Romo, who was nicknamed "Huevo" (meaning Egg in Spanish), began his professional career with the Tigres de Aguascalientes in the now-defunct Mexican Center League. He played for the Tigres del México in 1963–64, and was purchased from them by the Cleveland Indians on October 5, 1964.\n', '

After three seasons in the minor leagues, mostly with the Portland Beavers Romo was selected in the Rule 5 draft by the Los Angeles Dodgers. He made his major league debut in the second game of the 1968 season, pitching one scoreless inning against the New York Mets. After going two weeks without appearing in a game, Romo was returned to the Indians on April 26. Romo was sent back to Portland, then was recalled at the end of June. During the last three months of the season, Romo appeared in 40 games for the Indians, posting a team-best 12 saves and a 1.62 earned run average.\n', '

Romo was traded to the Boston Red Sox just a few weeks into the 1969 season as part of a six-player deal. He shared closer duties with Sparky Lyle for most of the year, but was moved to the starting rotation in August. He made 11 starts down the stretch, posting a 5–2 record, including his only career shutout on September 18 against the Baltimore Orioles. Overall, he went 7–9 with 11 saves in 1969.\n', '

Return to Vicente Romo Autograph Profile