Santo Alcala, baseball player, 1976-1977

Santo Alcala

Born: 12/23/1952 in San Pedro de Macoris, San Pedro de Macorís, D.R.

MLB Debut: 1976-04-10 | Final Game: 1977-09-25

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'5" | Weight: 195 lbs

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Biography

Santo Alcala was a talented pitcher whose major league career spanned from 1976 to 1977. Born in 1952, Alcala made his mark during a transitional period in baseball, characterized by the shift from the deadball era to the more offensive-minded approaches of the late 20th century. Over the course of his brief career, he compiled a record of 14 wins and 11 losses, while maintaining an earned run average (ERA) of 4.76. Alcala was known for his ability to strike out batters, finishing with a total of 140 strikeouts, and he contributed to his teams' bullpen efforts with 2 saves. Alcala's playing style reflected the competitive spirit and challenges of the time, as he navigated through a league that was increasingly emphasizing power hitting. Despite a relatively short career, he left an imprint in the game, showcasing his skills on the mound during an era that would soon see a significant evolution in pitching strategies and player conditioning. His contributions to the teams he played for are remembered by fans and historians alike, highlighting the diverse talents that have shaped Major League Baseball over the decades.

Career Pitching Statistics

W L G GS CG SHO SV IP H ER HR BB SO ERA Pitcher PIV
14 11 68 33 3 1 2 249.3 257 132 25 121 140 4.76 0

Career ERA 4.76 vs. league average 3.77 across their career seasons — 26.5% worse than league average.

Season-by-Season Pitching

Year Team Lg W L G GS CG SHO SV IP H ER BB SO ERA Lg ERA Pitcher PIV
1976 CIN NL 11 4 30 21 3 1 0 132.0 131 69 67 67 4.70 3.51 (-34%) -2969.3
1977 CIN NL 1 1 7 2 0 0 0 15.7 22 10 7 9 5.74 4.00 (-44%) 18.8
1977 WSN NL 2 6 31 10 0 0 2 101.7 104 53 47 64 4.69 4.00 (-17%) -

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
68 71 6 8 1 0 1 4 0 2 41 0.113 0.137 0.169 0.306 0.0

Career AVG .113 vs. league average .260 across their career seasons — 56.7% below league average.

Career OBP .137 vs. league average .325 across their career seasons — 57.8% below league average.

Career SLG .169 vs. league average .382 across their career seasons — 55.7% below league average.

Career OPS 0.306 vs. league average 0.707 across their career seasons — 56.7% below league average.

Season-by-Season Batting

Year Team Lg G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG Lg AVG Lg OBP Lg SLG Lg OPS PIV
1976 CIN NL 30 43 5 6 1 0 0 2 0 2 26 0.140 — — — — 0.0
1977 CIN NL 7 3 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 0.000 — — — — 0.0
1977 WSN NL 31 25 1 2 0 0 1 2 0 0 13 0.080 — — — — 0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
P 68 33 16 28 1 0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1976 CIN P 30 21 8 17 1 0
1977 CIN P 7 2 0 3 0 0
1977 MON P 31 10 8 8 0 0

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Pitcher 68