Derek Botelho

Born: 8/2/1956 in Long Beach, CA, USA

MLB Debut: 1982-07-18 | Final Game: 1985-09-24

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'2" | Weight: 180 lbs

Full name: Derek Wayne Botelho

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Biography

Derek Botelho, born in 1956, was a professional baseball pitcher who played in Major League Baseball from 1982 to 1985. He made his debut on July 18, 1982, and concluded his career on September 24, 1985. Throughout his time in the league, Botelho showcased his skills on the mound, finishing with a career record of 3-4 and an earned run average (ERA) of 4.9. He recorded a total of 35 strikeouts during his tenure, but did not secure any saves, reflecting a role primarily focused on starting and middle relief appearances. Botelho's career unfolded during a transformative era in baseball, marked by a shift towards more specialized relief pitchers and an increasing emphasis on power hitting. While he may not have achieved the statistical prominence of some of his contemporaries, his contributions to the teams he played for exemplified the dedication and resilience often required of players in the pitching role. His journey through the major leagues highlights the challenges faced by many athletes striving to make their mark in America's pastime.

Career Pitching Statistics

W	L	G	GS	CG	SHO	SV	IP	H	ER	HR	BB	SO	ERA	Pitcher PIV
3	4	19	11	1	0	0	68.0	77	37	12	31	35	4.90	0

Career ERA 4.90 vs. league average 3.88 across their career seasons — 26.3% 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
1982	KCR	AL	2	1	8	4	0	0	0	24.0	25	11	8	12	4.12	3.86 (-7%)	-
1985	CHC	NL	1	3	11	7	1	0	0	44.0	52	26	23	23	5.32	3.89 (-37%)	-

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
19	14	2	2	0	0	0	0	0	1	5	0.143	0.200	0.143	0.343	0.0

Career AVG .143 vs. league average .259 across their career seasons — 44.9% below league average.

Career OBP .200 vs. league average .324 across their career seasons — 38.2% below league average.

Career SLG .143 vs. league average .390 across their career seasons — 63.4% below league average.

Career OPS 0.343 vs. league average 0.713 across their career seasons — 51.9% 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
1982	KCR	AL	8	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	.000	—	—	—	—	0.0
1985	CHC	NL	11	14	2	2	0	0	0	0	0	1	5	0.143	—	—	—	—	0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
P	19	11	3	7	0	0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1982	KCA	P	8	4	1	2	0	0
1985	CHN	P	11	7	2	5	0	0

Career Games by Position

Position	Games
Pitcher	19

College History

School Name	City	State	Years Attended
Miami-Dade College - Kendall Campus	Miami	FL	1975