Rafael Novoa

Born: 10/26/1967 in New York, NY, USA

MLB Debut: 1990-07-31 | Final Game: 1993-10-03

Bats: L | Throws: L | Height: 6'0" | Weight: 180 lbs

Full name: Rafael Angel Novoa

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Biography

Rafael Novoa, born in 1967, was a professional baseball player who played as a position player in Major League Baseball from 1990 to 1993. Over the course of his career, Novoa appeared in 22 games, where he registered a single hit, resulting in a batting average of 0.2. He contributed one run batted in during his time in the league, but did not hit any home runs or steal any bases. Novoa's career unfolded during a transformative era in baseball, characterized by a growing emphasis on power hitting and the emergence of many talented players. While his statistics may not reflect a prolific career, his journey to the majors underscores the dedication and hard work required to reach professional baseball. Although he may not have made a significant impact on the field, Novoa remains a part of the rich tapestry of baseball history, representing the challenges and realities faced by many athletes striving for success at the highest level.

Career Pitching Statistics

W	L	G	GS	CG	SHO	SV	IP	H	ER	HR	BB	SO	ERA	Pitcher PIV
0	4	22	9	2	0	1	74.7	79	42	10	35	31	5.06	0

Career ERA 5.06 vs. league average 4.03 across their career seasons — 25.6% 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
1990	SFG	NL	0	1	7	2	0	0	1	18.7	21	14	13	14	6.75	3.86 (-75%)	-
1993	ATL	AL	0	3	15	7	2	0	0	56.0	58	28	22	17	4.50	4.19 (-7%)	-

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
22	5	1	1	0	0	0	1	0	1	2	0.200	0.333	0.200	0.533	0.0

Career AVG .200 vs. league average .262 across their career seasons — 23.6% below league average.

Career OBP .333 vs. league average .329 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career SLG .200 vs. league average .395 across their career seasons — 49.3% below league average.

Career OPS 0.533 vs. league average 0.723 across their career seasons — 26.3% 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
1990	SFG	NL	7	5	1	1	0	0	0	1	0	1	2	0.200	—	—	—	—	0.0
1993	ATL	AL	15	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	22	9	4	6	0	0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1990	SFN	P	7	2	0	0	0	0
1993	ML4	P	15	7	4	6	0	0

Career Games by Position

Position	Games
Pitcher	22

College History

School Name	City	State	Years Attended
Villanova University	Villanova	PA	1986, 1987, 1988, 1989