Jorge Rubio
Born: 4/23/1945 in Mexicali, Baja California, Mexico
Died: 6/14/2020 in Mexicali, Baja California, Mexico
MLB Debut: 1966-04-21 | Final Game: 1967-05-01
Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'3" | Weight: 200 lbs
Full name: Jorge Jesus Rubio
Biography
Jorge Rubio, born in 1945, was a professional baseball pitcher who played in Major League Baseball from 1966 until 1967. Over the course of his brief career, he made a notable impact on the mound, finishing with a record of 2-3 and an impressive earned run average (ERA) of 3.19. His tenure in the league was marked by his ability to strike out opponents, totaling 31 strikeouts during his time in the major leagues. Despite not recording any saves, Rubioโs performances were characterized by a competitive spirit and a solid pitching arsenal that kept hitters at bay.
Rubio played during a transformative period in baseball, as the sport was transitioning from the tail end of the deadball era into a more offensive-minded game. His contributions, while not extensively documented in the annals of history, reflect the dedication and talent of pitchers in the mid-1960s, a time when the league was witnessing a shift in both pitching and hitting philosophies. Although his career was relatively short-lived, Jorge Rubio remains a part of the rich tapestry of baseball history, representing the many players who contributed to the game in their own unique ways.
Career Pitching Statistics
| W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | HR | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 | 3 | 10 | 7 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 42.3 | 40 | 15 | 4 | 25 | 31 | 3.19 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Pitching
| Year | Team | Lg | W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1966 | LAA | AL | 2 | 1 | 7 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 27.3 | 22 | 9 | 16 | 27 | 2.96 | - |
| 1967 | LAA | AL | 0 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 15.0 | 18 | 6 | 9 | 4 | 3.60 | - |
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10 | 11 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 5 | 0.091 | 0.167 | 0.091 | 0.258 | 0.0 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1966 | LAA | AL | 7 | 8 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 0.000 | 0.0 |
| 1967 | LAA | AL | 3 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0.333 | 0.0 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| P | 10 | 7 | 4 | 4 | 0 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1966 | CAL | P | 7 | 4 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 1967 | CAL | P | 3 | 3 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | 10 |