gold star for USAHOF
 

Miguel Batista played for ten teams over his eighteen seasons in the Majors, but it was clear that he was at his most productive as a member of the Arizona Diamondbacks.  It was also the place where he had his most opportunities as a Starting Pitcher.

Batista started 109 of his 156 Games in Arizona as a starter and was often used in long relief.  Basically, the native of the Dominican Republic was used; however, the Diamondbacks could use him, which turned out to be quite a lot!  The hurler would assist Arizona in winning the 2001 World Series, and in the postseason, he pitched six times, three as a starter and three from the bullpen, which was certainly fitting.  Even more notable, he did not give up a run in any of those appearances.  Batista would win 40 Games for Arizona over his two runs.

 

 

Miguel Batista

Miguel Batista
Miguel Batista was a longtime journeyman pitcher who spent time as a Starter, a Middle Reliever and a Closer. His most memorable season had to be in 2001 where he was a member of the 2001 World Series Champions in Arizona, where he won a Game in the NLDS and threw eight shutout Innings in the World Series. He won’t receive a vote for the Hall of Fame, but a World Series Ring is a nice consolation prize.




The Bullet Points:
Country of Origin:
Nueva Horizondes, Dominican Republic

Eligible In:
The 2018 Vote

Position:
Pitcher

Played For:
Pittsburgh Pirates
Florida Marlins
Chicago Cubs
Montreal Expos
Kansas City Royals
Arizona Diamondbacks
Toronto Blue Jays
Seattle Mariners
Washington Nationals
St. Louis Cardinals
New York Mets
Atlanta Braves

Major Accolades and Awards:
World Series Rings (1) (Arizona Diamondbacks, 2001)

Other Points of Note:
1 Top Ten Finish (Wins)
1 Top Ten Finish (Games Played)
2 Top Ten Finishes (Complete Games)
1 Top Ten Finish (Saves)

Notable All Time Rankings:
None

Should Miguel Batista be in the Hall of Fame?

Definitely put him in! - 0%
Maybe, but others deserve it first. - 0%
Probably not, but it wouldn't be the end of the world. - 0%
No opinion. - 0%
No way! - 100%