Porfi Altamirano
Pitcher · Career Stats, Bio & Records (1982-1984)
Porfi Altamirano was a pitcher who played in Major League Baseball from 1982 to 1984 for the Philadelphia Phillies and the Chicago Cubs, a span of 3 seasons. Across 65 career appearances, he went 7-4 with a 4.03 ERA and 57 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
- 6'0" / 175 lb
- MLB Debut
- 1982-05-09
- Last Game
- 1984-06-08
Full name: Porfirio Altamirano
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1982 | PHI | NL | 5 | 1 | 29 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 39.0 | 41 | 18 | 14 | 26 | 4.15 | 3.86 (-8%) | 647.9 |
| 1983 | PHI | NL | 2 | 3 | 31 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 41.1 | 38 | 17 | 15 | 24 | 3.70 | 3.87 (+4%) | -1845.4 |
| 1984 | CHN | NL | 0 | 0 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 11.1 | 8 | 6 | 1 | 7 | 4.76 | 3.81 (-25%) | -79.5 |
| Career · 3 seasons | 7 | 4 | 65 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 91.2 | 87 | 41 | 30 | 57 | 4.03 | — | -1,277 | ||
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 65 | 8 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .125 | .125 | .125 | .250 | 0 |
Career AVG .125 vs. league average .261 across their career seasons — 52.0% below league average.
Career OBP .125 vs. league average .324 across their career seasons — 61.4% below league average.
Career SLG .125 vs. league average .388 across their career seasons — 67.7% below league average.
Career OPS .250 vs. league average .712 across their career seasons — 64.9% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1982 | PHI | NL | 29 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .250 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1983 | PHI | NL | 31 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1984 | CHN | NL | 5 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| Career · 3 seasons | 65 | 8 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .125 | — | — | — | — | 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 (130 games) →Per-game data from Retrosheet (regular season, through 2025).
Batting — Home / Away
| Split | G | AB | R | H | HR | RBI | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 33 | 5 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | .200 |
| Away | 32 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 |
Pitching — Home / Away
| Split | G | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 33 | 49.2 | 44 | 20 | 19 | 37 | 3.62 |
| Away | 32 | 42.0 | 43 | 21 | 11 | 20 | 4.50 |
Last 10 Games — Batting
| Date | Tm | Opp | Res | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1984-06-08 | CHC | STL | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1984-06-06 | CHC | WSN | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1984-05-31 | CHC | PHI | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1984-04-18 | CHC | STL | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1984-04-07 | CHC | SDP | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1983-10-01 | PHI | PIT | W | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1983-07-24 | PHI | ATL | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1983-07-22 | PHI | ATL | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1983-07-19 | PHI | HOU | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1983-07-18 | PHI | HOU | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Last 10 Games — Pitching
| Date | Tm | Opp | Dec | IP | H | R | ER | BB | SO | HR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1984-06-08 | CHC | STL | — | 0.1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1984-06-06 | CHC | WSN | — | 3.2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| 1984-05-31 | CHC | PHI | — | 2.0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 0 |
| 1984-04-18 | CHC | STL | — | 3.0 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 1 |
| 1984-04-07 | CHC | SDP | — | 2.1 | 4 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 1983-10-01 | PHI | PIT | W | 1.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 1983-07-24 | PHI | ATL | — | 2.0 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 0 | 2 | 3 |
| 1983-07-22 | PHI | ATL | — | 2.0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1983-07-19 | PHI | HOU | — | 2.0 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 4 | 2 | 1 |
| 1983-07-18 | PHI | HOU | — | 2.0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each position.
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | 65 |
Porfi Altamirano: the record in brief
According to the bio, Porfi Altamirano debuted on May 9, 1982 and played a final game on June 8, 1984. The team column moves through the Philadelphia Phillies (1982 through 1983) and the Chicago Cubs (1984). Altamirano played primarily as a pitcher and threw and hit right-handed. The bio adds a birth date on May 17, 1952, in Wiscaran Valley Ciudad Dario, Matagalpa, Nicaragua and a listed size of 6 feet, 0 inches and 175 pounds. Porfi Altamirano was the playing name; the full given name is Porfirio.
The pitching table credits Altamirano with a 7-4 record and a 4.03 ERA in 65 games. The same table counts 57 strikeouts. Altamirano's 4.03 ERA was close to the 3.85 league figure for those seasons. Altamirano won 5 games in 1982, the most of any season listed. Among the heaviest workloads, the lowest ERA was 3.70 in 1983, when the league's was 3.87.
Frequently Asked Questions about Porfi Altamirano
- What years did Porfi Altamirano play?
- Porfi Altamirano played in Major League Baseball from 1982 to 1984.
- Was Porfi Altamirano a pitcher?
- Yes. Porfi Altamirano pitched in the major leagues, recording 7 wins and 57 strikeouts.
- How many home runs did Porfi Altamirano hit?
- Porfi Altamirano hit 0 career home runs with 1 hit.
- What teams did Porfi Altamirano play for?
- Porfi Altamirano played for 2 teams: the Philadelphia Phillies (1982–1983) and the Chicago Cubs (1984).
- What were Porfi Altamirano's career stats?
- In 65 games, Porfi Altamirano went 7-4 with a 4.03 ERA, 57 strikeouts, 91.2 innings pitched, and 2 saves.
- What position did Porfi Altamirano play?
- Porfi Altamirano played primarily as a pitcher, the position where he appeared in the most games.
- How tall was Porfi Altamirano and how much did he weigh?
- Porfi Altamirano was listed at 6 feet and 175 pounds.
- What was Porfi Altamirano's career ERA?
- Porfi Altamirano finished with a 4.03 career ERA, going 7-4 with 57 strikeouts.
- How many strikeouts did Porfi Altamirano have?
- Porfi Altamirano recorded 57 career strikeouts.
- Is Porfi Altamirano in the Hall of Fame?
- No. Porfi Altamirano has not been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.