Ruben Quevedo
Born: 1/5/1979 in Valencia, Carabobo, Venezuela
Died: 6/7/2016 in La Guaira, La Guaira, Venezuela
MLB Debut: 2000-04-14 | Final Game: 2003-09-28
Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'1" | Weight: 190 lbs
Full name: Ruben Eduardo Quevedo
Biography
Ruben Quevedo was a professional baseball pitcher who played in Major League Baseball from 2000 to 2003. Born in 1979, Quevedo made his debut during an era characterized by offensive explosions and high-scoring games, which presented unique challenges for pitchers. Over the course of his career, he compiled a record of 14 wins and 30 losses, with a career earned run average (ERA) of 6.15 and a total of 237 strikeouts. Despite his struggles on the mound, Quevedo's tenacity and competitive spirit were evident throughout his time in the league.
Quevedo's playing style reflected the transitional nature of early 2000s baseball, as pitchers adapted to increasingly powerful lineups. Although he did not record any saves during his career, his contributions were significant in various roles for the teams he played for. He made appearances for several franchises, showcasing his versatility and determination in a demanding position. Quevedo's journey through professional baseball underscores the challenges faced by many pitchers during this high-octane era, marking his place in the sport's history.
Career Pitching Statistics
| W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | HR | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 14 | 30 | 66 | 58 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 326.3 | 364 | 223 | 70 | 175 | 237 | 6.15 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Pitching
| Year | Team | Lg | W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | CHC | NL | 3 | 10 | 21 | 15 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 88.0 | 96 | 73 | 54 | 65 | 7.47 | - |
| 2001 | MIL | NL | 4 | 5 | 10 | 10 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 56.7 | 56 | 29 | 30 | 60 | 4.61 | -239.2 |
| 2002 | MIL | NL | 6 | 11 | 26 | 25 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 139.0 | 159 | 89 | 68 | 93 | 5.76 | -5427.8 |
| 2003 | MIL | NL | 1 | 4 | 9 | 8 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 42.7 | 53 | 32 | 23 | 19 | 6.75 | -3243.8 |
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 66 | 98 | 5 | 15 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 0 | 2 | 44 | 0.153 | 0.170 | 0.153 | 0.323 | 0.0 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | CHC | NL | 21 | 30 | 1 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 10 | 0.133 | 0.0 |
| 2001 | MIL | NL | 10 | 16 | 1 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 8 | 0.250 | 0.0 |
| 2002 | MIL | NL | 26 | 42 | 2 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 2 | 21 | 0.095 | 0.0 |
| 2003 | MIL | NL | 9 | 10 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 0.300 | 0.0 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| P | 66 | 58 | 16 | 34 | 2 | 3 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | CHN | P | 21 | 15 | 6 | 9 | 1 | 2 |
| 2001 | MIL | P | 10 | 10 | 6 | 4 | 0 | 0 |
| 2002 | MIL | P | 26 | 25 | 2 | 13 | 1 | 1 |
| 2003 | MIL | P | 9 | 8 | 2 | 8 | 0 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | 66 |
Salary History
| Year | Team | League | Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2002 | MIL | NL | $252,500 |
| Total Career Earnings | $252,500 | ||