Ernie Camacho
Pitcher · Career Stats, Bio & Records (1980-1990)
Ernie Camacho was a pitcher who played in Major League Baseball from 1980 to 1990 for 6 teams, including the Athletics, a span of 11 seasons. Across 193 career appearances, he went 10-20 with a 4.21 ERA, 159 strikeouts, and 45 saves. His career Pitcher PIV — Baseball Data Hub's era-adjusted measure of pitching impact — is 479.7.
- W (Wins):
- Games credited to a pitcher whose team took a lead it never surrendered while he was the pitcher of record.
- ERA (Earned Run Average):
- Earned runs allowed per nine innings pitched: (ER × 9) ÷ IP. The primary measure of pitching effectiveness.
- SO (Strikeouts):
- For a batter, times retired on a third strike; for a pitcher, batters retired on a third strike.
- WHIP (Walks and Hits per Inning Pitched):
- Baserunners allowed per inning: (BB + H) ÷ IP. Under 1.00 is elite.
Data updated
- Position
- Pitcher
- Bats / Throws
- R / R
- Height / Weight
- 6'1" / 180 lb
- MLB Debut
- 1980-05-22
- Last Game
- 1990-10-03
Full name: Ernest Carlos Camacho
Season-by-Season Pitching
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| Year | Team | Lg | W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA | Lg ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1980 | OAK | AL | 0 | 0 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 11.2 | 20 | 9 | 5 | 9 | 6.94 | 3.84 (-81%) | -332.2 |
| 1981 | PIT | NL | 0 | 1 | 7 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 21.2 | 23 | 12 | 15 | 11 | 4.98 | 3.58 (-39%) | -42.4 |
| 1983 | CLE | AL | 0 | 1 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5.1 | 5 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 5.06 | — | 0.0 |
| 1984 | CLE | AL | 5 | 9 | 69 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 23 | 100.0 | 83 | 27 | 37 | 48 | 2.43 | 3.81 (+36%) | 211.2 |
| 1985 | CLE | AL | 0 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3.1 | 4 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 8.10 | — | 0.0 |
| 1986 | CLE | AL | 2 | 4 | 51 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 20 | 57.1 | 60 | 26 | 31 | 36 | 4.08 | 3.97 (-3%) | 730.6 |
| 1987 | CLE | AL | 0 | 1 | 15 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 13.2 | 21 | 14 | 5 | 9 | 9.22 | 4.29 (-115%) | 11.0 |
| 1988 | HOU | NL | 0 | 3 | 13 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 17.2 | 25 | 15 | 12 | 13 | 7.64 | 3.73 (-105%) | -148.9 |
| 1989 | SFN | NL | 3 | 0 | 13 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 16.1 | 10 | 5 | 11 | 14 | 2.76 | 3.71 (+26%) | -63.1 |
| 1990 | SFN | NL | 0 | 0 | 8 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 10.0 | 10 | 4 | 3 | 8 | 3.60 | 3.86 (+7%) | 113.5 |
| 1990 | SLN | NL | 0 | 0 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5.2 | 7 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 7.94 | — | 0.0 |
| Career · 11 seasons | 10 | 20 | 193 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 45 | 262.2 | 268 | 123 | 128 | 159 | 4.21 | — | 480 | ||
Lg columns show the league average for that season, with the player's figure as a percentage above or below it. Career totals the seasons listed above.
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 193 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | .000 | .000 | .000 | .000 | 0 |
Career AVG .000 vs. league average .259 across their career seasons — 100.0% below league average.
Career OBP .000 vs. league average .324 across their career seasons — 100.0% below league average.
Career SLG .000 vs. league average .388 across their career seasons — 100.0% below league average.
Career OPS .000 vs. league average .711 across their career seasons — 100.0% below league average.
Season-by-Season Batting
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| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | Lg AVG | Lg OBP | Lg SLG | Lg OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1980 | OAK | AL | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1981 | PIT | NL | 7 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | .000 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1983 | CLE | AL | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1984 | CLE | AL | 69 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1985 | CLE | AL | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1986 | CLE | AL | 51 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1987 | CLE | AL | 15 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1988 | HOU | NL | 13 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1989 | SFN | NL | 13 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1990 | SFN | NL | 8 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1990 | SLN | NL | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| Career · 11 seasons | 193 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | .000 | — | — | — | — | 0 | ||
Lg columns show the league average for that season, with the player's figure as a percentage above or below it. Career totals the seasons listed above.
Game Log & Splits
View full game log (386 games) →Per-game data from Retrosheet (regular season, through 2025).
