Jesus Peña
Born: 3/8/1975 in Santo Domingo, Distrito Nacional, D.R.
MLB Debut: 1999-08-07 | Final Game: 2000-10-01
Bats: L | Throws: L | Height: 6'0" | Weight: 170 lbs
Biography
Jesus Peña, born in 1975, was a professional baseball pitcher who showcased his talents in Major League Baseball from 1999 until 2000. Over the course of his brief career, Peña played for two teams, leaving a mark with his competitive spirit and determination on the mound. He finished his career with a record of 2-1 and an earned run average (ERA) of 5.21, reflecting the challenges faced by pitchers in the late 1990s and early 2000s.
During his time in the league, Peña recorded 40 strikeouts and secured 1 save, demonstrating his capability to contribute both as a starter and in relief situations. His career coincided with an era characterized by significant offensive production and the emergence of power hitters, which made it particularly challenging for pitchers. While his time in the spotlight was relatively short, Peña's experience in the majors exemplified the dedication and hard work required to compete at the highest level of baseball.
Career Pitching Statistics
| W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | HR | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 | 1 | 48 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 46.7 | 49 | 27 | 10 | 42 | 40 | 5.21 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Pitching
| Year | Team | Lg | W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1999 | CHW | AL | 0 | 0 | 26 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 20.3 | 21 | 12 | 23 | 20 | 5.31 | - |
| 2000 | BOS | AL | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3.0 | 3 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 3.00 | 0.0 |
| 2000 | CHW | AL | 2 | 1 | 20 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 23.3 | 25 | 14 | 16 | 19 | 5.40 | - |
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 48 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | .000 | .000 | .000 | 0.0 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1999 | CHW | AL | 26 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 2000 | BOS | AL | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 2000 | CHW | AL | 20 | 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 | 48 | 0 | 0 | 11 | 1 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1999 | CHA | P | 26 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 0 | 0 |
| 2000 | BOS | P | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2000 | CHA | P | 20 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 1 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | 48 |
Salary History
| Year | Team | League | Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1999 | CHA | AL | $200,000 |
| Total Career Earnings | $200,000 | ||