Vicente Romo, baseball player, 1968-1982

Vicente Romo

Born: 4/12/1943 in Santa Rosalia, Baja California Sur, México

MLB Debut: 1968-04-11 | Final Game: 1982-07-27

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'1" | Weight: 180 lbs

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Biography

Vicente Romo was a professional baseball pitcher who played from 1968 until 1982, making significant contributions to the teams he represented during his career. Born in 1943, Romo showcased his talent on the mound, finishing his career with a record of 32-33, an earned run average (ERA) of 3.36, and a total of 416 strikeouts. He was particularly known for his effectiveness in late-inning situations, accumulating 52 saves throughout his time in Major League Baseball. Romo's playing career unfolded during a transformative era in baseball, marked by changes in pitching strategies and the evolution of the game itself. His ability to navigate the challenges posed by hitters of that time, combined with a solid understanding of game management, made him a reliable asset in the bullpen. Although he may not have achieved the superstar status of some contemporaries, Romo's contributions were vital to the success of his teams, and his legacy endures among those who appreciate the nuances of pitching in Major League Baseball.

Career Pitching Statistics

W L G GS CG SHO SV IP H ER HR BB SO ERA Pitcher PIV
32 33 335 32 4 1 52 645.7 569 241 61 280 416 3.36 0

Career ERA 3.36 vs. league average 3.57 across their career seasons — 6.0% better 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
1968 LAD NL 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 1.0 1 0 0 0 0.00 — -
1968 CLE AL 5 3 40 1 0 0 12 83.3 43 15 32 54 1.62 2.98 (+46%) -235.3
1969 CLE AL 1 1 3 0 0 0 0 8.0 7 2 3 7 2.25 — 0.0
1969 BOS AL 7 9 52 11 4 1 11 127.3 116 45 50 89 3.18 3.61 (+12%) -420.5
1970 BOS AL 7 3 48 10 0 0 6 108.0 115 49 43 71 4.08 3.89 (-5%) -875.9
1971 CHW AL 1 7 45 2 0 0 5 72.0 52 27 37 48 3.38 3.47 (+3%) -
1972 CHW AL 3 0 28 0 0 0 1 51.7 47 19 18 46 3.31 3.26 (-1%) -
1973 SDP NL 2 3 49 1 0 0 7 87.7 85 36 46 51 3.70 3.75 (+1%) -
1974 SDP NL 5 5 54 1 0 0 9 71.0 78 36 37 26 4.56 3.63 (-26%) -
1982 LAD NL 1 2 15 6 0 0 1 35.7 25 12 14 24 3.03 3.86 (+22%) -

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
335 121 7 18 1 0 1 4 0 3 24 0.149 0.175 0.182 0.356 0.0

Career AVG .149 vs. league average .251 across their career seasons — 40.8% below league average.

Career OBP .175 vs. league average .319 across their career seasons — 45.2% below league average.

Career SLG .182 vs. league average .370 across their career seasons — 50.8% below league average.

Career OPS 0.356 vs. league average 0.689 across their career seasons — 48.2% 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
1968 LAD NL 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 — — — — 0.0
1968 CLE AL 40 14 0 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 3 0.143 — — — — 0.0
1969 CLE AL 3 2 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.500 — — — — 0.0
1969 BOS AL 52 31 2 4 1 0 0 1 0 1 9 0.129 — — — — 0.0
1970 BOS AL 48 27 2 4 0 0 1 2 0 0 4 0.148 — — — — 0.0
1971 CHW AL 45 11 1 4 0 0 0 0 0 1 2 0.364 — — — — 0.0
1972 CHW AL 28 9 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 0.000 — — — — 0.0
1973 SDP NL 49 16 2 2 0 0 0 1 0 1 2 0.125 — — — — 0.0
1974 SDP NL 54 6 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0.000 — — — — 0.0
1982 LAD NL 15 5 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0.200 — — — — 0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
P 335 32 29 127 10 7

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1968 LAN P 1 0 0 0 1 0
1968 CLE P 40 1 6 11 0 1
1969 CLE P 3 0 0 1 1 0
1969 BOS P 52 11 4 21 0 1
1970 BOS P 48 10 7 20 3 1
1971 CHA P 45 2 0 19 0 1
1972 CHA P 28 0 3 11 1 1
1973 SDN P 49 1 5 15 2 1
1974 SDN P 54 1 2 21 2 1
1982 LAN P 15 6 2 8 0 0

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Pitcher 335