Alex Romero
Outfielder · Career Stats, Bio & Records (2008-2009)
Alex Romero was an outfielder who played in Major League Baseball from 2008 to 2009 for the Arizona Diamondbacks, a span of 2 seasons. In 144 career games, he hit .239 with 67 hits, 2 home runs, and 30 RBI.
- AVG (Batting Average):
- Hits divided by at bats. .300 is the traditional mark of an excellent hitter.
- HR (Home Runs):
- Hits on which the batter circled the bases and scored, almost always by clearing the outfield fence.
- RBI (Runs Batted In):
- Runs that scored as a direct result of a batter's plate appearance.
- OPS (On-Base Plus Slugging):
- On-base percentage plus slugging percentage, the quickest single summary of offensive value. .900 or better is star-level.
Data updated
- Position
- Outfielder
- Bats / Throws
- L / R
- Height / Weight
- 6'0" / 198 lb
- MLB Debut
- 2008-04-02
- Last Game
- 2009-10-03
Full name: Alexander Rafael Romero
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 | .239 | .279 | .339 | .619 | -851 |
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 .619 vs. league average .750 across their career seasons — 17.5% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2008 | ARI | NL | 78 | 135 | 13 | 31 | 8 | 2 | 1 | 12 | 4 | 3 | 20 | .230 | .263 (-13%) | .333 (-25%) | .416 (-18%) | .749 (-21%) | -514.3 |
| 2009 | ARI | NL | 66 | 145 | 14 | 36 | 6 | 2 | 1 | 18 | 2 | 11 | 23 | .248 | .262 (-5%) | .332 (-8%) | .417 (-19%) | .750 (-14%) | -336.6 |
| Career · 2 seasons | 144 | 280 | 27 | 67 | 14 | 4 | 2 | 30 | 6 | 14 | 43 | .239 | — | — | — | — | -851 | ||
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 (144 games) →Per-game data from Retrosheet (regular season, through 2025).
Batting — Home / Away
| Split | G | AB | R | H | HR | RBI | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 67 | 115 | 12 | 25 | 2 | 12 | .217 |
| Away | 77 | 165 | 15 | 42 | 0 | 18 | .255 |
Last 10 Games — Batting
| Date | Tm | Opp | Res | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2009-10-03 | AZ | CHC | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2009-09-30 | AZ | SFG | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2009-09-29 | AZ | SFG | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2009-09-25 | AZ | SDP | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2009-09-23 | AZ | SFG | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 2009-09-21 | AZ | SFG | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2009-09-19 | AZ | COL | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2009-09-14 | AZ | SDP | W | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 2009-09-08 | AZ | LAD | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2009-09-06 | AZ | COL | L | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each position.
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Left Field | 34 |
| Center Field | 6 |
| Right Field | 59 |
Salary History
Alex Romero's recorded salaries total $390,000 over 1 season, in 2008. This total is partial: the salary data covers 1985 to 2016, and Romero's career ran from 2008 to 2009. No salary is recorded for 2009.
| Year | Team | League | Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2008 | ARI | NL | $390,000 |
| Total recorded salary (partial) | $390,000 | ||
Alex Romero: the record in brief
April 2, 2008 and October 3, 2009 bracket Alex Romero's time in the majors: the debut and the last game on record. All of the seasons listed were played for the Arizona Diamondbacks. At 6'0" and 198 pounds, Romero is listed as an outfielder. Romero hit left-handed while throwing right-handed, per the bio block. Romero was born on September 9, 1983, in Maracaibo, Zulia, Venezuela. Alex Romero was the playing name; the full given name is Alexander Rafael.
Across 144 games at the plate, Romero's career line reads 67 hits in 280 at bats for a .239 average, adding 2 home runs and 30 RBI. Romero's career OPS of .619 combines a .279 on-base mark with .339 slugging. Romero's .239 average ran 9.1% below the .263 that the league posted over the same seasons. The OPS comparison is .619 to a league .750, 17.5% below average. Romero collected a career-high 36 hits in 2009. Even the best average among the busiest seasons, .248 in 2009, did not top the league's .262.
Frequently Asked Questions about Alex Romero
- What years did Alex Romero play?
- Alex Romero played in Major League Baseball from 2008 to 2009.
- Was Alex Romero a pitcher?
- No. Alex Romero was a position player (Outfielder).
- How many home runs did Alex Romero hit?
- Alex Romero hit 2 career home runs with 67 hits.
- What teams did Alex Romero play for?
- Alex Romero played for one team, the Arizona Diamondbacks (2008–2009).
- What were Alex Romero's career stats?
- In 144 games, Alex Romero had 67 hits, 2 home runs, 30 RBI, 27 runs, and 6 stolen bases, with a .239 batting average.
- How much did Alex Romero earn in his career?
- Alex Romero's recorded salaries total $390,000 over 1 season, in 2008. This total is partial: the salary data covers 1985 to 2016, and Romero's career ran from 2008 to 2009. No salary is recorded for 2009.
- What was Alex Romero's salary?
- Alex Romero's recorded salary was $390,000 in 2008.
- What position did Alex Romero play?
- Alex Romero played primarily as an outfielder, the position where he appeared in the most games.
- How tall was Alex Romero and how much did he weigh?
- Alex Romero was listed at 6 feet and 198 pounds.
- How many home runs did Alex Romero hit each season?
- Alex Romero's home runs by season: 1 in 2008 and 1 in 2009. His most in one season was 1, in 2008 and 2009.
- What was Alex Romero's career batting average?
- Alex Romero batted .239 over his career, with 67 hits in 280 at bats.
- How many RBI did Alex Romero have?
- Alex Romero drove in 30 runs in his career.
- Is Alex Romero in the Hall of Fame?
- No. Alex Romero has not been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.