Rene Arocha
Born: 2/24/1964 in Havana, La Habana, Cuba
MLB Debut: 1993-04-09 | Final Game: 1997-06-06
Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'0" | Weight: 180 lbs
Biography
Rene Arocha, born in 1964, was a professional baseball pitcher who played in Major League Baseball from 1993 to 1997. Known for his solid fastball and competitive spirit, Arocha made a name for himself during his tenure with the St. Louis Cardinals and the Tampa Bay Devil Rays. Over the course of his career, he compiled a record of 18 wins and 17 losses, with an earned run average (ERA) of 4.11. His ability to strike out batters was evident, as he recorded a total of 190 strikeouts and contributed to his teams with 11 saves throughout his time in the league.
Arocha's career unfolded during a transitional period in baseball, as the sport was experiencing an influx of international talent and evolving pitching strategies. While he may not have achieved the same level of notoriety as some of his contemporaries, Arocha's contributions on the mound provided valuable innings for his teams. His journey from the minor leagues to the majors highlighted the opportunities available to talented pitchers in the 1990s, and he remains a memorable figure for fans who followed his career in both the National and American Leagues.
Career Pitching Statistics
| W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | HR | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 18 | 17 | 124 | 36 | 2 | 1 | 11 | 331.0 | 363 | 151 | 37 | 75 | 190 | 4.11 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Pitching
| Year | Team | Lg | W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1993 | STL | NL | 11 | 8 | 32 | 29 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 188.0 | 197 | 79 | 31 | 96 | 3.78 | - |
| 1994 | STL | NL | 4 | 4 | 45 | 7 | 1 | 1 | 11 | 83.0 | 94 | 37 | 21 | 62 | 4.01 | - |
| 1995 | STL | NL | 3 | 5 | 41 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 49.7 | 55 | 22 | 18 | 25 | 3.99 | - |
| 1997 | SFG | NL | 0 | 0 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 10.3 | 17 | 13 | 5 | 7 | 11.32 | - |
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 124 | 69 | 3 | 7 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 3 | 31 | 0.101 | 0.139 | 0.130 | 0.269 | -651.1 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1993 | STL | NL | 32 | 58 | 3 | 6 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 2 | 24 | 0.103 | -651.1 |
| 1994 | STL | NL | 45 | 9 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 5 | 0.111 | 0.0 |
| 1995 | STL | NL | 41 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0.000 | 0.0 |
| 1997 | SFG | NL | 6 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0.000 | 0.0 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| P | 124 | 35 | 15 | 52 | 4 | 3 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1993 | SLN | P | 32 | 28 | 9 | 28 | 4 | 3 |
| 1994 | SLN | P | 45 | 7 | 3 | 11 | 0 | 0 |
| 1995 | SLN | P | 41 | 0 | 2 | 9 | 0 | 0 |
| 1997 | SFN | P | 6 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 0 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | 124 |
Salary History
| Year | Team | League | Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1995 | SLN | NL | $195,000 |
| 1994 | SLN | NL | $160,000 |
| 1993 | SLN | NL | $109,000 |
| Total Career Earnings | $464,000 | ||