Cecilio Guante
Born: 2/1/1960 in Villa Mella, Distrito Nacional, D.R.
MLB Debut: 1982-05-01 | Final Game: 1990-07-29
Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'3" | Weight: 200 lbs
Biography
Cecilio Guante was a professional baseball pitcher who played in Major League Baseball from 1982 until 1990. Born in 1960, Guante made his debut during an era marked by the evolution of the game, transitioning from the traditional styles of the past into a more dynamic and competitive era. Over the course of his career, he established himself as a reliable relief pitcher, finishing with a win-loss record of 29-34 and an earned run average (ERA) of 3.48. His ability to strike out batters was notable, as he recorded a total of 503 strikeouts, while also contributing significantly to his teams with 35 saves.
Guante's playing style was characterized by his strong arm and ability to perform under pressure, making him a valuable asset in late-game situations. His tenure in the major leagues saw him play for several teams, where he was known for his resilience and dedication on the mound. His contributions helped shape the pitching landscape of his time, as he navigated through an increasingly competitive environment in baseball, ultimately leaving a lasting impact on the franchises he represented.
Career Pitching Statistics
| W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | HR | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 29 | 34 | 363 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 35 | 595.0 | 512 | 230 | 61 | 236 | 503 | 3.48 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Pitching
| Year | Team | Lg | W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1982 | PIT | NL | 0 | 0 | 10 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 27.0 | 28 | 10 | 5 | 26 | 3.33 | 1230.6 |
| 1983 | PIT | NL | 2 | 6 | 49 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 9 | 100.3 | 90 | 37 | 46 | 82 | 3.32 | 1712.2 |
| 1984 | PIT | NL | 2 | 3 | 27 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 41.3 | 32 | 12 | 16 | 30 | 2.61 | 254.7 |
| 1985 | PIT | NL | 4 | 6 | 63 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 109.0 | 84 | 33 | 40 | 92 | 2.72 | 2959.9 |
| 1986 | PIT | NL | 5 | 2 | 52 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 78.0 | 65 | 29 | 29 | 63 | 3.35 | -489.9 |
| 1987 | NYY | AL | 3 | 2 | 23 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 44.0 | 42 | 28 | 20 | 46 | 5.73 | - |
| 1988 | NYY | AL | 5 | 6 | 56 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 11 | 75.0 | 59 | 24 | 22 | 61 | 2.88 | - |
| 1988 | TEX | AL | 0 | 0 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 4.7 | 8 | 1 | 4 | 4 | 1.93 | 0.0 |
| 1989 | TEX | AL | 6 | 6 | 50 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 69.0 | 66 | 30 | 36 | 69 | 3.91 | -193.3 |
| 1990 | CLE | AL | 2 | 3 | 26 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 46.7 | 38 | 26 | 18 | 30 | 5.01 | -2116.7 |
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 363 | 49 | 2 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 33 | 0.061 | 0.098 | 0.061 | 0.159 | 0.0 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1982 | PIT | NL | 10 | 5 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0.000 | 0.0 |
| 1983 | PIT | NL | 49 | 22 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 14 | 0.091 | 0.0 |
| 1984 | PIT | NL | 27 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0.000 | 0.0 |
| 1985 | PIT | NL | 63 | 17 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 12 | 0.059 | 0.0 |
| 1986 | PIT | NL | 52 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0.000 | 0.0 |
| 1987 | NYY | AL | 23 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 1988 | NYY | AL | 56 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 1988 | TEX | AL | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 1989 | TEX | AL | 50 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 1990 | CLE | AL | 26 | 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 | 363 | 1 | 25 | 47 | 6 | 2 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1982 | PIT | P | 10 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| 1983 | PIT | P | 49 | 0 | 5 | 9 | 2 | 0 |
| 1984 | PIT | P | 27 | 0 | 2 | 3 | 0 | 0 |
| 1985 | PIT | P | 63 | 0 | 6 | 13 | 1 | 0 |
| 1986 | PIT | P | 52 | 0 | 1 | 5 | 1 | 0 |
| 1987 | NYA | P | 23 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 0 |
| 1988 | NYA | P | 56 | 0 | 2 | 3 | 1 | 0 |
| 1988 | TEX | P | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1989 | TEX | P | 50 | 0 | 4 | 5 | 0 | 0 |
| 1990 | CLE | P | 26 | 1 | 3 | 5 | 0 | 2 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | 363 |
Salary History
| Year | Team | League | Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1990 | CLE | AL | $650,000 |
| 1989 | TEX | AL | $445,000 |
| 1988 | NYA | AL | $380,000 |
| 1987 | NYA | AL | $405,000 |
| 1986 | PIT | NL | $307,500 |
| 1985 | PIT | NL | $150,000 |
| Total Career Earnings | $2,337,500 | ||