Rafael Carmona
| Rafael Carmona | |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | |
| Born: October 2, 1972 Río Piedras, Puerto Rico | |
| Died: August 2, 2021 (aged 48) Comerio, Puerto Rico | |
Batted: Left Threw: Right | |
| MLB debut | |
| May 18, 1995, for the Seattle Mariners | |
| Last MLB appearance | |
| June 12, 1999, for the Seattle Mariners | |
| MLB statistics | |
| Win–loss record | 11–7 |
| Earned run average | 4.94 |
| Strikeouts | 96 |
| Stats at Baseball Reference | |
| Teams | |
Rafael Carmona (October 2, 1972 – August 2, 2021) was a Puerto Rican former Major League Baseball pitcher for the Seattle Mariners. He played for them from 1995–1999 with his best season being 1996. He appeared in 53 games, mostly relief, and went 8–3 with a 4.28 ERA and 62 strikeouts.
On November 30, 1997, Carmona was in a car accident in Puerto Rico. He broke two bones in his right arm.[1] The injury derailed his career.[2] He briefly returned to the majors in 1999.[3]
Carmona died on August 2, 2021.[3]
See also
References
- ^ "Carmona suffers broken right arm in car accident". South Idaho Press. Associated Press. December 2, 1997. p. 5. Retrieved December 1, 2025.
- ^ "Car crash shattered an arm and a career". The Columbian. March 28, 1999. p. 31. Retrieved December 1, 2025.
- ^ a b "Rafael Carmona Minor Leagues Statistics". Baseball Reference. Retrieved November 28, 2025.
External links
- Career statistics from Baseball Reference · Fangraphs · Baseball Reference (Minors) · Retrosheet · Baseball Almanac