Fernando Lunar, baseball player, 2000-2002

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

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

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