Carlos Maldonado
Born: 10/18/1966 in Chepo, Panama, Panama
MLB Debut: 1990-09-16 | Final Game: 1993-10-03
Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'2" | Weight: 175 lbs
Full name: Carlos Cesar Maldonado
Biography
Carlos Maldonado, born in 1966, was a professional baseball pitcher who played in Major League Baseball from 1990 to 1993. Over the course of his career, he appeared in a total of 36 games, finishing with a win-loss record of 2-2 and an earned run average (ERA) of 5.65. Known for his resilience on the mound, Maldonado recorded 28 strikeouts and earned 1 save during his time in the league.
Maldonado's career unfolded during a competitive era in baseball, characterized by a shift toward more powerful offensive play. Though he faced challenges in establishing himself as a dominant pitcher, his contributions were notable during his tenure, and he was part of a generation of players that navigated the evolving dynamics of the game in the early 1990s. After retiring on October 3, 1993, he left a lasting impression on those who followed his career, embodying the spirit of perseverance that is often celebrated in the sport.
Career Pitching Statistics
| W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | HR | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 | 2 | 38 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 51.0 | 60 | 32 | 2 | 30 | 28 | 5.65 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Pitching
| Year | Team | Lg | W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990 | KCR | AL | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6.0 | 9 | 6 | 4 | 9 | 9.00 | - |
| 1991 | KCR | AL | 0 | 0 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 7.7 | 11 | 7 | 9 | 1 | 8.22 | - |
| 1993 | ATL | AL | 2 | 2 | 29 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 37.3 | 40 | 19 | 17 | 18 | 4.58 | - |
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 38 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | .000 | .000 | .000 | 0.0 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990 | KCR | AL | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 1991 | KCR | AL | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 1993 | ATL | AL | 29 | 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 | 38 | 0 | 3 | 5 | 2 | 1 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990 | KCA | P | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1991 | KCA | P | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 1993 | ML4 | P | 29 | 0 | 3 | 5 | 1 | 1 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | 38 |
Salary History
| Year | Team | League | Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1993 | ML4 | AL | $110,000 |
| 1990 | KCA | AL | $100,000 |
| Total Career Earnings | $210,000 | ||