Francis Beltran, baseball player, 2002-2008

Francis Beltran

Born: 11/29/1979 in Santo Domingo, Distrito Nacional, D.R.

MLB Debut: 2002-06-28 | Final Game: 2008-08-24

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'6" | Weight: 255 lbs

Full name: Francis LeBron Beltran

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Biography

Francis Beltran was a professional baseball pitcher whose career spanned from 2002 to 2008. Born in 1979, he made his Major League Baseball debut on June 28, 2002, showcasing his skills in an era marked by a transition in pitching styles and strategies. Over the course of his career, Beltran played for several teams, ultimately finishing with a record of 3-2 and an earned run average (ERA) of 5.69. He recorded a total of 68 strikeouts and earned 1 save, contributing to his teams in various roles throughout his tenure in the league. Beltran's playing style reflected the evolving nature of pitching during the mid-2000s, as teams began to emphasize specialization and bullpen depth. Though not a dominant ace, his ability to step in during critical situations highlighted his value as a reliable arm in the bullpen. His contributions, while modest in statistical terms, were part of the larger narrative of pitchers adapting to new roles in a game increasingly focused on analytics and matchups. After retiring from professional baseball on August 24, 2008, Beltran left an impression as a dedicated player who navigated the complexities of a competitive era in Major League Baseball.

Career Pitching Statistics

W L G GS CG SHO SV IP H ER HR BB SO ERA Pitcher PIV
3 2 67 0 0 0 1 74.3 74 47 16 49 68 5.69 0

Career ERA 5.69 vs. league average 4.36 across their career seasons — 30.6% 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
2002 CHC NL 0 0 11 0 0 0 0 12.0 14 10 16 11 7.50 4.28 (-75%) -
2004 CHC NL 2 2 34 0 0 0 0 35.0 27 18 22 40 4.63 4.46 (-4%) -
2004 WSN NL 0 0 11 0 0 0 1 14.3 20 12 5 8 7.53 4.46 (-69%) -
2008 DET AL 1 0 11 0 0 0 0 13.0 13 7 6 9 4.85 4.32 (-12%) -589.2

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
67 4 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0.250 0.250 0.250 0.500 0.0

Career AVG .250 vs. league average .264 across their career seasons — 5.2% below league average.

Career OBP .250 vs. league average .333 across their career seasons — 25.0% below league average.

Career SLG .250 vs. league average .420 across their career seasons — 40.5% below league average.

Career OPS 0.500 vs. league average 0.753 across their career seasons — 33.6% 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
2002 CHC NL 11 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0.000 — — — — 0.0
2004 CHC NL 34 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.000 — — — — 0.0
2004 WSN NL 11 2 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.500 — — — — 0.0
2008 DET AL 11 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 — — — — 0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
P 67 0 1 9 1 2

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
2002 CHN P 11 0 0 4 0 1
2004 CHN P 34 0 0 4 0 0
2004 MON P 11 0 0 1 1 1
2008 DET P 11 0 1 0 0 0

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Pitcher 67

Salary History

Year Team League Salary
2005 WAS NL $318,500
Total Career Earnings $318,500