Manny Sarmiento

Born: 2/2/1956 in Cagua, Aragua, Venezuela

MLB Debut: 1976-07-30 | Final Game: 1983-10-01

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'0" | Weight: 170 lbs

Full name: Manuel Eduardo Sarmiento

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Biography

Manny Sarmiento was a professional baseball pitcher who played in Major League Baseball from 1976 until 1983. Born in 1956, Sarmiento established himself as a reliable arm during his career, showcasing a solid skill set that included a career win-loss record of 26-22 and an earned run average (ERA) of 3.49. His ability to strike out batters was evident throughout his time in the league, as he recorded a total of 283 strikeouts. In addition to his strikeout capabilities, Sarmiento demonstrated his effectiveness in high-pressure situations, finishing his career with 12 saves. Sarmiento's career spanned a transformative period in baseball, as the late 1970s and early 1980s saw a shift in the game towards more specialized roles within pitching staffs. Known for his durability and competitive nature, he contributed to various teams, leaving a mark as a dependable option in both starting and relief roles. His performance not only highlighted his individual talent but also reflected the evolving strategies of baseball during his era, where pitchers began to be utilized more strategically in games. After retiring in 1983, Sarmiento's contributions to the game continued to resonate, as he remained a respected figure in baseball history.

Career Pitching Statistics

W	L	G	GS	CG	SHO	SV	IP	H	ER	HR	BB	SO	ERA	Pitcher PIV
26	22	228	22	4	0	12	513.7	461	199	42	172	283	3.49	0

Career ERA 3.49 vs. league average 3.83 across their career seasons — 8.9% better than league average.

Season-by-Season Pitching

Year	Team	Lg	W	L	G	GS	CG	SV	IP	H	ER	BB	SO	ERA	Lg ERA	Pitcher PIV
1976	CIN	NL	5	1	22	0	0	0	43.7	36	10	12	20	2.06	3.51 (+41%)	668.4
1977	CIN	NL	0	0	24	0	0	1	40.3	28	11	11	23	2.45	4.00 (+39%)	-357.0
1978	CIN	NL	9	7	63	4	0	5	127.3	109	62	54	72	4.38	3.69 (-19%)	-2274.6
1979	CIN	NL	0	4	23	1	0	0	38.7	47	20	7	23	4.66	4.00 (-16%)	1136.5
1980	SEA	AL	0	1	9	0	0	1	14.7	14	6	6	15	3.68	3.84 (+4%)	49.6
1982	PIT	NL	9	4	35	17	4	1	164.7	153	62	46	81	3.39	3.86 (+12%)	3147.3
1983	PIT	NL	3	5	52	0	0	4	84.3	74	28	36	49	2.99	3.87 (+23%)	-502.9

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
229	87	2	9	0	0	0	4	0	4	27	0.103	0.152	0.103	0.256	-299.8

Career AVG .103 vs. league average .261 across their career seasons — 60.4% below league average.

Career OBP .152 vs. league average .325 across their career seasons — 53.2% below league average.

Career SLG .103 vs. league average .387 across their career seasons — 73.2% below league average.

Career OPS 0.256 vs. league average 0.712 across their career seasons — 64.1% below league average.

Season-by-Season Batting

Year	Team	Lg	G	AB	R	H	RBI	BB	SO	AVG	Lg AVG	Lg OBP	Lg SLG	Lg OPS	PIV
1976	CIN	NL	22	7	0	0	0	0	1	0.000	—	—	—	—	0.0
1977	CIN	NL	24	1	0	0	0	0	0	0.000	—	—	—	—	0.0
1978	CIN	NL	64	16	0	0	0	0	7	0.000	—	—	—	—	0.0
1979	CIN	NL	23	6	0	0	0	0	2	0.000	—	—	—	—	0.0
1980	SEA	AL	9	0	0	0	0	0	0	.000	—	—	—	—	0.0
1982	PIT	NL	35	47	2	9	4	3	13	0.191	—	—	—	—	-299.8
1983	PIT	NL	52	10	0	0	0	1	4	0.000	—	—	—	—	0.0