Jose Veras
Born: 10/20/1980 in Santo Domingo, Distrito Nacional, D.R.
MLB Debut: 2006-08-05 | Final Game: 2014-09-27
Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'6" | Weight: 240 lbs
Full name: Jose Enger Veras
Biography
Jose Veras, born in 1980, was a professional baseball pitcher who played in Major League Baseball from 2006 to 2014. Throughout his career, Veras showcased his skills as a reliable reliever, amassing a record of 23 wins and 23 losses, complemented by an earned run average (ERA) of 3.91. His tenure in the league was marked by his ability to strike out batters, as evidenced by his impressive total of 438 strikeouts, along with securing 27 saves.
Veras played during a time when the landscape of baseball was evolving, with an increasing emphasis on specialized relief pitching. Known for his hard-throwing style and resilience on the mound, he contributed significantly to various teams, including the Pittsburgh Pirates, New York Yankees, and the Milwaukee Brewers. His performance in high-pressure situations made him a valuable asset in the bullpen, and he left a lasting impact on the teams he represented throughout his career. Veras's journey through the major leagues is a testament to the competitive spirit and dedication required to succeed in professional baseball.
Career Pitching Statistics
| W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | HR | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 23 | 23 | 440 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 27 | 423.0 | 337 | 184 | 45 | 221 | 438 | 3.91 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Pitching
| Year | Team | Lg | W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006 | NYY | AL | 0 | 0 | 12 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 11.0 | 8 | 5 | 5 | 6 | 4.09 | - |
| 2007 | NYY | AL | 0 | 0 | 9 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 9.3 | 6 | 6 | 7 | 7 | 5.79 | - |
| 2008 | NYY | AL | 5 | 3 | 60 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 57.7 | 52 | 23 | 29 | 63 | 3.59 | - |
| 2009 | CLE | AL | 1 | 2 | 22 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 24.7 | 19 | 12 | 14 | 22 | 4.38 | -321.4 |
| 2009 | NYY | AL | 3 | 1 | 25 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 25.7 | 23 | 17 | 14 | 18 | 5.96 | - |
| 2010 | MIA | NL | 3 | 3 | 48 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 48.0 | 32 | 20 | 29 | 54 | 3.75 | - |
| 2011 | PIT | NL | 2 | 4 | 79 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 71.0 | 54 | 30 | 34 | 79 | 3.80 | 789.1 |
| 2012 | MIL | NL | 5 | 4 | 72 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 67.0 | 61 | 27 | 40 | 79 | 3.63 | 725.7 |
| 2013 | DET | AL | 0 | 1 | 25 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 19.7 | 16 | 7 | 8 | 16 | 3.20 | -123.5 |
| 2013 | HOU | AL | 0 | 4 | 42 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 19 | 43.0 | 29 | 14 | 14 | 44 | 2.93 | 508.4 |
| 2014 | CHC | NL | 0 | 1 | 12 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 13.3 | 12 | 12 | 11 | 13 | 8.10 | - |
| 2014 | HOU | AL | 4 | 0 | 34 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 32.7 | 25 | 11 | 16 | 37 | 3.03 | -154.2 |
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 440 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | .000 | 1.000 | .000 | .000 | 0.0 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006 | NYY | AL | 12 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 2007 | NYY | AL | 9 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 2008 | NYY | AL | 60 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 2009 | CLE | AL | 22 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 2009 | NYY | AL | 25 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 2010 | MIA | NL | 48 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 2011 | PIT | NL | 79 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 2012 | MIL | NL | 72 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 2013 | DET | AL | 25 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 2013 | HOU | AL | 42 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 2014 | CHC | NL | 12 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 2014 | HOU | AL | 34 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
Postseason Statistics
Playoff Career Batting
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8 | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | ALDS2 | DET | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 |
| 2013 | ALCS | DET | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 |
| 2007 | ALDS2 | NYA | 2 | 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 | 0 | 8 | 0 | 0 | 5.7 | 6 | 2 | 1 | 10 | 3.18 |
Playoff Pitching by Year
| Year | Round | Team | W | L | G | GS | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | ALCS | DET | 0 | 0 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 3.3 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 6 | 5.40 |
| 2013 | ALDS2 | DET | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1.7 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0.00 |
| 2007 | ALDS2 | NYA | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0.7 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0.00 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| P | 440 | 0 | 28 | 34 | 2 | 1 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006 | NYA | P | 12 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 2007 | NYA | P | 9 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2008 | NYA | P | 60 | 0 | 3 | 6 | 0 | 1 |
| 2009 | CLE | P | 22 | 0 | 2 | 3 | 1 | 0 |
| 2009 | NYA | P | 25 | 0 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 2010 | FLO | P | 48 | 0 | 5 | 4 | 1 | 0 |
| 2011 | PIT | P | 79 | 0 | 3 | 5 | 0 | 0 |
| 2012 | MIL | P | 72 | 0 | 2 | 6 | 0 | 0 |
| 2013 | DET | P | 25 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| 2013 | HOU | P | 42 | 0 | 5 | 5 | 0 | 0 |
| 2014 | CHN | P | 12 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2014 | HOU | P | 34 | 0 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | 440 |
Salary History
| Year | Team | League | Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | CHN | NL | $3,850,000 |
| 2013 | HOU | AL | $1,850,000 |
| 2012 | MIL | NL | $2,000,000 |
| 2010 | FLO | NL | $550,000 |
| 2009 | NYA | AL | $432,975 |
| 2007 | NYA | AL | $382,475 |
| Total Career Earnings | $9,065,450 | ||