Jose Bautista, baseball player, 1988-1997

Jose Bautista

Born: 7/26/1964 in Bani, Peravia, D.R.

MLB Debut: 1988-04-09 | Final Game: 1997-09-25

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'1" | Weight: 177 lbs

Full name: Jose Joaquin Bautista

Biography

José Bautista, born in 1964, was a professional baseball pitcher who played in Major League Baseball from 1988 to 1997. Over the course of his career, he took the mound for several teams, with a record of 32 wins and 42 losses. Bautista finished his career with an earned run average (ERA) of 4.62, reflecting the challenges he faced during his tenure in a highly competitive era of baseball. Known for his ability to strike out batters, he recorded a total of 328 strikeouts and also contributed to his teams with 3 saves. Bautista's playing style was characterized by his determination and work ethic, traits that endeared him to teammates and fans alike. He navigated the ups and downs of pitching in a league that was evolving, with hitters becoming more powerful and the game itself rapidly changing during the late 20th century. While he may not have achieved the superstar status of some of his contemporaries, Bautista's contributions on the mound remain a noteworthy part of baseball history.

Career Pitching Statistics

W L G GS CG SHO SV IP H ER HR BB SO ERA Pitcher PIV
32 42 312 49 4 0 3 685.7 732 352 106 171 328 4.62 0

Season-by-Season Pitching

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
315 50 2 5 0 0 0 1 0 1 17 0.100 0.118 0.100 0.218 0.0

Season-by-Season Batting

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
P 312 49 64 78 5 6

Season-by-Season Fielding

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Pitcher 312

Salary History

Year Team League Salary
1997 SLN NL $150,000
1996 SFN NL $790,000
1995 SFN NL $760,000
1994 CHN NL $710,000
1993 CHN NL $155,000
1991 BAL AL $138,000
1990 BAL AL $120,000
1988 BAL AL $62,500
Total Career Earnings $2,885,500