Kiko Calero
Born: 1/9/1975 in Santurce, P.R.
MLB Debut: 2003-04-02 | Final Game: 2009-10-04
Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'1" | Weight: 180 lbs
Full name: Enrique Nomar Calero
Biography
Kiko Calero, born in 1975, was a talented pitcher who made his mark in Major League Baseball from 2003 to 2009. He was known for his effective pitching style, characterized by a keen ability to strike out hitters, evidenced by his 324 strikeouts throughout his career. Calero finished with a respectable record of 14-12 and an impressive earned run average (ERA) of 3.24, showcasing his capability to keep opposing teams at bay during his time on the mound.
Calero played a pivotal role in the bullpens of several teams, accumulating 7 saves in his career. His contributions were particularly significant during a period when the game was evolving, and pitchers were increasingly relied upon to perform in high-leverage situations. With a blend of skill, determination, and consistency, Calero left a lasting impression and is remembered as a reliable arm in the late 2000s era of baseball.
Career Pitching Statistics
| W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | HR | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 14 | 12 | 313 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 7 | 302.7 | 236 | 109 | 24 | 126 | 324 | 3.24 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Pitching
| Year | Team | Lg | W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2003 | STL | NL | 1 | 1 | 26 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 38.3 | 29 | 12 | 20 | 51 | 2.82 | - |
| 2004 | STL | NL | 3 | 1 | 41 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 45.3 | 27 | 14 | 10 | 47 | 2.78 | - |
| 2005 | OAK | AL | 4 | 1 | 58 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 55.7 | 45 | 20 | 18 | 52 | 3.23 | 1005.1 |
| 2006 | OAK | AL | 3 | 2 | 70 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 58.0 | 50 | 22 | 24 | 67 | 3.41 | 2278.0 |
| 2007 | OAK | AL | 1 | 5 | 46 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 40.7 | 46 | 26 | 21 | 31 | 5.75 | 104.9 |
| 2008 | OAK | AL | 0 | 0 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4.7 | 3 | 2 | 3 | 7 | 3.86 | 0.0 |
| 2009 | MIA | NL | 2 | 2 | 67 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 60.0 | 36 | 13 | 30 | 69 | 1.95 | - |
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 313 | 6 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0.167 | 0.167 | 0.167 | 0.333 | 0.0 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2003 | STL | NL | 26 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.250 | 0.0 |
| 2004 | STL | NL | 41 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0.000 | 0.0 |
| 2005 | OAK | AL | 58 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0.000 | 0.0 |
| 2006 | OAK | AL | 70 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 2007 | OAK | AL | 46 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 2008 | OAK | AL | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 2009 | MIA | NL | 67 | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12 | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006 | ALDS2 | OAK | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 |
| 2006 | ALCS | OAK | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 |
| 2004 | NLCS | SLN | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 |
| 2004 | NLDS1 | SLN | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 |
| 2004 | WS | SLN | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 0 | 12 | 0 | 0 | 12.3 | 13 | 5 | 7 | 11 | 3.65 |
Playoff Pitching by Year
| Year | Round | Team | W | L | G | GS | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006 | ALCS | OAK | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 2.0 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0.00 |
| 2006 | ALDS2 | OAK | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1.0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0.00 |
| 2004 | NLCS | SLN | 0 | 0 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 7.0 | 8 | 3 | 1 | 7 | 3.86 |
| 2004 | NLDS1 | SLN | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0.00 |
| 2004 | WS | SLN | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1.3 | 2 | 2 | 4 | 0 | 13.50 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| P | 313 | 1 | 12 | 36 | 1 | 2 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2003 | SLN | P | 26 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 0 | 0 |
| 2004 | SLN | P | 41 | 0 | 2 | 9 | 0 | 0 |
| 2005 | OAK | P | 58 | 0 | 2 | 5 | 0 | 0 |
| 2006 | OAK | P | 70 | 0 | 1 | 5 | 1 | 0 |
| 2007 | OAK | P | 46 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 0 | 2 |
| 2008 | OAK | P | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2009 | FLO | P | 67 | 0 | 4 | 10 | 0 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | 313 |
Salary History
| Year | Team | League | Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2009 | FLO | NL | $500,000 |
| 2008 | OAK | AL | $1,000,000 |
| 2007 | OAK | AL | $1,600,000 |
| 2006 | OAK | AL | $850,000 |
| 2005 | OAK | AL | $330,000 |
| Total Career Earnings | $4,280,000 | ||
College History
| School Name | City | State | Years Attended |
|---|---|---|---|
| Miami-Dade College - Kendall Campus | Miami | FL | 1994 |
| St. Thomas University | Miami Gardens | FL | 1995, 1996 |