Rafael Montero
Born: 10/17/1990 in Higuerito, San Cristóbal, D.R.
MLB Debut: 2014-05-14
Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'0" | Weight: 190 lbs
Biography
Rafael Montero is a professional baseball pitcher born in 1990, who has been an active player since his debut on May 14, 2014. Known for his competitive spirit and powerful arm, Montero has made a significant impact on the mound over his career. With a career record of 22-28, he showcases a solid track record as a reliable option in various pitching roles. His earned run average (ERA) stands at 4.71, reflecting his ability to navigate through challenging innings while maintaining competitiveness against some of the league's best hitters.
Montero has recorded 459 strikeouts and secured 30 saves throughout his career, illustrating his capability as both a starter and a reliever. As a part of the modern era of baseball, he continues to adapt to the evolving game, utilizing advanced analytics and pitch tracking technologies to enhance his performance. His journey in Major League Baseball reflects not only his personal dedication but also the broader trends in pitching, including the increasing emphasis on strikeouts and specialized roles within pitching staffs. As he continues his career, Montero remains a vital component of his team's pitching strategy and an engaging figure in the ongoing narrative of baseball.
Career Pitching Statistics
| W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | HR | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 22 | 28 | 321 | 30 | 0 | 0 | 30 | 462.3 | 467 | 242 | 57 | 210 | 459 | 4.71 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Pitching
| Year | Team | Lg | W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | NYN | NL | 1 | 3 | 10 | 8 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 44.3 | 44 | 20 | 23 | 42 | 4.06 | -1564.8 |
| 2015 | NYN | NL | 0 | 1 | 5 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 10.0 | 9 | 5 | 5 | 13 | 4.50 | 483.0 |
| 2016 | NYN | NL | 0 | 1 | 9 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 19.0 | 23 | 17 | 16 | 20 | 8.05 | -1008.3 |
| 2017 | NYN | NL | 5 | 11 | 34 | 18 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 119.0 | 141 | 73 | 67 | 114 | 5.52 | -29.6 |
| 2019 | TEX | AL | 2 | 0 | 22 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 29.0 | 23 | 8 | 5 | 34 | 2.48 | 488.9 |
| 2020 | TEX | AL | 0 | 1 | 17 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 8 | 17.7 | 12 | 8 | 6 | 19 | 4.08 | 333.5 |
| 2021 | HOU | AL | 0 | 1 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6.0 | 3 | 0 | 2 | 5 | 0.00 | 0.0 |
| 2021 | SEA | AL | 5 | 3 | 40 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 7 | 43.3 | 56 | 35 | 15 | 37 | 7.27 | 238.9 |
| 2022 | HOU | AL | 5 | 2 | 71 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 14 | 68.3 | 47 | 18 | 23 | 73 | 2.37 | 2294.0 |
| 2023 | HOU | AL | 3 | 3 | 68 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 67.3 | 74 | 38 | 29 | 79 | 5.08 | -215.5 |
| 2024 | HOU | AL | 1 | 2 | 41 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 38.3 | 35 | 20 | 19 | 23 | 4.70 | -2243.9 |
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 321 | 43 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 19 | 0.047 | 0.047 | 0.047 | 0.093 | 0.0 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | NYN | NL | 10 | 11 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 0.000 | 0.0 |
| 2015 | NYN | NL | 5 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0.000 | 0.0 |
| 2016 | NYN | NL | 9 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0.000 | 0.0 |
| 2017 | NYN | NL | 34 | 25 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 10 | 0.080 | 0.0 |
| 2019 | TEX | AL | 22 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 2020 | TEX | AL | 17 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 2021 | HOU | AL | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 2021 | SEA | AL | 40 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 2022 | HOU | AL | 71 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 2023 | HOU | AL | 68 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 2024 | HOU | AL | 41 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
Postseason Statistics
Playoff Career Batting
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 13 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 |
Playoff Batting by Year
| Year | Round | Team | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | ALCS | HOU | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 |
| 2023 | ALDS2 | HOU | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 |
| 2022 | ALCS | HOU | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 |
| 2022 | ALDS2 | HOU | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 |
| 2022 | WS | HOU | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 |
Playoff Career Pitching
| W | L | G | GS | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 0 | 13 | 0 | 0 | 12.3 | 7 | 4 | 7 | 15 | 2.92 |
Playoff Pitching by Year
| Year | Round | Team | W | L | G | GS | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | ALCS | HOU | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1.3 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 13.50 |
| 2023 | ALDS2 | HOU | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1.7 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0.00 |
| 2022 | ALCS | HOU | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 2.0 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 4.50 |
| 2022 | ALDS2 | HOU | 1 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3.3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 3 | 0.00 |
| 2022 | WS | HOU | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 4.0 | 2 | 1 | 3 | 4 | 2.25 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| P | 321 | 30 | 23 | 47 | 2 | 6 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | NYN | P | 10 | 8 | 2 | 6 | 0 | 1 |
| 2015 | NYN | P | 5 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 2016 | NYN | P | 9 | 3 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| 2017 | NYN | P | 34 | 18 | 4 | 13 | 0 | 1 |
| 2019 | TEX | P | 22 | 0 | 4 | 3 | 0 | 1 |
| 2020 | TEX | P | 17 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2021 | HOU | P | 4 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 2021 | SEA | P | 40 | 0 | 4 | 4 | 0 | 1 |
| 2022 | HOU | P | 71 | 0 | 2 | 6 | 1 | 1 |
| 2023 | HOU | P | 68 | 0 | 2 | 8 | 0 | 1 |
| 2024 | HOU | P | 41 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | 321 |
Salary History
| Year | Team | League | Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 | NYN | NL | $511,000 |
| Total Career Earnings | $511,000 | ||