Rigo Beltran, baseball player, 1997-2004

Rigo Beltran

Born: 11/13/1969 in Tijuana, Baja California, México

MLB Debut: 1997-06-02 | Final Game: 2004-04-28

Bats: L | Throws: L | Height: 5'11" | Weight: 185 lbs

Full name: Rigoberto Beltran

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Biography

Rigo Beltran, born in 1969, was a professional baseball pitcher who played in Major League Baseball from 1997 to 2004. Throughout his career, he made a mark as a reliable arm in the bullpen, showcasing his skills during an era characterized by evolving pitching styles and the increasing importance of relief pitchers. Beltran compiled a career record of 2-3 with an earned run average (ERA) of 4.4, demonstrating his ability to navigate challenging situations on the mound. Over the course of his tenure in the majors, Beltran struck out 106 batters and recorded one save, contributing to his teams' efforts during critical games. His pitching style was defined by a combination of strategic thinking and solid execution, allowing him to effectively manage hitters throughout his career. While his statistics may not place him among the most celebrated pitchers of his time, Beltran's contributions to the game during the early 2000s reflect the depth and talent that characterized the era of baseball he participated in.

Career Pitching Statistics

W L G GS CG SHO SV IP H ER HR BB SO ERA Pitcher PIV
2 3 78 5 0 0 1 106.3 110 52 13 43 106 4.40 0

Career ERA 4.40 vs. league average 4.55 across their career seasons — near 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
1997 STL NL 1 2 35 4 0 0 1 54.3 47 21 17 50 3.48 4.39 (+21%) -
1998 NYN NL 0 0 7 0 0 0 0 8.0 6 3 4 5 3.38 — 0.0
1999 NYN NL 1 1 21 0 0 0 0 31.0 30 12 12 35 3.48 4.71 (+26%) 448.1
1999 COL NL 0 0 12 0 0 0 0 11.0 20 9 7 15 7.36 4.71 (-56%) -67.2
2000 COL NL 0 0 1 1 0 0 0 1.3 6 6 3 1 40.50 — 0.0
2004 WSN NL 0 0 2 0 0 0 0 0.7 1 1 0 0 13.50 — -

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
78 11 1 2 1 0 0 0 0 0 1 0.182 0.182 0.273 0.455 0.0

Career AVG .182 vs. league average .268 across their career seasons — 32.2% below league average.

Career OBP .182 vs. league average .339 across their career seasons — 46.4% below league average.

Career SLG .273 vs. league average .428 across their career seasons — 36.2% below league average.

Career OPS 0.455 vs. league average 0.767 across their career seasons — 40.7% 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
1997 STL NL 35 7 1 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 1 0.143 — — — — 0.0
1998 NYN NL 7 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.000 — — — — 0.0
1999 NYN NL 21 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.000 — — — — 0.0
1999 COL NL 12 2 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.500 — — — — 0.0
2000 COL NL 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 — — — — 0.0
2004 WSN NL 2 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 78 5 7 18 1 1

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1997 SLN P 35 4 4 10 1 0
1998 NYN P 7 0 0 1 0 0
1999 NYN P 21 0 2 6 0 1
1999 COL P 12 0 1 1 0 0
2000 COL P 1 1 0 0 0 0
2004 MON P 2 0 0 0 0 0

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Pitcher 78

Salary History

Year Team League Salary
1999 COL NL $215,000
1997 SLN NL $150,000
Total Career Earnings $365,000

College History

School Name City State Years Attended
University of Wyoming Laramie WY 1990, 1991