Rene Monteagudo
Born: 3/12/1916 in Havana, La Habana, Cuba
Died: 9/14/1973 in Hialeah, FL, USA
MLB Debut: 1938-09-06 | Final Game: 1945-09-30
Bats: L | Throws: L | Height: 5'7" | Weight: 165 lbs
Biography
Rene Monteagudo was a professional baseball pitcher who played in Major League Baseball from 1938 until 1945. Born in 1916, Monteagudo made his debut during a time when the sport was evolving, with the impact of World War II influencing player availability and team dynamics. Throughout his career, he compiled a record of 3-7 and an earned run average (ERA) of 6.42, showcasing the challenges he faced during his tenure on the mound.
Monteagudo struck out 93 batters and recorded 2 saves over his career, demonstrating his ability to be a strikeout pitcher despite the ups and downs of his performance. His playing style reflected the era's emphasis on pitching depth, as he navigated through a competitive landscape filled with talented hurlers. While his career statistics may not place him among the all-time greats, Monteagudo's contributions to the game during a transformative period in baseball history remain a testament to the dedication and resilience of players of his generation.
Career Pitching Statistics
| W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | HR | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 | 7 | 46 | 11 | 5 | 0 | 2 | 168.3 | 221 | 120 | 11 | 95 | 93 | 6.42 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Pitching
| Year | Team | Lg | W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1938 | WSN | AL | 1 | 1 | 5 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 22.0 | 26 | 14 | 15 | 13 | 5.73 | - |
| 1940 | WSN | AL | 2 | 6 | 27 | 8 | 3 | 0 | 2 | 100.7 | 128 | 68 | 52 | 64 | 6.08 | - |
| 1945 | PHI | NL | 0 | 0 | 14 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 45.7 | 67 | 38 | 28 | 16 | 7.49 | -589.4 |
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 156 | 270 | 32 | 78 | 9 | 1 | 0 | 21 | 2 | 29 | 12 | 0.289 | 0.358 | 0.330 | 0.687 | 328.4 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1938 | WSN | AL | 5 | 6 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.500 | 0.0 |
| 1940 | WSN | AL | 27 | 33 | 4 | 6 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 0.182 | 0.0 |
| 1944 | WSN | AL | 10 | 38 | 2 | 11 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0.289 | 0.0 |
| 1945 | PHI | NL | 114 | 193 | 26 | 58 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 15 | 2 | 28 | 7 | 0.301 | 328.4 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| OF | 44 | 0 | 73 | 7 | 7 | 2 |
| P | 46 | 0 | 6 | 18 | 3 | 2 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1938 | WS1 | P | 5 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 1940 | WS1 | P | 27 | 0 | 5 | 11 | 1 | 1 |
| 1944 | WS1 | OF | 9 | 0 | 12 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| 1945 | PHI | P | 14 | 0 | 1 | 6 | 2 | 1 |
| 1945 | PHI | OF | 35 | 0 | 61 | 6 | 6 | 2 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | 46 |
| Left Field | 13 |
| Right Field | 32 |