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Rafael Betancourt was born on 29 April, 1975 in Cumaná, Sucre State, Venezuela, is a Venezuelan baseball player (born 1975). Discover Rafael Betancourt's Biography, Age, Height, Physical Stats, Dating/Affairs, Family and career updates. Learn How rich is he in this year and how he spends money? Also learn how he earned most of networth at the age of 48 years old?
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48 years old |
| Zodiac Sign |
Taurus |
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29 April 1975 |
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29 April |
| Birthplace |
Cumaná, Sucre State, Venezuela |
| Nationality |
Venezuela
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Rafael Betancourt Height, Weight & Measurements
At 48 years old, Rafael Betancourt height not available right now. We will update Rafael Betancourt's Height, weight, Body Measurements, Eye Color, Hair Color, Shoe & Dress size soon as possible.
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Dating & Relationship status
He is currently single. He is not dating anyone. We don't have much information about He's past relationship and any previous engaged. According to our Database, He has no children.
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Rafael Betancourt Net Worth
His net worth has been growing significantly in 2023-2024. So, how much is Rafael Betancourt worth at the age of 48 years old? Rafael Betancourt’s income source is mostly from being a successful player. He is from Venezuela. We have estimated Rafael Betancourt's net worth, money, salary, income, and assets.
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$1 Million - $5 Million |
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| Net Worth in 2023 |
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Under Review |
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Timeline
Rafael Jose Betancourt (born April 29, 1975) is a Venezuelan former professional baseball relief pitcher.
He played in Major League Baseball (MLB) for the Cleveland Indians and Colorado Rockies, as well as in Nippon Professional Baseball (NPB) for the Yokohama BayStars.
He was originally signed as an amateur free agent by the Boston Red Sox in September 1993.
The Red Sox released him following the 1999 season and then re-signed him as a free agent in December 2000 after he spent the 2000 season with the Yokohama BayStars.
He was granted free agency again in October 2001, after serving the required time to acquire free agency.
After sitting out the 2002 season he signed with the Cleveland Indians as a minor league free agent and made his Major League debut for the Indians on July 13, 2003, against the Chicago White Sox.
He pitched in 33 games for the Indians, registering an ERA of 2.13.
In 2004, Betancourt went 5–6, his first full season in the Majors.
On July 8, 2005, he became the sixth Major League player to be suspended for testing positive in steroids testing.
He went on to appear in 54 games.
In 2006, Betancourt's ERA grew a full run higher than his previous season.
Betancourt's best season was in 2007, as he registered career bests in ERA, Innings pitched and walks allowed.
On January 23, 2008, he signed a new two-year contract with the Indians with a club option for 2010.
On July 22, 2009, Betancourt was traded to the Colorado Rockies for minor league pitcher Connor Graham.
His $5.4 million club option was declined at the end of the season, making him a free agent.
Betancourt qualified as a Type A free agent, and was offered arbitration by the Rockies.
On December 7, 2009, Betancourt accepted the arbitration offer from the Rockies, returning to the team from free agency.
After numerous seasons being a set up man, Betancourt was given the closer role in 2012, saving 31 games for the Rockies.
On August 22, 2013, Betancourt suffered a season-ending injury to his elbow.
On April 25, 2014, Betancourt signed a new minor league deal with the Rockies.
On January 30, 2015, Betancourt signed a minor league contract to remain with the Rockies.
On August 23, 2015, Betancourt was designated for assignment.
He was released 4 days later.
Betancourt announced his retirement from baseball on February 26, 2016.
His best pitches were a 90–94 MPH four-seam fastball, and a slider which was often mistakenly called a slurve.
He also threw a changeup.
Although he was not classified as a strikeout pitcher, Betancourt got more than his share by throwing a significant number of strikes.
He was a converted shortstop with a metal plate and six screws in his pitching elbow.
Betancourt was known in some circles for his odd windup.
He constantly tapped his foot on the rubber before coming set with a runner on base.
He would constantly move his hands around and then tug on his baseball cap (sometimes doing it nine times) prior to throwing the next pitch.
This was among the longest windups in the league.
There is a rule to avoid unnecessary delays which states that if a pitcher takes at least 12 seconds to deliver a pitch, the pitch is automatically ruled a ball.
Betancourt was one of the few pitchers who have had this rule enforced while pitching.
