Tag Archives: Alejandro De Aza

January 6, 2018

Random Player Report

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The Random Evil Player program selected Alejandro De Aza as the next subject. De Aza is a veteran outfielder of 10 seasons over 11 years. He is a bit of a journeyman, playing four seven different teams, his longest stint being five seasons with the White Sox. De Aza is an okay hitter, with a career .260/.325/.396 slash line. With the lack of power, he was mostly used at the top of the lineup. He peaked at age 28 with an rWAR of 3.1, sandwiched by two 1.9 WAR seasons.

He hit poorly the last two years, .203/.282/.321. At seasonal age 34 and a free agent, it is unlikely he will find a major league club to sign him to a big league deal.

September 25, 2014

Raining on Jeter’s Parade

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While the Yankees fans were doing Derek Jeter‘s name during the role call, Nick Markakis homers to give Baltimore a 1-0 lead. He crossed in front of Jeter as Derek was waving to the crowd for the last time.

Alejandro De Aza follows with a home run as well as Hiroki Kurdoa puts himself in an early 2-0 hole.

March 31, 2014

The New Abreu

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Jose Abreu made a successful major league debut with two hits, a run, an RBI and a double, helping the White Sox to a 5-3 win over the Twins. Alejandro De Aza drove in three runs with two homers, and lead-off man Adam Eaton reached base twice as the White Sox offense worked on opening day. Given their poor run scoring in 2013, fans of the south side have to be very happy with this performance.

April 9, 2012

Sale of the Century

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Chris Sale of the White Sox makes the first start of his major league career, and holds the Indians to one run in 6 2/3 innings. The Indians managed just three hits and two walks against Sale as Chicago wins 4-2.

Alejandro De Aza showed his power for the first time this season, hitting a home run and double in the game. He slugged .520 in 152 at bats in 2011.

September 22, 2010

Evil Player

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The Evil Player program selected Alejandro de Aza as Wednesday’s evil player. De Aza is a career .300 hitter in the minor leagues, where injuries derailed his accession to the majors. He’s only hit in parts of three major league season, but that batting average hasn’t translated to the big leagues. His good minor league OBP was dependent on his hits, and once they disappeared at the major league level, he produced an evil .270 OBP.