Rafael Romero
Rafael Jose (Nieto) Romero
Born: November 14, 1998
Soplaviento, CO
Primary Position: Third base
All Position(s) Played: 2B, SS
Bats: Right
Throws: Right
Height: 5'10"
Weight: 155
Career: 2017-2019
Rafael (Nieto) Romero compiled a career batting average of .225 with 0 home runs and 32 RBI in his 81-game career with the Royals, Idaho Falls Chukars and Burlington Royals. He began playing during the 2017 season and last took the field during the 2019 campaign.
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Batting:
| Year | Level | Lg | Team | GP | PA | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | CS | BB | SO | BA | OBP | SLG | OPS | TB | DP | HBP | SH | SF | IBB |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | R | ARIZ | Royals | 16 | 59 | 50 | 8 | 10 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 9 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 15 | .200 | .276 | .240 | .516 | 12 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 0 |
| 2018 | R | APPY | Burlington Royals | 36 | 133 | 120 | 12 | 28 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 14 | 1 | 2 | 12 | 28 | .233 | .303 | .267 | .570 | 32 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 2018 | R | PION | Idaho Falls Chukars | 2 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .750 | .750 | 1.000 | 1.750 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2019 | R | APPY | Burlington Royals | 24 | 89 | 76 | 10 | 16 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 7 | 1 | 0 | 10 | 30 | .211 | .302 | .237 | .539 | 18 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 |
| 2019 | R | PION | Idaho Falls Chukars | 3 | 12 | 12 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 4 | .167 | .167 | .167 | .333 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Totals | 81 | 297 | 262 | 33 | 59 | 9 | 0 | 0 | 32 | 3 | 2 | 27 | 77 | .225 | .298 | .260 | .557 | 68 | 8 | 1 | 5 | 2 | 0 |
Fielding:
| Year | Level | Lg | Team | Pos | GP | PO | A | E | DP | Fld% | RF/G |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | R | ARIZ | Royals | SS | 6 | 4 | 10 | 1 | 2 | .933 | 2.333 |
| 2017 | R | ARIZ | Royals | 3B | 10 | 5 | 19 | 3 | 1 | .889 | 2.400 |
| 2017 | R | ARIZ | Royals | 2B | 1 | 4 | 4 | 0 | 1 | 1.000 | 8.000 |
| 2018 | R | APPY | Burlington Royals | 2B | 8 | 13 | 11 | 0 | 1 | 1.000 | 3.000 |
| 2018 | R | APPY | Burlington Royals | SS | 7 | 10 | 17 | 3 | 4 | .900 | 3.857 |
| 2018 | R | APPY | Burlington Royals | 3B | 19 | 15 | 26 | 4 | 0 | .911 | 2.158 |
| 2018 | R | PION | Idaho Falls Chukars | 3B | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | |
| 2018 | R | PION | Idaho Falls Chukars | SS | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1.000 | 2.000 |
| 2019 | R | APPY | Burlington Royals | 2B | 6 | 12 | 13 | 2 | 2 | .926 | 4.167 |
| 2019 | R | APPY | Burlington Royals | SS | 5 | 5 | 10 | 0 | 2 | 1.000 | 3.000 |
| 2019 | R | PION | Idaho Falls Chukars | 3B | 3 | 2 | 7 | 1 | 1 | .900 | 3.000 |
| 2019 | R | APPY | Burlington Royals | 3B | 11 | 5 | 21 | 2 | 1 | .929 | 2.364 |
| Totals | 78 | 76 | 139 | 16 | 15 | .931 | 2.756 |
Minor League Service:
| Year | Level | League | Team | Affiliation | First Appearance | Final Appearance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | R | Arizona League | Royals | KCA | July 27, 2017 | September 1, 2017 |
| 2018 | R | Pioneer League | Idaho Falls Chukars | KCA | June 16, 2018 | June 17, 2018 |
| 2018 | R | Appalachian League | Burlington Royals | KCA | June 19, 2018 | August 29, 2018 |
| 2019 | R | Pioneer League | Idaho Falls Chukars | KCA | June 14, 2019 | June 19, 2019 |
| 2019 | R | Appalachian League | Burlington Royals | KCA | June 25, 2019 | August 28, 2019 |
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