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
| Year | Team | Lg | W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1955 | STL | NL | 11 | 8 | 35 | 24 | 9 | 1 | 0 | 159.0 | 162 | 74 | 63 | 68 | 4.19 | - |
| 1956 | PIT | NL | 3 | 3 | 18 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 28.7 | 36 | 15 | 12 | 17 | 4.71 | -535.1 |
| 1957 | PIT | NL | 3 | 11 | 54 | 10 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 130.7 | 151 | 68 | 31 | 101 | 4.68 | 536.2 |
| 1959 | CIN | NL | 1 | 0 | 10 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 13.7 | 17 | 6 | 11 | 8 | 3.95 | 40.1 |
| 1960 | NYY | AL | 5 | 1 | 29 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 7 | 40.7 | 30 | 13 | 22 | 29 | 2.88 | - |
| 1961 | NYY | AL | 15 | 5 | 65 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 29 | 119.0 | 83 | 29 | 49 | 87 | 2.19 | - |
| 1962 | NYY | AL | 1 | 3 | 27 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 7 | 33.7 | 33 | 18 | 17 | 21 | 4.81 | - |
| 1963 | NYY | AL | 1 | 1 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6.0 | 12 | 9 | 3 | 5 | 13.50 | - |
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
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1955 | STL | NL | 35 | 56 | 2 | 13 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 13 | 0.232 | -296.1 |
| 1956 | PIT | NL | 18 | 4 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.500 | 0.0 |
| 1957 | PIT | NL | 56 | 32 | 1 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 9 | 0.156 | 0.0 |
| 1959 | CIN | NL | 10 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.000 | 0.0 |
| 1960 | NYY | AL | 29 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0.000 | 0.0 |
| 1961 | NYY | AL | 65 | 25 | 2 | 7 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0.280 | 0.0 |
| 1962 | NYY | AL | 27 | 4 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0.500 | 0.0 |
| 1963 | NYY | AL | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
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
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1955 | SLN | P | 35 | 24 | 5 | 20 | 2 | 0 |
| 1956 | PIT | P | 18 | 2 | 1 | 5 | 0 | 0 |
| 1957 | PIT | P | 54 | 10 | 4 | 12 | 1 | 0 |
| 1959 | CIN | P | 10 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 1 | 0 |
| 1960 | NYA | P | 29 | 0 | 2 | 7 | 0 | 0 |
| 1961 | NYA | P | 65 | 0 | 2 | 15 | 1 | 0 |
| 1962 | NYA | P | 27 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 2 | 0 |
| 1963 | NYA | P | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
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 |