Juan Berenguer, baseball player, 1978-1992

Juan Berenguer

Born: 11/30/1954 in Aguadulce, Cocle, Panama

MLB Debut: 1978-08-17 | Final Game: 1992-10-04

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 5'11" | Weight: 186 lbs

Full name: Juan Bautista Berenguer

Biography

Juan Berenguer, born in 1954, was a professional baseball pitcher whose career spanned from 1978 until his retirement on October 4, 1992. Over the course of 15 seasons in Major League Baseball, Berenguer established himself as a reliable arm on the mound, finishing his career with a record of 67-62 and an earned run average (ERA) of 3.9. Known for his ability to strike out batters, he recorded a total of 975 strikeouts, complemented by 32 saves, showcasing his versatility as both a starter and a reliever. Berenguer's career unfolded during a transformative period in baseball, which witnessed the transition from the deadball era to a more offensively driven game. His pitching style was characterized by a mix of control and strikeout capability, making him a valuable asset to the teams he played for, including the Minnesota Twins, Detroit Tigers, and the New York Mets, among others. With a competitive spirit and a deep understanding of the game, Berenguer left a lasting impact on the franchises he represented, earning respect as a steadfast competitor on the mound throughout his notable career.

Career Pitching Statistics

W L G GS CG SHO SV IP H ER HR BB SO ERA Pitcher PIV
67 62 490 95 5 2 32 1205.3 1034 522 116 604 975 3.90 0

Season-by-Season Pitching

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
490 24 0 2 0 0 0 0 0 2 9 0.083 0.154 0.083 0.237 0.0

Season-by-Season Batting

Postseason Statistics

Playoff Career Batting

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI BB SO AVG
7 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
1987 WS MIN 3 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000
1987 ALCS MIN 4 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 1 7 0 1 10.3 11 6 3 7 5.23

Playoff Pitching by Year

Year Round Team W L G GS SV IP H ER BB SO ERA
1987 ALCS MIN 0 0 4 0 1 6.0 1 1 3 6 1.50
1987 WS MIN 0 1 3 0 0 4.3 10 5 0 1 10.38

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
P 490 95 63 106 11 5

Season-by-Season Fielding

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Pitcher 490

Awards & Honors

Year Award Notes
1986 Player of the Week Week of 1986-06-20

Salary History

Year Team League Salary
1992 ATL NL $1,200,000
1991 ATL NL $900,000
1990 MIN AL $750,000
1989 MIN AL $625,000
1988 MIN AL $500,000
1987 MIN AL $152,500
1986 SFN NL $345,000
1985 DET AL $240,000
Total Career Earnings $4,712,500