Rigo Beltran
Born: 11/13/1969 in Tijuana, Baja California, Mexico
MLB Debut: 1997-06-02 | Final Game: 2004-04-28
Bats: L | Throws: L | Height: 5'11" | Weight: 185 lbs
Full name: Rigoberto Beltran
Biography
Rigo Beltran, born in 1969, was a professional baseball pitcher who played in Major League Baseball from 1997 to 2004. Throughout his career, he made a mark as a reliable arm in the bullpen, showcasing his skills during an era characterized by evolving pitching styles and the increasing importance of relief pitchers. Beltran compiled a career record of 2-3 with an earned run average (ERA) of 4.4, demonstrating his ability to navigate challenging situations on the mound.
Over the course of his tenure in the majors, Beltran struck out 106 batters and recorded one save, contributing to his teams' efforts during critical games. His pitching style was defined by a combination of strategic thinking and solid execution, allowing him to effectively manage hitters throughout his career. While his statistics may not place him among the most celebrated pitchers of his time, Beltran's contributions to the game during the early 2000s reflect the depth and talent that characterized the era of baseball he participated in.
Career Pitching Statistics
| W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | HR | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 | 3 | 78 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 106.3 | 110 | 52 | 13 | 43 | 106 | 4.40 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Pitching
| Year | Team | Lg | W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1997 | STL | NL | 1 | 2 | 35 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 54.3 | 47 | 21 | 17 | 50 | 3.48 | - |
| 1998 | NYN | NL | 0 | 0 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 8.0 | 6 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 3.38 | 0.0 |
| 1999 | COL | NL | 0 | 0 | 12 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 11.0 | 20 | 9 | 7 | 15 | 7.36 | -67.2 |
| 1999 | NYN | NL | 1 | 1 | 21 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 31.0 | 30 | 12 | 12 | 35 | 3.48 | 448.1 |
| 2000 | COL | NL | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1.3 | 6 | 6 | 3 | 1 | 40.50 | 0.0 |
| 2004 | WSN | NL | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.7 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 13.50 | - |
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 78 | 11 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0.182 | 0.182 | 0.273 | 0.455 | 0.0 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1997 | STL | NL | 35 | 7 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0.143 | 0.0 |
| 1998 | NYN | NL | 7 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.000 | 0.0 |
| 1999 | COL | NL | 12 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.500 | 0.0 |
| 1999 | NYN | NL | 21 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.000 | 0.0 |
| 2000 | COL | NL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 2004 | WSN | NL | 2 | 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 | 78 | 5 | 7 | 18 | 1 | 1 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1997 | SLN | P | 35 | 4 | 4 | 10 | 1 | 0 |
| 1998 | NYN | P | 7 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 1999 | COL | P | 12 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 1999 | NYN | P | 21 | 0 | 2 | 6 | 0 | 1 |
| 2000 | COL | P | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2004 | MON | P | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | 78 |
Salary History
| Year | Team | League | Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1999 | COL | NL | $215,000 |
| 1997 | SLN | NL | $150,000 |
| Total Career Earnings | $365,000 | ||
College History
| School Name | City | State | Years Attended |
|---|---|---|---|
| University of Wyoming | Laramie | WY | 1990, 1991 |