Sal Romano
Born: 10/12/1993 in Syosset, NY, USA
MLB Debut: 2017-04-16 | Final Game: 2021-09-14
Bats: L | Throws: R | Height: 6'5" | Weight: 255 lbs
Full name: Salvatore J. Romano
Biography
Sal Romano was a professional baseball pitcher born in 1993, who played in Major League Baseball from 2017 to 2021. Known for his powerful arm and competitive spirit, Romano made his debut with the Cincinnati Reds, where he showcased his potential as a starting pitcher. Over the course of his career, he recorded a win-loss record of 15-21 and an earned run average (ERA) of 5.23, accumulating a total of 211 strikeouts. Despite facing challenges on the mound, Romano's ability to generate strikeouts underscored his talent and determination to succeed at the highest level of the sport.
Romano's career unfolded during a time when the game was increasingly dominated by power hitters and advanced analytics, pushing pitchers to adapt their strategies. His contributions extended beyond his statistics, as he was recognized for his resilience and work ethic. Throughout his time in the league, he also recorded 2 saves, demonstrating his versatility as a pitcher. After retiring in September 2021, Romano left behind a legacy as a player who embodied the spirit of hard work and determination, making an impact on the teams he played for and inspiring the next generation of pitchers.
Career Pitching Statistics
| W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | HR | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15 | 21 | 88 | 41 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 275.3 | 299 | 160 | 41 | 109 | 211 | 5.23 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Pitching
| Year | Team | Lg | W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | CIN | NL | 5 | 8 | 16 | 16 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 87.0 | 91 | 43 | 37 | 73 | 4.45 | 265.4 |
| 2018 | CIN | NL | 8 | 11 | 39 | 25 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 145.7 | 155 | 86 | 53 | 105 | 5.31 | -2988.2 |
| 2019 | CIN | NL | 1 | 0 | 12 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 16.3 | 22 | 14 | 8 | 16 | 7.71 | -650.0 |
| 2020 | CIN | NL | 1 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1.3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 | 0.0 |
| 2021 | CIN | NL | 0 | 0 | 14 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 20.7 | 20 | 12 | 9 | 12 | 5.23 | -812.4 |
| 2021 | MIL | NL | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1.0 | 4 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 27.00 | 0.0 |
| 2021 | NYY | AL | 0 | 1 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3.3 | 7 | 2 | 2 | 5 | 5.40 | - |
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 88 | 64 | 1 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 41 | 0.047 | 0.062 | 0.078 | 0.140 | 0.0 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | CIN | NL | 16 | 24 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 15 | 0.042 | 0.0 |
| 2018 | CIN | NL | 39 | 36 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 24 | 0.056 | 0.0 |
| 2019 | CIN | NL | 12 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0.000 | 0.0 |
| 2020 | CIN | NL | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 2021 | CIN | NL | 14 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0.000 | 0.0 |
| 2021 | MIL | NL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 2021 | NYY | AL | 4 | 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 | 88 | 41 | 27 | 38 | 3 | 4 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | CIN | P | 16 | 16 | 12 | 13 | 1 | 0 |
| 2018 | CIN | P | 39 | 25 | 15 | 18 | 2 | 1 |
| 2019 | CIN | P | 12 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 1 |
| 2020 | CIN | P | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2021 | CIN | P | 14 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 2 |
| 2021 | MIL | P | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 2021 | NYA | P | 4 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | 88 |