Rafael Montero
Position: Pitcher
Bats: Right • Throws: Right
6-0, 190lb (183cm, 86kg)
Team: Houston Astros (majors)
Born: October 17, 1990 in Higuerito, Dominican Republic do
High School: Francisco Sergio Castillo (Sabana Higuero, Dominican Republic)
Debut:
May 14, 2014
(Age 23-209d,
20,622nd in major league history)
vs. NYY 6.0 IP, 5 H, 3 SO, 2 BB, 3 ER, L
Rookie Status: Exceeded rookie limits during 2015 season
2022 Contract Status: Signed thru 2022, 1 yr/$2.73M (22)
Service Time (01/2022): 5.138 • Free Agent: 2023
Agents: GSE Worldwide
Full Name: Rafael Montero
Nicknames: Fugarra or Monte
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SUMMARY
2022
Career
WAR
0.7
-0.5
W
3
16
L
0
21
ERA
1.82
4.87
G
31
172
GS
0
30
SV
5
20
IP
29.2
318.0
SO
30
314
WHIP
1.045
1.513
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