Tony Menendez
Born: 2/20/1965 in Havana, La Habana, Cuba
MLB Debut: 1992-06-22 | Final Game: 1994-05-31
Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'2" | Weight: 190 lbs
Full name: Antonio Gustavo Menendez
Biography
Tony Menendez, born in 1965, was a professional baseball pitcher whose career spanned from 1992 to 1994. He played in the Major Leagues during a time characterized by an increasing emphasis on offensive production and the emergence of power hitters. Menendez's tenure in the big leagues was marked by his versatility on the mound, where he showcased a competitive spirit and a determination to succeed despite the challenges of the era.
Over the course of his career, Menendez compiled a record of 3-1, with an earned run average (ERA) of 4.97. He recorded a total of 20 strikeouts, demonstrating his ability to miss bats despite not being known as a dominant strikeout pitcher. Although he did not register any saves, his contributions were significant in the context of a bullpen that often relied on various pitchers to leverage matchups and situational advantages. Menendez's journey through Major League Baseball reflects the trials and triumphs faced by many players of his generation, as they navigated a rapidly evolving game.
Career Pitching Statistics
| W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | HR | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 | 1 | 23 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 29.0 | 29 | 16 | 7 | 6 | 20 | 4.97 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Pitching
| Year | Team | Lg | W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1992 | CIN | NL | 1 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4.7 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 5 | 1.93 | 0.0 |
| 1993 | PIT | NL | 2 | 0 | 14 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 21.0 | 20 | 7 | 4 | 13 | 3.00 | -395.5 |
| 1994 | SFG | NL | 0 | 1 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3.3 | 8 | 8 | 2 | 2 | 21.60 | - |
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 23 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1992 | CIN | NL | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 1993 | PIT | NL | 14 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0.000 | 0.0 |
| 1994 | SFG | NL | 6 | 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 | 23 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1992 | CIN | P | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1993 | PIT | P | 14 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 0 |
| 1994 | SFN | P | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | 23 |