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.