Sal Romano, baseball player, 2017-2021

Sal Romano

Born: 10/12/1993 in Syosset, NY, USA

MLB Debut: 2017-04-16 | Final Game: 2021-09-14

Bats: L | Throws: R | Height: 6'5" | Weight: 255 lbs

Full name: Salvatore J. Romano

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Biography

Sal Romano was a professional baseball pitcher born in 1993, who played in Major League Baseball from 2017 to 2021. Known for his powerful arm and competitive spirit, Romano made his debut with the Cincinnati Reds, where he showcased his potential as a starting pitcher. Over the course of his career, he recorded a win-loss record of 15-21 and an earned run average (ERA) of 5.23, accumulating a total of 211 strikeouts. Despite facing challenges on the mound, Romano's ability to generate strikeouts underscored his talent and determination to succeed at the highest level of the sport. Romano's career unfolded during a time when the game was increasingly dominated by power hitters and advanced analytics, pushing pitchers to adapt their strategies. His contributions extended beyond his statistics, as he was recognized for his resilience and work ethic. Throughout his time in the league, he also recorded 2 saves, demonstrating his versatility as a pitcher. After retiring in September 2021, Romano left behind a legacy as a player who embodied the spirit of hard work and determination, making an impact on the teams he played for and inspiring the next generation of pitchers.

Career Pitching Statistics

W L G GS CG SHO SV IP H ER HR BB SO ERA Pitcher PIV
15 21 88 41 0 0 2 275.3 299 160 41 109 211 5.23 0

Career ERA 5.23 vs. league average 4.33 across their career seasons — 20.8% 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
2017 CIN NL 5 8 16 16 0 0 0 87.0 91 43 37 73 4.45 4.36 (-2%) 265.4
2018 CIN NL 8 11 39 25 0 0 0 145.7 155 86 53 105 5.31 4.15 (-28%) -2988.2
2019 CIN NL 1 0 12 0 0 0 2 16.3 22 14 8 16 7.71 4.51 (-71%) -650.0
2020 CIN NL 1 0 2 0 0 0 0 1.3 0 0 0 0 0.00 — 0.0
2021 CIN NL 0 0 14 0 0 0 0 20.7 20 12 9 12 5.23 4.27 (-23%) -812.4
2021 MIL NL 0 1 1 0 0 0 0 1.0 4 3 0 0 27.00 — 0.0
2021 NYY AL 0 1 4 0 0 0 0 3.3 7 2 2 5 5.40 — -

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
88 64 1 3 2 0 0 2 0 1 41 0.047 0.062 0.078 0.140 0.0

Career AVG .047 vs. league average .249 across their career seasons — 81.2% below league average.

Career OBP .062 vs. league average .321 across their career seasons — 80.8% below league average.

Career SLG .078 vs. league average .420 across their career seasons — 81.4% below league average.

Career OPS 0.140 vs. league average 0.741 across their career seasons — 81.1% 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
2017 CIN NL 16 24 0 1 1 0 0 0 0 1 15 0.042 — — — — 0.0
2018 CIN NL 39 36 1 2 1 0 0 2 0 0 24 0.056 — — — — 0.0
2019 CIN NL 12 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0.000 — — — — 0.0
2020 CIN NL 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 — — — — 0.0
2021 CIN NL 14 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0.000 — — — — 0.0
2021 MIL NL 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 — — — — 0.0
2021 NYY AL 4 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 88 41 27 38 3 4

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
2017 CIN P 16 16 12 13 1 0
2018 CIN P 39 25 15 18 2 1
2019 CIN P 12 0 0 2 0 1
2020 CIN P 2 0 0 0 0 0
2021 CIN P 14 0 0 3 0 2
2021 MIL P 1 0 0 1 0 0
2021 NYA P 4 0 0 1 0 0

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Pitcher 88