Gil Rondon

Born: 11/18/1953 in Bronx, NY, USA

MLB Debut: 1976-04-10 | Final Game: 1979-09-29

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'2" | Weight: 200 lbs

Full name: Gilberto Rondon

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Biography

Gil Rondon was a professional baseball pitcher born in 1953, who made his mark in Major League Baseball during a brief yet notable career from 1976 to 1979. Known for his powerful arm, Rondon showcased his talent primarily as a relief pitcher, contributing to the teams he played for during a competitive era in baseball. He finished his career with a record of 2-2 and an earned run average (ERA) of 5.4 over the span of his career. Rondon recorded a total of 24 strikeouts, demonstrating his ability to get batters out, although he did not register any saves. Rondon's career took place during a transformative time in baseball, as the game was evolving with the introduction of more specialized roles for pitchers. His performances reflected the challenges many pitchers faced in an increasingly offensive era. Despite not having a lengthy career, Rondon's contributions on the mound during his playing years remain a part of the historical fabric of the game, illustrating the dedication and skill required to compete at the highest level.

Career Pitching Statistics

W	L	G	GS	CG	SHO	SV	IP	H	ER	HR	BB	SO	ERA	Pitcher PIV
2	2	23	7	0	0	0	63.3	81	38	8	45	24	5.40	0

Career ERA 5.40 vs. league average 3.77 across their career seasons — 43.3% 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
1976	HOU	NL	2	2	19	7	0	0	0	53.7	70	34	39	21	5.70	3.51 (-62%)	-2671.4
1979	CHW	AL	0	0	4	0	0	0	0	9.7	11	4	6	3	3.72	4.00 (+7%)	-

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
23	14	1	4	0	0	0	1	0	0	4	0.286	0.286	0.286	0.571	0.0

Career AVG .286 vs. league average .261 across their career seasons — +9.6% above league average.

Career OBP .286 vs. league average .325 across their career seasons — 12.1% below league average.

Career SLG .286 vs. league average .380 across their career seasons — 24.8% below league average.

Career OPS 0.571 vs. league average 0.705 across their career seasons — 19.0% 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
1976	HOU	NL	19	14	1	4	0	0	0	1	0	0	4	0.286	—	—	—	—	0.0
1979	CHW	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	23	7	5	5	0	0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1976	HOU	P	19	7	5	4	0	0
1979	CHA	P	4	0	0	1	0	0

Career Games by Position

Position	Games
Pitcher	23