Roberto Novoa, baseball player, 2004-2006

Roberto Novoa

Born: 8/15/1979 in Las Matas de Farfan, San Juan, D.R.

MLB Debut: 2004-07-29 | Final Game: 2006-09-30

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'5" | Weight: 200 lbs

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Biography

Roberto Novoa, born in 1979, was a professional baseball pitcher who played in Major League Baseball from 2004 to 2006. Over the course of his career, he appeared in a total of 54 games, finishing with a record of 7-7 and an earned run average (ERA) of 4.51. Known for his strong arm and competitive spirit, Novoa struck out 115 batters during his time on the mound. Despite not recording any saves, he contributed to his teams as a reliable option in relief. Novoa made his debut during a period marked by offensive prowess in the league, where pitchers often faced formidable lineups. He played for the Chicago Cubs and the Detroit Tigers, showcasing his skills in the highly competitive environments of the National and American Leagues. While his career was relatively brief, Novoa's time in MLB reflected the growing emphasis on specialized pitching roles during the mid-2000s, as teams increasingly sought pitchers capable of dominating in short appearances. His journey through baseball remains a testament to the challenges and triumphs faced by many players in the demanding world of professional sports.

Career Pitching Statistics

W L G GS CG SHO SV IP H ER HR BB SO ERA Pitcher PIV
7 7 131 0 0 0 0 141.7 149 71 23 63 115 4.51 0

Career ERA 4.51 vs. league average 4.43 across their career seasons — near 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
2004 DET AL 1 1 16 0 0 0 0 21.0 25 13 6 15 5.57 4.46 (-25%) -408.7
2005 CHC NL 4 5 49 0 0 0 0 44.7 47 22 25 47 4.43 4.29 (-3%) -
2006 CHC NL 2 1 66 0 0 0 0 76.0 77 36 32 53 4.26 4.53 (+6%) -

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
131 6 0 1 1 0 0 1 0 0 2 0.167 0.167 0.333 0.500 0.0

Career AVG .167 vs. league average .267 across their career seasons — 37.5% below league average.

Career OBP .167 vs. league average .334 across their career seasons — 50.1% below league average.

Career SLG .333 vs. league average .426 across their career seasons — 21.8% below league average.

Career OPS 0.500 vs. league average 0.760 across their career seasons — 34.2% 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
2004 DET AL 16 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 — — — — 0.0
2005 CHC NL 49 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.000 — — — — 0.0
2006 CHC NL 66 5 0 1 1 0 0 1 0 0 2 0.200 — — — — 0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
P 131 0 3 9 1 1

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
2004 DET P 16 0 1 4 0 0
2005 CHN P 49 0 1 2 0 0
2006 CHN P 66 0 1 3 1 1

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Pitcher 131