Ubaldo Jimenez, baseball player, 2006-2017

Ubaldo Jimenez

Born: 1/22/1984 in Nagua, Sánchez Ramírez, D.R.

MLB Debut: 2006-09-26 | Final Game: 2017-09-22

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'5" | Weight: 221 lbs

Biography

Ubaldo Jimenez was a talented pitcher whose career spanned from 2006 to 2017. Born in 1984, Jimenez made his Major League Baseball debut with the Colorado Rockies, showcasing a powerful arm and a dynamic pitching style that quickly caught the attention of fans and scouts alike. He finished his career with a record of 114-117 and an earned run average (ERA) of 4.34. Over the course of his time in the league, he amassed 1,720 strikeouts, demonstrating his ability to dominate hitters with his fastball and slider. He also recorded one save during his career, highlighting his versatility as a pitcher. Jimenez earned an All-Star selection during his career, which solidified his status as one of the premier pitchers of his era. His most notable season came in 2010 when he led the league in several categories, including strikeouts, and helped propel the Rockies to the postseason. Playing during a time when offensive output was often high, Jimenez's ability to strike out batters and limit runs underscored his significance on the mound. After his time with the Rockies, he also played for the Cleveland Indians, Baltimore Orioles, and the New York Mets, leaving a lasting impact on each franchise with his competitive spirit and resilience.

Career Pitching Statistics

W L G GS CG SHO SV IP H ER HR BB SO ERA Pitcher PIV
114 117 329 315 9 3 1 1870.0 1757 901 186 848 1720 4.34 0

Season-by-Season Pitching

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
330 291 12 34 0 0 0 11 0 17 102 0.117 0.166 0.117 0.282 -2158.9

Season-by-Season Batting

Postseason Statistics

Playoff Career Batting

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI BB SO AVG
6 7 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 4 0.143

Playoff Batting by Year

Year Round Team G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI BB SO AVG
2016 ALWC BAL 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000
2009 NLDS2 COL 2 4 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 2 0.250
2007 NLCS COL 1 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 0.000
2007 WS COL 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000
2007 NLDS2 COL 1 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 3 6 5 0 28.0 29 14 16 24 4.50

Playoff Pitching by Year

Year Round Team W L G GS SV IP H ER BB SO ERA
2016 ALWC BAL 0 1 1 0 0 0.0 3 3 0 0 0.00
2009 NLDS2 COL 0 1 2 2 0 12.0 15 7 3 11 5.25
2007 NLCS COL 0 0 1 1 0 5.0 5 1 4 6 1.80
2007 NLDS2 COL 0 0 1 1 0 6.3 3 1 4 5 1.42
2007 WS COL 0 1 1 1 0 4.7 3 2 5 2 3.86

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
P 329 315 115 226 19 19

Season-by-Season Fielding

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Pitcher 329

Awards & Honors

Year Award Notes
2013 Pitcher of the Month September
2010 Pitcher of the Month April
2010 Pitcher of the Month May
2010 Player of the Week Week of 2010-04-18

Salary History

Year Team League Salary
2016 BAL AL $12,673,102
2015 BAL AL $12,250,000
2014 BAL AL $11,250,000
2013 CLE AL $5,750,000
2012 CLE AL $4,200,000
2011 COL NL $2,800,000
2010 COL NL $1,250,000
2009 COL NL $750,000
2008 COL NL $392,000
Total Career Earnings $51,315,102

Award Voting History

Year Award League Finish Points Won Points Max Votes First
2010 Cy Young Award NL 3rd 90.0 224 0
2010 Most Valuable Player NL 23th 7.0 448 0