Vicente Romo
Born: 4/12/1943 in Santa Rosalia, Baja California Sur, Mexico
MLB Debut: 1968-04-11 | Final Game: 1982-07-27
Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'1" | Weight: 180 lbs
Biography
Vicente Romo was a professional baseball pitcher who played from 1968 until 1982, making significant contributions to the teams he represented during his career. Born in 1943, Romo showcased his talent on the mound, finishing his career with a record of 32-33, an earned run average (ERA) of 3.36, and a total of 416 strikeouts. He was particularly known for his effectiveness in late-inning situations, accumulating 52 saves throughout his time in Major League Baseball.
Romo's playing career unfolded during a transformative era in baseball, marked by changes in pitching strategies and the evolution of the game itself. His ability to navigate the challenges posed by hitters of that time, combined with a solid understanding of game management, made him a reliable asset in the bullpen. Although he may not have achieved the superstar status of some contemporaries, Romo's contributions were vital to the success of his teams, and his legacy endures among those who appreciate the nuances of pitching in Major League Baseball.
Career Pitching Statistics
| W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | HR | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 32 | 33 | 335 | 32 | 4 | 1 | 52 | 645.7 | 569 | 241 | 61 | 280 | 416 | 3.36 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Pitching
| Year | Team | Lg | W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1968 | CLE | AL | 5 | 3 | 40 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 12 | 83.3 | 43 | 15 | 32 | 54 | 1.62 | -235.3 |
| 1968 | LAD | NL | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1.0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 | - |
| 1969 | BOS | AL | 7 | 9 | 52 | 11 | 4 | 1 | 11 | 127.3 | 116 | 45 | 50 | 89 | 3.18 | -420.5 |
| 1969 | CLE | AL | 1 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 8.0 | 7 | 2 | 3 | 7 | 2.25 | 0.0 |
| 1970 | BOS | AL | 7 | 3 | 48 | 10 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 108.0 | 115 | 49 | 43 | 71 | 4.08 | -875.9 |
| 1971 | CHW | AL | 1 | 7 | 45 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 72.0 | 52 | 27 | 37 | 48 | 3.38 | - |
| 1972 | CHW | AL | 3 | 0 | 28 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 51.7 | 47 | 19 | 18 | 46 | 3.31 | - |
| 1973 | SDP | NL | 2 | 3 | 49 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 7 | 87.7 | 85 | 36 | 46 | 51 | 3.70 | - |
| 1974 | SDP | NL | 5 | 5 | 54 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 9 | 71.0 | 78 | 36 | 37 | 26 | 4.56 | - |
| 1982 | LAD | NL | 1 | 2 | 15 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 35.7 | 25 | 12 | 14 | 24 | 3.03 | - |
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 335 | 121 | 7 | 18 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 0 | 3 | 24 | 0.149 | 0.175 | 0.182 | 0.356 | 0.0 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1968 | CLE | AL | 40 | 14 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0.143 | 0.0 |
| 1968 | LAD | NL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 1969 | BOS | AL | 52 | 31 | 2 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 9 | 0.129 | 0.0 |
| 1969 | CLE | AL | 3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.500 | 0.0 |
| 1970 | BOS | AL | 48 | 27 | 2 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0.148 | 0.0 |
| 1971 | CHW | AL | 45 | 11 | 1 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 0.364 | 0.0 |
| 1972 | CHW | AL | 28 | 9 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0.000 | 0.0 |
| 1973 | SDP | NL | 49 | 16 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 0.125 | 0.0 |
| 1974 | SDP | NL | 54 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0.000 | 0.0 |
| 1982 | LAD | NL | 15 | 5 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0.200 | 0.0 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| P | 335 | 32 | 29 | 127 | 10 | 7 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1968 | CLE | P | 40 | 1 | 6 | 11 | 0 | 1 |
| 1968 | LAN | P | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 1969 | BOS | P | 52 | 11 | 4 | 21 | 0 | 1 |
| 1969 | CLE | P | 3 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| 1970 | BOS | P | 48 | 10 | 7 | 20 | 3 | 1 |
| 1971 | CHA | P | 45 | 2 | 0 | 19 | 0 | 1 |
| 1972 | CHA | P | 28 | 0 | 3 | 11 | 1 | 1 |
| 1973 | SDN | P | 49 | 1 | 5 | 15 | 2 | 1 |
| 1974 | SDN | P | 54 | 1 | 2 | 21 | 2 | 1 |
| 1982 | LAN | P | 15 | 6 | 2 | 8 | 0 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | 335 |