Carlos Silva
Born: 4/23/1979 in Bolivar, Bolivar, Venezuela
MLB Debut: 2002-04-01 | Final Game: 2010-09-07
Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'4" | Weight: 280 lbs
Biography
Carlos Silva was a professional baseball pitcher who made his mark in Major League Baseball from 2002 to 2010. Born in 1979, Silva showcased his talents on the mound during a career that spanned nearly a decade. He achieved a balanced win-loss record of 70-70 and finished his career with an earned run average (ERA) of 4.68. Throughout his time in the league, he struck out a total of 554 batters, demonstrating his ability to overpower hitters at times, while also contributing with 2 saves.
Silva played in an era characterized by evolving pitching strategies and an increasing emphasis on offense, as teams sought to maximize their scoring potential. His ability to maintain a competitive balance in his record speaks to his consistency as a starter and reliever. While primarily known for his time with teams such as the Minnesota Twins and the Seattle Mariners, Silva's contributions to the game were marked by his durability and tenacity on the mound, reflecting the spirit of the sport during the late 2000s. After retiring on September 7, 2010, Silva left behind a legacy as a pitcher who navigated the challenges of a changing baseball landscape.
Career Pitching Statistics
| W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | HR | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 70 | 70 | 316 | 180 | 6 | 2 | 2 | 1241.7 | 1496 | 645 | 153 | 238 | 554 | 4.68 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Pitching
| Year | Team | Lg | W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2002 | PHI | NL | 5 | 0 | 68 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 84.0 | 88 | 30 | 22 | 41 | 3.21 | 1590.6 |
| 2003 | PHI | NL | 3 | 1 | 62 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 87.3 | 92 | 43 | 37 | 48 | 4.43 | -267.5 |
| 2004 | MIN | AL | 14 | 8 | 33 | 33 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 203.0 | 255 | 95 | 35 | 76 | 4.21 | 529.4 |
| 2005 | MIN | AL | 9 | 8 | 27 | 27 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 188.3 | 212 | 72 | 9 | 71 | 3.44 | 528.6 |
| 2006 | MIN | AL | 11 | 15 | 36 | 31 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 180.3 | 246 | 119 | 32 | 70 | 5.94 | -5759.1 |
| 2007 | MIN | AL | 13 | 14 | 33 | 33 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 202.0 | 229 | 94 | 36 | 89 | 4.19 | 1228.1 |
| 2008 | SEA | AL | 4 | 15 | 28 | 28 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 153.3 | 213 | 110 | 32 | 69 | 6.46 | -1218.8 |
| 2009 | SEA | AL | 1 | 3 | 8 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 30.3 | 41 | 29 | 11 | 10 | 8.60 | -1254.1 |
| 2010 | CHC | NL | 10 | 6 | 21 | 21 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 113.0 | 120 | 53 | 24 | 80 | 4.22 | - |
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 316 | 58 | 0 | 5 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 4 | 22 | 0.086 | 0.145 | 0.121 | 0.266 | 0.0 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2002 | PHI | NL | 68 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0.000 | 0.0 |
| 2003 | PHI | NL | 62 | 9 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0.222 | 0.0 |
| 2004 | MIN | AL | 33 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0.000 | 0.0 |
| 2005 | MIN | AL | 27 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0.000 | 0.0 |
| 2006 | MIN | AL | 36 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.333 | 0.0 |
| 2007 | MIN | AL | 33 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0.000 | 0.0 |
| 2008 | SEA | AL | 28 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0.000 | 0.0 |
| 2009 | SEA | AL | 8 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 2010 | CHC | NL | 21 | 31 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 3 | 12 | 0.065 | 0.0 |
Postseason Statistics
Playoff Career Batting
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2004 | ALDS2 | MIN | 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 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 5.0 | 10 | 6 | 0 | 1 | 10.80 |
Playoff Pitching by Year
| Year | Round | Team | W | L | G | GS | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2004 | ALDS2 | MIN | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 5.0 | 10 | 6 | 0 | 1 | 10.80 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| P | 316 | 180 | 74 | 162 | 5 | 14 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2002 | PHI | P | 68 | 0 | 4 | 19 | 1 | 2 |
| 2003 | PHI | P | 62 | 1 | 3 | 18 | 1 | 2 |
| 2004 | MIN | P | 33 | 33 | 11 | 25 | 2 | 1 |
| 2005 | MIN | P | 27 | 27 | 14 | 26 | 0 | 3 |
| 2006 | MIN | P | 36 | 31 | 13 | 20 | 0 | 3 |
| 2007 | MIN | P | 33 | 33 | 14 | 26 | 0 | 2 |
| 2008 | SEA | P | 28 | 28 | 11 | 12 | 1 | 0 |
| 2009 | SEA | P | 8 | 6 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 1 |
| 2010 | CHN | P | 21 | 21 | 3 | 13 | 0 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | 316 |
Salary History
| Year | Team | League | Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | CHN | NL | $12,750,000 |
| 2009 | SEA | AL | $12,250,000 |
| 2008 | SEA | AL | $8,250,000 |
| 2007 | MIN | AL | $4,325,000 |
| 2006 | MIN | AL | $3,200,000 |
| 2005 | MIN | AL | $1,750,000 |
| 2004 | MIN | AL | $340,000 |
| 2003 | PHI | NL | $310,000 |
| 2002 | PHI | NL | $200,000 |
| Total Career Earnings | $43,375,000 | ||