Luis Aponte
Born: 6/14/1953 in El Tigre, Anzoátegui, Venezuela
MLB Debut: 1980-09-04 | Final Game: 1984-07-06
Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'0" | Weight: 185 lbs
Full name: Luis Eduardo Aponte
Biography
Luis Aponte was a talented pitcher whose professional baseball career spanned from 1980 to 1984. Known for his effective pitching style, Aponte concluded his career with a record of 9-6 and an earned run average (ERA) of 3.27. Over the course of his tenure in Major League Baseball, he demonstrated his ability to secure critical outs, amassing a total of 113 strikeouts and finishing games with 7 saves. His contributions on the mound were characterized by a combination of skill and tenacity, making him a reliable option for his teams during the early 1980s.
Aponte's career unfolded during a transformative era in baseball, marked by a shifting landscape of pitching dynamics and strategies. While he may not have garnered the same level of fame as some of his contemporaries, his solid performance and consistency in the bullpen left a lasting impact on the teams he played for. After retiring on July 6, 1984, Aponte's legacy as a dependable pitcher remains a notable chapter in the history of the game.
Career Pitching Statistics
| W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | HR | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9 | 6 | 110 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 7 | 220.0 | 222 | 80 | 17 | 68 | 113 | 3.27 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Pitching
| Year | Team | Lg | W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1980 | BOS | AL | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 7.0 | 6 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 1.29 | 0.0 |
| 1981 | BOS | AL | 1 | 0 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 15.7 | 11 | 1 | 3 | 11 | 0.57 | 712.4 |
| 1982 | BOS | AL | 2 | 2 | 40 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 85.0 | 78 | 30 | 25 | 44 | 3.18 | 1155.9 |
| 1983 | BOS | AL | 5 | 4 | 34 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 62.0 | 74 | 25 | 23 | 32 | 3.63 | -828.6 |
| 1984 | CLE | AL | 1 | 0 | 25 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 50.3 | 53 | 23 | 15 | 25 | 4.11 | -265.6 |
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 110 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | .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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1980 | BOS | AL | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 1981 | BOS | AL | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 1982 | BOS | AL | 40 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 1983 | BOS | AL | 34 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 1984 | CLE | AL | 25 | 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 | 110 | 0 | 23 | 37 | 0 | 4 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1980 | BOS | P | 4 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| 1981 | BOS | P | 7 | 0 | 1 | 6 | 0 | 0 |
| 1982 | BOS | P | 40 | 0 | 11 | 16 | 0 | 3 |
| 1983 | BOS | P | 34 | 0 | 10 | 8 | 0 | 1 |
| 1984 | CLE | P | 25 | 0 | 1 | 5 | 0 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | 110 |