Josias Manzanillo
Born: 10/16/1967 in San Pedro de Macoris, San Pedro de Macorís, D.R.
MLB Debut: 1991-10-05 | Final Game: 2004-09-22
Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'0" | Weight: 190 lbs
Biography
Josias Manzanillo was a professional baseball pitcher who played in Major League Baseball from 1991 until 2004. Born in 1967, Manzanillo made his mark in the league with a career record of 13-15 and an earned run average (ERA) of 4.71. Over the course of his career, he struck out 300 batters and recorded 6 saves, showcasing his ability to both start and relieve games. His pitching style was characterized by a blend of power and finesse, which made him a versatile asset to the teams he played for.
Manzanillo's career unfolded during a time of significant change in baseball, as the late 1990s were marked by offensive explosions and the emergence of power hitters. Despite the challenges of competing in an era dominated by high-scoring games, he maintained his competitive edge and contributed solid performances throughout his time in the league. Though he may not have achieved superstar status, Manzanillo's contributions on the mound helped shape the competitive landscape of baseball during his tenure, earning him a respected place in the history of the sport.
Career Pitching Statistics
| W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | HR | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 13 | 15 | 267 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 342.0 | 330 | 179 | 46 | 153 | 300 | 4.71 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Pitching
| Year | Team | Lg | W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1991 | BOS | AL | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1.0 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 1 | 18.00 | 0.0 |
| 1993 | ATL | AL | 1 | 1 | 10 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 17.0 | 22 | 18 | 10 | 10 | 9.53 | - |
| 1993 | NYN | NL | 0 | 0 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 12.0 | 8 | 4 | 9 | 11 | 3.00 | -89.5 |
| 1994 | NYN | NL | 3 | 2 | 37 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 47.3 | 34 | 14 | 13 | 48 | 2.66 | 1548.7 |
| 1995 | NYY | AL | 0 | 0 | 11 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 17.3 | 19 | 4 | 9 | 11 | 2.08 | - |
| 1995 | NYN | NL | 1 | 2 | 12 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 16.0 | 18 | 14 | 6 | 14 | 7.88 | -186.5 |
| 1997 | SEA | AL | 0 | 1 | 16 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 18.3 | 19 | 11 | 17 | 18 | 5.40 | -766.1 |
| 1999 | NYN | NL | 0 | 0 | 12 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 18.7 | 19 | 12 | 4 | 25 | 5.79 | -90.6 |
| 2000 | PIT | NL | 2 | 2 | 43 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 58.7 | 50 | 22 | 32 | 39 | 3.38 | -1.5 |
| 2001 | PIT | NL | 3 | 2 | 71 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 79.7 | 60 | 30 | 26 | 80 | 3.39 | 3151.2 |
| 2002 | PIT | NL | 0 | 0 | 13 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 13.0 | 20 | 11 | 5 | 4 | 7.62 | -1451.2 |
| 2003 | CIN | NL | 0 | 2 | 9 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 10.7 | 21 | 15 | 4 | 12 | 12.66 | -1613.7 |
| 2004 | MIA | NL | 3 | 3 | 26 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 32.3 | 38 | 22 | 15 | 27 | 6.12 | - |
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 268 | 12 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 0.083 | 0.083 | 0.083 | 0.167 | 0.0 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1991 | BOS | AL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 1993 | ATL | AL | 10 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 1993 | NYN | NL | 6 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0.000 | 0.0 |
| 1994 | NYN | NL | 37 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0.000 | 0.0 |
| 1995 | NYY | AL | 11 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 1995 | NYN | NL | 12 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 1997 | SEA | AL | 16 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.000 | 0.0 |
| 1999 | NYN | NL | 13 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1.000 | 0.0 |
| 2000 | PIT | NL | 43 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0.000 | 0.0 |
| 2001 | PIT | NL | 71 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.000 | 0.0 |
| 2002 | PIT | NL | 13 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 2003 | CIN | NL | 9 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 2004 | MIA | NL | 26 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0.000 | 0.0 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| P | 267 | 1 | 25 | 35 | 3 | 2 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1991 | BOS | P | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1993 | ML4 | P | 10 | 1 | 2 | 5 | 0 | 1 |
| 1993 | NYN | P | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1994 | NYN | P | 37 | 0 | 7 | 3 | 1 | 0 |
| 1995 | NYA | P | 11 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 1 |
| 1995 | NYN | P | 12 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1997 | SEA | P | 16 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 1999 | NYN | P | 12 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| 2000 | PIT | P | 43 | 0 | 2 | 5 | 0 | 0 |
| 2001 | PIT | P | 71 | 0 | 3 | 6 | 1 | 0 |
| 2002 | PIT | P | 13 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 2003 | CIN | P | 9 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| 2004 | FLO | P | 26 | 0 | 4 | 8 | 0 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | 267 |
Salary History
| Year | Team | League | Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2003 | CIN | NL | $500,000 |
| 2001 | PIT | NL | $550,000 |
| 1999 | NYN | NL | $200,000 |
| 1997 | SEA | AL | $200,000 |
| 1995 | NYA | AL | $175,000 |
| 1994 | NYN | NL | $127,500 |
| 1993 | NYN | NL | $109,000 |
| 1990 | BOS | AL | $100,000 |
| Total Career Earnings | $1,961,500 | ||