Piña reached the Major Leagues in 1968 with the Cleveland Indians, spending two years with them before moving to the Washington Senators (-), Texas Rangers Oakland Athletics Chicago Cubs California Angels and Philadelphia Phillies (). His most productive season came in 1972 with the last-place Rangers, when he posted career-numbers in saves (15), strikeouts (60) and games pitched (60). Traded to the Athletics before the 1973 season for Mike Epstein, he responded with a 6-3 mark, eight saves and career-highs in ERA (2.76) and innings (88.0), helping them to clinch the ALCS and the World Series Championship.
In an eight-season career, Piña posted a 23-23 record with a 3.25 ERA and 38 saves in 314 games. In three post-season games he had a perfect 0.00 ERA in five innings.
Mexican League highlights
- : Threw a no-hitter
- : Posted a 21-4 record with a 1.94 ERA and pitched a perfect game
- : Gained induction in the Salón de la Fama del Béisbol de México
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