Vicente Amor

Born: 8/8/1932 in Havana, La Habana, Cuba

MLB Debut: 1955-04-16 | Final Game: 1957-08-26

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'3" | Weight: 182 lbs

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Biography

Vicente Amor was a professional baseball pitcher who played in Major League Baseball from 1955 to 1957. Born in 1932, Amor made his mark during a time when the game was transitioning into a more dynamic era, characterized by increased offensive production and the emergence of powerful hitters. He played a total of three seasons, finishing his career with a record of 1-3 and an earned run average (ERA) of 5.67. Throughout his time in the league, he showcased his ability to strike out batters, recording a total of 12 strikeouts. While Amor's career statistics may not reflect the dominance of some of his contemporaries, his contributions to the teams he played for were significant in the context of his time. He served as a reliable option within the pitching staff, despite not recording any saves. Amor's tenure in the major leagues, although brief, occurred during a pivotal era in baseball history, providing a glimpse into the challenges and opportunities faced by pitchers of his generation. His journey through the league adds to the rich tapestry of baseball's past, highlighting the myriad of players who have contributed to the game's enduring legacy.

Career Pitching Statistics

W	L	G	GS	CG	SHO	SV	IP	H	ER	HR	BB	SO	ERA	Pitcher PIV
1	3	13	4	1	0	0	33.3	50	21	2	13	12	5.67	0

Career ERA 5.67 vs. league average 3.92 across their career seasons — 44.8% 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
1955	CHC	NL	0	1	4	0	0	0	0	6.0	11	3	3	3	4.50	—	-
1957	CIN	NL	1	2	9	4	1	0	0	27.3	39	18	10	9	5.93	3.83 (-55%)	-160.4

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
13	6	0	1	0	0	0	0	0	0	1	0.167	0.167	0.167	0.333	0.0

Career AVG .167 vs. league average .258 across their career seasons — 35.4% below league average.

Career OBP .167 vs. league average .328 across their career seasons — 49.2% below league average.

Career SLG .167 vs. league average .393 across their career seasons — 57.5% below league average.

Career OPS 0.333 vs. league average 0.721 across their career seasons — 53.7% 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
1955	CHC	NL	4	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	.000	—	—	—	—	0.0
1957	CIN	NL	9	6	0	1	0	0	0	0	0	0	1	0.167	—	—	—	—	0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
P	13	4	2	7	0	0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1955	CHN	P	4	0	0	4	0	0
1957	CIN	P	9	4	2	3	0	0

Career Games by Position

Position	Games
Pitcher	13