Betancourt, Rafael

Cleveland Indians 2003-

Relief Pitcher (R) Height: 6’2” Weight: 176 lbs

Born: 4-29-75, Cumena, Venezuela

Age at MLB Debut: 28

 

Quick Stats

2003 Age 28 AA    45.1 IP, 1.39 ERA, 75 SO, 13 BB

2003 Age 28 AAA    6.2 IP, 4.05 ERA, 6 SO, 2 BB

2003 Age 28 AL    38.0 IP, 2.13 ERA, 36 SO, 13 BB

 

2004 Stats

Previous Years

Minor League Stats

 

Contract: 1 year, $305,200

2004 Salary: $305,200

Arbitration: 2006

Free Agency: 2009

How Acquired:

Signed to a minor-league contract, 1-20-03

 

Transaction History:

Started 1997 in Michigan (A)

?-?-97: Promoted to Trenton (AA)

2000: Played with the Yokohama Bay Stars

1-8-01: Signed a minor-league contract with the Boston Red Sox, Invited to Spring Training

Started 2001 in Trenton (AA)

Released by Boston after the 2001 season

2002: Did Not Play (elbow injury)

1-20-03: Signed a minor-league contract with the Cleveland Indians

4-1-03: Assigned to Akron (AA)

6-30-03: Promoted to Buffalo (AAA)

7-12-03: Contract Purchased and Recalled by Cleveland

7-13-03: MLB Debut

 

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