Cholly Naranjo

Born: 11/25/1933 in Havana, La Habana, Cuba

Died: 1/13/2022 in Miami, FL, USA

MLB Debut: 1956-07-08 | Final Game: 1956-09-12

Bats: L | Throws: R | Height: 5'11" | Weight: 165 lbs

Full name: Lazaro Ramon Gonzalo Naranjo

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Biography

Cholly Naranjo, born in 1933, was a professional baseball pitcher whose career spanned from 1956 to 1958. He made his mark in the Major Leagues during a transitional period in baseball, marked by the gradual evolution of pitching strategies and the increasing importance of relief specialists. Naranjo’s tenure in the league was characterized by his ability to compete at a high level, even if his statistics may not fully reflect the contributions he made during his playing days. Over the course of his career, Naranjo compiled a record of 1-2 with an earned run average (ERA) of 4.46. He recorded a total of 26 strikeouts, showcasing his capability to fan batters in key situations. Although he did not register any saves, his role as a pitcher was integral to his team's efforts during a time when the game was beginning to embrace more specialized roles on the mound. Naranjo's journey through the league is a testament to the dedication and skill required to succeed in baseball, and he remains a part of the rich tapestry of the sport's history.

Career Pitching Statistics

W	L	G	GS	CG	SHO	SV	IP	H	ER	HR	BB	SO	ERA	Pitcher PIV
1	2	17	3	0	0	0	34.3	37	17	7	17	26	4.46	0

Career ERA 4.46 vs. league average 3.96 across their career seasons — 12.4% 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
1956	PIT	NL	1	2	17	3	0	0	0	34.3	37	17	17	26	4.46	3.96 (-12%)	-962.9

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
17	7	1	1	1	0	0	1	0	0	2	0.143	0.125	0.286	0.411	0.0

Career AVG .143 vs. league average .258 across their career seasons — 44.7% below league average.

Career OBP .125 vs. league average .331 across their career seasons — 62.3% below league average.

Career SLG .286 vs. league average .397 across their career seasons — 28.1% below league average.

Career OPS 0.411 vs. league average 0.729 across their career seasons — 43.6% 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
1956	PIT	NL	17	7	1	1	1	0	0	1	0	0	2	0.143	—	—	—	—	0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
P	17	3	8	9	0	0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1956	PIT	P	17	3	8	9	0	0

Career Games by Position

Position	Games
Pitcher	17