Rene Arocha

Born: 2/24/1964 in Havana, La Habana, Cuba

MLB Debut: 1993-04-09 | Final Game: 1997-06-06

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'0" | Weight: 180 lbs

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Biography

Rene Arocha, born in 1964, was a professional baseball pitcher who played in Major League Baseball from 1993 to 1997. Known for his solid fastball and competitive spirit, Arocha made a name for himself during his tenure with the St. Louis Cardinals and the Tampa Bay Devil Rays. Over the course of his career, he compiled a record of 18 wins and 17 losses, with an earned run average (ERA) of 4.11. His ability to strike out batters was evident, as he recorded a total of 190 strikeouts and contributed to his teams with 11 saves throughout his time in the league. Arocha's career unfolded during a transitional period in baseball, as the sport was experiencing an influx of international talent and evolving pitching strategies. While he may not have achieved the same level of notoriety as some of his contemporaries, Arocha's contributions on the mound provided valuable innings for his teams. His journey from the minor leagues to the majors highlighted the opportunities available to talented pitchers in the 1990s, and he remains a memorable figure for fans who followed his career in both the National and American Leagues.

Career Pitching Statistics

W	L	G	GS	CG	SHO	SV	IP	H	ER	HR	BB	SO	ERA	Pitcher PIV
18	17	124	36	2	1	11	331.0	363	151	37	75	190	4.11	0

Career ERA 4.11 vs. league average 4.37 across their career seasons — 6.1% better 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
1993	STL	NL	11	8	32	29	1	0	0	188.0	197	79	31	96	3.78	4.19 (+10%)	-
1994	STL	NL	4	4	45	7	1	1	11	83.0	94	37	21	62	4.01	4.51 (+11%)	-
1995	STL	NL	3	5	41	0	0	0	0	49.7	55	22	18	25	3.99	4.45 (+10%)	-
1997	SFG	NL	0	0	6	0	0	0	0	10.3	17	13	5	7	11.32	4.39 (-158%)	-

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
124	69	3	7	2	0	0	3	0	3	31	0.101	0.139	0.130	0.269	-651.1

Career AVG .101 vs. league average .267 across their career seasons — 62.0% below league average.

Career OBP .139 vs. league average .336 across their career seasons — 58.7% below league average.

Career SLG .130 vs. league average .415 across their career seasons — 68.6% below league average.

Career OPS 0.269 vs. league average 0.752 across their career seasons — 64.2% below league average.

Season-by-Season Batting

Year	Team	Lg	G	AB	R	H	2B	RBI	BB	SO	AVG	Lg AVG	Lg OBP	Lg SLG	Lg OPS	PIV
1993	STL	NL	32	58	3	6	1	3	2	24	0.103	.265 (-61%)	.332 (-60%)	.403 (-70%)	.735 (-65%)	-651.1
1994	STL	NL	45	9	0	1	1	0	1	5	0.111	—	—	—	—	0.0
1995	STL	NL	41	1	0	0	0	0	0	1	0.000	—	—	—	—	0.0
1997	SFG	NL	6	1	0	0	0	0	0	1	0.000	—	—	—	—	0.0