Ruben Quevedo
Pitcher · Career Stats, Bio & Records (2000-2003)
Ruben Quevedo was a pitcher who played in Major League Baseball from 2000 to 2003 for the Chicago Cubs and the Milwaukee Brewers, a span of 4 seasons. Across 66 career appearances, he went 14-30 with a 6.15 ERA and 237 strikeouts.
- W (Wins):
- Games credited to a pitcher whose team took a lead it never surrendered while he was the pitcher of record.
- ERA (Earned Run Average):
- Earned runs allowed per nine innings pitched: (ER × 9) ÷ IP. The primary measure of pitching effectiveness.
- SO (Strikeouts):
- For a batter, times retired on a third strike; for a pitcher, batters retired on a third strike.
- WHIP (Walks and Hits per Inning Pitched):
- Baserunners allowed per inning: (BB + H) ÷ IP. Under 1.00 is elite.
Data updated
- Position
- Pitcher
- Bats / Throws
- R / R
- Height / Weight
- 6'1" / 190 lb
- Died
- 6/7/2016 in La Guaira, La Guaira, Venezuela
- MLB Debut
- 2000-04-14
- Last Game
- 2003-09-28
Full name: Ruben Eduardo Quevedo
Season-by-Season Pitching
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| Year | Team | Lg | W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA | Lg ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | CHN | NL | 3 | 10 | 21 | 15 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 88.0 | 96 | 73 | 54 | 65 | 7.47 | 4.77 (-57%) | -4252.2 |
| 2001 | MIL | NL | 4 | 5 | 10 | 10 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 56.2 | 56 | 29 | 30 | 60 | 4.61 | 4.42 (-4%) | -236.4 |
| 2002 | MIL | NL | 6 | 11 | 26 | 25 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 139.0 | 159 | 89 | 68 | 93 | 5.76 | 4.28 (-35%) | -5276.9 |
| 2003 | MIL | NL | 1 | 4 | 9 | 8 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 42.2 | 53 | 32 | 23 | 19 | 6.75 | 4.40 (-53%) | -3215.6 |
| Career · 4 seasons | 14 | 30 | 66 | 58 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 326.1 | 364 | 223 | 175 | 237 | 6.15 | — | -12,981 | ||
Lg columns show the league average for that season, with the player's figure as a percentage above or below it. Career totals the seasons listed above.
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 | .153 | .170 | .153 | .323 | 0 |
Career AVG .153 vs. league average .265 across their career seasons — 42.2% below league average.
Career OBP .170 vs. league average .335 across their career seasons — 49.3% below league average.
Career SLG .153 vs. league average .426 across their career seasons — 64.0% below league average.
Career OPS .323 vs. league average .761 across their career seasons — 57.5% below league average.
Season-by-Season Batting
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| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | Lg AVG | Lg OBP | Lg SLG | Lg OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | CHN | NL | 21 | 30 | 1 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 10 | .133 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 2001 | MIL | NL | 10 | 16 | 1 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 8 | .250 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 2002 | MIL | NL | 26 | 42 | 2 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 2 | 21 | .095 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 2003 | MIL | NL | 9 | 10 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5 | .300 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| Career · 4 seasons | 66 | 98 | 5 | 15 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 0 | 2 | 44 | .153 | — | — | — | — | 0 | ||
Lg columns show the league average for that season, with the player's figure as a percentage above or below it. Career totals the seasons listed above.
Game Log & Splits
View full game log (132 games) →Per-game data from Retrosheet (regular season, through 2025).
Batting — Home / Away
| Split | G | AB | R | H | HR | RBI | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 28 | 43 | 3 | 7 | 0 | 2 | .163 |
| Away | 38 | 55 | 2 | 8 | 0 | 3 | .145 |
Pitching — Home / Away
| Split | G | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 28 | 156.0 | 159 | 92 | 65 | 112 | 5.31 |
| Away | 38 | 170.1 | 205 | 131 | 110 | 125 | 6.92 |
Last 10 Games — Batting
| Date | Tm | Opp | Res | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2003-09-28 | MIL | HOU | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2003-06-24 | MIL | CHC | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2003-06-19 | MIL | STL | L | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 2003-06-14 | MIL | BAL | W | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2003-06-07 | MIL | BOS | L | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2003-05-31 | MIL | LAD | L | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 2003-05-18 | MIL | CIN | L | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 2003-05-13 | MIL | CHC | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 2003-05-03 | MIL | NYN | W | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 2002-08-15 | MIL | PHI | L | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Last 10 Games — Pitching
| Date | Tm | Opp | Dec | IP | H | R | ER | BB | SO | HR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2003-09-28 | MIL | HOU | — | 1.1 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| 2003-06-24 | MIL | CHC | L | 0.2 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 2 |
| 2003-06-19 | MIL | STL | L | 5.0 | 10 | 8 | 8 | 3 | 1 | 1 |
| 2003-06-14 | MIL | BAL | W | 7.0 | 7 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| 2003-06-07 | MIL | BOS | — | 4.0 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 2 |
| 2003-05-31 | MIL | LAD | L | 6.0 | 6 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 5 | 1 |
| 2003-05-18 | MIL | CIN | — | 6.1 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 1 |
| 2003-05-13 | MIL | CHC | L | 6.1 | 10 | 6 | 6 | 3 | 1 | 1 |
| 2003-05-03 | MIL | NYN | — | 6.0 | 5 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 1 |
| 2002-08-15 | MIL | PHI | L | 5.0 | 6 | 5 | 5 | 2 | 4 | 2 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
Season-by-Season Fielding
Career Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each position.
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | 66 |
Salary History
| Year | Team | League | Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2002 | MIL | NL | $252,500 |
| Total Career Earnings | $252,500 | ||
Ruben Quevedo: the record in brief
Ruben Quevedo played a first major league game on April 14, 2000 and a last one on September 28, 2003. The team column moves through the Chicago Cubs (2000) and the Milwaukee Brewers (2001 to 2003). Quevedo is listed as a pitcher at 190 pounds on a 6-foot-1 frame. The bio says Quevedo batted and threw right-handed. Quevedo was born on January 5, 1979, in Valencia, Carabobo, Venezuela. Quevedo's death is recorded on June 7, 2016, in La Guaira, La Guaira, Venezuela. The given name on file is Ruben Eduardo Quevedo.
Quevedo's career pitching line is 14 wins, 30 losses and a 6.15 ERA over 66 appearances. Quevedo had 237 strikeouts. Against a 4.47 league ERA for the same seasons, the 6.15 mark was 37.7% worse. The best win total was 6, in 2002. In 2002, one of the busiest seasons, Quevedo posted a 5.76 ERA; the league figure that year was 4.28.
The position breakdown shows 66 games, all at pitcher. The fielding table credits Quevedo with 16 putouts, 34 assists and 2 errors on the mound.
Frequently Asked Questions about Ruben Quevedo
- What years did Ruben Quevedo play?
- Ruben Quevedo played in Major League Baseball from 2000 to 2003.
- Was Ruben Quevedo a pitcher?
- Yes. Ruben Quevedo pitched in the major leagues, recording 14 wins and 237 strikeouts.
- How many home runs did Ruben Quevedo hit?
- Ruben Quevedo hit 0 career home runs with 15 hits.
- What was Ruben Quevedo's career batting average?
- Ruben Quevedo batted .153 over his career, with 15 hits in 98 at bats.
- How many RBI did Ruben Quevedo have?
- Ruben Quevedo drove in 5 runs in his career.
- What was Ruben Quevedo's career ERA?
- Ruben Quevedo finished with a 6.15 career ERA, going 14-30 with 237 strikeouts.