Aaron Rakers
Pitcher · Career Stats, Bio & Records (2004-2007)
Aaron Rakers was a pitcher who played in Major League Baseball from 2004 to 2007 for the Baltimore Orioles and the San Diego Padres, a span of 4 seasons. Across 14 career appearances, he went 1-0 with a 3.32 ERA and 14 strikeouts.
- W (Wins):
- Games credited to a pitcher whose team took a lead it never surrendered while he was the pitcher of record.
- ERA (Earned Run Average):
- Earned runs allowed per nine innings pitched: (ER × 9) ÷ IP. The primary measure of pitching effectiveness.
- SO (Strikeouts):
- For a batter, times retired on a third strike; for a pitcher, batters retired on a third strike.
- WHIP (Walks and Hits per Inning Pitched):
- Baserunners allowed per inning: (BB + H) ÷ IP. Under 1.00 is elite.
Data updated
- Position
- Pitcher
- Bats / Throws
- R / R
- Height / Weight
- 6'3" / 205 lb
- MLB Debut
- 2004-09-08
- Last Game
- 2007-04-19
Full name: Aaron James Rakers
Season-by-Season Pitching
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| Year | Team | Lg | W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA | Lg ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2004 | BAL | AL | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4.1 | 5 | 2 | 1 | 3 | 4.15 | — | 0.0 |
| 2005 | BAL | AL | 1 | 0 | 10 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 13.2 | 11 | 5 | 3 | 11 | 3.29 | 4.29 (+23%) | -215.8 |
| 2007 | SDN | NL | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1.0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 | — | 0.0 |
| Career · 3 seasons | 1 | 0 | 14 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 19.0 | 17 | 7 | 4 | 14 | 3.32 | — | -216 | ||
Lg columns show the league average for that season, with the player's figure as a percentage above or below it. Career totals the seasons listed above.
Season-by-Season Batting
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| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | Lg AVG | Lg OBP | Lg SLG | Lg OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2004 | BAL | AL | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 2005 | BAL | AL | 10 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 2007 | SDN | NL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| Career · 3 seasons | 14 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — | — | 0 | ||
Lg columns show the league average for that season, with the player's figure as a percentage above or below it. Career totals the seasons listed above.
Game Log & Splits
View full game log (28 games) →Per-game data from Retrosheet (regular season, through 2025).
Batting — Home / Away
| Split | G | AB | R | H | HR | RBI | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 8 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — |
| Away | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — |
Pitching — Home / Away
| Split | G | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 8 | 10.1 | 12 | 5 | 1 | 3 | 4.35 |
| Away | 6 | 8.2 | 5 | 2 | 3 | 11 | 2.08 |
Last 10 Games — Pitching
| Date | Tm | Opp | Dec | IP | H | R | ER | BB | SO | HR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2007-04-19 | SDP | AZ | — | 1.0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2005-10-02 | BAL | TBR | — | 2.0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| 2005-09-27 | BAL | NYY | W | 2.1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 2005-09-24 | BAL | BOS | — | 0.1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2005-09-22 | BAL | NYY | — | 1.0 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| 2005-09-19 | BAL | NYY | — | 0.2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| 2005-09-16 | BAL | TBR | — | 1.0 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 2005-09-14 | BAL | TEX | — | 2.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 0 |
| 2005-09-09 | BAL | SEA | — | 2.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 |
| 2005-09-06 | BAL | TOR | — | 1.0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each position.
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | 14 |
Salary History
Aaron Rakers's recorded salaries total $327,000 over 1 season, in 2006. This total is partial: the salary data covers 1985 to 2016, and Rakers's career ran from 2004 to 2007. No salary is recorded for 2004, 2005, and 2007.
| Year | Team | League | Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006 | BAL | AL | $327,000 |
| Total recorded salary (partial) | $327,000 | ||
College History
| School Name | City | State | Years Attended |
|---|---|---|---|
| Southern Illinois University Edwardsville | Edwardsville | IL | 1998, 1999 |
Aaron Rakers: the record in brief
According to the bio, Aaron Rakers debuted on September 8, 2004 and played a final game on April 19, 2007. Club by club, the record runs the Baltimore Orioles (2004 through 2005) and the San Diego Padres (2007). At 6'3" and 205 pounds, Rakers is listed as a pitcher. Rakers threw and hit right-handed, per the bio block. Rakers was born on January 22, 1977, in Highland, IL, USA. Rakers's full given name, per the bio, is Aaron James Rakers.
Rakers went 1-0 with a 3.32 ERA in 14 games, 0 of them starts. Also on Rakers's record: 14 strikeouts. That 3.32 ERA compares with a 4.41 league average across the same seasons, 24.8% better. 2005 was Rakers's sharpest full season, a 3.29 ERA against the league's 4.29.
Rakers appears at one position only: pitcher, in 14 games. On the mound, Rakers's fielding totals are 0 putouts, 2 assists and 0 errors.
The one salary on file is $327,000, for 2006. This total is partial: the salary data covers 1985 to 2016, and Rakers's career ran from 2004 to 2007. No salary is recorded for 2004, 2005, and 2007. The college table lists Southern Illinois University Edwardsville in 1998 and 1999. Retrosheet box scores cover 28 of Rakers's games, and the full game log is linked from the splits section.
Frequently Asked Questions about Aaron Rakers
- What years did Aaron Rakers play?
- Aaron Rakers played in Major League Baseball from 2004 to 2007.
- Was Aaron Rakers a pitcher?
- Yes. Aaron Rakers pitched in the major leagues, recording 1 wins and 14 strikeouts.
- What teams did Aaron Rakers play for?
- Aaron Rakers played for 2 teams: the Baltimore Orioles (2004–2005) and the San Diego Padres (2007).
- What were Aaron Rakers's career stats?
- In 14 games, Aaron Rakers went 1-0 with a 3.32 ERA, 14 strikeouts, and 19.0 innings pitched.
- How much did Aaron Rakers earn in his career?
- Aaron Rakers's recorded salaries total $327,000 over 1 season, in 2006. This total is partial: the salary data covers 1985 to 2016, and Rakers's career ran from 2004 to 2007. No salary is recorded for 2004, 2005, and 2007.
- What was Aaron Rakers's salary?
- Aaron Rakers's recorded salary was $327,000 in 2006.
- What position did Aaron Rakers play?
- Aaron Rakers played primarily as a pitcher, the position where he appeared in the most games.
- How tall was Aaron Rakers and how much did he weigh?
- Aaron Rakers was listed at 6 feet 3 inches and 205 pounds.
- What was Aaron Rakers's career ERA?
- Aaron Rakers finished with a 3.32 career ERA, going 1-0 with 14 strikeouts.
- How many strikeouts did Aaron Rakers have?
- Aaron Rakers recorded 14 career strikeouts.
- Is Aaron Rakers in the Hall of Fame?
- No. Aaron Rakers has not been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.