Esmerling Vasquez
Born: 11/7/1983 in Tenares, Hermanas Mirabal, D.R.
MLB Debut: 2009-04-26 | Final Game: 2012-10-01
Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'1" | Weight: 200 lbs
Full name: Esmerling de Jesus Vasquez
Biography
Esmerling Vasquez was a professional baseball pitcher who played in Major League Baseball from 2009 to 2012. Born in 1983, Vasquez made his debut in a competitive era marked by a mix of power hitting and advanced analytics. Over the course of his career, he compiled a record of 5 wins and 12 losses, with an earned run average (ERA) of 4.86. He struck out 134 batters, showcasing his ability to miss bats and contribute to his team's pitching staff, although he did not register any saves during his time in the league.
Vasquez's playing style was characterized by a strong fastball and a willingness to challenge hitters, which was emblematic of the broader trends in pitching during his tenure. While he may not have achieved superstar status, he played an important role as a dependable option in the bullpen and as a starter for his teams. His career spanned a period of transition in baseball, where the game's strategies began to embrace more data-driven approaches, influencing how pitchers were utilized and developed. Vasquez's contributions to the teams he played for remain a part of the rich tapestry of baseball history.
Career Pitching Statistics
| W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | HR | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5 | 12 | 147 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 168.7 | 157 | 91 | 14 | 99 | 134 | 4.86 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Pitching
| Year | Team | Lg | W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2009 | AZ | NL | 3 | 3 | 53 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 53.0 | 52 | 26 | 29 | 45 | 4.42 | - |
| 2010 | AZ | NL | 1 | 6 | 57 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 53.7 | 46 | 31 | 38 | 55 | 5.20 | - |
| 2011 | AZ | NL | 1 | 1 | 31 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 30.3 | 27 | 14 | 13 | 20 | 4.15 | - |
| 2012 | MIN | AL | 0 | 2 | 6 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 31.7 | 32 | 20 | 19 | 14 | 5.68 | -726.4 |
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 147 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2009 | AZ | NL | 53 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 2010 | AZ | NL | 57 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0.000 | 0.0 |
| 2011 | AZ | NL | 31 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 2012 | MIN | AL | 6 | 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 | 147 | 6 | 7 | 21 | 3 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2009 | ARI | P | 53 | 0 | 2 | 6 | 1 | 0 |
| 2010 | ARI | P | 57 | 0 | 5 | 2 | 1 | 0 |
| 2011 | ARI | P | 31 | 0 | 0 | 7 | 1 | 0 |
| 2012 | MIN | P | 6 | 6 | 0 | 6 | 0 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | 147 |
Salary History
| Year | Team | League | Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | ARI | NL | $404,500 |
| Total Career Earnings | $404,500 | ||