Raisel Iglesias
Born: 1/4/1990 in Isla de la Juventud, Isla de la Juventud, Cuba
MLB Debut: 2015-04-12
Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'2" | Weight: 190 lbs
Biography
Raisel Iglesias is a professional pitcher born in 1990, who has been an impactful presence in Major League Baseball since his debut on April 12, 2015. Known for his powerful fastball and sharp slider, Iglesias has established himself as a reliable late-inning option, amassing a commendable career record of 38-49 and an impressive earned run average (ERA) of 2.87. Over the course of his career, he has recorded 796 strikeouts and achieved 224 saves, showcasing his ability to close games effectively.
Iglesias’s playing style reflects the modern era of baseball, where strikeouts are increasingly valued and pitchers are expected to dominate in high-pressure situations. His consistent performance has made him a key figure in the bullpen for his teams, contributing significantly to their competitive success. As an active player, Iglesias continues to influence the game with his skills and determination, leaving a lasting mark in the hearts of fans and the annals of baseball history.
Career Pitching Statistics
| W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | HR | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 38 | 49 | 530 | 21 | 0 | 0 | 224 | 668.7 | 518 | 213 | 75 | 186 | 796 | 2.87 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Pitching
| Year | Team | Lg | W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 | CIN | NL | 3 | 7 | 18 | 16 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 95.3 | 81 | 44 | 28 | 104 | 4.15 | 992.2 |
| 2016 | CIN | NL | 3 | 2 | 37 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 78.3 | 63 | 22 | 26 | 83 | 2.53 | 1618.9 |
| 2017 | CIN | NL | 3 | 3 | 63 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 28 | 76.0 | 57 | 21 | 27 | 92 | 2.49 | 3205.0 |
| 2018 | CIN | NL | 2 | 5 | 66 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 30 | 72.0 | 52 | 19 | 25 | 80 | 2.38 | -148.4 |
| 2019 | CIN | NL | 3 | 12 | 68 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 34 | 67.0 | 61 | 31 | 21 | 89 | 4.16 | 1001.0 |
| 2020 | CIN | NL | 4 | 3 | 22 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 8 | 23.0 | 16 | 7 | 5 | 31 | 2.74 | 1507.7 |
| 2021 | LAA | AL | 7 | 5 | 65 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 34 | 70.0 | 53 | 20 | 12 | 103 | 2.57 | 2553.4 |
| 2022 | ATL | NL | 0 | 0 | 28 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 26.3 | 17 | 1 | 5 | 30 | 0.34 | 1622.2 |
| 2022 | LAA | AL | 2 | 6 | 39 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 16 | 35.7 | 29 | 16 | 9 | 48 | 4.04 | 718.4 |
| 2023 | ATL | NL | 5 | 4 | 58 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 33 | 55.7 | 51 | 17 | 15 | 68 | 2.75 | 1515.5 |
| 2024 | ATL | NL | 6 | 2 | 66 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 34 | 69.3 | 38 | 15 | 13 | 68 | 1.95 | 2515.5 |
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 530 | 47 | 0 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 17 | 0.085 | 0.085 | 0.149 | 0.234 | 0.0 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 | CIN | NL | 18 | 30 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 13 | 0.067 | 0.0 |
| 2016 | CIN | NL | 37 | 11 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0.091 | 0.0 |
| 2017 | CIN | NL | 63 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1.000 | 0.0 |
| 2018 | CIN | NL | 66 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0.000 | 0.0 |
| 2019 | CIN | NL | 68 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0.000 | 0.0 |
| 2020 | CIN | NL | 22 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 2021 | LAA | AL | 65 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 2022 | ATL | NL | 28 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 2022 | LAA | AL | 39 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 2023 | ATL | NL | 58 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 2024 | ATL | NL | 66 | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7 | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | NLDS1 | ATL | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 |
| 2022 | NLDS1 | ATL | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 |
| 2020 | NLWC4 | CIN | 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 | 7 | 0 | 1 | 5.3 | 6 | 4 | 4 | 8 | 6.75 |
Playoff Pitching by Year
| Year | Round | Team | W | L | G | GS | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | NLDS1 | ATL | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 2.3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0.00 |
| 2022 | NLDS1 | ATL | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1.3 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 6.75 |
| 2020 | NLWC4 | CIN | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1.7 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 5 | 16.20 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| P | 530 | 21 | 65 | 78 | 7 | 10 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 | CIN | P | 18 | 16 | 12 | 14 | 2 | 1 |
| 2016 | CIN | P | 37 | 5 | 8 | 8 | 1 | 0 |
| 2017 | CIN | P | 63 | 0 | 10 | 9 | 1 | 2 |
| 2018 | CIN | P | 66 | 0 | 10 | 9 | 1 | 2 |
| 2019 | CIN | P | 68 | 0 | 5 | 6 | 1 | 1 |
| 2020 | CIN | P | 22 | 0 | 2 | 6 | 0 | 0 |
| 2021 | LAA | P | 65 | 0 | 6 | 6 | 1 | 0 |
| 2022 | ATL | P | 28 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| 2022 | LAA | P | 39 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 1 |
| 2023 | ATL | P | 58 | 0 | 5 | 4 | 0 | 2 |
| 2024 | ATL | P | 66 | 0 | 4 | 11 | 0 | 1 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | 530 |
Awards & Honors
| Year | Award | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | Reliever of the Month | August |
| 2024 | TSN All-Star | RP |
| 2024 | TSN Reliever of the Year | |
| 2023 | Reliever of the Month | August |
| 2021 | All-MLB Team - Second Team | RP |
| 2021 | All-MLB Team - Second Team | RP |
| 2021 | Reliever of the Month | July |
Salary History
| Year | Team | League | Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | CIN | NL | $3,214,285 |
| 2015 | CIN | NL | $1,714,286 |
| Total Career Earnings | $4,928,571 | ||
Award Voting History
| Year | Award | League | Finish | Points Won | Points Max | Votes First |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | Cy Young Award | AL | 11th | 1.0 | 210 | 0 |