Arquimedes Caminero, baseball player, 2013-2016

Arquimedes Caminero

Born: 6/16/1987 in Santo Domingo, Distrito Nacional, D.R.

MLB Debut: 2013-08-16 | Final Game: 2016-10-02

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'4" | Weight: 245 lbs

Full name: Arquimedes Euclides Caminero

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Biography

Arquimedes Caminero, born in 1987, was a right-handed pitcher who carved out a notable career in Major League Baseball from 2013 to 2016. He made his debut with the Pittsburgh Pirates, and his tenure in the big leagues included stints with several teams, showcasing his strong arm and ability to strike out batters. Over the course of his career, Caminero recorded a win-loss record of 7-5, an earned run average (ERA) of 3.83, and registered 143 strikeouts. He also notched one save, demonstrating his versatility as a pitcher capable of stepping into high-leverage situations. Caminero played during a transformative period in baseball, marked by a heightened emphasis on strikeouts and specialized roles within pitching staffs. He was known for his fastball and his ability to generate swings and misses, making him a valuable asset out of the bullpen. His contributions to the teams he played for reflected the evolving nature of pitching in the modern game, where power pitchers have become increasingly prominent. After his final appearance on October 2, 2016, Caminero left behind a legacy of resilience and performance, remembered by fans for his dynamic presence on the mound.

Career Pitching Statistics

W L G GS CG SHO SV IP H ER HR BB SO ERA Pitcher PIV
7 5 149 0 0 0 1 155.0 148 66 18 69 143 3.83 0

Career ERA 3.83 vs. league average 3.94 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
2013 MIA NL 0 0 13 0 0 0 0 13.0 10 4 3 12 2.77 3.87 (+28%) -84.5
2014 MIA NL 0 1 6 0 0 0 0 6.7 8 8 4 8 10.80 — 0.0
2015 PIT NL 5 1 73 0 0 0 0 74.7 63 30 29 73 3.62 3.96 (+9%) 299.9
2016 PIT NL 1 2 39 0 0 0 1 41.0 46 16 22 32 3.51 4.19 (+16%) -585.5
2016 SEA AL 1 1 18 0 0 0 0 19.7 21 8 11 18 3.66 4.19 (+13%) -463.9

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
149 2 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 .254 across their career seasons — 100.0% below league average.

Career OBP .000 vs. league average .317 across their career seasons — 100.0% below league average.

Career SLG .000 vs. league average .401 across their career seasons — 100.0% below league average.

Career OPS 0.000 vs. league average 0.719 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
2013 MIA NL 13 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 — — — — 0.0
2014 MIA NL 6 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 — — — — 0.0
2015 PIT NL 73 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 — — — — 0.0
2016 PIT NL 39 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0.000 — — — — 0.0
2016 SEA AL 18 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 149 0 5 15 0 0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
2013 MIA P 13 0 0 0 0 0
2014 MIA P 6 0 2 0 0 0
2015 PIT P 73 0 2 9 0 0
2016 PIT P 39 0 1 5 0 0
2016 SEA P 18 0 0 1 0 0

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Pitcher 149

Salary History

Year Team League Salary
2016 PIT NL $532,500
2015 PIT NL $515,500
Total Career Earnings $1,048,000