Rolando Arrojo
Pitcher · Career Stats, Bio & Records (1998-2002)
Rolando Arrojo was a pitcher who played in Major League Baseball from 1998 to 2002 for the Tampa Bay Rays, the Colorado Rockies, and the Boston Red Sox, a span of 5 seasons. Across 158 career appearances, he went 40-42 with a 4.55 ERA and 512 strikeouts. Rolando Arrojo was an All-Star.
- 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
- 6'4" / 215 lb
- MLB Debut
- 1998-04-01
- Last Game
- 2002-09-22
- Awards
- All-Star
Full name: Luis Rolando Arrojo
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1998 | TBA | AL | 14 | 12 | 32 | 32 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 202.0 | 195 | 80 | 65 | 152 | 3.56 | 4.43 (+20%) | 1043.7 |
| 1999 | TBA | AL | 7 | 12 | 24 | 24 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 140.2 | 162 | 81 | 60 | 107 | 5.18 | 4.71 (-10%) | -2138.0 |
| 2000 | COL | NL | 5 | 9 | 19 | 19 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 101.1 | 120 | 68 | 46 | 80 | 6.04 | 4.77 (-27%) | -757.0 |
| 2000 | BOS | AL | 5 | 2 | 13 | 13 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 71.1 | 67 | 40 | 22 | 44 | 5.05 | 4.77 (-6%) | -83.6 |
| 2001 | BOS | AL | 5 | 4 | 41 | 9 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 103.1 | 88 | 40 | 35 | 78 | 3.48 | 4.42 (+21%) | 1337.9 |
| 2002 | BOS | AL | 4 | 3 | 29 | 8 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 81.1 | 83 | 45 | 27 | 51 | 4.98 | 4.28 (-16%) | 483.8 |
| Career · 6 seasons | 40 | 42 | 158 | 105 | 4 | 2 | 6 | 700.0 | 715 | 354 | 255 | 512 | 4.55 | — | -113 | ||
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 158 | 37 | 2 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 20 | .081 | .105 | .108 | .213 | 0 |
Career AVG .081 vs. league average .267 across their career seasons — 69.6% below league average.
Career OBP .105 vs. league average .338 across their career seasons — 68.8% below league average.
Career SLG .108 vs. league average .427 across their career seasons — 74.7% below league average.
Career OPS .213 vs. league average .765 across their career seasons — 72.1% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1998 | TBA | AL | 32 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | .000 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1999 | TBA | AL | 24 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 2000 | COL | NL | 19 | 28 | 2 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 13 | .107 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 2000 | BOS | AL | 13 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 2001 | BOS | AL | 41 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | .000 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 2002 | BOS | AL | 29 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | .000 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| Career · 6 seasons | 158 | 37 | 2 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 20 | .081 | — | — | — | — | 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 (316 games) →Per-game data from Retrosheet (regular season, through 2025).
Batting — Home / Away
| Split | G | AB | R | H | HR | RBI | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 83 | 13 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | .077 |
| Away | 75 | 24 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 3 | .083 |
Pitching — Home / Away
| Split | G | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 83 | 357.1 | 399 | 206 | 123 | 268 | 5.19 |
| Away | 75 | 342.2 | 316 | 148 | 132 | 244 | 3.89 |
Last 10 Games — Pitching
| Date | Tm | Opp | Dec | IP | H | R | ER | BB | SO | HR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2002-09-22 | BOS | BAL | — | 1.0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 0 |
| 2002-09-18 | BOS | CLE | — | 1.2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| 2002-09-16 | BOS | CLE | — | 2.1 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 1 |
| 2002-08-03 | BOS | TEX | — | 1.0 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| 2002-07-31 | BOS | LAA | — | 1.1 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 2002-07-29 | BOS | LAA | — | 0.1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2002-07-26 | BOS | BAL | L | 3.0 | 6 | 5 | 5 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 2002-07-20 | BOS | NYY | — | 4.0 | 6 | 5 | 5 | 1 | 2 | 1 |
| 2002-07-15 | BOS | DET | — | 5.0 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 0 |
| 2002-06-23 | BOS | LAD | L | 2.1 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 2 | 2 | 0 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
Season-by-Season Fielding
Career Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each position.
