Fernando Arroyo
Born: 3/21/1952 in Sacramento, CA, USA
MLB Debut: 1975-06-28 | Final Game: 1986-08-11
Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'2" | Weight: 180 lbs
Biography
Fernando Arroyo, born in 1952, was a professional baseball pitcher whose career spanned from 1975 until June 28, 1986. Known for his versatility on the mound, Arroyo played during a transformative era in Major League Baseball, marked by evolving pitching styles and the increasing emphasis on bullpen specialization. Throughout his career, he recorded a win-loss record of 24-37, demonstrating his resilience and capability as he competed against some of the best hitters of his time.
Arroyo concluded his career with an earned run average (ERA) of 4.44 and accumulated a total of 172 strikeouts. While he did not register any saves, his contributions to his teams were significant, showcasing his role as a reliable pitcher who could handle various game situations. Despite the challenges of pitching in the mid-1980s, Arroyo's dedication to the game and his competitive spirit left a lasting impression on the teams he represented and the fans who followed his career.
Career Pitching Statistics
| W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | HR | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 24 | 37 | 121 | 60 | 12 | 2 | 0 | 535.7 | 589 | 264 | 56 | 160 | 172 | 4.44 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Pitching
| Year | Team | Lg | W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1975 | DET | AL | 2 | 1 | 14 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 53.3 | 56 | 27 | 22 | 25 | 4.56 | -608.5 |
| 1977 | DET | AL | 8 | 18 | 38 | 28 | 8 | 1 | 0 | 209.3 | 227 | 97 | 52 | 60 | 4.17 | -1933.4 |
| 1978 | DET | AL | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4.3 | 8 | 4 | 0 | 1 | 8.31 | 0.0 |
| 1979 | DET | AL | 1 | 1 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 12.0 | 17 | 11 | 4 | 7 | 8.25 | -545.4 |
| 1980 | MIN | AL | 6 | 6 | 21 | 11 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 92.3 | 97 | 48 | 32 | 27 | 4.68 | -978.4 |
| 1981 | MIN | AL | 7 | 10 | 23 | 19 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 128.3 | 144 | 56 | 34 | 39 | 3.93 | -1432.2 |
| 1982 | MIN | AL | 0 | 1 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 13.7 | 17 | 8 | 6 | 4 | 5.27 | -509.8 |
| 1982 | OAK | AL | 0 | 0 | 10 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 22.3 | 23 | 13 | 7 | 9 | 5.24 | -813.7 |
| 1986 | OAK | AL | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0.00 | 0.0 |
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 122 | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1975 | DET | AL | 14 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 1977 | DET | AL | 38 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 1978 | DET | AL | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 1979 | DET | AL | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 1980 | MIN | AL | 21 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 1981 | MIN | AL | 23 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 1982 | MIN | AL | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 1982 | OAK | AL | 10 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 1986 | OAK | AL | 1 | 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 | 121 | 60 | 41 | 118 | 3 | 8 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1975 | DET | P | 14 | 2 | 6 | 11 | 0 | 2 |
| 1977 | DET | P | 38 | 28 | 15 | 63 | 1 | 4 |
| 1978 | DET | P | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 1979 | DET | P | 6 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| 1980 | MIN | P | 21 | 11 | 9 | 8 | 1 | 0 |
| 1981 | MIN | P | 23 | 19 | 7 | 23 | 0 | 1 |
| 1982 | MIN | P | 6 | 0 | 2 | 6 | 0 | 1 |
| 1982 | OAK | P | 10 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 1 | 0 |
| 1986 | OAK | P | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | 121 |