Rene Monteagudo, baseball player, 1938-1945

Rene Monteagudo

Born: 3/12/1916 in Havana, La Habana, Cuba

Died: 9/14/1973 in Hialeah, FL, USA

MLB Debut: 1938-09-06 | Final Game: 1945-09-30

Bats: L | Throws: L | Height: 5'7" | Weight: 165 lbs

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Biography

Rene Monteagudo was a professional baseball pitcher who played in Major League Baseball from 1938 until 1945. Born in 1916, Monteagudo made his debut during a time when the sport was evolving, with the impact of World War II influencing player availability and team dynamics. Throughout his career, he compiled a record of 3-7 and an earned run average (ERA) of 6.42, showcasing the challenges he faced during his tenure on the mound. Monteagudo struck out 93 batters and recorded 2 saves over his career, demonstrating his ability to be a strikeout pitcher despite the ups and downs of his performance. His playing style reflected the era's emphasis on pitching depth, as he navigated through a competitive landscape filled with talented hurlers. While his career statistics may not place him among the all-time greats, Monteagudo's contributions to the game during a transformative period in baseball history remain a testament to the dedication and resilience of players of his generation.

Career Pitching Statistics

W L G GS CG SHO SV IP H ER HR BB SO ERA Pitcher PIV
3 7 46 11 5 0 2 168.3 221 120 11 95 93 6.42 0

Career ERA 6.42 vs. league average 4.08 across their career seasons — 57.4% 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
1938 WSN AL 1 1 5 3 2 0 0 22.0 26 14 15 13 5.73 4.35 (-32%) -
1940 WSN AL 2 6 27 8 3 0 2 100.7 128 68 52 64 6.08 4.21 (-44%) -
1945 PHI NL 0 0 14 0 0 0 0 45.7 67 38 28 16 7.49 3.67 (-104%) -697.5

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
156 270 32 78 9 1 0 21 2 29 12 0.289 0.358 0.330 0.687 331.9

Career AVG .289 vs. league average .266 across their career seasons — +8.7% above league average.

Career OBP .358 vs. league average .333 across their career seasons — +7.5% above league average.

Career SLG .330 vs. league average .373 across their career seasons — 11.7% below league average.

Career OPS 0.687 vs. league average 0.706 across their career seasons — near 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
1938 WSN AL 5 6 0 3 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0.500 — — — — 0.0
1940 WSN AL 27 33 4 6 1 1 0 1 0 1 4 0.182 — — — — 0.0
1944 WSN AL 10 38 2 11 2 0 0 4 0 0 1 0.289 — — — — 0.0
1945 PHI NL 114 193 26 58 6 0 0 15 2 28 7 0.301 .260 (+15%) .328 (+18%) .354 (-7%) .683 (+5%) 331.9

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
OF 44 0 73 7 7 2
P 46 0 6 18 3 2

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1938 WS1 P 5 0 0 1 0 0
1940 WS1 P 27 0 5 11 1 1
1944 WS1 OF 9 0 12 1 1 0
1945 PHI OF 35 0 61 6 6 2
1945 PHI P 14 0 1 6 2 1

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Pitcher 46
Left Field 13
Right Field 32