Candy Sierra
Born: 3/27/1967 in Rio Piedras, P.R.
MLB Debut: 1988-04-06 | Final Game: 1988-06-10
Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'2" | Weight: 190 lbs
Full name: Ulises Sierra
Biography
Candy Sierra, born in 1967, was a professional baseball player who played as a position player during a brief career in Major League Baseball from 1988 to 2004. Sierra's time in the big leagues was short-lived, appearing in just 16 games. Despite his potential, he did not record any hits, home runs, or runs batted in, finishing his career with a batting average of 0.0. He also did not steal any bases, which highlighted the challenges he faced at the major league level.
Sierra's career unfolded during a transformative period in baseball, marked by the rise of power hitters and the increasing importance of offensive statistics. Though his time in the spotlight was limited, his journey reflects the struggles many players face in breaking into and remaining in the highly competitive environment of professional baseball. His story serves as a reminder of the numerous talented athletes who aspire to make their mark in the sport, even if their major league careers are not as prolific as they had hoped.
Career Pitching Statistics
| W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | HR | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | 1 | 16 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 27.7 | 41 | 17 | 2 | 12 | 24 | 5.53 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Pitching
| Year | Team | Lg | W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1988 | CIN | NL | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4.0 | 5 | 2 | 1 | 4 | 4.50 | 0.0 |
| 1988 | SDP | NL | 0 | 1 | 15 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 23.7 | 36 | 15 | 11 | 20 | 5.70 | - |
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 16 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0.000 | 0.000 | 0.000 | 0.000 | 0.0 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1988 | CIN | NL | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0.000 | 0.0 |
| 1988 | SDP | NL | 15 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0.000 | 0.0 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| P | 16 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1988 | CIN | P | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 1988 | SDN | P | 15 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | 16 |
Salary History
| Year | Team | League | Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1988 | SDN | NL | $62,500 |
| Total Career Earnings | $62,500 | ||