John Caneira
Pitcher · Career Stats, Bio & Records (1977-1978)
John Caneira was a pitcher who played in Major League Baseball from 1977 to 1978 for the California Angels, a span of 2 seasons. Across 8 career appearances, he went 2-2 with a 4.71 ERA and 17 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
- R / R
- Height / Weight
- 6'3" / 180 lb
- MLB Debut
- 1977-09-10
- Last Game
- 1978-07-22
Full name: John Cascaes Caneira
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1977 | CAL | AL | 2 | 2 | 6 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 28.2 | 27 | 13 | 16 | 17 | 4.08 | 4.00 (-2%) | -1071.7 |
| 1978 | CAL | AL | 0 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 7.2 | 8 | 6 | 3 | 0 | 7.04 | — | 0.0 |
| Career · 2 seasons | 2 | 2 | 8 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 36.1 | 35 | 19 | 19 | 17 | 4.71 | — | -1,072 | ||
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1977 | CAL | AL | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1978 | CAL | AL | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| Career · 2 seasons | 8 | 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 (16 games) →Per-game data from Retrosheet (regular season, through 2025).
Batting — Home / Away
| Split | G | AB | R | H | HR | RBI | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — |
| Away | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — |
Pitching — Home / Away
| Split | G | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 4 | 21.2 | 19 | 7 | 10 | 9 | 2.91 |
| Away | 4 | 14.2 | 16 | 12 | 9 | 8 | 7.36 |
Last 8 Games — Pitching
| Date | Tm | Opp | Dec | IP | H | R | ER | BB | SO | HR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1978-07-22 | LAA | DET | — | 2.0 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| 1978-07-17 | LAA | DET | — | 5.2 | 6 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 1 |
| 1977-09-28 | LAA | MIL | W | 8.0 | 8 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 3 | 2 |
| 1977-09-24 | LAA | KCR | — | 3.2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 0 |
| 1977-09-21 | LAA | TEX | L | 5.1 | 6 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 2 | 2 |
| 1977-09-18 | LAA | CHW | — | 0.0 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| 1977-09-15 | LAA | TEX | L | 4.2 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 1 |
| 1977-09-10 | LAA | CHW | W | 7.0 | 5 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 5 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each position.
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | 8 |
College History
| School Name | City | State | Years Attended |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eastern Connecticut State University | Willimantic | CT | 1971, 1972, 1973, 1974 |
John Caneira: the record in brief
Between the debut on September 10, 1977 and the final game on July 22, 1978, John Caneira built the record summarized on this page. Caneira's only club in the season tables is the California Angels. Caneira is listed as a pitcher at 6 feet, 3 inches and 180 pounds. The bio says Caneira batted and threw right-handed. The recorded birth is October 7, 1952, in Waterbury, CT, USA. The bio lists the given name John Cascaes.
Across 8 games (6 starts), Caneira recorded 2 wins against 2 losses with a 4.71 ERA. The same table counts 17 strikeouts. Against a 3.84 league ERA for the same seasons, the 4.71 mark was 22.4% worse. In 1977, one of the busiest seasons, Caneira posted a 4.08 ERA; the league figure that year was 4.00.
Caneira's college years, 1971, 1972, 1973, and 1974, were spent at Eastern Connecticut State University. Retrosheet box scores cover 16 of Caneira's games, and the full game log is linked from the splits section.
Every defensive appearance on record for Caneira, 8 games, came at pitcher.
Frequently Asked Questions about John Caneira
- What years did John Caneira play?
- John Caneira played in Major League Baseball from 1977 to 1978.
- Was John Caneira a pitcher?
- Yes. John Caneira pitched in the major leagues, recording 2 wins and 17 strikeouts.
- What teams did John Caneira play for?
- John Caneira played for one team, the California Angels (1977–1978).
- What were John Caneira's career stats?
- In 8 games, John Caneira went 2-2 with a 4.71 ERA, 17 strikeouts, and 36.1 innings pitched.
- What position did John Caneira play?
- John Caneira played primarily as a pitcher, the position where he appeared in the most games.
- How tall was John Caneira and how much did he weigh?
- John Caneira was listed at 6 feet 3 inches and 180 pounds.
- What was John Caneira's career ERA?
- John Caneira finished with a 4.71 career ERA, going 2-2 with 17 strikeouts.
- How many strikeouts did John Caneira have?
- John Caneira recorded 17 career strikeouts.
- Is John Caneira in the Hall of Fame?
- No. John Caneira has not been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.