Jack Armstrong
Born: 3/7/1965 in Englewood, NJ, USA
MLB Debut: 1988-06-21 | Final Game: 1994-04-17
Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'5" | Weight: 220 lbs
Full name: Jack William Armstrong
Biography
Jack Armstrong, born in 1965, was a professional baseball pitcher whose career spanned from 1988 until 1994. Armstrong made a notable impact in Major League Baseball during a transitional period characterized by evolving pitching strategies and offensive power. He played for several teams, showcasing his skills primarily as a starting pitcher. Over the course of his career, he compiled a record of 40 wins and 65 losses, with an earned run average (ERA) of 4.58, and he struck out 510 batters, demonstrating his ability to get hitters out despite facing challenges on the mound.
Armstrong's career included a highlight moment when he was selected as an All-Star, an accolade that underscored his talent and performance during his playing years. While he did not record any saves, his role as a starter allowed him to contribute significantly to his teams. Armstrong's playing style reflected the era's shift towards a more competitive landscape, where pitchers were often challenged by the increasing offensive capabilities of hitters. His journey through the league remains a testament to the dedication and resilience required to compete at the highest levels of baseball.
Career Pitching Statistics
| W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | HR | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 40 | 65 | 152 | 130 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 786.7 | 807 | 400 | 102 | 319 | 510 | 4.58 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Pitching
| Year | Team | Lg | W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1988 | CIN | NL | 4 | 7 | 14 | 13 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 65.3 | 63 | 42 | 38 | 45 | 5.79 | -1646.2 |
| 1989 | CIN | NL | 2 | 3 | 9 | 8 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 42.7 | 40 | 22 | 21 | 23 | 4.64 | -1048.5 |
| 1990 | CIN | NL | 12 | 9 | 29 | 27 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 166.0 | 151 | 63 | 59 | 110 | 3.42 | 2140.6 |
| 1991 | CIN | NL | 7 | 13 | 27 | 24 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 139.7 | 158 | 85 | 54 | 93 | 5.48 | -4104.2 |
| 1992 | CLE | AL | 6 | 15 | 35 | 23 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 166.7 | 176 | 86 | 67 | 114 | 4.64 | -3118.8 |
| 1993 | MIA | NL | 9 | 17 | 36 | 33 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 196.3 | 210 | 98 | 78 | 118 | 4.49 | - |
| 1994 | TEX | AL | 0 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 10.0 | 9 | 4 | 2 | 7 | 3.60 | -430.7 |
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 153 | 185 | 8 | 21 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 8 | 0 | 2 | 83 | 0.114 | 0.132 | 0.124 | 0.257 | -644.6 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1988 | CIN | NL | 14 | 21 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 10 | 0.095 | 0.0 |
| 1989 | CIN | NL | 10 | 8 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 5 | 0.000 | 0.0 |
| 1990 | CIN | NL | 29 | 47 | 2 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 21 | 0.106 | 0.0 |
| 1991 | CIN | NL | 27 | 43 | 3 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 18 | 0.093 | 0.0 |
| 1992 | CLE | AL | 35 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 1993 | MIA | NL | 36 | 66 | 3 | 10 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 29 | 0.152 | -644.6 |
| 1994 | TEX | AL | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
Postseason Statistics
Playoff Career Batting
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 |
Playoff Batting by Year
| Year | Round | Team | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990 | WS | CIN | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 |
Playoff Career Pitching
| W | L | G | GS | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 3.0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0.00 |
Playoff Pitching by Year
| Year | Round | Team | W | L | G | GS | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990 | WS | CIN | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 3.0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0.00 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| P | 152 | 130 | 62 | 111 | 8 | 5 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1988 | CIN | P | 14 | 13 | 3 | 13 | 0 | 0 |
| 1989 | CIN | P | 9 | 8 | 1 | 9 | 0 | 0 |
| 1990 | CIN | P | 29 | 27 | 15 | 20 | 0 | 2 |
| 1991 | CIN | P | 27 | 24 | 16 | 16 | 2 | 0 |
| 1992 | CLE | P | 35 | 23 | 13 | 25 | 4 | 2 |
| 1993 | FLO | P | 36 | 33 | 13 | 28 | 2 | 1 |
| 1994 | TEX | P | 2 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | 152 |
Awards & Honors
| Year | Award | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| 1990 | Pitcher of the Month | May |
Salary History
| Year | Team | League | Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1994 | TEX | AL | $1,150,000 |
| 1993 | FLO | NL | $854,545 |
| 1992 | CLE | AL | $281,545 |
| 1991 | CIN | NL | $215,000 |
| 1990 | CIN | NL | $107,500 |
| Total Career Earnings | $2,608,590 | ||
College History
| School Name | City | State | Years Attended |
|---|---|---|---|
| University of Oklahoma | Norman | OK | 1987 |
| Rider University | Lawrenceville | NJ | 1984, 1985, 1986 |