Rolando Roomes, baseball player, 1988-1990

Rolando Roomes

Born: 2/15/1962 in Kingston, Kingston, Jamaica

MLB Debut: 1988-04-12 | Final Game: 1990-09-30

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'3" | Weight: 180 lbs

Full name: Rolando Audley Roomes

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Biography

Rolando Roomes was a professional baseball player born in 1962, who made his mark in Major League Baseball as a position player from 1988 until his retirement on September 30, 1990. Over the course of his brief career, Roomes appeared in 170 games, contributing to his teams with a solid performance that included 103 hits and a batting average of .254. He demonstrated his power at the plate with 9 home runs and drove in 42 runs, showcasing his ability to contribute offensively. In addition to his batting prowess, Roomes displayed speed on the bases, recording 12 stolen bases during his time in the league. Roomes played in an era marked by significant changes in baseball dynamics, transitioning from the traditional approaches of the 1980s toward a more modern style of play. His versatility as a player allowed him to adapt to various roles on the field, and while his career was relatively short, his contributions reflected the competitive spirit of the time. After his last game on September 30, 1990, Roomes left behind a legacy as a dedicated player who embraced the challenges of the sport.

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
170 406 45 103 18 6 9 42 12 14 130 0.254 0.282 0.394 0.676 -251.3

Career AVG .254 vs. league average .255 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career OBP .282 vs. league average .321 across their career seasons — 12.2% below league average.

Career SLG .394 vs. league average .379 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career OPS 0.676 vs. league average 0.700 across their career seasons — near 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
1988 CHC NL 17 16 3 3 0 0 0 0 0 0 4 0.188 — — — — 0.0
1989 CIN NL 107 315 36 83 18 5 7 34 12 13 100 0.263 .254 (+4%) .319 (-7%) .375 (+12%) .694 (+3%) 22.1
1990 CIN NL 30 61 5 13 0 0 2 7 0 0 20 0.213 .257 (-17%) .324 (-34%) .385 (-19%) .710 (-26%) -273.4
1990 WSN NL 16 14 1 4 0 1 0 1 0 1 6 0.286 — — — — -273.4

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
OF 130 98 245 5 5 0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1988 CHN OF 5 3 5 0 1 0
1989 CIN OF 100 74 201 4 4 0
1990 CIN OF 19 17 33 1 0 0
1990 MON OF 6 4 6 0 0 0

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Left Field 64
Center Field 31
Right Field 46

Salary History

Year Team League Salary
1990 CIN NL $140,000
1989 CIN NL $70,000
1988 CHN NL $62,500
Total Career Earnings $272,500