Ruben Quevedo, baseball player, 2000-2003

Ruben Quevedo

Born: 1/5/1979 in Valencia, Carabobo, Venezuela

Died: 6/7/2016 in La Guaira, La Guaira, Venezuela

MLB Debut: 2000-04-14 | Final Game: 2003-09-28

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'1" | Weight: 190 lbs

Full name: Ruben Eduardo Quevedo

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Biography

Ruben Quevedo was a professional baseball pitcher who played in Major League Baseball from 2000 to 2003. Born in 1979, Quevedo made his debut during an era characterized by offensive explosions and high-scoring games, which presented unique challenges for pitchers. Over the course of his career, he compiled a record of 14 wins and 30 losses, with a career earned run average (ERA) of 6.15 and a total of 237 strikeouts. Despite his struggles on the mound, Quevedo's tenacity and competitive spirit were evident throughout his time in the league. Quevedo's playing style reflected the transitional nature of early 2000s baseball, as pitchers adapted to increasingly powerful lineups. Although he did not record any saves during his career, his contributions were significant in various roles for the teams he played for. He made appearances for several franchises, showcasing his versatility and determination in a demanding position. Quevedo's journey through professional baseball underscores the challenges faced by many pitchers during this high-octane era, marking his place in the sport's history.

Career Pitching Statistics

W L G GS CG SHO SV IP H ER HR BB SO ERA Pitcher PIV
14 30 66 58 2 1 0 326.3 364 223 70 175 237 6.15 0

Career ERA 6.15 vs. league average 4.47 across their career seasons — 37.7% 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
2000 CHC NL 3 10 21 15 1 0 0 88.0 96 73 54 65 7.47 4.77 (-57%) -
2001 MIL NL 4 5 10 10 0 0 0 56.7 56 29 30 60 4.61 4.42 (-4%) -239.2
2002 MIL NL 6 11 26 25 1 1 0 139.0 159 89 68 93 5.76 4.28 (-35%) -5427.8
2003 MIL NL 1 4 9 8 0 0 0 42.7 53 32 23 19 6.75 4.40 (-53%) -3243.8

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
66 98 5 15 0 0 0 5 0 2 44 0.153 0.170 0.153 0.323 0.0

Career AVG .153 vs. league average .265 across their career seasons — 42.2% below league average.

Career OBP .170 vs. league average .335 across their career seasons — 49.3% below league average.

Career SLG .153 vs. league average .426 across their career seasons — 64.0% below league average.

Career OPS 0.323 vs. league average 0.761 across their career seasons — 57.5% 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
2000 CHC NL 21 30 1 4 0 0 0 1 0 0 10 0.133 — — — — 0.0
2001 MIL NL 10 16 1 4 0 0 0 1 0 0 8 0.250 — — — — 0.0
2002 MIL NL 26 42 2 4 0 0 0 3 0 2 21 0.095 — — — — 0.0
2003 MIL NL 9 10 1 3 0 0 0 0 0 0 5 0.300 — — — — 0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
P 66 58 16 34 2 3

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
2000 CHN P 21 15 6 9 1 2
2001 MIL P 10 10 6 4 0 0
2002 MIL P 26 25 2 13 1 1
2003 MIL P 9 8 2 8 0 0

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Pitcher 66

Salary History

Year Team League Salary
2002 MIL NL $252,500
Total Career Earnings $252,500