Maikel Cleto
Born: 5/1/1989 in Santo Domingo, Distrito Nacional, D.R.
MLB Debut: 2011-06-02 | Final Game: 2014-09-26
Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'3" | Weight: 250 lbs
Full name: Maikel Jose Cleto
Biography
Maikel Cleto was a professional baseball player born in 1989, whose career spanned from June 2, 2011, to September 26, 2014. Primarily a position player, Cleto made a brief appearance in Major League Baseball, playing a total of 41 games during his time in the league. Despite his potential, he finished his career without recording any hits, home runs, or RBIs, resulting in a batting average of 0.0. Additionally, he did not register any stolen bases, marking a unique chapter in his playing history.
Cleto's time in the majors coincided with a period of significant change in baseball, as the game was evolving with a focus on power hitting and advanced analytics. While he did not achieve individual statistical success, his journey through the ranks of professional baseball highlights the challenges many players face in making an impact at the highest level. His challenges on the field serve as a reminder of the competitive nature of Major League Baseball and the difficulty of maintaining a career in a sport where performance is scrutinized intensely.
Career Pitching Statistics
| W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | HR | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | 1 | 41 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 45.0 | 49 | 33 | 10 | 30 | 58 | 6.60 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Pitching
| Year | Team | Lg | W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 | STL | NL | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4.3 | 7 | 6 | 4 | 6 | 12.46 | - |
| 2012 | STL | NL | 0 | 0 | 9 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 9.0 | 13 | 7 | 2 | 15 | 7.00 | - |
| 2013 | STL | NL | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2.3 | 5 | 5 | 1 | 5 | 19.29 | - |
| 2014 | CHW | AL | 0 | 1 | 28 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 29.3 | 24 | 15 | 23 | 32 | 4.60 | - |
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 41 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0.000 | 0.000 | 0.000 | 0.000 | 0.0 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 | STL | NL | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0.000 | 0.0 |
| 2012 | STL | NL | 9 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0.000 | 0.0 |
| 2013 | STL | NL | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0.000 | 0.0 |
| 2014 | CHW | AL | 28 | 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 | 41 | 0 | 2 | 4 | 0 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 | SLN | P | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2012 | SLN | P | 9 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2013 | SLN | P | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2014 | CHA | P | 28 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 0 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | 41 |
Salary History
| Year | Team | League | Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | CHA | AL | $501,000 |
| 2013 | SLN | NL | $490,000 |
| Total Career Earnings | $991,000 | ||