That last line was true. Arrojo defected right before the 1996 Olympics in Atlanta, and he signed with the Devil Rays, a year before they came into existence. The Cuban was a vital member of the first year of the team, where he went 14-12, and made the All-Star Team. He threw for 202 Innings, and was the runner-up for the Rookie of the Year. This was a good start, but realistically the end. Arrojo’s conditioning and age (he was in his early 30s) showed the next season, as his skill rapidly deteriorated and he had an ERA in 1999 over five. He would be traded to Colorado the season after.
While Arrojo had a losing record (21-24), his rookie season was a draw in the early years of the Devil Rays.
45. Rolando Arrojo
- General
- Awards
- Career Stats
- Born: July 18, 1965 in Santa Clara, Vi Cuba
- Weight: 215 lbs.
- Height: 6'4"
- Bats: R
- Throws: R
- Debut: April 01, 1998
- Final Game: September 22, 2002
| W | L | ERA | G | GS | SV | IP | SO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 40 | 42 | 4.72 | 158 | 105 | 6 | 700.0 | 512 |
If you just look at the back of a baseball card, the Major League career of Rolando Arrojo looks like a one-year wonder. That is true, but there is a lot more to digest with the Cuban defector.
The Bullet Points
- Position: Pitcher
- Acquired: Signed as an Amateur Free Agent 4/21/97.
- Departed: Traded to the Colorado Rockies with Aaron Ledesma for Vinny Castilla 12/13/99.
- Games Played: 56
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Notable Statistics: 21 Wins
24 Losses
4.23 ERA
56 Games Started
4 Complete Games
2 Shutouts
342.2 Innings Pitched
259 Strikeouts
4.68 FIP
1.407 WHIP
2.07 SO/BB
6.5 bWAR
No Playoff Games - Major Accolades and Awards: All-Star (1998)
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