Aaron Sele, baseball player, 1993-2007

Aaron Sele

Born: 6/25/1970 in Golden Valley, MN, USA

MLB Debut: 1993-06-23 | Final Game: 2007-09-25

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'5" | Weight: 205 lbs

Full name: Aaron Helmer Sele

Biography

Aaron Sele was a prominent right-handed pitcher who played in Major League Baseball from 1993 to 2007. Born in 1970, Sele made his debut with the Texas Rangers, where he quickly established himself as a reliable starter. Over the course of his career, he accumulated a record of 148 wins and 112 losses, with an earned run average (ERA) of 4.61. Sele was known for his durability on the mound, striking out a total of 1,407 batters during his time in the majors. He was particularly recognized for his ability to navigate through games effectively, contributing to his teams' successes across multiple seasons. Sele's career was marked by notable achievements, including being named the TSN Rookie Pitcher of the Year early in his tenure. He was selected as an All-Star twice, highlighting his status among the elite pitchers of his era. Throughout his career, Sele played for several teams, including the Texas Rangers, Seattle Mariners, and Boston Red Sox, leaving a lasting impact on each franchise. His tenure spanned a transitional period in baseball, bridging the gap between the pre-steroid era and the heightened offensive environments that followed. Aaron Sele's legacy lies in his consistency and the competitive spirit he brought to the mound, making him a memorable figure in the annals of baseball history.

Career Pitching Statistics

W L G GS CG SHO SV IP H ER HR BB SO ERA Pitcher PIV
148 112 404 352 15 9 0 2153.0 2413 1102 225 798 1407 4.61 0

Season-by-Season Pitching

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
404 58 5 9 2 0 0 1 0 3 13 0.155 0.197 0.190 0.386 0.0

Season-by-Season Batting

Postseason Statistics

Playoff Career Batting

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI BB SO AVG
7 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000

Playoff Batting by Year

Year Round Team G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI BB SO AVG
2001 ALCS SEA 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000
2001 ALDS1 SEA 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000
2000 ALCS SEA 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000
2000 ALDS2 SEA 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000
1999 ALDS2 TEX 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000
1998 ALDS2 TEX 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000

Playoff Career Pitching

W L G GS SV IP H ER BB SO ERA
0 6 7 7 0 36.3 42 18 13 17 4.46

Playoff Pitching by Year

Year Round Team W L G GS SV IP H ER BB SO ERA
2001 ALCS SEA 0 2 2 2 0 10.0 11 4 4 5 3.60
2001 ALDS1 SEA 0 1 1 1 0 2.0 5 2 0 0 9.00
2000 ALCS SEA 0 1 1 1 0 6.0 9 4 0 4 6.00
2000 ALDS2 SEA 0 0 1 1 0 7.3 3 1 3 1 1.23
1999 ALDS2 TEX 0 1 1 1 0 5.0 6 3 5 3 5.40
1998 ALDS2 TEX 0 1 1 1 0 6.0 8 4 1 4 6.00

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
P 404 352 119 233 21 16

Season-by-Season Fielding

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Pitcher 404

Awards & Honors

Salary History

Year Team League Salary
2007 NYN NL $1,000,000
2005 SEA AL $700,000
2004 ANA AL $8,666,667
2003 ANA AL $8,166,667
2002 ANA AL $7,166,667
2001 SEA AL $7,000,000
2000 SEA AL $7,500,000
1999 TEX AL $5,525,000
1998 TEX AL $2,850,000
1997 BOS AL $1,126,000
1996 BOS AL $380,000
1995 BOS AL $292,500
1994 BOS AL $190,000
1993 BOS AL $109,000
Total Career Earnings $50,672,501

College History

School Name City State Years Attended
Washington State University Pullman WA 1989, 1990, 1991

Award Voting History

Year Award League Finish Points Won Points Max Votes First
1999 Cy Young Award AL 5th 4.0 140 0
1993 Rookie of the Year AL 3rd 19.0 140 0