Rafael Betancourt, baseball player, 2003-2015

Rafael Betancourt

Born: 4/29/1975 in Cumana, Sucre, Venezuela

MLB Debut: 2003-07-13 | Final Game: 2015-08-22

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'2" | Weight: 215 lbs

Full name: Rafael Jose Betancourt

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Biography

Rafael Betancourt was a professional baseball pitcher whose career spanned from 2003 to 2015. Born in 1975, Betancourt made his mark in Major League Baseball primarily with the Colorado Rockies, where he became known for his effective pitching style and reliability in high-pressure situations. Over his career, he compiled a record of 38-37 with a solid earned run average (ERA) of 3.36. His ability to strike out batters was notable, as he recorded 724 strikeouts and secured 75 saves, showcasing his role as a key relief pitcher during his tenure. Betancourt's playing era was characterized by a shift towards specialized roles in the bullpen, and he exemplified this transition with his adeptness at handling late-inning situations. His performance earned him a reputation as a trustworthy option for managers looking to close out games. As a right-handed pitcher, he utilized a mix of pitches that included a formidable fastball and sharp breaking balls, which contributed to his success on the mound. Rafael Betancourt's contributions to the game and his consistent performance left a lasting impact on the teams he played for and the fans who supported him.

Career Pitching Statistics

W L G GS CG SHO SV IP H ER HR BB SO ERA Pitcher PIV
38 37 680 0 0 0 75 685.7 596 256 71 164 724 3.36 0

Career ERA 3.36 vs. league average 4.22 across their career seasons — 20.4% 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
2003 CLE AL 2 2 33 0 0 0 1 38.0 27 9 13 36 2.13 4.40 (+52%) 428.1
2004 CLE AL 5 6 68 0 0 0 4 66.7 71 29 18 76 3.91 4.46 (+12%) 2568.8
2005 CLE AL 4 3 54 0 0 0 1 67.7 57 21 17 73 2.79 4.29 (+35%) 2940.4
2006 CLE AL 3 4 50 0 0 0 3 56.7 52 24 11 48 3.81 4.53 (+16%) 1269.8
2007 CLE AL 5 1 68 0 0 0 3 79.3 51 13 9 80 1.47 4.47 (+67%) 4544.4
2008 CLE AL 3 4 69 0 0 0 4 71.0 76 40 25 64 5.07 4.32 (-17%) -136.6
2009 CLE AL 1 2 29 0 0 0 1 30.7 25 12 15 32 3.52 4.32 (+19%) 441.7
2009 COL NL 3 1 32 0 0 0 1 25.3 17 5 5 29 1.78 4.32 (+59%) 1533.6
2010 COL NL 5 1 72 0 0 0 1 62.3 52 25 8 89 3.61 4.08 (+12%) 2516.4
2011 COL NL 2 0 68 0 0 0 8 62.3 46 20 8 73 2.89 3.94 (+27%) 2232.3
2012 COL NL 1 4 60 0 0 0 31 57.7 53 18 12 57 2.81 4.01 (+30%) 1341.9
2013 COL NL 2 5 32 0 0 0 16 28.7 26 13 11 27 4.08 3.87 (-6%) 463.7
2015 COL NL 2 4 45 0 0 0 1 39.3 43 27 12 40 6.18 3.96 (-56%) 619.1

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
680 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0.000 0.000 0.000 0.000 0.0

Career AVG .000 vs. league average .261 across their career seasons — 100.0% below league average.

Career OBP .000 vs. league average .328 across their career seasons — 100.0% below league average.

Career SLG .000 vs. league average .414 across their career seasons — 100.0% below league average.

Career OPS 0.000 vs. league average 0.742 across their career seasons — 100.0% 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
2003 CLE AL 33 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 — — — — 0.0
2004 CLE AL 68 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 — — — — 0.0
2005 CLE AL 54 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 — — — — 0.0
2006 CLE AL 50 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 — — — — 0.0
2007 CLE AL 68 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0.000 — — — — 0.0
2008 CLE AL 69 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 — — — — 0.0
2009 CLE AL 29 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 — — — — 0.0
2009 COL NL 32 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 — — — — 0.0
2010 COL NL 72 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 — — — — 0.0
2011 COL NL 68 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 — — — — 0.0
2012 COL NL 60 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 — — — — 0.0
2013 COL NL 32 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 — — — — 0.0
2015 COL NL 45 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 — — — — 0.0

Postseason Statistics

Playoff Career Batting

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI BB SO AVG
10 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000

Playoff Batting by Year

Year Round Team G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI BB SO AVG
2009 NLDS2 COL 3 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000
2007 ALCS CLE 5 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000
2007 ALDS2 CLE 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000

Playoff Career Pitching

W L G GS SV IP H ER BB SO ERA
0 0 10 0 0 12.3 9 7 2 12 5.11

Playoff Pitching by Year

Year Round Team W L G GS SV IP H ER BB SO ERA
2009 NLDS2 COL 0 0 3 0 0 2.3 2 1 1 3 3.86
2007 ALCS CLE 0 0 5 0 0 8.0 6 6 1 6 6.75
2007 ALDS2 CLE 0 0 2 0 0 2.0 1 0 0 3 0.00

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
P 680 0 24 34 1 1

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
2003 CLE P 33 0 1 2 0 0
2004 CLE P 68 0 2 3 0 0
2005 CLE P 54 0 3 3 0 0
2006 CLE P 50 0 2 1 0 0
2007 CLE P 68 0 2 4 0 1
2008 CLE P 69 0 2 6 1 0
2009 CLE P 29 0 2 1 0 0
2009 COL P 32 0 1 1 0 0
2010 COL P 72 0 3 4 0 0
2011 COL P 68 0 1 1 0 0
2012 COL P 60 0 3 1 0 0
2013 COL P 32 0 0 6 0 0
2015 COL P 45 0 2 1 0 0

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Pitcher 680

Salary History

Year Team League Salary
2015 COL NL $1,000,000
2013 COL NL $4,250,000
2012 COL NL $4,000,000
2011 COL NL $3,775,000
2010 COL NL $3,775,000
2009 CLE AL $3,350,000
2008 CLE AL $2,050,000
2007 CLE AL $840,000
2006 CLE AL $365,300
2005 CLE AL $338,600
2004 CLE AL $305,200
Total Career Earnings $24,049,100