Carlos Rosa
Pitcher · Career Stats, Bio & Records (2008-2010)
Carlos Rosa was a pitcher who played in Major League Baseball from 2008 to 2010 for the Kansas City Royals and the Arizona Diamondbacks, a span of 3 seasons. Across 31 career appearances, he went 0-2 with a 3.97 ERA and 16 strikeouts.
- W (Wins):
- Games credited to a pitcher whose team took a lead it never surrendered while he was the pitcher of record.
- ERA (Earned Run Average):
- Earned runs allowed per nine innings pitched: (ER × 9) ÷ IP. The primary measure of pitching effectiveness.
- SO (Strikeouts):
- For a batter, times retired on a third strike; for a pitcher, batters retired on a third strike.
- WHIP (Walks and Hits per Inning Pitched):
- Baserunners allowed per inning: (BB + H) ÷ IP. Under 1.00 is elite.
Data updated
- Position
- Pitcher
- Bats / Throws
- R / R
- Height / Weight
- 6'1" / 195 lb
- MLB Debut
- 2008-06-14
- Last Game
- 2010-10-01
Season-by-Season Pitching
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| Year | Team | Lg | W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA | Lg ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2008 | KCA | AL | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3.1 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 2.70 | — | 0.0 |
| 2009 | KCA | AL | 0 | 0 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 10.2 | 10 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 3.38 | 4.32 (+22%) | -23.4 |
| 2010 | ARI | NL | 0 | 2 | 22 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 20.0 | 20 | 10 | 12 | 9 | 4.50 | 4.08 (-10%) | -274.6 |
| Career · 3 seasons | 0 | 2 | 31 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 34.0 | 33 | 15 | 15 | 16 | 3.97 | — | -298 | ||
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.
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 | KCA | AL | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 2009 | KCA | AL | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 2010 | ARI | NL | 22 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| Career · 3 seasons | 31 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — | — | 0 | ||
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 (62 games) →Per-game data from Retrosheet (regular season, through 2025).
Batting — Home / Away
| Split | G | AB | R | H | HR | RBI | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 15 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — |
| Away | 16 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — |
Pitching — Home / Away
| Split | G | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 15 | 15.2 | 19 | 11 | 10 | 6 | 6.32 |
| Away | 16 | 18.1 | 14 | 4 | 5 | 10 | 1.96 |
Last 10 Games — Pitching
| Date | Tm | Opp | Dec | IP | H | R | ER | BB | SO | HR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010-10-01 | AZ | LAD | — | 1.0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2010-09-30 | AZ | SFG | — | 1.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2010-09-24 | AZ | LAD | — | 0.2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 2010-09-23 | AZ | COL | — | 1.0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 2010-09-18 | AZ | PIT | — | 1.0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 2010-09-13 | AZ | CIN | — | 1.0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2010-09-07 | AZ | SFG | — | 1.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 2010-06-29 | AZ | STL | — | 1.0 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 2010-06-23 | AZ | NYY | L | 1.0 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| 2010-06-21 | AZ | NYY | — | 1.0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each position.
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | 31 |
Carlos Rosa: the record in brief
June 14, 2008 and October 1, 2010 bracket Carlos Rosa's time in the majors: the debut and the last game on record. By club, Rosa's seasons break down as the Kansas City Royals (2008 through 2009) and the Arizona Diamondbacks (2010). Rosa, born on September 21, 1984, in San Francisco de Macoris, Duarte, D.R., is listed as a pitcher and batted and threw right-handed. The bio gives 6-foot-1 and 195 pounds.
The pitching table credits Rosa with a 0-2 record and a 3.97 ERA in 31 games. Rosa had 16 strikeouts. That 3.97 ERA compares with a 4.24 league average across the same seasons, 6.4% better. In 2010, one of the busiest seasons, Rosa posted a 4.50 ERA; the league figure that year was 4.08.
The game-log section draws on 62 games of Retrosheet box scores for Rosa.
The position breakdown shows 31 games, all at pitcher. On the mound, the fielding record shows 0 errors alongside 1 putouts and 3 assists.
Frequently Asked Questions about Carlos Rosa
- What years did Carlos Rosa play?
- Carlos Rosa played in Major League Baseball from 2008 to 2010.
- Was Carlos Rosa a pitcher?
- Yes. Carlos Rosa pitched in the major leagues, recording 0 wins and 16 strikeouts.
- What teams did Carlos Rosa play for?
- Carlos Rosa played for 2 teams: the Kansas City Royals (2008–2009) and the Arizona Diamondbacks (2010).
- What were Carlos Rosa's career stats?
- In 31 games, Carlos Rosa went 0-2 with a 3.97 ERA, 16 strikeouts, 34.0 innings pitched, and 1 saves.
- What position did Carlos Rosa play?
- Carlos Rosa played primarily as a pitcher, the position where he appeared in the most games.
- How tall was Carlos Rosa and how much did he weigh?
- Carlos Rosa was listed at 6 feet 1 inch and 195 pounds.
- What was Carlos Rosa's career ERA?
- Carlos Rosa finished with a 3.97 career ERA, going 0-2 with 16 strikeouts.
- How many strikeouts did Carlos Rosa have?
- Carlos Rosa recorded 16 career strikeouts.
- Is Carlos Rosa in the Hall of Fame?
- No. Carlos Rosa has not been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.