Roberto Peña

Born: 4/17/1937 in Santo Domingo, Distrito Nacional, D.R.

Died: 7/23/1982 in Santiago, Santiago, D.R.

MLB Debut: 1965-04-12 | Final Game: 1971-09-30

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 5'8" | Weight: 170 lbs

Full name: Roberto Cesar Peña

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Biography

Roberto Peña was a professional baseball player who made his mark in Major League Baseball from 1965 to 1971. Born in 1937, Peña played as a position player and participated in a total of 587 games throughout his career. He recorded 467 hits, achieving a batting average of .245, along with 13 home runs and 154 runs batted in (RBIs). Known for his tenacity on the base paths, he also tallied 10 stolen bases, showcasing a level of speed that complemented his overall offensive capabilities. Peña's career unfolded during a dynamic era in baseball history, characterized by the transition from the deadball era to a more offensive-minded game. While he may not have been a household name, his contributions to his teams reflected the grit and determination of players of his time. Peña's ability to consistently get on base and drive in runs made him a valuable asset in the lineup, and his legacy continues to be appreciated by baseball historians and fans alike. After concluding his playing days on September 30, 1971, Peña left behind a legacy defined by hard work and a passion for the game.

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
587	1907	174	467	65	10	13	154	10	114	235	0.245	0.290	0.310	0.599	-4124.0

Career AVG .245 vs. league average .247 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career OBP .290 vs. league average .314 across their career seasons — 7.9% below league average.

Career SLG .310 vs. league average .369 across their career seasons — 15.9% below league average.

Career OPS 0.599 vs. league average 0.683 across their career seasons — 12.2% 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
1965	CHC	NL	51	170	17	37	5	1	2	12	1	16	19	0.218	.245 (-11%)	.310 (-6%)	.371 (-21%)	.682 (-14%)	-375.7
1966	CHC	NL	6	17	0	3	2	0	0	1	0	0	4	0.176	—	—	—	—	0.0
1968	PHI	NL	138	500	56	130	13	2	1	38	3	34	63	0.260	.236 (+10%)	.298 (+3%)	.340 (-12%)	.638 (-5%)	-393.9
1969	SDP	NL	139	472	44	118	16	3	4	30	0	21	63	0.250	.248 (+1%)	.320 (-11%)	.369 (-13%)	.689 (-12%)	-1151.8
1970	OAK	AL	19	58	4	15	1	0	0	3	1	3	4	0.259	.253 (+2%)	.325 (-9%)	.385 (-28%)	.711 (-20%)	-179.2
1970	ATL	AL	121	416	36	99	19	1	3	42	3	25	45	0.238	.253 (-6%)	.325 (-13%)	.385 (-20%)	.711 (-17%)	-179.2
1971	ATL	AL	113	274	17	65	9	3	3	28	2	15	37	0.237	.249 (-5%)	.316 (-12%)	.365 (-11%)	.682 (-11%)	-616.9

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1B	69	39	382	29	1	27
2B	49	43	98	105	4	22
3B	69	51	39	93	9	12
SS	387	352	596	1106	67	223

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1965	CHN	SS	50	49	74	151	17	29
1966	CHN	SS	5	4	10	12	1	2
1968	PHI	SS	133	128	230	434	32	93
1969	SDN	1B	12	11	111	11	0	5
1969	SDN	2B	33	32	72	76	3	18
1969	SDN	3B	27	21	15	37	4	2
1969	SDN	SS	65	53	91	161	6	29
1970	OAK	3B	5	5	3	7	3	3
1970	OAK	SS	12	10	20	29	2	3
1970	ML4	1B	7	4	24	0	0	0
1970	ML4	2B	15	11	26	29	1	4
1970	ML4	SS	99	95	149	274	8	58
1971	ML4	1B	50	24	247	18	1	22
1971	ML4	2B	1	0	0	0	0	0
1971	ML4	3B	37	25	21	49	2	7
1971	ML4	SS	23	13	22	45	1	9