Virgil Vasquez
Pitcher · Career Stats, Bio & Records (2007-2009)
Virgil Vasquez was a pitcher who played in Major League Baseball from 2007 to 2009 for the Detroit Tigers and the Pittsburgh Pirates, a span of 3 seasons. Across 19 career appearances, he went 2-6 with a 6.60 ERA and 36 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
- 2007-05-13
- Last Game
- 2009-10-04
Full name: Virgil Matthew Vasquez
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2007 | DET | AL | 0 | 1 | 5 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 16.2 | 27 | 16 | 5 | 7 | 8.64 | 4.47 (-93%) | -1861.0 |
| 2009 | PIT | NL | 2 | 5 | 14 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 44.2 | 58 | 29 | 18 | 29 | 5.84 | 4.32 (-35%) | -707.5 |
| Career · 2 seasons | 2 | 6 | 19 | 10 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 61.1 | 85 | 45 | 23 | 36 | 6.60 | — | -2,568 | ||
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.
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 19 | 10 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | .000 | .000 | .000 | .000 | 0 |
Career AVG .000 vs. league average .265 across their career seasons — 100.0% below league average.
Career OBP .000 vs. league average .334 across their career seasons — 100.0% below league average.
Career SLG .000 vs. league average .420 across their career seasons — 100.0% below league average.
Career OPS .000 vs. league average .755 across their career seasons — 100.0% below league average.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2007 | DET | AL | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 2009 | PIT | NL | 14 | 10 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | .000 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| Career · 2 seasons | 19 | 10 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | .000 | — | — | — | — | 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 (38 games) →Per-game data from Retrosheet (regular season, through 2025).
Batting — Home / Away
| Split | G | AB | R | H | HR | RBI | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 9 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 |
| Away | 10 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 |
Pitching — Home / Away
| Split | G | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 9 | 34.2 | 42 | 17 | 11 | 18 | 4.41 |
| Away | 10 | 26.2 | 43 | 28 | 12 | 18 | 9.45 |
Last 10 Games — Batting
| Date | Tm | Opp | Res | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2009-10-04 | PIT | CIN | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2009-09-30 | PIT | CHC | W | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2009-09-26 | PIT | LAD | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2009-09-23 | PIT | CIN | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2009-09-22 | PIT | CIN | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2009-09-08 | PIT | CHC | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2009-09-01 | PIT | CIN | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2009-08-01 | PIT | WAS | W | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2009-07-26 | PIT | AZ | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 2009-07-21 | PIT | MIL | L | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Last 10 Games — Pitching
| Date | Tm | Opp | Dec | IP | H | R | ER | BB | SO | HR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2009-10-04 | PIT | CIN | — | 1.0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| 2009-09-30 | PIT | CHC | — | 2.0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| 2009-09-26 | PIT | LAD | — | 1.2 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| 2009-09-23 | PIT | CIN | — | 1.0 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2009-09-22 | PIT | CIN | — | 1.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2009-09-08 | PIT | CHC | — | 3.0 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 0 |
| 2009-09-01 | PIT | CIN | — | 1.0 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 1 |
| 2009-08-01 | PIT | WAS | W | 5.0 | 9 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 0 |
| 2009-07-26 | PIT | AZ | L | 3.0 | 6 | 4 | 4 | 2 | 3 | 1 |
| 2009-07-21 | PIT | MIL | L | 6.2 | 9 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 4 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each position.
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | 19 |
College History
| School Name | City | State | Years Attended |
|---|---|---|---|
| University of California - Santa Barbara | Santa Barbara | CA | 2001, 2002, 2003 |
Virgil Vasquez: the record in brief
May 13, 2007 and October 4, 2009 bracket Virgil Vasquez's time in the majors: the debut and the last game on record. By club, Vasquez's seasons break down as the Detroit Tigers (2007) and the Pittsburgh Pirates (2009). Vasquez, a pitcher by primary position, both batted and threw right-handed. Vasquez is listed at 6-foot-3 and 205 pounds. Vasquez was born on June 7, 1982, in Santa Barbara, CA, USA. Virgil Vasquez was the playing name; the full given name is Virgil Matthew.
Vasquez pitched in 19 games, starting 10, and finished with a 2-6 record and 6.60 ERA. The totals include 36 strikeouts. The league ERA over Vasquez's seasons was 4.40, so the 6.60 figure ran 50.2% worse than average. In 2009, one of the busiest seasons, Vasquez posted a 5.84 ERA; the league figure that year was 4.32.
Every defensive appearance on record for Vasquez, 19 games, came at pitcher. The fielding table credits Vasquez with 1 putouts, 11 assists and 1 errors on the mound.
Frequently Asked Questions about Virgil Vasquez
- What years did Virgil Vasquez play?
- Virgil Vasquez played in Major League Baseball from 2007 to 2009.
- Was Virgil Vasquez a pitcher?
- Yes. Virgil Vasquez pitched in the major leagues, recording 2 wins and 36 strikeouts.
- How many home runs did Virgil Vasquez hit?
- Virgil Vasquez hit 0 career home runs.
- What teams did Virgil Vasquez play for?
- Virgil Vasquez played for 2 teams: the Detroit Tigers (2007) and the Pittsburgh Pirates (2009).
- What were Virgil Vasquez's career stats?
- In 19 games, Virgil Vasquez went 2-6 with a 6.60 ERA, 36 strikeouts, and 61.1 innings pitched.
- What position did Virgil Vasquez play?
- Virgil Vasquez played primarily as a pitcher, the position where he appeared in the most games.
- How tall was Virgil Vasquez and how much did he weigh?
- Virgil Vasquez was listed at 6 feet 3 inches and 205 pounds.
- What was Virgil Vasquez's career ERA?
- Virgil Vasquez finished with a 6.60 career ERA, going 2-6 with 36 strikeouts.
- How many strikeouts did Virgil Vasquez have?
- Virgil Vasquez recorded 36 career strikeouts.
- Is Virgil Vasquez in the Hall of Fame?
- No. Virgil Vasquez has not been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.