Hipolito Pichardo

Born: 8/22/1969 in Esperanza, Valverde, D.R.

MLB Debut: 1992-04-21 | Final Game: 2002-05-07

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'1" | Weight: 160 lbs

Full name: Hipolito Antonio Pichardo

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Biography

Hipolito Pichardo, born in 1969, was a professional baseball pitcher whose career spanned from 1992 to 2002. Making his debut in the early 1990s, Pichardo emerged as a reliable arm in Major League Baseball during a period characterized by the increasing emphasis on offensive prowess and the prevalence of high-scoring games. Over the course of his career, he compiled a win-loss record of 50-44 and maintained an earned run average (ERA) of 4.44, showcasing his ability to navigate the challenges of a league that was rapidly evolving. Pichardo recorded a total of 394 strikeouts and secured 20 saves during his time in the majors. His playing style was marked by a blend of speed and control, allowing him to effectively challenge hitters while contributing to his team's bullpen depth. Though he may not have been a household name, Pichardo's contributions were significant in the context of a league increasingly focused on power hitting and the need for versatile pitching options, highlighting the importance of solid, dependable pitchers in the game. Following his retirement on May 7, 2002, he left behind a legacy as a steadfast competitor in a dynamic era of baseball.

Career Pitching Statistics

W	L	G	GS	CG	SHO	SV	IP	H	ER	HR	BB	SO	ERA	Pitcher PIV
50	44	350	68	3	1	20	769.7	838	380	54	287	394	4.44	0

Career ERA 4.44 vs. league average 4.38 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
1992	KCR	AL	9	6	31	24	1	1	0	143.7	148	63	49	59	3.95	3.75 (-5%)	-
1993	KCR	AL	7	8	30	25	2	0	0	165.0	183	74	53	70	4.04	4.19 (+4%)	-
1994	KCR	AL	5	3	45	0	0	0	3	67.7	82	37	24	36	4.92	4.51 (-9%)	-
1995	KCR	AL	8	4	44	0	0	0	1	64.0	66	31	30	43	4.36	4.45 (+2%)	-
1996	KCR	AL	3	5	57	0	0	0	3	68.0	74	41	26	43	5.43	4.61 (-18%)	-
1997	KCR	AL	3	5	47	0	0	0	11	49.0	51	23	24	34	4.22	4.39 (+4%)	-
1998	KCR	AL	7	8	27	18	0	0	1	112.3	126	64	43	55	5.13	4.43 (-16%)	-
2000	BOS	AL	6	3	38	1	0	0	1	65.0	63	25	26	37	3.46	4.77 (+27%)	2034.3
2001	BOS	AL	2	1	30	0	0	0	0	34.7	42	19	10	17	4.93	4.42 (-12%)	-64.5
2002	HOU	NL	0	1	1	0	0	0	0	0.3	3	3	2	0	81.00	—	0.0

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
350	5	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	3	0.000	0.000	0.000	0.000	0.0

Career AVG .000 vs. league average .266 across their career seasons — 100.0% below league average.

Career OBP .000 vs. league average .335 across their career seasons — 100.0% below league average.

Career SLG .000 vs. league average .417 across their career seasons — 100.0% below league average.

Career OPS 0.000 vs. league average 0.752 across their career seasons — 100.0% below league average.

Season-by-Season Batting

Year	Team	Lg	G	AB	SO	AVG	Lg AVG	Lg OBP	Lg SLG	Lg OPS
1992	KCR	AL	31	0	0	.000	—	—	—	—
1993	KCR	AL	30	0	0	.000	—	—	—	—
1994	KCR	AL	45	0	0	.000	—	—	—	—
1995	KCR	AL	44	2	0	0.000	—	—	—	—
1996	KCR	AL	57	0	0	.000	—	—	—	—
1997	KCR	AL	47	0	0	.000	—	—	—	—
1998	KCR	AL	27	2	2	0.000	—	—	—	—
2000	BOS	AL	38	1	1	0.000	—	—	—	—
2001	BOS	AL	30	0	0	.000	—	—	—	—
2002	HOU	NL	1	0	0	.000	—	—	—	—

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
P	350	68	81	134	9	17

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1992	KCA	P	31	24	19	16	2	2
1993	KCA	P	30	25	20	27	0	1
1994	KCA	P	45	0	4	16	5	2
1995	KCA	P	44	0	2	12	0	1
1996	KCA	P	57	0	7	13	1	2
1997	KCA	P	47	0	8	12	0	2
1998	KCA	P	27	18	11	18	0	5
2000	BOS	P	38	1	7	10	1	1
2001	BOS	P	30	0	3	10	0	1
2002	HOU	P	1	0	0	0	0	0

Career Games by Position

Position	Games
Pitcher	350

Salary History

Year	Team	League	Salary
2002	HOU	NL	$500,000
2001	BOS	AL	$1,660,000
1999	KCA	AL	$2,625,000
1998	KCA	AL	$2,150,000
1997	KCA	AL	$780,000
1996	KCA	AL	$625,000
1995	KCA	AL	$360,000
1994	KCA	AL	$295,000
1993	KCA	AL	$183,500
Total Career Earnings			$9,178,500