Introductions
J.P. Arencibia (born January 6, 1986) is a former professional baseball catcher who played in Major League Baseball (MLB) for the Toronto Blue Jays and Texas Rangers. Throughout his MLB career, Arencibia hit 43 home runs with 112 RBIs in the regular season and had a 99.3% fielding percentage behind the plate. He also played for Puerto Rico in the 2017 World Baseball Classic and was named to the All-World Team.
Early Life and Amateur Career
Arencibia was born in Miami, Florida, and grew up in Hialeah, Florida. He attended Hialeah Gardens High School, where he was both a standout baseball and football player. In 2004, he was named the Florida Gatorade Player of the Year and was drafted by the Florida Marlins in the first round (24th overall) of the 2004 MLB June Amateur Draft.
Minor League Career
After signing with the Marlins, Arencibia spent the next few years playing in their minor league system. He made his professional debut with the Jamestown Jammers of the New York-Penn League in 2004. In 2006, he was assigned to the Jupiter Hammerheads of the Florida State League, where he was named a mid-season All-Star.
Toronto Blue Jays (2010-2013)
In 2010, Arencibia was traded to the Toronto Blue Jays as part of a package for Roy Halladay. He made his MLB debut with the Blue Jays on June 29, 2010, and soon became their starting catcher. In 2011, he hit a career-high 23 home runs and was named to the American League All-Star team. However, his performance declined in 2012 and 2013, and he was eventually replaced as the Blue Jays' starting catcher.
Texas Rangers (2014)
In 2014, Arencibia signed a one-year deal with the Texas Rangers. He appeared in 96 games for the Rangers, primarily as a backup catcher, and hit 12 home runs.
Later Career
After the 2014 season, Arencibia played in the Mexican Baseball League and the Venezuelan Winter League. He retired from professional baseball in 2018.
Strengths and Weaknesses
Arencibia was a strong hitter with good power, as evidenced by his 23 home runs in 2011. He was also a capable fielder with a strong arm. However, he struggled with consistency at the plate and had a tendency to strike out.
Legacy
Arencibia was a solid MLB catcher who had some success, particularly during his time with the Blue Jays. He was known for his power but struggled with consistency. He is remembered as a fan favorite in Toronto and was part of the Blue Jays' first playoff team in over 20 years.
Table 1: J.P. Arencibia's MLB Statistics
Year | Team | G | AB | R | H | HR | RBI | SB |
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2010 | Toronto Blue Jays | 70 | 240 | 37 | 64 | 15 | 39 | 0 |
2011 | Toronto Blue Jays | 137 | 481 | 73 | 104 | 23 | 71 | 1 |
2012 | Toronto Blue Jays | 121 | 408 | 46 | 96 | 20 | 62 | 0 |
2013 | Toronto Blue Jays | 102 | 327 | 33 | 70 | 10 | 44 | 0 |
2014 | Texas Rangers | 96 | 274 | 29 | 62 | 12 | 36 | 0 |
Table 2: J.P. Arencibia's Fielding Statistics
| Year | Team | G | TC | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | Toronto Blue Jays | 70 | 465 | 389 | 62 | 14 | 6 |
| 2011 | Toronto Blue Jays | 137 | 1134 | 983 | 115 | 36 | 16 |
| 2012 | Toronto Blue Jays | 121 | 975 | 832 | 103 | 40 | 10 |
| 2013 | Toronto Blue Jays | 102 | 779 | 675 | 80 | 24 | 4 |
| 2014 | Texas Rangers | 96 | 735 | 637 | 77 | 21 | 3 |
Table 3: J.P. Arencibia's All-Star Game Statistics
| Year | Team | G | AB | R | H | HR | RBI |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 | American League | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
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