Cecilio Guante

Born: 2/1/1960 in Villa Mella, Distrito Nacional, D.R.

MLB Debut: 1982-05-01 | Final Game: 1990-07-29

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'3" | Weight: 200 lbs

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Biography

Cecilio Guante was a professional baseball pitcher who played in Major League Baseball from 1982 until 1990. Born in 1960, Guante made his debut during an era marked by the evolution of the game, transitioning from the traditional styles of the past into a more dynamic and competitive era. Over the course of his career, he established himself as a reliable relief pitcher, finishing with a win-loss record of 29-34 and an earned run average (ERA) of 3.48. His ability to strike out batters was notable, as he recorded a total of 503 strikeouts, while also contributing significantly to his teams with 35 saves. Guante's playing style was characterized by his strong arm and ability to perform under pressure, making him a valuable asset in late-game situations. His tenure in the major leagues saw him play for several teams, where he was known for his resilience and dedication on the mound. His contributions helped shape the pitching landscape of his time, as he navigated through an increasingly competitive environment in baseball, ultimately leaving a lasting impact on the franchises he represented.

Career Pitching Statistics

W	L	G	GS	CG	SHO	SV	IP	H	ER	HR	BB	SO	ERA	Pitcher PIV
29	34	363	1	0	0	35	595.0	512	230	61	236	503	3.48	0

Career ERA 3.48 vs. league average 3.89 across their career seasons — 10.6% better than league average.

Season-by-Season Pitching

Year	Team	Lg	W	L	G	GS	SV	IP	H	ER	BB	SO	ERA	Lg ERA	Pitcher PIV
1982	PIT	NL	0	0	10	0	0	27.0	28	10	5	26	3.33	3.86 (+14%)	1230.6
1983	PIT	NL	2	6	49	0	9	100.3	90	37	46	82	3.32	3.87 (+14%)	1712.2
1984	PIT	NL	2	3	27	0	2	41.3	32	12	16	30	2.61	3.81 (+31%)	254.7
1985	PIT	NL	4	6	63	0	5	109.0	84	33	40	92	2.72	3.89 (+30%)	2959.9
1986	PIT	NL	5	2	52	0	4	78.0	65	29	29	63	3.35	3.97 (+16%)	-489.9
1987	NYY	AL	3	2	23	0	1	44.0	42	28	20	46	5.73	4.29 (-33%)	-
1988	NYY	AL	5	6	56	0	11	75.0	59	24	22	61	2.88	3.73 (+23%)	-
1988	TEX	AL	0	0	7	0	1	4.7	8	1	4	4	1.93	—	0.0
1989	TEX	AL	6	6	50	0	2	69.0	66	30	36	69	3.91	3.71 (-5%)	-193.3
1990	CLE	AL	2	3	26	1	0	46.7	38	26	18	30	5.01	3.86 (-30%)	-2116.7

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
363	49	2	3	0	0	0	0	0	2	33	0.061	0.098	0.061	0.159	0.0

Career AVG .061 vs. league average .258 across their career seasons — 76.3% below league average.

Career OBP .098 vs. league average .324 across their career seasons — 69.7% below league average.

Career SLG .061 vs. league average .389 across their career seasons — 84.3% below league average.

Career OPS 0.159 vs. league average 0.713 across their career seasons — 77.7% below league average.

Season-by-Season Batting

Year	Team	Lg	G	AB	R	H	BB	SO	AVG	Lg AVG	Lg OBP	Lg SLG	Lg OPS
1982	PIT	NL	10	5	1	0	0	3	0.000	—	—	—	—
1983	PIT	NL	49	22	1	2	2	14	0.091	—	—	—	—
1984	PIT	NL	27	4	0	0	0	3	0.000	—	—	—	—
1985	PIT	NL	63	17	0	1	0	12	0.059	—	—	—	—
1986	PIT	NL	52	1	0	0	0	1	0.000	—	—	—	—
1987	NYY	AL	23	0	0	0	0	0	.000	—	—	—	—
1988	NYY	AL	56	0	0	0	0	0	.000	—	—	—	—
1988	TEX	AL	7	0	0	0	0	0	.000	—	—	—	—
1989	TEX	AL	50	0	0	0	0	0	.000	—	—	—	—
1990	CLE	AL	26	0	0	0	0	0	.000	—	—	—	—

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
P	363	1	25	47	6	2

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1982	PIT	P	10	0	1	2	0	0
1983	PIT	P	49	0	5	9	2	0
1984	PIT	P	27	0	2	3	0	0
1985	PIT	P	63	0	6	13	1	0
1986	PIT	P	52	0	1	5	1	0
1987	NYA	P	23	0	1	2	1	0
1988	NYA	P	56	0	2	3	1	0
1988	TEX	P	7	0	0	0	0	0
1989	TEX	P	50	0	4	5	0	0
1990	CLE	P	26	1	3	5	0	2