Batting — Home / Away
| Split | G | AB | R | H | HR | RBI | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 97 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 |
| Away | 96 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 |
Pitching — Home / Away
| Split | G | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 97 | 129.2 | 145 | 74 | 67 | 80 | 5.14 |
| Away | 96 | 133.0 | 123 | 49 | 61 | 79 | 3.32 |
Last 10 Games — Pitching
| Date | Tm | Opp | Dec | IP | H | R | ER | BB | SO | HR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990-10-03 | STL | WSN | — | 1.0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| 1990-09-23 | STL | PIT | — | 0.1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1990-09-18 | STL | PHI | — | 2.0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 4 | 0 |
| 1990-09-16 | STL | CHC | — | 0.2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 1990-09-14 | STL | CHC | — | 0.2 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 1990-09-11 | STL | NYN | — | 1.0 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 1 |
| 1990-05-06 | SFG | WSN | — | 1.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 1990-05-02 | SFG | CHC | — | 2.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 1990-05-01 | SFG | CHC | — | 2.0 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 1 |
| 1990-04-28 | SFG | STL | — | 1.0 | 4 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1980 | OAK | P | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1981 | PIT | P | 7 | 3 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 1 |
| 1983 | CLE | P | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1984 | CLE | P | 69 | 0 | 1 | 15 | 0 | 0 |
| 1985 | CLE | P | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 1986 | CLE | P | 51 | 0 | 5 | 11 | 1 | 0 |
| 1987 | CLE | P | 15 | 0 | 1 | 5 | 0 | 0 |
| 1988 | HOU | P | 13 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 0 |
| 1989 | SFN | P | 13 | 0 | 2 | 5 | 0 | 0 |
| 1990 | SFN | P | 8 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1990 | SLN | P | 6 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each position.
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | 193 |
Salary History
Ernie Camacho's recorded salaries total $410,000 over 3 seasons, 1985 to 1990. This total is partial: the salary data covers 1985 to 2016, and Camacho's career ran from 1980 to 1990. His seasons before 1985 are not included, and no salary is recorded for 1987, 1988, and 1989.
| Year | Team | League | Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1990 | SFN | NL | $150,000 |
| 1986 | CLE | AL | $145,000 |
| 1985 | CLE | AL | $115,000 |
| Total recorded salary (partial) | $410,000 | ||
College History
| School Name | City | State | Years Attended |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hartnell College | Salinas | CA | 1975, 1976 |
Ernie Camacho: the record in brief
Ernie Camacho played a first major league game on May 22, 1980 and a last one on October 3, 1990. Camacho played for the Oakland Athletics (1980), the Pittsburgh Pirates (1981), the Cleveland Indians (1983 to 1987), the Houston Astros (1988), the San Francisco Giants (1989 through 1990), and the St. Louis Cardinals (1990). Listed as a pitcher, Camacho batted and threw right-handed. Height and weight on file: 6 feet, 1 inch and 180 pounds. The birth record reads February 1, 1955, in Salinas, CA, USA. The given name on file is Ernest Carlos Camacho.
Camacho's career pitching line is 10 wins, 20 losses and a 4.21 ERA over 193 appearances. Camacho had 159 strikeouts and 45 saves. Against a 3.87 league ERA for the same seasons, the 4.21 mark was 9.0% worse. The best win total was 5, in 1984. The most saves in one season was 23, in 1984. Among the heaviest workloads, the lowest ERA was 2.43 in 1984, when the league's was 3.81.
Frequently Asked Questions about Ernie Camacho
- What years did Ernie Camacho play?
- Ernie Camacho played in Major League Baseball from 1980 to 1990.
- Was Ernie Camacho a pitcher?
- Yes. Ernie Camacho pitched in the major leagues, recording 10 wins and 159 strikeouts.
- How many home runs did Ernie Camacho hit?
- Ernie Camacho hit 0 career home runs.
- What teams did Ernie Camacho play for?
- Ernie Camacho played for 6 teams: the Oakland Athletics (1980), the Pittsburgh Pirates (1981), the Cleveland Indians (1983–1987), the Houston Astros (1988), the San Francisco Giants (1989–1990), and the St. Louis Cardinals (1990).
- What were Ernie Camacho's career stats?
- In 193 games, Ernie Camacho went 10-20 with a 4.21 ERA, 159 strikeouts, 262.2 innings pitched, and 45 saves.
- How much did Ernie Camacho earn in his career?
- Ernie Camacho's recorded salaries total $410,000 over 3 seasons, 1985 to 1990. This total is partial: the salary data covers 1985 to 2016, and Camacho's career ran from 1980 to 1990. His seasons before 1985 are not included, and no salary is recorded for 1987, 1988, and 1989.
- What was Ernie Camacho's salary?
- Ernie Camacho's last recorded salary was $150,000, in 1990. His highest recorded salary was $150,000, in 1990, and his lowest was $115,000, in 1985. The Salary History table lists each season from 1985 to 1990.
- What position did Ernie Camacho play?
- Ernie Camacho played primarily as a pitcher, the position where he appeared in the most games.
- How tall was Ernie Camacho and how much did he weigh?
- Ernie Camacho was listed at 6 feet 1 inch and 180 pounds.
- What was Ernie Camacho's career ERA?
- Ernie Camacho finished with a 4.21 career ERA, going 10-20 with 159 strikeouts.
- How many strikeouts did Ernie Camacho have?
- Ernie Camacho recorded 159 career strikeouts.
- Is Ernie Camacho in the Hall of Fame?
- No. Ernie Camacho has not been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.