Vicente Palacios, baseball player, 1987-2000

Vicente Palacios

Born: 7/19/1963 in Manlio Fabio Altamirano, Veracruz, México

MLB Debut: 1987-09-04 | Final Game: 2000-05-11

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'3" | Weight: 165 lbs

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Biography

Vicente Palacios was a professional baseball pitcher whose career spanned from 1987 to 2000. Born in 1963, he made his mark in Major League Baseball during a time characterized by a transition in the game, as power hitting began to dominate the late 1990s. Over his 13-year career, Palacios showcased his skills on the mound, finishing with a record of 17-20 and an earned run average (ERA) of 4.43. He was known for his ability to strike out batters, accumulating a total of 270 strikeouts and securing 7 saves throughout his time in the league. Palacios played for several teams, contributing to the competitive landscape of the era. His versatility as a pitcher allowed him to adapt to various roles, whether as a starter or in relief. Despite not achieving the high win totals of some of his contemporaries, he was respected for his resilience and ability to maintain effectiveness against some of the era's most challenging hitters. Palacios remains a notable figure in the annals of baseball history, particularly for those who appreciate the evolution of pitching during a dynamic period in the sport.

Career Pitching Statistics

W L G GS CG SHO SV IP H ER HR BB SO ERA Pitcher PIV
17 20 134 44 2 2 7 372.0 348 183 44 158 270 4.43 0

Career ERA 4.43 vs. league average 4.16 across their career seasons — 6.5% 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
1987 PIT NL 2 1 6 4 0 0 0 29.3 27 14 9 13 4.30 4.29 (avg) 621.9
1988 PIT NL 1 2 7 3 0 0 0 24.3 28 18 15 15 6.66 3.73 (-78%) -767.0
1990 PIT NL 0 0 7 0 0 0 3 15.0 4 0 2 8 0.00 3.86 (+100%) 646.9
1991 PIT NL 6 3 36 7 1 1 3 81.7 69 34 38 64 3.75 3.91 (+4%) -1494.7
1992 PIT NL 3 2 20 8 0 0 0 53.0 56 25 27 33 4.25 3.75 (-13%) 581.3
1994 STL NL 3 8 31 17 1 1 1 117.7 104 58 43 95 4.44 4.51 (+2%) -
1995 STL NL 2 3 20 5 0 0 0 40.3 48 26 19 34 5.80 4.45 (-30%) -
2000 SDP NL 0 1 7 0 0 0 0 10.7 12 8 5 8 6.75 4.77 (-42%) -

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
134 88 2 4 0 0 0 0 0 2 43 0.045 0.067 0.045 0.112 0.0

Career AVG .045 vs. league average .262 across their career seasons — 82.6% below league average.

Career OBP .067 vs. league average .330 across their career seasons — 79.8% below league average.

Career SLG .045 vs. league average .402 across their career seasons — 88.7% below league average.

Career OPS 0.112 vs. league average 0.733 across their career seasons — 84.7% 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
1987 PIT NL 6 9 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 4 0.111 — — — — 0.0
1988 PIT NL 7 8 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 5 0.000 — — — — 0.0
1990 PIT NL 7 4 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 2 0.000 — — — — 0.0
1991 PIT NL 36 14 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 7 0.071 — — — — 0.0
1992 PIT NL 20 14 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 6 0.071 — — — — 0.0
1994 STL NL 31 33 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 15 0.000 — — — — 0.0
1995 STL NL 20 6 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 4 0.167 — — — — 0.0
2000 SDP NL 7 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 134 44 25 45 3 2

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1987 PIT P 6 4 2 1 0 0
1988 PIT P 7 3 3 5 0 0
1990 PIT P 7 0 2 0 0 0
1991 PIT P 36 7 4 9 0 0
1992 PIT P 20 8 5 7 1 1
1994 SLN P 31 17 6 16 2 0
1995 SLN P 20 5 3 4 0 0
2000 SDN P 7 0 0 3 0 1

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Pitcher 134

Salary History

Year Team League Salary
1995 SLN NL $250,000
1994 SLN NL $175,000
1992 PIT NL $170,000
1991 PIT NL $125,000
1988 PIT NL $62,500
Total Career Earnings $782,500