Greg Cadaret
Born: 2/27/1962 in Detroit, MI, USA
MLB Debut: 1987-07-05 | Final Game: 1998-09-26
Bats: L | Throws: L | Height: 6'3" | Weight: 210 lbs
Full name: Gregory James Cadaret
Biography
Greg Cadaret was a professional baseball pitcher who played in Major League Baseball from 1987 to 1998. Born in 1962, he made his debut during a transitional period in the sport, as baseball was moving away from the deadball era and entering a phase characterized by offensive power and strategic pitching. Over the course of his career, Cadaret established himself as a reliable arm on the mound, finishing with a record of 38-32 and an earned run average (ERA) of 3.99, indicative of his ability to keep runs to a minimum in a high-scoring era.
Throughout his tenure in the major leagues, Cadaret struck out 539 batters and notched 14 saves, showcasing his versatility and effectiveness both as a starter and in relief roles. His playing style was marked by a competitive spirit and a strong work ethic, traits that resonated well with fans and teammates alike. Cadaret's contributions to the teams he played for during his career left a lasting impression, and he remains a notable figure in the history of baseball pitching from the late 1980s to the late 1990s.
Career Pitching Statistics
| W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | HR | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 38 | 32 | 451 | 35 | 4 | 2 | 14 | 724.3 | 716 | 321 | 58 | 403 | 539 | 3.99 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Pitching
| Year | Team | Lg | W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1987 | OAK | AL | 6 | 2 | 29 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 39.7 | 37 | 20 | 24 | 30 | 4.54 | -921.8 |
| 1988 | OAK | AL | 5 | 2 | 58 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 71.7 | 60 | 23 | 36 | 64 | 2.89 | 1525.5 |
| 1989 | NYY | AL | 5 | 5 | 20 | 13 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 92.3 | 109 | 47 | 38 | 66 | 4.58 | - |
| 1989 | OAK | AL | 0 | 0 | 26 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 27.7 | 21 | 7 | 19 | 14 | 2.28 | -70.1 |
| 1990 | NYY | AL | 5 | 4 | 54 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 121.3 | 120 | 56 | 64 | 80 | 4.15 | - |
| 1991 | NYY | AL | 8 | 6 | 68 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 121.7 | 110 | 49 | 59 | 105 | 3.62 | - |
| 1992 | NYY | AL | 4 | 8 | 46 | 11 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 103.7 | 104 | 49 | 74 | 73 | 4.25 | - |
| 1993 | CIN | NL | 2 | 1 | 34 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 32.7 | 40 | 18 | 23 | 23 | 4.96 | -647.5 |
| 1993 | KCR | AL | 1 | 1 | 13 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 15.3 | 14 | 5 | 7 | 2 | 2.93 | - |
| 1994 | DET | AL | 1 | 0 | 17 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 20.0 | 17 | 8 | 16 | 14 | 3.60 | 191.1 |
| 1994 | TOR | AL | 0 | 1 | 21 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 20.0 | 24 | 13 | 17 | 15 | 5.85 | -1139.4 |
| 1997 | LAA | AL | 0 | 0 | 15 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 13.7 | 11 | 5 | 8 | 11 | 3.29 | - |
| 1998 | LAA | AL | 1 | 2 | 39 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 37.0 | 38 | 17 | 15 | 37 | 4.14 | - |
| 1998 | TEX | AL | 0 | 0 | 11 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 7.7 | 11 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4.70 | 0.0 |
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 451 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0.000 | 0.000 | 0.000 | 0.000 | 0.0 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1987 | OAK | AL | 29 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 1988 | OAK | AL | 58 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 1989 | NYY | AL | 20 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 1989 | OAK | AL | 26 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 1990 | NYY | AL | 54 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 1991 | NYY | AL | 68 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 1992 | NYY | AL | 46 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 1993 | CIN | NL | 34 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0.000 | 0.0 |
| 1993 | KCR | AL | 13 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 1994 | DET | AL | 17 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 1994 | TOR | AL | 21 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 1997 | LAA | AL | 15 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 1998 | LAA | AL | 39 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 1998 | TEX | AL | 11 | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1988 | WS | OAK | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 |
| 1988 | ALCS | OAK | 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 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 2.3 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 3.86 |
Playoff Pitching by Year
| Year | Round | Team | W | L | G | GS | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1988 | ALCS | OAK | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0.3 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 27.00 |
| 1988 | WS | OAK | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 2.0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0.00 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| P | 451 | 35 | 43 | 115 | 4 | 14 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1987 | OAK | P | 29 | 0 | 6 | 6 | 0 | 1 |
| 1988 | OAK | P | 58 | 0 | 3 | 9 | 0 | 1 |
| 1989 | NYA | P | 20 | 13 | 6 | 14 | 2 | 2 |
| 1989 | OAK | P | 26 | 0 | 3 | 7 | 0 | 0 |
| 1990 | NYA | P | 54 | 6 | 7 | 27 | 1 | 1 |
| 1991 | NYA | P | 68 | 5 | 5 | 17 | 1 | 5 |
| 1992 | NYA | P | 46 | 11 | 5 | 18 | 0 | 2 |
| 1993 | CIN | P | 34 | 0 | 2 | 4 | 0 | 0 |
| 1993 | KCA | P | 13 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| 1994 | DET | P | 17 | 0 | 2 | 6 | 0 | 0 |
| 1994 | TOR | P | 21 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| 1997 | ANA | P | 15 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1998 | ANA | P | 39 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 1 |
| 1998 | TEX | P | 11 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | 451 |
Salary History
| Year | Team | League | Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1998 | TEX | AL | $330,000 |
| 1994 | TOR | AL | $550,000 |
| 1993 | CIN | NL | $1,190,000 |
| 1993 | KCA | AL | $109,000 |
| 1992 | NYA | AL | $1,190,000 |
| 1991 | NYA | AL | $675,000 |
| 1990 | NYA | AL | $265,000 |
| 1989 | OAK | AL | $154,071 |
| 1987 | OAK | AL | $62,500 |
| Total Career Earnings | $4,525,571 | ||
College History
| School Name | City | State | Years Attended |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grand Valley State University | Allendale | MI | 1981, 1982, 1983 |