Fernando Lunar
Born: 5/25/1977 in Cantaura, Anzoátegui, Venezuela
MLB Debut: 2000-05-08 | Final Game: 2002-04-11
Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'1" | Weight: 195 lbs
Full name: Fernando Jose Lunar
Biography
Fernando Lunar was a professional baseball player born in 1977, who played in Major League Baseball from 2000 to 2005. His career spanned parts of three seasons, primarily as a position player. Over the course of 97 games, Lunar recorded 53 hits and drove in 22 runs, finishing his career with a batting average of .224. Despite not being known for power, as evidenced by his lack of home runs, he contributed to his teams with a solid, if not explosive, on-base presence.
Lunar's playing years fell during a time when baseball was experiencing both a surge in offensive statistics and the complexities of the post-strike era. While he may not have achieved the acclaim of some of his contemporaries, his dedication to the game and the challenges he faced as a player reflect the journey of many athletes during that period. After concluding his playing career on April 11, 2002, Lunar's contributions to the teams he played for remain a part of the rich tapestry of early 21st-century baseball history.
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 97 | 237 | 13 | 53 | 8 | 0 | 0 | 22 | 0 | 10 | 51 | 0.224 | 0.275 | 0.257 | 0.532 | -1105.2 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | ATL | NL | 22 | 54 | 5 | 10 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 0 | 3 | 15 | 0.185 | -366.2 |
| 2000 | BAL | AL | 9 | 16 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0.125 | -366.2 |
| 2001 | BAL | AL | 64 | 167 | 8 | 41 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 16 | 0 | 7 | 32 | 0.246 | -739.0 |
| 2002 | BAL | AL | 2 | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| C | 97 | 67 | 437 | 46 | 5 | 5 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | ATL | C | 22 | 17 | 125 | 12 | 1 | 2 |
| 2000 | BAL | C | 9 | 4 | 43 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| 2001 | BAL | C | 64 | 46 | 267 | 32 | 4 | 3 |
| 2002 | BAL | C | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Catcher | 97 |
Salary History
| Year | Team | League | Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2002 | BAL | AL | $225,000 |
| 2001 | BAL | AL | $205,000 |
| Total Career Earnings | $430,000 | ||