Bobby Munoz
Born: 3/3/1968 in Rio Piedras, P.R.
MLB Debut: 1993-05-29 | Final Game: 2001-10-04
Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'7" | Weight: 237 lbs
Full name: Roberto Munoz
Biography
Bobby Munoz, born in 1968, was a professional baseball pitcher who played in Major League Baseball from 1993 to 2001. Known for his strong arm and competitive spirit, Munoz made his mark primarily as a right-handed pitcher during an era characterized by offensive prowess and the rise of power hitters. Throughout his career, he appeared in various roles, contributing to his teams as both a starter and a reliever.
Munoz finished his career with a record of 11-22 and an earned run average (ERA) of 5.17, alongside 153 strikeouts and 1 save. While he may not have achieved the accolades of some of his contemporaries, his resilience on the mound and dedication to the game reflected the challenges faced by pitchers during a time when hitting was often at a premium. Munoz's journey through the major leagues is a testament to the grit and determination required to compete at the highest level of baseball.
Career Pitching Statistics
| W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | HR | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11 | 22 | 100 | 38 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 278.3 | 324 | 160 | 30 | 119 | 153 | 5.17 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Pitching
| Year | Team | Lg | W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1993 | NYY | AL | 3 | 3 | 38 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 45.7 | 48 | 27 | 26 | 33 | 5.32 | - |
| 1994 | PHI | NL | 7 | 5 | 21 | 14 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 104.3 | 101 | 31 | 35 | 59 | 2.67 | 1278.0 |
| 1995 | PHI | NL | 0 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 15.7 | 15 | 10 | 9 | 6 | 5.74 | -724.4 |
| 1996 | PHI | NL | 0 | 3 | 6 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 25.3 | 42 | 22 | 7 | 8 | 7.82 | -918.2 |
| 1997 | PHI | NL | 1 | 5 | 8 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 33.3 | 47 | 33 | 15 | 20 | 8.91 | -511.6 |
| 1998 | BAL | AL | 0 | 0 | 9 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 12.0 | 18 | 13 | 6 | 6 | 9.75 | -1140.1 |
| 2001 | WSN | NL | 0 | 4 | 15 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 42.0 | 53 | 24 | 21 | 21 | 5.14 | - |
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 100 | 67 | 6 | 11 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 7 | 0 | 1 | 23 | 0.164 | 0.176 | 0.239 | 0.415 | 0.0 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1993 | NYY | AL | 38 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 1994 | PHI | NL | 21 | 34 | 3 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 6 | 0 | 1 | 11 | 0.206 | 0.0 |
| 1995 | PHI | NL | 3 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0.000 | 0.0 |
| 1996 | PHI | NL | 6 | 7 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0.143 | 0.0 |
| 1997 | PHI | NL | 8 | 10 | 2 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0.300 | 0.0 |
| 1998 | BAL | AL | 9 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 2001 | WSN | NL | 15 | 11 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 0.000 | 0.0 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| P | 100 | 38 | 14 | 47 | 4 | 5 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1993 | NYA | P | 38 | 0 | 1 | 6 | 0 | 1 |
| 1994 | PHI | P | 21 | 14 | 8 | 18 | 1 | 1 |
| 1995 | PHI | P | 3 | 3 | 0 | 3 | 1 | 0 |
| 1996 | PHI | P | 6 | 6 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 |
| 1997 | PHI | P | 8 | 7 | 1 | 6 | 1 | 0 |
| 1998 | BAL | P | 9 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| 2001 | MON | P | 15 | 7 | 3 | 9 | 1 | 3 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | 100 |
Awards & Honors
| Year | Award | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| 1994 | Pitcher of the Month | June |
Salary History
| Year | Team | League | Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1997 | PHI | NL | $200,000 |
| 1996 | PHI | NL | $145,000 |
| 1995 | PHI | NL | $140,000 |
| 1994 | PHI | NL | $125,000 |
| 1993 | PHI | NL | $109,000 |
| Total Career Earnings | $719,000 | ||
College History
| School Name | City | State | Years Attended |
|---|---|---|---|
| Palm Beach Community College | Lake Worth | FL | 1988, 1989 |