Jaime Navarro
Born: 3/27/1967 in Bayamon, P.R.
MLB Debut: 1989-06-20 | Final Game: 2000-07-26
Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'4" | Weight: 210 lbs
Biography
Jaime Navarro, born in 1967, was a professional baseball pitcher who played in Major League Baseball from 1989 until his retirement in 2000. Over the course of his career, Navarro established himself as a durable and reliable presence on the mound, finishing with a career record of 116 wins and 126 losses. He posted an earned run average (ERA) of 4.72 and struck out a total of 1,113 batters, showcasing his ability to miss bats and contribute to his teams' pitching staffs.
Navarro's playing career spanned the late 1980s through the 1990s, a period marked by significant changes in the game, including the rise of offensive production and the increasing emphasis on strikeouts. While he recorded only 2 saves in his career, his role as a starting pitcher allowed him to log substantial innings and face a variety of hitters, making him a respected competitor in the league. His contributions on the mound were significant to the teams he played for, including the Chicago White Sox, Milwaukee Brewers, and the Florida Marlins, among others. Navarro's journey through the majors reflects the challenges and triumphs of a pitcher navigating the evolving landscape of professional baseball.
Career Pitching Statistics
| W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | HR | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 116 | 126 | 361 | 309 | 32 | 8 | 2 | 2055.3 | 2313 | 1078 | 214 | 690 | 1113 | 4.72 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Pitching
| Year | Team | Lg | W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1989 | ATL | AL | 7 | 8 | 19 | 17 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 109.7 | 119 | 38 | 32 | 56 | 3.12 | - |
| 1990 | ATL | AL | 8 | 7 | 32 | 22 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 149.3 | 176 | 74 | 41 | 75 | 4.46 | - |
| 1991 | ATL | AL | 15 | 12 | 34 | 34 | 10 | 2 | 0 | 234.0 | 237 | 102 | 73 | 114 | 3.92 | - |
| 1992 | ATL | AL | 17 | 11 | 34 | 34 | 5 | 3 | 0 | 246.0 | 224 | 91 | 64 | 100 | 3.33 | - |
| 1993 | ATL | AL | 11 | 12 | 35 | 34 | 5 | 1 | 0 | 214.3 | 254 | 127 | 73 | 114 | 5.33 | - |
| 1994 | ATL | AL | 4 | 9 | 29 | 10 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 89.7 | 115 | 66 | 35 | 65 | 6.62 | - |
| 1995 | CHC | NL | 14 | 6 | 29 | 29 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 200.3 | 194 | 73 | 56 | 128 | 3.28 | - |
| 1996 | CHC | NL | 15 | 12 | 35 | 35 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 236.7 | 244 | 103 | 72 | 158 | 3.92 | - |
| 1997 | CHW | AL | 9 | 14 | 33 | 33 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 209.7 | 267 | 135 | 73 | 142 | 5.79 | - |
| 1998 | CHW | AL | 8 | 16 | 37 | 27 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 172.7 | 223 | 122 | 77 | 71 | 6.36 | - |
| 1999 | CHW | AL | 8 | 13 | 32 | 27 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 159.7 | 206 | 108 | 71 | 74 | 6.09 | - |
| 2000 | CLE | AL | 0 | 1 | 7 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 14.7 | 20 | 13 | 5 | 9 | 7.98 | -376.5 |
| 2000 | MIL | NL | 0 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 18.7 | 34 | 26 | 18 | 7 | 12.54 | -2195.2 |
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 361 | 152 | 1 | 22 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 10 | 0 | 1 | 54 | 0.145 | 0.156 | 0.184 | 0.340 | -1322.7 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1989 | ATL | AL | 19 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 1990 | ATL | AL | 32 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 1991 | ATL | AL | 34 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 1992 | ATL | AL | 34 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 1993 | ATL | AL | 35 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 1994 | ATL | AL | 29 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 1995 | CHC | NL | 29 | 65 | 0 | 12 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 7 | 0 | 1 | 25 | 0.185 | -459.6 |
| 1996 | CHC | NL | 35 | 77 | 1 | 10 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 26 | 0.130 | -863.0 |
| 1997 | CHW | AL | 33 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.000 | 0.0 |
| 1998 | CHW | AL | 37 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.000 | 0.0 |
| 1999 | CHW | AL | 32 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0.000 | 0.0 |
| 2000 | CLE | AL | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 2000 | MIL | NL | 5 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0.000 | 0.0 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| P | 361 | 309 | 122 | 197 | 24 | 14 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1989 | ML4 | P | 19 | 17 | 6 | 16 | 2 | 0 |
| 1990 | ML4 | P | 32 | 22 | 10 | 19 | 1 | 2 |
| 1991 | ML4 | P | 34 | 34 | 16 | 28 | 3 | 3 |
| 1992 | ML4 | P | 34 | 34 | 17 | 18 | 4 | 1 |
| 1993 | ML4 | P | 35 | 34 | 14 | 21 | 2 | 2 |
| 1994 | ML4 | P | 29 | 10 | 4 | 7 | 0 | 1 |
| 1995 | CHN | P | 29 | 29 | 14 | 13 | 1 | 1 |
| 1996 | CHN | P | 35 | 35 | 8 | 25 | 5 | 1 |
| 1997 | CHA | P | 33 | 33 | 15 | 15 | 3 | 0 |
| 1998 | CHA | P | 37 | 27 | 8 | 20 | 1 | 1 |
| 1999 | CHA | P | 32 | 27 | 9 | 15 | 2 | 2 |
| 2000 | CLE | P | 7 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2000 | MIL | P | 5 | 5 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | 361 |
Salary History
| Year | Team | League | Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | MIL | NL | $5,000,000 |
| 1999 | CHA | AL | $5,000,000 |
| 1998 | CHA | AL | $5,000,000 |
| 1997 | CHA | AL | $5,000,000 |
| 1996 | CHN | NL | $3,600,000 |
| 1995 | CHN | NL | $1,300,000 |
| 1994 | ML4 | AL | $2,400,000 |
| 1993 | ML4 | AL | $2,100,000 |
| 1992 | ML4 | AL | $430,000 |
| 1991 | ML4 | AL | $835,000 |
| 1990 | ML4 | AL | $120,000 |
| 1989 | ML4 | AL | $68,000 |
| Total Career Earnings | $30,853,000 | ||
College History
| School Name | City | State | Years Attended |
|---|---|---|---|
| Miami-Dade College - Wolfson Campus | Miami | FL | 1986, 1987 |