Vicente Palacios
Born: 7/19/1963 in Manlio Fabio Altamirano, Veracruz, Mexico
MLB Debut: 1987-09-04 | Final Game: 2000-05-11
Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'3" | Weight: 165 lbs
Biography
Vicente Palacios was a professional baseball pitcher whose career spanned from 1987 to 2000. Born in 1963, he made his mark in Major League Baseball during a time characterized by a transition in the game, as power hitting began to dominate the late 1990s. Over his 13-year career, Palacios showcased his skills on the mound, finishing with a record of 17-20 and an earned run average (ERA) of 4.43. He was known for his ability to strike out batters, accumulating a total of 270 strikeouts and securing 7 saves throughout his time in the league.
Palacios played for several teams, contributing to the competitive landscape of the era. His versatility as a pitcher allowed him to adapt to various roles, whether as a starter or in relief. Despite not achieving the high win totals of some of his contemporaries, he was respected for his resilience and ability to maintain effectiveness against some of the era's most challenging hitters. Palacios remains a notable figure in the annals of baseball history, particularly for those who appreciate the evolution of pitching during a dynamic period in the sport.
Career Pitching Statistics
| W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | HR | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 17 | 20 | 134 | 44 | 2 | 2 | 7 | 372.0 | 348 | 183 | 44 | 158 | 270 | 4.43 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Pitching
| Year | Team | Lg | W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1987 | PIT | NL | 2 | 1 | 6 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 29.3 | 27 | 14 | 9 | 13 | 4.30 | 621.9 |
| 1988 | PIT | NL | 1 | 2 | 7 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 24.3 | 28 | 18 | 15 | 15 | 6.66 | -767.0 |
| 1990 | PIT | NL | 0 | 0 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 15.0 | 4 | 0 | 2 | 8 | 0.00 | 646.9 |
| 1991 | PIT | NL | 6 | 3 | 36 | 7 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 81.7 | 69 | 34 | 38 | 64 | 3.75 | -1494.7 |
| 1992 | PIT | NL | 3 | 2 | 20 | 8 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 53.0 | 56 | 25 | 27 | 33 | 4.25 | 581.3 |
| 1994 | STL | NL | 3 | 8 | 31 | 17 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 117.7 | 104 | 58 | 43 | 95 | 4.44 | - |
| 1995 | STL | NL | 2 | 3 | 20 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 40.3 | 48 | 26 | 19 | 34 | 5.80 | - |
| 2000 | SDP | NL | 0 | 1 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 10.7 | 12 | 8 | 5 | 8 | 6.75 | - |
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 134 | 88 | 2 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 43 | 0.045 | 0.067 | 0.045 | 0.112 | 0.0 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1987 | PIT | NL | 6 | 9 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0.111 | 0.0 |
| 1988 | PIT | NL | 7 | 8 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 5 | 0.000 | 0.0 |
| 1990 | PIT | NL | 7 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 0.000 | 0.0 |
| 1991 | PIT | NL | 36 | 14 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 7 | 0.071 | 0.0 |
| 1992 | PIT | NL | 20 | 14 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 0.071 | 0.0 |
| 1994 | STL | NL | 31 | 33 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 15 | 0.000 | 0.0 |
| 1995 | STL | NL | 20 | 6 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0.167 | 0.0 |
| 2000 | SDP | NL | 7 | 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 | 134 | 44 | 25 | 45 | 3 | 2 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1987 | PIT | P | 6 | 4 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 1988 | PIT | P | 7 | 3 | 3 | 5 | 0 | 0 |
| 1990 | PIT | P | 7 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1991 | PIT | P | 36 | 7 | 4 | 9 | 0 | 0 |
| 1992 | PIT | P | 20 | 8 | 5 | 7 | 1 | 1 |
| 1994 | SLN | P | 31 | 17 | 6 | 16 | 2 | 0 |
| 1995 | SLN | P | 20 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 0 | 0 |
| 2000 | SDN | P | 7 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 1 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | 134 |
Salary History
| Year | Team | League | Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1995 | SLN | NL | $250,000 |
| 1994 | SLN | NL | $175,000 |
| 1992 | PIT | NL | $170,000 |
| 1991 | PIT | NL | $125,000 |
| 1988 | PIT | NL | $62,500 |
| Total Career Earnings | $782,500 | ||