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37. Rafael Betancourt

37. Rafael Betancourt
  1. General
  2. Awards
  3. Career Stats
  • Born: April 29, 1975 in Cumana, Su Venezuela
  • Weight: 215 lbs.
  • Height: 6'2"
  • Bats: R
  • Throws: R
  • Debut: July 13, 2003
  • Final Game: August 22, 2015
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A converted Shortstop from Venezuela, Rafael Betancourt had a long road to the Majors, a path that would end with the Colorado Rockies.  Used predominantly as a setup man for most of his career, including his first three seasons with Colorado, Betancourt received the opportunity to become the team’s closer in 2012.  That year, he would accrue 31 Saves, the most of his career. 

Overall, Betancourt pitched in 309 Games, had 58 Saves with an excellent SO/BB of 5.63.

The Bullet Points

  • Position: Pitcher
  • Acquired: Signed as a Free Agent 12/7/09.
  • Departed: Released 8/27/15.
  • Games Played: 309
  • Notable Statistics: 15 Wins
    15 Losses
    3.53 ERA
    136 Games Finished
    58 Saves
    275.2 Innings Pitched
    315 Strikeouts
    2.77 FIP
    1.063 WHIP
    5.63 SO/BB
    6.1 bWAR

    3 Playoff Games
    0 Wins
    0 Losses
    3.86 ERA
    2.1 Innings Pitched
    3 Strikeouts
    1.29 WHIP
    3.00 SO/BB
  • Major Accolades and Awards: None

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