Jose Peña
Born: 12/3/1942 in Ciudad Juarez, Chihuahua, Mexico
MLB Debut: 1969-06-01 | Final Game: 1972-07-14
Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'2" | Weight: 190 lbs
Biography
Jose Peña was a professional baseball pitcher who played in Major League Baseball from 1969 to 1972. Born in 1942, Peña made his mark during a transitional period in baseball characterized by the shift from the deadball era to a more offense-driven approach. Throughout his career, he showcased his skills on the mound, finishing with a record of 7-4 and an earned run average (ERA) of 4.97. Peña recorded a total of 82 strikeouts and notched 5 saves, demonstrating his ability to contribute both as a starter and a reliever.
Peña's playing style reflected the evolving strategies of the game during his era. As a pitcher, he combined traditional techniques with the emerging tactics of the time, which contributed to his versatility on the roster. Though his time in the majors was relatively brief, Peña's contributions to his teams during the early 1970s remain a testament to his talent and the competitive spirit of the league during a pivotal time in baseball history.
Career Pitching Statistics
| W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | HR | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7 | 4 | 61 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 112.3 | 106 | 62 | 16 | 58 | 82 | 4.97 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Pitching
| Year | Team | Lg | W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1969 | CIN | NL | 1 | 1 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5.0 | 10 | 10 | 5 | 3 | 18.00 | 0.0 |
| 1970 | LAD | NL | 4 | 3 | 29 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 57.0 | 51 | 28 | 29 | 31 | 4.42 | - |
| 1971 | LAD | NL | 2 | 0 | 21 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 43.0 | 32 | 17 | 18 | 44 | 3.56 | - |
| 1972 | LAD | NL | 0 | 0 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 7.3 | 13 | 7 | 6 | 4 | 8.59 | - |
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 61 | 11 | 2 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 0.273 | 0.385 | 0.273 | 0.657 | 0.0 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1969 | CIN | NL | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 1970 | LAD | NL | 29 | 8 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 0.125 | 0.0 |
| 1971 | LAD | NL | 21 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0.667 | 0.0 |
| 1972 | LAD | NL | 5 | 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 | 61 | 0 | 2 | 19 | 0 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1969 | CIN | P | 6 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 1970 | LAN | P | 29 | 0 | 1 | 14 | 0 | 0 |
| 1971 | LAN | P | 21 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 0 |
| 1972 | LAN | P | 5 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | 61 |