Rafael Montalvo
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Rafael Edgardo Montalvo Torres (born March 31, 1964, Río Piedras, Puerto Rico
) is a former Major League Baseball
pitcher whose time in the big leagues consisted of only one inning in one game at the age of 22. He holds the record with several other pitchers for having the shortest career. His one appearance came on Sunday, April 13, as a member of the Houston Astros
. He pitched one inning against the Atlanta Braves
and allowed one run, one hit, and two walks. Shortly thereafter he was demoted to the Tucson Toros
in the minor leagues. After the Astros reached the 1986 NLCS he was awarded $500 as his share of the winnings. http://www.chron.com/CDA/archives/archive.mpl?id=1986_429884
grounded out to the pitcher; Ozzie Virgil
flied out to left; Omar Moreno
tripled; and Rafael Ramirez
grounded out to the pitcher. In the 9th inning Dale Murphy
walked and Bob Horner walked. Frank DiPino
then replaced Montalvo. The game ended with an Atlanta Braves 8-5 victory. Houston Chronicle beat writer Neil Hohlfield claimed that Montalvo made nice "goalie like" plays on balls hit at him by Hubbard and Ramirez, but did not have much control of his pitches. http://www.chron.com/CDA/archives/archive.mpl?id=1986_231398
in the Tampa Bay Devil Rays
system. He now resides in Spain with his wife Livido and his son, Havio.
Río Piedras, Puerto Rico
Río Piedras is a district of San Juan, Puerto Rico. Founded in 1714, it has been the home of the University of Puerto Rico's main campus since 1903, earning the town the popular name of Ciudad Universitaria...
) is a former Major League Baseball
Major League Baseball
Major League Baseball is the highest level of professional baseball in the United States and Canada, consisting of teams that play in the National League and the American League...
pitcher whose time in the big leagues consisted of only one inning in one game at the age of 22. He holds the record with several other pitchers for having the shortest career. His one appearance came on Sunday, April 13, as a member of the Houston Astros
Houston Astros
The Houston Astros are a Major League Baseball team located in Houston, Texas. They are a member of the National League Central division. The Astros are expected to join the American League West division in 2013. Since , they have played their home games at Minute Maid Park, known as Enron Field...
. He pitched one inning against the Atlanta Braves
Atlanta Braves
The Atlanta Braves are a professional baseball club based in Atlanta, Georgia. The Braves are a member of the Eastern Division of Major League Baseball's National League. The Braves have played in Turner Field since 1997....
and allowed one run, one hit, and two walks. Shortly thereafter he was demoted to the Tucson Toros
Tucson Toros
The Tucson Toros are a professional baseball team based in Tucson, Arizona, in the United States. They are owned by Tucson Baseball, LLC with Jay Zucker as chairman of the board. Sean Smock is the team's general manager....
in the minor leagues. After the Astros reached the 1986 NLCS he was awarded $500 as his share of the winnings. http://www.chron.com/CDA/archives/archive.mpl?id=1986_429884
The game
Montalvo was brought into the game to pitch the top of the 8th inning in front of 8,739 fans at the Astrodome. With Montalvo on the mound, Glenn HubbardGlenn Hubbard (baseball)
Glenn Dee Hubbard is a former first base coach for the Atlanta Braves and second baseman in Major League Baseball who played from 1978 to 1989...
grounded out to the pitcher; Ozzie Virgil
Ozzie Virgil, Jr.
Osvaldo José Virgil, Jr. is a former Major League Baseball catcher who played with the Philadelphia Phillies, Atlanta Braves, and Toronto Blue Jays from 1980 to 1990. He was elected to the National League All-Star team twice in 1985 and 1987...
flied out to left; Omar Moreno
Omar Moreno
Omar Renan Moreno Quintero was a Major League Baseball outfielder from 1975 to 1986. He was best known for his years with the Pittsburgh Pirates, and was the starting center fielder and leadoff hitter on their 1979 World Series-winning team.Moreno made his first appearance with the Pirates in...
tripled; and Rafael Ramirez
Rafael Ramírez (baseball)
Rafael Emilio Ramírez Peguero , is a former professional baseball player who played in the major leagues primarily as a shortstop from 1980-1992...
grounded out to the pitcher. In the 9th inning Dale Murphy
Dale Murphy
Dale Bryan Murphy is a former Major League Baseball outfielder and first baseman. During an 18-year baseball career, 1976–1993, he played for three different teams, but is noted for his time with the Atlanta Braves...
walked and Bob Horner walked. Frank DiPino
Frank DiPino
Frank Michael DiPino is a former pitcher in Major League Baseball who played for the Milwaukee Brewers, Houston Astros, Chicago Cubs, St. Louis Cardinals, and Kansas City Royals...
then replaced Montalvo. The game ended with an Atlanta Braves 8-5 victory. Houston Chronicle beat writer Neil Hohlfield claimed that Montalvo made nice "goalie like" plays on balls hit at him by Hubbard and Ramirez, but did not have much control of his pitches. http://www.chron.com/CDA/archives/archive.mpl?id=1986_231398
Present
In 2007 Montalvo served as the pitching coach for the minor league Hudson Valley RenegadesHudson Valley Renegades
The Hudson Valley Renegades are a minor league baseball team, affiliated with the Tampa Bay Rays. The team is a member of the New York - Penn League, a Class A Short Season league. The Renegades play at Dutchess Stadium in Fishkill, NY....
in the Tampa Bay Devil Rays
Tampa Bay Rays
The Tampa Bay Rays are a Major League Baseball team based in St. Petersburg, Florida. The Rays are a member of the Eastern Division of MLB's American League. Since their inception in , the club has played at Tropicana Field...
system. He now resides in Spain with his wife Livido and his son, Havio.