Felipe Lira
Born: 4/26/1972 in Santa Teresa, Miranda, Venezuela
MLB Debut: 1995-04-27 | Final Game: 2001-05-21
Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'0" | Weight: 170 lbs
Full name: Antonio Felipe Lira
Biography
Felipe Lira, born in 1972, was a professional baseball pitcher who played in Major League Baseball from 1995 to 2001. Over the course of his career, Lira amassed a record of 26 wins and 46 losses, with an earned run average (ERA) of 5.32. He struck out a total of 348 batters and recorded one save. Lira's tenure in the league coincided with a period characterized by offensive prowess and a focus on power hitting, which presented unique challenges for pitchers during the late 1990s and early 2000s.
Lira's career featured stints with multiple teams, where he showcased his ability to navigate the complexities of a rapidly evolving game. Despite facing difficulties reflected in his win-loss record and ERA, he demonstrated resilience and a competitive spirit. His contributions on the mound, particularly in high-pressure situations, highlighted his determination and work ethic. Lira remains a notable figure for those who appreciate the trials of a professional pitcher navigating the demanding environment of Major League Baseball.
Career Pitching Statistics
| W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | HR | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 26 | 46 | 163 | 79 | 4 | 3 | 1 | 577.3 | 656 | 341 | 84 | 222 | 348 | 5.32 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Pitching
| Year | Team | Lg | W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1995 | DET | AL | 9 | 13 | 37 | 22 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 146.3 | 151 | 70 | 56 | 89 | 4.31 | -972.7 |
| 1996 | DET | AL | 6 | 14 | 32 | 32 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 194.7 | 204 | 113 | 66 | 113 | 5.22 | -2907.1 |
| 1997 | DET | AL | 5 | 7 | 20 | 15 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 92.0 | 101 | 59 | 45 | 64 | 5.77 | -2298.1 |
| 1997 | SEA | AL | 0 | 4 | 8 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 18.7 | 31 | 19 | 10 | 9 | 9.16 | -981.3 |
| 1998 | SEA | AL | 1 | 0 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 15.7 | 22 | 8 | 5 | 16 | 4.60 | -696.0 |
| 1999 | DET | AL | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3.3 | 7 | 4 | 2 | 3 | 10.80 | 0.0 |
| 2000 | WSN | NL | 5 | 8 | 53 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 101.7 | 129 | 61 | 36 | 51 | 5.40 | - |
| 2001 | WSN | NL | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5.0 | 11 | 7 | 2 | 3 | 12.60 | - |
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 164 | 19 | 3 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 13 | 0.211 | 0.200 | 0.526 | 0.726 | 0.0 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1995 | DET | AL | 37 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 1996 | DET | AL | 32 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 1997 | DET | AL | 20 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 1997 | SEA | AL | 8 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 1998 | SEA | AL | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 1999 | DET | AL | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 2000 | WSN | NL | 54 | 19 | 3 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 13 | 0.211 | 0.0 |
| 2001 | WSN | NL | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| P | 163 | 79 | 47 | 88 | 2 | 12 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1995 | DET | P | 37 | 22 | 13 | 15 | 0 | 1 |
| 1996 | DET | P | 32 | 32 | 18 | 33 | 0 | 4 |
| 1997 | DET | P | 20 | 15 | 7 | 19 | 2 | 3 |
| 1997 | SEA | P | 8 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 1 |
| 1998 | SEA | P | 7 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| 1999 | DET | P | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2000 | MON | P | 53 | 7 | 4 | 17 | 0 | 3 |
| 2001 | MON | P | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | 163 |
Salary History
| Year | Team | League | Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1999 | DET | AL | $380,000 |
| 1997 | DET | AL | $285,000 |
| 1996 | DET | AL | $170,000 |
| 1995 | DET | AL | $109,000 |
| Total Career Earnings | $944,000 | ||