Rafael Medina
Pitcher · Career Stats, Bio & Records (1998-1999)
Rafael Medina was a pitcher who played in Major League Baseball from 1998 to 1999 for the Florida Marlins, a span of 2 seasons. Across 32 career appearances, he went 3-7 with a 5.96 ERA and 65 strikeouts.
- 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
- 6'3" / 194 lb
- MLB Debut
- 1998-04-02
- Last Game
- 1999-09-26
Full name: Rafael Eduardo Medina
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1998 | FLO | NL | 2 | 6 | 12 | 12 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 67.1 | 76 | 45 | 52 | 49 | 6.01 | 4.43 (-36%) | -2099.3 |
| 1999 | FLO | NL | 1 | 1 | 20 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 23.1 | 20 | 15 | 20 | 16 | 5.79 | 4.71 (-23%) | -831.5 |
| Career · 2 seasons | 3 | 7 | 32 | 12 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 90.2 | 96 | 60 | 72 | 65 | 5.96 | — | -2,931 | ||
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 32 | 19 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6 | .053 | .053 | .053 | .105 | 0 |
Career AVG .053 vs. league average .269 across their career seasons — 80.4% below league average.
Career OBP .053 vs. league average .340 across their career seasons — 84.5% below league average.
Career SLG .053 vs. league average .427 across their career seasons — 87.7% below league average.
Career OPS .105 vs. league average .767 across their career seasons — 86.3% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1998 | FLO | NL | 12 | 19 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6 | .053 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1999 | FLO | NL | 20 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| Career · 2 seasons | 32 | 19 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6 | .053 | — | — | — | — | 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 (64 games) →Per-game data from Retrosheet (regular season, through 2025).
Batting — Home / Away
| Split | G | AB | R | H | HR | RBI | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 14 | 9 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | .111 |
| Away | 18 | 10 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 |
Pitching — Home / Away
| Split | G | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 14 | 39.1 | 34 | 17 | 28 | 34 | 3.89 |
| Away | 18 | 51.1 | 62 | 43 | 44 | 31 | 7.54 |
Last 10 Games — Pitching
| Date | Tm | Opp | Dec | IP | H | R | ER | BB | SO | HR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1999-09-26 | MIA | COL | L | 0.2 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| 1999-09-19 | MIA | AZ | — | 0.1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 1999-09-18 | MIA | AZ | — | 1.0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 0 |
| 1999-09-12 | MIA | CIN | — | 1.2 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 0 |
| 1999-09-10 | MIA | CIN | — | 0.2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| 1999-09-08 | MIA | LAD | W | 1.0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1999-09-05 | MIA | SDP | — | 0.2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 1999-09-01 | MIA | STL | — | 1.0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| 1999-08-29 | MIA | HOU | — | 0.1 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| 1999-08-20 | MIA | HOU | — | 2.0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 3 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each position.
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | 32 |
Salary History
Rafael Medina's recorded salaries total $370,000 over 2 seasons, 1998 to 1999. Medina's career, 1998 to 1999, falls within 1985 to 2016, the years the salary data covers.
| Year | Team | League | Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1999 | FLO | NL | $200,000 |
| 1998 | FLO | NL | $170,000 |
| Total recorded salary | $370,000 | ||
Rafael Medina: the record in brief
Between the debut on April 2, 1998 and the final game on September 26, 1999, Rafael Medina built the record summarized on this page. The team column never changes: it is the Florida Marlins from 1998 to 1999. At 6 feet, 3 inches and 194 pounds, Medina is listed as a pitcher. Medina threw and hit right-handed, per the bio block. Medina was born on February 15, 1975, in Panama City, Panamá, Panama. Medina's full given name, per the bio, is Rafael Eduardo Medina.
Medina pitched in 32 games, starting 12, and finished with a 3-7 record and 5.96 ERA. Also on Medina's record: 65 strikeouts. The league ERA over Medina's seasons was 4.57, so the 5.96 figure ran 30.3% worse than average. 1998 was Medina's sharpest full season, a 6.01 ERA against the league's 4.43.
The position breakdown shows 32 games, all at pitcher. On the mound, the fielding record shows 0 errors alongside 6 putouts and 5 assists.
Frequently Asked Questions about Rafael Medina
- What years did Rafael Medina play?
- Rafael Medina played in Major League Baseball from 1998 to 1999.
- Was Rafael Medina a pitcher?
- Yes. Rafael Medina pitched in the major leagues, recording 3 wins and 65 strikeouts.
- How many home runs did Rafael Medina hit?
- Rafael Medina hit 0 career home runs with 1 hit.
- What teams did Rafael Medina play for?
- Rafael Medina played for one team, the Florida Marlins (1998–1999).
- What were Rafael Medina's career stats?
- In 32 games, Rafael Medina went 3-7 with a 5.96 ERA, 65 strikeouts, and 90.2 innings pitched.
- How much did Rafael Medina earn in his career?
- Rafael Medina's recorded salaries total $370,000 over 2 seasons, 1998 to 1999. Medina's career, 1998 to 1999, falls within 1985 to 2016, the years the salary data covers.
- What was Rafael Medina's salary?
- Rafael Medina's last recorded salary was $200,000, in 1999. His highest recorded salary was $200,000, in 1999, and his lowest was $170,000, in 1998. The Salary History table lists each season from 1998 to 1999.
- What position did Rafael Medina play?
- Rafael Medina played primarily as a pitcher, the position where he appeared in the most games.
- How tall was Rafael Medina and how much did he weigh?
- Rafael Medina was listed at 6 feet 3 inches and 194 pounds.
- What was Rafael Medina's career ERA?
- Rafael Medina finished with a 5.96 career ERA, going 3-7 with 65 strikeouts.
- How many strikeouts did Rafael Medina have?
- Rafael Medina recorded 65 career strikeouts.
- Is Rafael Medina in the Hall of Fame?
- No. Rafael Medina has not been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.