 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2007 | HOU | P | 7 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 2009 | ARI | P | 65 | 0 | 1 | 6 | 0 | 0 |
| 2010 | ARI | P | 58 | 0 | 3 | 10 | 1 | 1 |
| 2011 | ARI | P | 20 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| 2013 | KCA | P | 25 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 2013 | LAA | P | 28 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 0 |
| 2014 | SFN | P | 61 | 0 | 5 | 4 | 0 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | 264 |
Salary History
| Year | Team | League | Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | SFN | NL | $850,000 |
| 2013 | KCA | AL | $750,000 |
| 2011 | ARI | NL | $430,500 |
| 2010 | ARI | NL | $411,000 |
| Total Career Earnings | $2,441,500 | ||