Hipolito Peña, baseball player, 1986-1988

Hipolito Peña

Born: 1/30/1964 in Fantino, Sánchez Ramírez, D.R.

MLB Debut: 1986-09-01 | Final Game: 1988-09-30

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

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Biography

Hipolito Peña was a professional baseball pitcher born in 1964, who made his mark in Major League Baseball during a brief career from 1986 to 1988. Peña played in an era characterized by a shifting landscape in the game, as teams began to emphasize both power hitting and specialized pitching roles. He was known for his competitive spirit and ability to take the mound during crucial moments, reflecting the evolving strategies of the time. Throughout his career, Peña recorded a win-loss record of 1-7 and maintained an earned run average (ERA) of 4.84. He showcased his skills by striking out 32 batters and securing 2 saves, contributing to his teams in various capacities. While his tenure in the majors was relatively short, Peña's journey through professional baseball serves as a reminder of the many players who contribute to the rich tapestry of the sport, even if their careers do not reach prolonged fame.

Career Pitching Statistics

W L G GS CG SHO SV IP H ER HR BB SO ERA Pitcher PIV
1 7 42 2 0 0 2 48.3 33 26 6 38 32 4.84 0

Career ERA 4.84 vs. league average 4.00 across their career seasons — 21.0% 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
1986 PIT NL 0 3 10 1 0 0 1 8.3 7 8 3 6 8.64 — 0.0
1987 PIT NL 0 3 16 1 0 0 1 25.7 16 13 26 16 4.56 4.29 (-6%) -891.9
1988 NYY AL 1 1 16 0 0 0 0 14.3 10 5 9 10 3.14 3.73 (+16%) -

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
42 6 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 3 0.167 0.167 0.167 0.333 0.0

Career AVG .167 vs. league average .258 across their career seasons — 35.5% below league average.

Career OBP .167 vs. league average .325 across their career seasons — 48.7% below league average.

Career SLG .167 vs. league average .396 across their career seasons — 57.9% below league average.

Career OPS 0.333 vs. league average 0.721 across their career seasons — 53.8% 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
1986 PIT NL 10 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 — — — — 0.0
1987 PIT NL 16 6 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 3 0.167 — — — — 0.0
1988 NYY AL 16 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 42 2 2 7 0 1

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1986 PIT P 10 1 0 1 0 0
1987 PIT P 16 1 1 4 0 0
1988 NYA P 16 0 1 2 0 1

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Pitcher 42