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | 158 |
Awards & Honors
| Year | Award | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| 1998 | TSN Rookie Pitcher of the Year |
Salary History
Rolando Arrojo's recorded salaries total $4,345,000 over 5 seasons, 1998 to 2002. Arrojo's career, 1998 to 2002, falls within 1985 to 2016, the years the salary data covers.
| Year | Team | League | Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2002 | BOS | AL | $1,900,000 |
| 2001 | BOS | AL | $1,625,000 |
| 2000 | COL | NL | $325,000 |
| 1999 | TBA | AL | $250,000 |
| 1998 | TBA | AL | $245,000 |
| Total recorded salary | $4,345,000 | ||
Award Voting History
| Year | Award | League | Finish | Points Won | Points Max | Votes First |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1998 | Rookie of the Year | AL | 2nd | 61.0 | 140 | 4 |
Most Similar Players
Career comps based on counting + rate stats and primary position. Score is relative — closest peer anchors at ~98%.
Rolando Arrojo (highlighted) compared to peers across the same era.
Rolando Arrojo: the record in brief
Rolando Arrojo played a first major league game on April 1, 1998 and a last one on September 22, 2002. The season rows list, in order, the Tampa Bay Devil Rays (1998 through 1999), the Colorado Rockies (2000), and the Boston Red Sox (2000 to 2002). Arrojo played primarily as a pitcher and threw and hit right-handed. Born on July 18, 1965, in Santa Clara, Santa Clara, Cuba, Arrojo was listed at 6'4" and 215 pounds. The given name on file is Luis Rolando Arrojo.
Across 158 games (105 starts), Arrojo recorded 40 wins against 42 losses with a 4.55 ERA. The same table counts 512 strikeouts. Arrojo's 4.55 ERA was close to the 4.52 league figure for those seasons. No season topped the 14 wins of 1998. Among the heaviest workloads, the lowest ERA was 3.56 in 1998, when the league's was 4.43.
Frequently Asked Questions about Rolando Arrojo
- What years did Rolando Arrojo play?
- Rolando Arrojo played in Major League Baseball from 1998 to 2002.
- Was Rolando Arrojo a pitcher?
- Yes. Rolando Arrojo pitched in the major leagues, recording 40 wins and 512 strikeouts.
- How many home runs did Rolando Arrojo hit?
- Rolando Arrojo hit 0 career home runs with 3 hits.
- What teams did Rolando Arrojo play for?
- Rolando Arrojo played for 3 teams: the Tampa Bay Devil Rays (1998–1999), the Colorado Rockies (2000), and the Boston Red Sox (2000–2002).
- Did Rolando Arrojo win a Cy Young Award?
- No. Rolando Arrojo did not win the Cy Young Award.
- What awards did Rolando Arrojo win?
- Rolando Arrojo was selected to 1 All-Star Game.
- What were Rolando Arrojo's career stats?
- In 158 games, Rolando Arrojo went 40-42 with a 4.55 ERA, 512 strikeouts, 700.0 innings pitched, and 6 saves.
- How much did Rolando Arrojo earn in his career?
- Rolando Arrojo's recorded salaries total $4,345,000 over 5 seasons, 1998 to 2002. Arrojo's career, 1998 to 2002, falls within 1985 to 2016, the years the salary data covers.
- What was Rolando Arrojo's salary?
- Rolando Arrojo's last recorded salary was $1,900,000, in 2002. His highest recorded salary was $1,900,000, in 2002, and his lowest was $245,000, in 1998. The Salary History table lists each season from 1998 to 2002.
- What position did Rolando Arrojo play?
- Rolando Arrojo played primarily as a pitcher, the position where he appeared in the most games.
- How tall was Rolando Arrojo and how much did he weigh?
- Rolando Arrojo was listed at 6 feet 4 inches and 215 pounds.
- What was Rolando Arrojo's career ERA?
- Rolando Arrojo finished with a 4.55 career ERA, going 40-42 with 512 strikeouts.
- How many strikeouts did Rolando Arrojo have?
- Rolando Arrojo recorded 512 career strikeouts.
- Is Rolando Arrojo in the Hall of Fame?
- No. Rolando Arrojo has not been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.