George Cappuzzello
Born: 1/15/1954 in Youngstown, OH, USA
MLB Debut: 1981-05-31 | Final Game: 1982-08-05
Bats: R | Throws: L | Height: 6'0" | Weight: 175 lbs
Full name: George Angelo Cappuzzello
Biography
George Cappuzzello, born in 1954, was a professional baseball pitcher who had a brief but notable career in Major League Baseball from 1981 to 1982. He played during a transitional period in baseball, characterized by shifts in pitching styles and the growing emphasis on specialized roles in the bullpen. Cappuzzello was known for his solid performance on the mound, finishing his career with a record of 1-2 and an earned run average (ERA) of 3.23, highlighting his ability to keep runs to a minimum.
Throughout his time in the majors, Cappuzzello accumulated a total of 32 strikeouts and recorded one save, showcasing his capacity to contribute both as a starting and relief pitcher. Although his career was relatively short-lived, he made an impact during an era marked by the emergence of new pitching strategies and the increasing importance of relief pitchers in the game. Cappuzzello remains a part of baseball history, representing the many players who have contributed to the sport's evolution, even if their careers did not reach the heights of superstardom.
Career Pitching Statistics
| W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | HR | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2 | 35 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 53.0 | 44 | 19 | 4 | 25 | 32 | 3.23 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Pitching
| Year | Team | Lg | W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1981 | DET | AL | 1 | 1 | 18 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 33.7 | 28 | 13 | 18 | 19 | 3.48 | -375.0 |
| 1982 | HOU | NL | 0 | 1 | 17 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 19.3 | 16 | 6 | 7 | 13 | 2.79 | -196.7 |
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 35 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1981 | DET | AL | 18 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 1982 | HOU | NL | 17 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.000 | 0.0 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| P | 35 | 3 | 1 | 9 | 0 | 2 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1981 | DET | P | 18 | 3 | 0 | 5 | 0 | 1 |
| 1982 | HOU | P | 17 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 0 | 1 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | 35 |