Rafael Medina

Born: 2/15/1975 in Panama City, Panamá, Panama

MLB Debut: 1998-04-02 | Final Game: 1999-09-26

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'3" | Weight: 194 lbs

Full name: Rafael Eduardo Medina

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Biography

Rafael Medina was a professional baseball pitcher who played in Major League Baseball from 1998 to 1999. Born in 1975, Medina made his debut during a transitional period in baseball, marked by the rise of offensive power and the evolving role of pitchers. Over the course of his career, he played for several teams, ultimately finishing with a record of 3-7 and an earned run average (ERA) of 5.96. Despite his struggles on the mound, he managed to record a total of 65 strikeouts, showcasing his ability to overpower hitters at times. Medina’s career unfolded during a time when baseball was experiencing significant changes, including the increasing influence of analytics and a heightened focus on player conditioning. While he did not achieve the accolades of some of his contemporaries, his journey through the majors reflects the challenges many pitchers faced during this era. Notably, he did not record any saves, indicating that he primarily contributed in non-closer situations, yet his presence on the roster provided teams with depth in their pitching rotations. His contributions to the game, though modest in statistical terms, exemplify the dedication and resilience inherent in the sport.

Career Pitching Statistics

W	L	G	GS	CG	SHO	SV	IP	H	ER	HR	BB	SO	ERA	Pitcher PIV
3	7	32	12	0	0	0	90.7	96	60	11	72	65	5.96	0

Career ERA 5.96 vs. league average 4.57 across their career seasons — 30.3% 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
1998	MIA	NL	2	6	12	12	0	0	0	67.3	76	45	52	49	6.01	4.43 (-36%)	-
1999	MIA	NL	1	1	20	0	0	0	0	23.3	20	15	20	16	5.79	4.71 (-23%)	-

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
32	19	1	1	0	0	0	0	0	0	6	0.053	0.053	0.053	0.105	0.0

Career AVG .053 vs. league average .269 across their career seasons — 80.4% below league average.

Career OBP .053 vs. league average .340 across their career seasons — 84.5% below league average.

Career SLG .053 vs. league average .427 across their career seasons — 87.7% below league average.

Career OPS 0.105 vs. league average 0.767 across their career seasons — 86.3% 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
1998	MIA	NL	12	19	1	1	0	0	0	0	0	0	6	0.053	—	—	—	—	0.0
1999	MIA	NL	20	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	32	12	6	5	0	2

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1998	FLO	P	12	12	5	4	0	2
1999	FLO	P	20	0	1	1	0	0

Career Games by Position

Position	Games
Pitcher	32

Salary History

Year	Team	League	Salary
1999	FLO	NL	$200,000
1998	FLO	NL	$170,000
Total Career Earnings			$370,000