Cameron Cairncross
Pitcher · Career Stats, Bio & Records (2000)
Cameron Cairncross was a pitcher who played in Major League Baseball in 2000 for the Cleveland Guardians. Across 15 career appearances, he went 1-0 with a 3.86 ERA and 8 strikeouts.
- W (Wins):
- Games credited to a pitcher whose team took a lead it never surrendered while he was the pitcher of record.
- ERA (Earned Run Average):
- Earned runs allowed per nine innings pitched: (ER × 9) ÷ IP. The primary measure of pitching effectiveness.
- SO (Strikeouts):
- For a batter, times retired on a third strike; for a pitcher, batters retired on a third strike.
- WHIP (Walks and Hits per Inning Pitched):
- Baserunners allowed per inning: (BB + H) ÷ IP. Under 1.00 is elite.
Data updated
- Position
- Pitcher
- Bats / Throws
- L / L
- Height / Weight
- 6'0" / 195 lb
- MLB Debut
- 2000-07-20
- Last Game
- 2000-10-01
Season-by-Season Pitching
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| Year | Team | Lg | W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA | Lg ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | CLE | AL | 1 | 0 | 15 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 9.1 | 11 | 4 | 3 | 8 | 3.86 | 4.77 (+19%) | 0.0 |
| Career · 1 season | 1 | 0 | 15 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 9.1 | 11 | 4 | 3 | 8 | 3.86 | — | 0 | ||
Lg columns show the league average for that season, with the player's figure as a percentage above or below it. Career totals the seasons listed above.
Season-by-Season Batting
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| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | Lg AVG | Lg OBP | Lg SLG | Lg OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | CLE | AL | 15 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| Career · 1 season | 15 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — | — | 0 | ||
Lg columns show the league average for that season, with the player's figure as a percentage above or below it. Career totals the seasons listed above.
Game Log & Splits
View full game log (30 games) →Per-game data from Retrosheet (regular season, through 2025).
Batting — Home / Away
| Split | G | AB | R | H | HR | RBI | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — |
| Away | 8 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — |
Pitching — Home / Away
| Split | G | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 7 | 4.1 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 4 | 2.08 |
| Away | 8 | 5.0 | 8 | 3 | 1 | 4 | 5.40 |
Last 10 Games — Pitching
| Date | Tm | Opp | Dec | IP | H | R | ER | BB | SO | HR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000-10-01 | CLE | TOR | — | 0.1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 2000-09-30 | CLE | TOR | — | 0.1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2000-09-24 | CLE | KCR | — | 0.2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 2000-09-21 | CLE | BOS | — | 0.1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 2000-09-19 | CLE | BOS | — | 0.2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 2000-09-16 | CLE | NYY | — | 0.1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2000-09-14 | CLE | BOS | — | 1.0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 2000-09-08 | CLE | CHW | — | 0.1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2000-09-07 | CLE | TBR | — | 0.2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| 2000-09-03 | CLE | BAL | W | 0.2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each position.
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | 15 |
Cameron Cairncross: the record in brief
Between the debut on July 20, 2000 and the final game on October 1, 2000, Cameron Cairncross built the record summarized on this page. Cairncross's only club in the season tables is the Cleveland Indians. Born on May 11, 1972, in Cairns, QLD, Australia, Cairncross is listed as a pitcher and both batted and threw left-handed. The bio gives 6'0" and 195 pounds.
Cairncross pitched in 15 games, starting 0, and finished with a 1-0 record and 3.86 ERA. Cairncross had 8 strikeouts. The leagues Cairncross pitched in allowed 4.77 earned runs per nine over those seasons, so the career ERA was 19.1% better than average. All of that pitching came in 2000, with 15 games and 8 strikeouts.
The position breakdown shows 15 games, all at pitcher. Fielding on the mound produced 0 putouts and 1 assists against 1 errors.
Retrosheet box scores cover 30 of Cairncross's games, and the full game log is linked from the splits section.
Frequently Asked Questions about Cameron Cairncross
- Was Cameron Cairncross a pitcher?
- Yes. Cameron Cairncross pitched in the major leagues, recording 1 wins and 8 strikeouts.
- What teams did Cameron Cairncross play for?
- Cameron Cairncross played for one team, the Cleveland Indians (2000).
- What were Cameron Cairncross's career stats?
- In 15 games, Cameron Cairncross went 1-0 with a 3.86 ERA, 8 strikeouts, and 9.1 innings pitched.
- What position did Cameron Cairncross play?
- Cameron Cairncross played primarily as a pitcher, the position where he appeared in the most games.
- How tall was Cameron Cairncross and how much did he weigh?
- Cameron Cairncross was listed at 6 feet and 195 pounds.
- What was Cameron Cairncross's career ERA?
- Cameron Cairncross finished with a 3.86 career ERA, going 1-0 with 8 strikeouts.
- How many strikeouts did Cameron Cairncross have?
- Cameron Cairncross recorded 8 career strikeouts.
- Is Cameron Cairncross in the Hall of Fame?
- No. Cameron Cairncross has not been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.