Hector Rondon
Born: 2/26/1988 in Guatire, Miranda, Venezuela
MLB Debut: 2013-04-03 | Final Game: 2020-09-26
Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'3" | Weight: 225 lbs
Full name: Hector Luis Rondon
Biography
Hector Rondon, born in 1988, was a professional baseball pitcher known for his effective performances in Major League Baseball from 2013 to 2020. Over the span of his career, Rondon compiled a record of 24-20 with a solid earned run average (ERA) of 3.49. He was particularly recognized for his ability to close games, amassing a total of 92 saves, which highlighted his reliability and poise under pressure. With 441 strikeouts to his name, Rondon demonstrated a strong strikeout capability, showcasing his skills as a strike-throwing pitcher.
Rondon made his debut during a period marked by a transition in the game, where the emphasis on bullpen roles became increasingly vital. He played for several teams, contributing to their pitching staffs with his fastball and slider combination that allowed him to navigate through tough lineups. His career spanned the evolution of the game, as teams began to prioritize specialized roles for pitchers, and Rondon's effectiveness in high-leverage situations made him a valuable asset. He left an indelible mark on the teams he played for and remains a respected figure in the history of relief pitching.
Career Pitching Statistics
| W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | HR | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 24 | 20 | 444 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 92 | 436.0 | 390 | 169 | 50 | 134 | 441 | 3.49 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Pitching
| Year | Team | Lg | W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | CHC | NL | 2 | 1 | 45 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 54.7 | 52 | 29 | 25 | 44 | 4.77 | - |
| 2014 | CHC | NL | 4 | 4 | 64 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 29 | 63.3 | 52 | 17 | 15 | 63 | 2.42 | - |
| 2015 | CHC | NL | 6 | 4 | 72 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 30 | 70.0 | 55 | 13 | 15 | 69 | 1.67 | - |
| 2016 | CHC | NL | 2 | 3 | 54 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 18 | 51.0 | 42 | 20 | 8 | 58 | 3.53 | - |
| 2017 | CHC | NL | 4 | 1 | 61 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 57.3 | 50 | 27 | 20 | 69 | 4.24 | - |
| 2018 | HOU | AL | 2 | 5 | 63 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 15 | 59.0 | 58 | 21 | 20 | 67 | 3.20 | 2032.0 |
| 2019 | HOU | AL | 3 | 2 | 62 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 60.7 | 56 | 25 | 20 | 48 | 3.71 | -700.7 |
| 2020 | AZ | NL | 1 | 0 | 23 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 20.0 | 25 | 17 | 11 | 23 | 7.65 | - |
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 444 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0.333 | 0.333 | 0.333 | 0.667 | 0.0 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | CHC | NL | 45 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 2014 | CHC | NL | 64 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 2015 | CHC | NL | 72 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 2016 | CHC | NL | 54 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0.000 | 0.0 |
| 2017 | CHC | NL | 61 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.500 | 0.0 |
| 2018 | HOU | AL | 63 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 2019 | HOU | AL | 62 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 2020 | AZ | NL | 23 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
Postseason Statistics
Playoff Career Batting
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 21 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 |
Playoff Batting by Year
| Year | Round | Team | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | ALDS1 | HOU | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 |
| 2019 | ALCS | HOU | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 |
| 2019 | WS | HOU | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 |
| 2018 | ALCS | HOU | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 |
| 2017 | NLCS | CHN | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 |
| 2016 | NLDS1 | CHN | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 |
| 2016 | NLCS | CHN | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 |
| 2016 | WS | CHN | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 |
| 2015 | NLCS | CHN | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 |
| 2015 | NLDS1 | CHN | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 |
Playoff Career Pitching
| W | L | G | GS | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 | 21 | 0 | 2 | 16.3 | 23 | 8 | 3 | 14 | 4.41 |
Playoff Pitching by Year
| Year | Round | Team | W | L | G | GS | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | ALCS | HOU | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0.3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0.00 |
| 2019 | ALDS1 | HOU | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 |
| 2019 | WS | HOU | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1.0 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0.00 |
| 2018 | ALCS | HOU | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1.0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 |
| 2017 | NLCS | CHN | 0 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3.0 | 5 | 2 | 0 | 4 | 6.00 |
| 2016 | NLCS | CHN | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2.0 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 4.50 |
| 2016 | NLDS1 | CHN | 1 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 1.7 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 5.40 |
| 2016 | WS | CHN | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2.3 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 3.86 |
| 2015 | NLCS | CHN | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2.0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 0.00 |
| 2015 | NLDS1 | CHN | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 2 | 3.0 | 4 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 6.00 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| P | 444 | 1 | 47 | 53 | 0 | 6 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | CHN | P | 45 | 0 | 9 | 8 | 0 | 1 |
| 2014 | CHN | P | 64 | 0 | 9 | 10 | 0 | 1 |
| 2015 | CHN | P | 72 | 0 | 8 | 10 | 0 | 0 |
| 2016 | CHN | P | 54 | 0 | 7 | 7 | 0 | 1 |
| 2017 | CHN | P | 61 | 0 | 5 | 4 | 0 | 1 |
| 2018 | HOU | P | 63 | 0 | 3 | 5 | 0 | 0 |
| 2019 | HOU | P | 62 | 1 | 6 | 7 | 0 | 2 |
| 2020 | ARI | P | 23 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | 444 |
Salary History
| Year | Team | League | Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | CHN | NL | $4,200,000 |
| 2015 | CHN | NL | $544,000 |
| 2014 | CHN | NL | $514,000 |
| 2013 | CHN | NL | $490,000 |
| Total Career Earnings | $5,748,000 | ||