Roberto Petagine
Born: 6/7/1971 in Porlamar, Nueva Esparta, Venezuela
MLB Debut: 1994-04-04 | Final Game: 2006-07-08
Bats: L | Throws: L | Height: 6'1" | Weight: 172 lbs
Full name: Roberto Antonio Petagine
Biography
Roberto Petagine was a professional baseball player born in 1971, who had a career spanning from 1994 to 2006. Primarily known as a position player, Petagine played in a total of 242 games throughout his career. He recorded 83 hits, hit 12 home runs, and accumulated 54 RBIs, finishing with a batting average of .227. Despite his relatively modest statistics, Petagine was noted for his keen eye at the plate and his ability to generate power when needed, making him a valuable asset to the teams he played for.
Petagine's career unfolded during a dynamic period in Major League Baseball, marked by increased offensive production and the rise of power-hitting. While he may not have achieved the stardom of some of his contemporaries, his contributions were significant, particularly in providing depth and versatility to his teams. After his playing days, Petagine remained involved in the sport, reflecting the ongoing influence of players who navigated the challenges and transformations of baseball during the late 1990s and early 2000s.
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 242 | 366 | 48 | 83 | 17 | 1 | 12 | 54 | 1 | 63 | 103 | 0.227 | 0.345 | 0.377 | 0.722 | 81.2 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1994 | HOU | NL | 8 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 0.000 | 0.0 |
| 1995 | SDP | NL | 89 | 124 | 15 | 29 | 8 | 0 | 3 | 17 | 0 | 26 | 41 | 0.234 | 26.4 |
| 1996 | NYN | NL | 50 | 99 | 10 | 23 | 3 | 0 | 4 | 17 | 0 | 9 | 27 | 0.232 | -162.4 |
| 1997 | NYN | NL | 12 | 15 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 3 | 6 | 0.067 | 0.0 |
| 1998 | CIN | NL | 34 | 62 | 14 | 16 | 2 | 1 | 3 | 7 | 1 | 16 | 11 | 0.258 | 217.2 |
| 2005 | BOS | AL | 18 | 32 | 4 | 9 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 9 | 0 | 4 | 5 | 0.281 | 0.0 |
| 2006 | SEA | AL | 31 | 27 | 3 | 5 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 4 | 10 | 0.185 | 0.0 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1B | 133 | 57 | 603 | 62 | 3 | 52 |
| OF | 20 | 12 | 30 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1994 | HOU | 1B | 2 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1995 | SDN | 1B | 51 | 22 | 262 | 22 | 1 | 21 |
| 1995 | SDN | OF | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1996 | NYN | 1B | 40 | 24 | 209 | 23 | 1 | 20 |
| 1997 | NYN | 1B | 6 | 0 | 9 | 3 | 0 | 0 |
| 1997 | NYN | OF | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1998 | CIN | 1B | 15 | 2 | 46 | 4 | 0 | 4 |
| 1998 | CIN | OF | 15 | 11 | 28 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2005 | BOS | 1B | 10 | 7 | 51 | 6 | 1 | 4 |
| 2005 | BOS | OF | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2006 | SEA | 1B | 9 | 2 | 23 | 4 | 0 | 3 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| First Base | 133 |
| Left Field | 5 |
| Right Field | 16 |
| Designated Hitter | 3 |
Salary History
| Year | Team | League | Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006 | SEA | AL | $450,000 |
| 1998 | CIN | NL | $175,000 |
| 1996 | NYN | NL | $135,000 |
| 1995 | SDN | NL | $115,000 |
| 1994 | HOU | NL | $109,000 |
| Total Career Earnings | $984,000 | ||