Felipe Vazquez
Born: 7/5/1991 in San Felipe, Yaracuy, Venezuela
MLB Debut: 2015-04-17 | Final Game: 2019-09-12
Bats: L | Throws: L | Height: 6'2" | Weight: 225 lbs
Full name: Felipe Javier Vazquez
Biography
Felipe Vazquez was a talented pitcher who played in Major League Baseball from 2015 to 2019. Born in 1991, he made an immediate impact upon entering the league, showcasing his exceptional skills and solidifying his place as one of the more formidable relievers of his era. Over the course of his career, he compiled a record of 17-13 with an impressive earned run average (ERA) of 2.61. Vazquez was known for his striking ability, racking up a total of 402 strikeouts and securing 89 saves, which highlighted his effectiveness in high-pressure situations.
Vazquez was selected as an All-Star twice during his career, reflecting his status among the league's elite pitchers. His ability to dominate hitters with a mix of power and precision made him a key asset in the bullpen. Though his career was cut short, his contributions to the game during the mid-2010s left a lasting impression, and he is remembered as a prominent figure in a competitive pitching landscape.
Career Pitching Statistics
| W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | HR | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 17 | 13 | 323 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 89 | 330.7 | 254 | 96 | 22 | 101 | 402 | 2.61 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Pitching
| Year | Team | Lg | W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 | WAS | NL | 2 | 1 | 49 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 48.3 | 35 | 15 | 11 | 43 | 2.79 | 1616.3 |
| 2016 | PIT | NL | 1 | 3 | 28 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 27.3 | 23 | 10 | 18 | 39 | 3.29 | 264.4 |
| 2016 | WAS | NL | 0 | 3 | 47 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 49.7 | 43 | 25 | 15 | 53 | 4.53 | 1157.2 |
| 2017 | PIT | NL | 5 | 3 | 73 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 21 | 75.3 | 47 | 14 | 20 | 88 | 1.67 | 3615.9 |
| 2018 | PIT | NL | 4 | 2 | 70 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 37 | 70.0 | 63 | 21 | 24 | 89 | 2.70 | 3047.7 |
| 2019 | PIT | NL | 5 | 1 | 56 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 28 | 60.0 | 43 | 11 | 13 | 90 | 1.65 | 3580.1 |
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 323 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 | WAS | NL | 49 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 2016 | PIT | NL | 28 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 2016 | WAS | NL | 47 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0.000 | 0.0 |
| 2017 | PIT | NL | 73 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 2018 | PIT | NL | 70 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0.000 | 0.0 |
| 2019 | PIT | NL | 56 | 2 | 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 | 323 | 0 | 10 | 43 | 3 | 2 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 | WAS | P | 49 | 0 | 2 | 8 | 0 | 0 |
| 2016 | PIT | P | 28 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 1 |
| 2016 | WAS | P | 47 | 0 | 1 | 8 | 1 | 1 |
| 2017 | PIT | P | 73 | 0 | 5 | 13 | 1 | 0 |
| 2018 | PIT | P | 70 | 0 | 2 | 5 | 1 | 0 |
| 2019 | PIT | P | 56 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 0 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | 323 |
Awards & Honors
| Year | Award | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| 2019 | Reliever of the Month | August |
| 2018 | Reliever of the Month | July |
Salary History
| Year | Team | League | Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | WAS | NL | $516,100 |
| Total Career Earnings | $516,100 | ||