Salome Barojas
Born: 6/16/1957 in Cordoba, Veracruz, Mexico
MLB Debut: 1982-04-11 | Final Game: 1988-09-26
Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 5'9" | Weight: 160 lbs
Biography
Salome Barojas, born in 1957, was a professional baseball pitcher whose career spanned from 1982 to 1988. Over the course of his time in Major League Baseball, Barojas compiled a record of 18 wins and 21 losses, showcasing his resilience as a competitor on the mound. He finished his career with an earned run average (ERA) of 3.95, reflecting his ability to navigate high-pressure situations and keep opposing hitters at bay. Barojas recorded a total of 177 strikeouts and notched 35 saves, demonstrating his effectiveness as both a reliever and a late-inning option for his teams.
Barojas played during a transformative era in baseball, marked by the increasing importance of specialized pitchers and the evolution of bullpen strategies. His contributions to the game were characterized by a blend of skill and determination, making him a reliable presence for the clubs he represented. Although his overall win-loss record may not stand out historically, Barojas' impact was felt through his ability to secure critical outs and provide stability in the late innings of games. His legacy remains a testament to the role of dedicated pitchers in the ever-evolving landscape of Major League Baseball.
Career Pitching Statistics
| W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | HR | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 18 | 21 | 179 | 18 | 0 | 0 | 35 | 390.0 | 374 | 171 | 33 | 179 | 177 | 3.95 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Pitching
| Year | Team | Lg | W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1982 | CHW | AL | 6 | 6 | 61 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 21 | 106.7 | 96 | 42 | 46 | 56 | 3.54 | - |
| 1983 | CHW | AL | 3 | 3 | 52 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 12 | 87.3 | 70 | 24 | 32 | 38 | 2.47 | - |
| 1984 | CHW | AL | 3 | 2 | 24 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 39.3 | 48 | 20 | 19 | 18 | 4.58 | - |
| 1984 | SEA | AL | 6 | 5 | 19 | 14 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 95.3 | 88 | 42 | 41 | 37 | 3.97 | -2920.9 |
| 1985 | SEA | AL | 0 | 5 | 17 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 52.7 | 65 | 35 | 33 | 27 | 5.98 | -1499.0 |
| 1988 | PHI | NL | 0 | 0 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 8.7 | 7 | 8 | 8 | 1 | 8.31 | 0.0 |
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 179 | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1982 | CHW | AL | 61 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 1983 | CHW | AL | 52 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 1984 | CHW | AL | 24 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 1984 | SEA | AL | 19 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 1985 | SEA | AL | 17 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 1988 | PHI | NL | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1983 | ALCS | CHA | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 |
Playoff Career Pitching
| W | L | G | GS | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1.0 | 4 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 18.00 |
Playoff Pitching by Year
| Year | Round | Team | W | L | G | GS | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1983 | ALCS | CHA | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1.0 | 4 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 18.00 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| P | 179 | 18 | 25 | 78 | 2 | 4 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1982 | CHA | P | 61 | 0 | 10 | 28 | 0 | 2 |
| 1983 | CHA | P | 52 | 0 | 2 | 14 | 0 | 1 |
| 1984 | CHA | P | 24 | 0 | 4 | 10 | 0 | 0 |
| 1984 | SEA | P | 19 | 14 | 4 | 17 | 0 | 1 |
| 1985 | SEA | P | 17 | 4 | 5 | 7 | 1 | 0 |
| 1988 | PHI | P | 6 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | 179 |
Awards & Honors
| Year | Award | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| 1982 | Player of the Week | Week of 1982-04-16 |