Alex Romero

Born: 9/9/1983 in Maracaibo, Zulia, Venezuela

MLB Debut: 2008-04-02 | Final Game: 2009-10-03

Bats: L | Throws: R | Height: 6'0" | Weight: 198 lbs

Full name: Alexander Rafael Romero

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Biography

Alex Romero, born in 1983, was a professional baseball player who made his mark in Major League Baseball from 2008 to 2009. A versatile position player, Romero appeared in 144 games during his brief career, showcasing his skills primarily as an outfielder. He recorded a total of 67 hits, including 2 home runs, and drove in 30 runs, finishing with a career batting average of .239. Romero also demonstrated speed on the bases, stealing 6 bases throughout his time in the league. Romero's playing career took place during a period characterized by significant changes in the game, including a focus on power hitting and advanced analytics. While he may not have been a household name, his contributions as a role player were vital to his teams. His journey through the majors highlights the competitive nature of professional baseball and the challenges faced by players trying to establish themselves in a rapidly evolving sport. After his retirement, Romero's experiences in the league serve as a testament to the dedication and resilience required to succeed at the highest levels of baseball.

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
144	280	27	67	14	4	2	30	6	14	43	0.239	0.279	0.339	0.619	-966.3

Career AVG .239 vs. league average .263 across their career seasons — 9.1% below league average.

Career OBP .279 vs. league average .333 across their career seasons — 16.1% below league average.

Career SLG .339 vs. league average .417 across their career seasons — 18.6% below league average.

Career OPS 0.619 vs. league average 0.750 across their career seasons — 17.5% below league average.

Season-by-Season Batting

Year	Team	Lg	G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	Lg AVG	Lg OBP	Lg SLG	Lg OPS	PIV
2008	AZ	NL	78	135	13	31	8	2	1	12	4	3	20	0.230	.263 (-13%)	.333 (-25%)	.416 (-18%)	.749 (-21%)	-588.6
2009	AZ	NL	66	145	14	36	6	2	1	18	2	11	23	0.248	.262 (-5%)	.332 (-8%)	.417 (-19%)	.750 (-14%)	-377.7