Julio Solano, baseball player, 1983-1989

Julio Solano

Born: 1/8/1960 in Agua Blanca, El Seibo, D.R.

MLB Debut: 1983-04-05 | Final Game: 1989-04-30

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'1" | Weight: 160 lbs

Full name: Julio Cesar Solano

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Biography

Julio Solano, born in 1960, was a professional baseball pitcher whose career spanned from 1983 to 1989. Known for his versatility on the mound, Solano played during a transformative era in Major League Baseball, characterized by increasing offensive output and the emergence of specialized relief roles. Over the course of his career, he compiled a record of 6-8 with an earned run average (ERA) of 4.55, showcasing his ability to navigate the challenges posed by batters during a time when the game was shifting towards a more power-driven approach. Solano's tenure in the majors included contributions both as a starter and a reliever, which allowed him to accumulate a total of 102 strikeouts and secure 3 saves. While his numbers may not reflect the dominance of some of his contemporaries, Solano's persistence and adaptability exemplified the qualities needed to thrive in a competitive league. After retiring on April 30, 1989, he left behind a legacy of resilience that resonated with young pitchers looking to make their mark in the game.

Career Pitching Statistics

W L G GS CG SHO SV IP H ER HR BB SO ERA Pitcher PIV
6 8 106 1 0 0 3 174.0 162 88 23 82 102 4.55 0

Career ERA 4.55 vs. league average 3.90 across their career seasons — 16.8% 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
1983 HOU NL 0 2 4 0 0 0 0 6.0 5 4 4 3 6.00 — 0.0
1984 HOU NL 1 3 31 0 0 0 0 50.7 31 11 18 33 1.95 3.81 (+49%) 652.6
1985 HOU NL 2 2 20 0 0 0 0 33.7 34 13 13 17 3.48 3.89 (+11%) -737.4
1986 HOU NL 3 1 16 1 0 0 0 32.0 39 27 22 21 7.59 3.97 (-91%) -1498.6
1987 HOU NL 0 0 11 0 0 0 0 20.0 25 17 9 12 7.65 4.29 (-78%) -992.8
1988 SEA AL 0 0 17 0 0 0 3 22.0 22 10 12 10 4.09 3.73 (-10%) -848.3
1989 SEA AL 0 0 7 0 0 0 0 9.7 6 6 4 6 5.59 3.71 (-51%) 0.0

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
106 13 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 10 0.077 0.077 0.077 0.154 0.0

Career AVG .077 vs. league average .258 across their career seasons — 70.2% below league average.

Career OBP .077 vs. league average .324 across their career seasons — 76.2% below league average.

Career SLG .077 vs. league average .390 across their career seasons — 80.3% below league average.

Career OPS 0.154 vs. league average 0.713 across their career seasons — 78.4% 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
1983 HOU NL 4 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 — — — — 0.0
1984 HOU NL 31 3 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 0.333 — — — — 0.0
1985 HOU NL 20 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0.000 — — — — 0.0
1986 HOU NL 16 6 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 5 0.000 — — — — 0.0
1987 HOU NL 11 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 0.000 — — — — 0.0
1988 SEA AL 17 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 — — — — 0.0
1989 SEA AL 7 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 106 1 10 21 3 0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1983 HOU P 4 0 0 1 0 0
1984 HOU P 31 0 5 3 2 0
1985 HOU P 20 0 0 2 0 0
1986 HOU P 16 1 2 4 1 0
1987 HOU P 11 0 1 3 0 0
1988 SEA P 17 0 1 5 0 0
1989 SEA P 7 0 1 3 0 0

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Pitcher 106

Salary History

Year Team League Salary
1988 SEA AL $80,000
Total Career Earnings $80,000