Luis Arroyo, baseball player, 1955-1963

Luis Arroyo

Born: 2/18/1927 in Penuelas, P.R.

Died: 1/13/2016 in Ponce, P.R.

MLB Debut: 1955-04-20 | Final Game: 1963-05-28

Bats: L | Throws: L | Height: 5'8" | Weight: 178 lbs

Full name: Luis Enrique Arroyo

Biography

Luis Arroyo was a talented pitcher whose career spanned from 1955 to 1963. Born in 1927, Arroyo made a notable impact in Major League Baseball during the transitional period that followed the end of the deadball era and set the stage for the offensive explosion of the 1960s. With a career record of 40-32 and an earned run average (ERA) of 3.93, Arroyo established himself as a reliable arm on the mound. He recorded a total of 336 strikeouts and notched 44 saves, showcasing his ability both as a starter and a reliever. Arroyo was selected as an All-Star twice, highlighting his status among the league's elite during his playing years. Known for his competitive spirit and effectiveness in high-pressure situations, he played a crucial role for the teams he represented, contributing to their successes in a rapidly evolving game. As a pitcher, Arroyo's legacy is remembered not only for his statistics but also for his contributions to a pivotal decade in baseball history.

Career Pitching Statistics

W L G GS CG SHO SV IP H ER HR BB SO ERA Pitcher PIV
40 32 244 36 10 1 44 531.3 524 232 58 208 336 3.93 0

Season-by-Season Pitching

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
246 128 5 29 2 0 1 8 0 2 28 0.227 0.237 0.266 0.502 -296.1

Season-by-Season Batting

Postseason Statistics

Playoff Career Batting

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI BB SO AVG
3 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.000

Playoff Batting by Year

Year Round Team G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI BB SO AVG
1961 WS NYA 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000
1960 WS NYA 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.000

Playoff Career Pitching

W L G GS SV IP H ER BB SO ERA
1 0 3 0 0 4.7 6 2 2 4 3.86

Playoff Pitching by Year

Year Round Team W L G GS SV IP H ER BB SO ERA
1961 WS NYA 1 0 2 0 0 4.0 4 1 2 3 2.25
1960 WS NYA 0 0 1 0 0 0.7 2 1 0 1 13.50

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
P 244 36 14 69 7 0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Pitcher 244

Awards & Honors

Year Award Notes
1961 TSN Fireman of the Year

Award Voting History

Year Award League Finish Points Won Points Max Votes First
1961 Most Valuable Player AL 6th 95.0 280 1