Jorge Rubio

Born: 4/23/1945 in Mexicali, Baja California, México

Died: 6/14/2020 in Mexicali, Baja California, México

MLB Debut: 1966-04-21 | Final Game: 1967-05-01

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'3" | Weight: 200 lbs

Full name: Jorge Jesus Rubio

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Biography

Jorge Rubio, born in 1945, was a professional baseball pitcher who played in Major League Baseball from 1966 until 1967. Over the course of his brief career, he made a notable impact on the mound, finishing with a record of 2-3 and an impressive earned run average (ERA) of 3.19. His tenure in the league was marked by his ability to strike out opponents, totaling 31 strikeouts during his time in the major leagues. Despite not recording any saves, Rubio’s performances were characterized by a competitive spirit and a solid pitching arsenal that kept hitters at bay. Rubio played during a transformative period in baseball, as the sport was transitioning from the tail end of the deadball era into a more offensive-minded game. His contributions, while not extensively documented in the annals of history, reflect the dedication and talent of pitchers in the mid-1960s, a time when the league was witnessing a shift in both pitching and hitting philosophies. Although his career was relatively short-lived, Jorge Rubio remains a part of the rich tapestry of baseball history, representing the many players who contributed to the game in their own unique ways.

Career Pitching Statistics

W	L	G	GS	CG	SHO	SV	IP	H	ER	HR	BB	SO	ERA	Pitcher PIV
2	3	10	7	1	1	0	42.3	40	15	4	25	31	3.19	0

Career ERA 3.19 vs. league average 3.41 across their career seasons — 6.5% 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
1966	LAA	AL	2	1	7	4	1	1	0	27.3	22	9	16	27	2.96	3.52 (+16%)	-
1967	LAA	AL	0	2	3	3	0	0	0	15.0	18	6	9	4	3.60	3.30 (-9%)	-

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
10	11	1	1	0	0	0	0	0	1	5	0.091	0.167	0.091	0.258	0.0

Career AVG .091 vs. league average .245 across their career seasons — 63.0% below league average.

Career OBP .167 vs. league average .308 across their career seasons — 45.9% below league average.

Career SLG .091 vs. league average .367 across their career seasons — 75.2% below league average.

Career OPS 0.258 vs. league average 0.675 across their career seasons — 61.8% 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
1966	LAA	AL	7	8	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	5	0.000	—	—	—	—	0.0
1967	LAA	AL	3	3	1	1	0	0	0	0	0	1	0	0.333	—	—	—	—	0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
P	10	7	4	4	0	0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1966	CAL	P	7	4	3	1	0	0
1967	CAL	P	3	3	1	3	0	0

Career Games by Position

Position	Games
Pitcher	10