Jose Cano

Born: 3/7/1962 in Boca del Soco, San Pedro de Macorís, D.R.

MLB Debut: 1989-08-28 | Final Game: 1989-09-30

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'3" | Weight: 175 lbs

Full name: Joselito Cano

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Biography

José Cano was a professional baseball pitcher who played in Major League Baseball for a brief period during the late 1980s. Born in 1962, Cano made his MLB debut on August 28, 1989, and concluded his career shortly thereafter, playing his final game on September 30, 1989. Throughout his time in the league, he showcased a competitive spirit on the mound, finishing his career with a record of 1-1 and an earned run average (ERA) of 5.09. Over the course of his short stint in the majors, he recorded 8 strikeouts, although he did not achieve any saves. Cano's career unfolded during a transitional era in baseball, characterized by a shift toward increased offensive production and the emergence of more specialized pitching roles. Despite his limited time in the league, Cano's journey reflected the challenges faced by many players striving for success in a highly competitive environment. While his statistics may not tell the full story of a long career, they encapsulate a moment in time for a player who contributed to the rich tapestry of baseball history.

Career Pitching Statistics

W	L	G	GS	CG	SHO	SV	IP	H	ER	HR	BB	SO	ERA	Pitcher PIV
1	1	6	3	1	0	0	23.0	24	13	2	7	8	5.09	0

Career ERA 5.09 vs. league average 3.71 across their career seasons — 37.1% 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
1989	HOU	NL	1	1	6	3	1	0	0	23.0	24	13	7	8	5.09	3.71 (-37%)	-231.3

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
6	6	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	5	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 .320 across their career seasons — 100.0% below league average.

Career SLG .000 vs. league average .375 across their career seasons — 100.0% below league average.

Career OPS 0.000 vs. league average 0.695 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
1989	HOU	NL	6	6	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	5	0.000	—	—	—	—	0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
P	6	3	2	2	1	1

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1989	HOU	P	6	3	2	2	1	1

Career Games by Position

Position	Games
Pitcher	6