Juan Nicasio
Born: 8/31/1986 in San Francisco de Macoris, Duarte, D.R.
MLB Debut: 2011-05-28 | Final Game: 2020-08-17
Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'4" | Weight: 250 lbs
Full name: Juan Ramon Nicasio
Biography
Juan Nicasio, born in 1986, was a professional baseball pitcher whose career spanned from 2011 to 2020. Known for his powerful right arm and ability to generate strikeouts, Nicasio made a significant impact during his time in Major League Baseball. Over his career, he recorded a win-loss record of 40-46 and achieved an earned run average (ERA) of 4.71. He accumulated a total of 668 strikeouts, showcasing his ability to dominate hitters at times. Additionally, Nicasio recorded 9 saves, demonstrating versatility in his role as a pitcher.
Nicasio played in an era characterized by a strong emphasis on pitching performance and the rise of analytics in the game. His journey through various teams, including the Colorado Rockies and the Pittsburgh Pirates, highlighted his resilience and adaptability as he faced the challenges of major league hitters. Throughout his career, Nicasio was valued for his ability to provide depth in a pitching rotation and for his contributions out of the bullpen. His legacy as a hard-throwing pitcher remains appreciated by fans and analysts alike.
Career Pitching Statistics
| W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | HR | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 40 | 46 | 364 | 82 | 0 | 0 | 9 | 720.3 | 769 | 377 | 83 | 260 | 668 | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 | COL | NL | 4 | 4 | 13 | 13 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 71.7 | 73 | 33 | 18 | 58 | 4.14 | 525.7 |
| 2012 | COL | NL | 2 | 3 | 11 | 11 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 58.0 | 72 | 34 | 22 | 54 | 5.28 | 34.3 |
| 2013 | COL | NL | 9 | 9 | 31 | 31 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 157.7 | 168 | 90 | 64 | 119 | 5.14 | -1576.7 |
| 2014 | COL | NL | 6 | 6 | 33 | 14 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 93.7 | 107 | 56 | 31 | 63 | 5.38 | -4077.5 |
| 2015 | LAD | NL | 1 | 3 | 53 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 58.3 | 59 | 25 | 32 | 65 | 3.86 | - |
| 2016 | PIT | NL | 10 | 7 | 52 | 12 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 118.0 | 117 | 59 | 45 | 138 | 4.50 | 1232.0 |
| 2017 | PHI | NL | 1 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1.3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0.00 | 0.0 |
| 2017 | PIT | NL | 2 | 5 | 65 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 60.0 | 49 | 19 | 18 | 60 | 2.85 | 2025.2 |
| 2017 | STL | NL | 2 | 0 | 9 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 11.0 | 9 | 2 | 2 | 11 | 1.64 | - |
| 2018 | SEA | AL | 1 | 6 | 46 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 42.0 | 53 | 28 | 5 | 53 | 6.00 | 1223.1 |
| 2019 | PHI | NL | 2 | 3 | 47 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 47.3 | 57 | 25 | 21 | 45 | 4.75 | 760.0 |
| 2020 | TEX | AL | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1.3 | 5 | 6 | 2 | 1 | 40.50 | 0.0 |
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 365 | 123 | 5 | 15 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 9 | 0 | 6 | 70 | 0.122 | 0.162 | 0.138 | 0.300 | 0.0 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 | COL | NL | 13 | 22 | 0 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 16 | 0.136 | 0.0 |
| 2012 | COL | NL | 11 | 18 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 13 | 0.111 | 0.0 |
| 2013 | COL | NL | 31 | 36 | 4 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 4 | 20 | 0.139 | 0.0 |
| 2014 | COL | NL | 33 | 24 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 13 | 0.083 | 0.0 |
| 2015 | LAD | NL | 54 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.000 | 0.0 |
| 2016 | PIT | NL | 52 | 19 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 7 | 0.158 | 0.0 |
| 2017 | PHI | NL | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 2017 | PIT | NL | 65 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 2017 | STL | NL | 9 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.000 | 0.0 |
| 2018 | SEA | AL | 46 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 2019 | PHI | NL | 47 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0.000 | 0.0 |
| 2020 | TEX | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| P | 364 | 82 | 48 | 83 | 6 | 4 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 | COL | P | 13 | 13 | 5 | 15 | 1 | 1 |
| 2012 | COL | P | 11 | 11 | 5 | 6 | 0 | 0 |
| 2013 | COL | P | 31 | 31 | 9 | 15 | 0 | 1 |
| 2014 | COL | P | 33 | 14 | 6 | 11 | 1 | 0 |
| 2015 | LAN | P | 53 | 1 | 5 | 7 | 1 | 0 |
| 2016 | PIT | P | 52 | 12 | 10 | 12 | 1 | 1 |
| 2017 | PHI | P | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2017 | PIT | P | 65 | 0 | 4 | 7 | 1 | 1 |
| 2017 | SLN | P | 9 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 2018 | SEA | P | 46 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| 2019 | PHI | P | 47 | 0 | 4 | 7 | 1 | 0 |
| 2020 | TEX | P | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | 364 |
Salary History
| Year | Team | League | Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | PIT | NL | $3,000,000 |
| 2015 | LAN | NL | $2,300,000 |
| 2014 | COL | NL | $2,025,000 |
| 2013 | COL | NL | $491,000 |
| 2012 | COL | NL | $480,000 |
| Total Career Earnings | $8,296,000 | ||