Arnie Portocarrero
Born: 7/5/1931 in New York, NY, USA
Died: 6/21/1986 in Kansas City, KS, USA
MLB Debut: 1954-04-18 | Final Game: 1960-06-15
Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'3" | Weight: 196 lbs
Full name: Arnold Mario Portocarrero
Biography
Arnie Portocarrero was a professional baseball pitcher who played in Major League Baseball from 1954 to 1960. Born in 1931, he made his debut during an era characterized by significant changes in the game, including the transition from the deadball era and the early inklings of the integration of baseball. Portocarrero was known for his competitive spirit on the mound and showcased a solid pitching repertoire throughout his career.
Over the course of his time in the big leagues, Portocarrero finished with a career record of 38 wins and 57 losses, along with an earned run average (ERA) of 4.32. He struck out a total of 338 batters and recorded 2 saves, demonstrating his capability as a reliable pitcher during his tenure. His contributions to the teams he played for helped shape the competitive landscape of baseball in the late 1950s, and he remains a noteworthy figure in the history of the sport.
Career Pitching Statistics
| W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | HR | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 38 | 57 | 166 | 117 | 33 | 5 | 2 | 817.3 | 778 | 392 | 82 | 320 | 338 | 4.32 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Pitching
| Year | Team | Lg | W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1954 | PHA | AL | 9 | 18 | 34 | 33 | 16 | 1 | 0 | 248.0 | 233 | 112 | 114 | 132 | 4.06 | -1216.8 |
| 1955 | KC1 | AL | 5 | 9 | 24 | 20 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 111.3 | 109 | 59 | 67 | 34 | 4.77 | -3059.0 |
| 1956 | KC1 | AL | 0 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 8.0 | 9 | 9 | 7 | 2 | 10.12 | 0.0 |
| 1957 | KC1 | AL | 4 | 9 | 33 | 17 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 114.7 | 103 | 50 | 34 | 42 | 3.92 | 21.4 |
| 1958 | BAL | AL | 15 | 11 | 32 | 27 | 10 | 3 | 2 | 204.7 | 173 | 74 | 57 | 90 | 3.25 | 1631.5 |
| 1959 | BAL | AL | 2 | 7 | 27 | 14 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 90.0 | 107 | 68 | 32 | 23 | 6.80 | -1618.7 |
| 1960 | BAL | AL | 3 | 2 | 13 | 5 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 40.7 | 44 | 20 | 9 | 15 | 4.43 | -568.3 |
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 166 | 240 | 11 | 26 | 2 | 1 | 3 | 11 | 0 | 12 | 98 | 0.108 | 0.151 | 0.163 | 0.313 | -1161.6 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1954 | PHA | AL | 34 | 75 | 3 | 8 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 5 | 30 | 0.107 | -695.7 |
| 1955 | KC1 | AL | 24 | 37 | 3 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 17 | 0.108 | 0.0 |
| 1956 | KC1 | AL | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.000 | 0.0 |
| 1957 | KC1 | AL | 33 | 28 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 9 | 0.107 | 0.0 |
| 1958 | BAL | AL | 32 | 67 | 4 | 11 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 8 | 0 | 2 | 23 | 0.164 | -465.9 |
| 1959 | BAL | AL | 27 | 21 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 13 | 0.000 | 0.0 |
| 1960 | BAL | AL | 13 | 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 | 166 | 117 | 43 | 98 | 7 | 4 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1954 | PHA | P | 34 | 33 | 15 | 22 | 4 | 0 |
| 1955 | KC1 | P | 24 | 20 | 7 | 15 | 1 | 0 |
| 1956 | KC1 | P | 3 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 1957 | KC1 | P | 33 | 17 | 6 | 16 | 1 | 1 |
| 1958 | BAL | P | 32 | 27 | 7 | 21 | 0 | 3 |
| 1959 | BAL | P | 27 | 14 | 6 | 20 | 1 | 0 |
| 1960 | BAL | P | 13 | 5 | 2 | 3 | 0 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | 166 |