Buzz Capra
Born: 10/1/1947 in Chicago, IL, USA
MLB Debut: 1971-09-15 | Final Game: 1977-09-26
Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 5'10" | Weight: 168 lbs
Full name: Lee William Capra
Biography
Buzz Capra was a professional baseball pitcher who played in Major League Baseball from 1971 to 1977. Born in 1947, he made a name for himself during an era characterized by the transition from the deadball style of play to a more modern offensive approach. Over his career, Capra compiled a record of 31 wins and 37 losses, with an earned run average (ERA) of 3.87. He recorded a total of 362 strikeouts and notched five saves, showcasing his ability as both a starter and a reliever.
Capra's most notable achievement came in 1974 when he was selected as an All-Star, a testament to his talent and effectiveness on the mound. Throughout his time in the league, he was known for his competitiveness and skill, contributing to his teams during a period of significant change in baseball dynamics. Though his career was relatively brief, Capra's impact on the game was marked by his determination and the role he played in his teams' pitching rotations.
Career Pitching Statistics
| W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | HR | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 31 | 37 | 142 | 61 | 16 | 5 | 5 | 544.3 | 479 | 234 | 60 | 258 | 362 | 3.87 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Pitching
| Year | Team | Lg | W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1971 | NYN | NL | 0 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5.3 | 3 | 5 | 5 | 6 | 8.44 | 0.0 |
| 1972 | NYN | NL | 3 | 2 | 14 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 53.0 | 50 | 27 | 27 | 45 | 4.58 | -913.8 |
| 1973 | NYN | NL | 2 | 7 | 24 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 42.0 | 35 | 18 | 28 | 35 | 3.86 | -565.5 |
| 1974 | ATL | NL | 16 | 8 | 39 | 27 | 11 | 5 | 1 | 217.0 | 163 | 55 | 84 | 137 | 2.28 | 1871.3 |
| 1975 | ATL | NL | 4 | 7 | 12 | 12 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 78.3 | 77 | 37 | 28 | 35 | 4.25 | -837.9 |
| 1976 | ATL | NL | 0 | 1 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 9.3 | 9 | 9 | 6 | 4 | 8.68 | 0.0 |
| 1977 | ATL | NL | 6 | 11 | 45 | 16 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 139.3 | 142 | 83 | 80 | 100 | 5.36 | -6181.6 |
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 142 | 141 | 9 | 19 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 0 | 17 | 40 | 0.135 | 0.226 | 0.135 | 0.361 | -415.8 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1971 | NYN | NL | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.000 | 0.0 |
| 1972 | NYN | NL | 14 | 12 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 3 | 0.250 | 0.0 |
| 1973 | NYN | NL | 24 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0.000 | 0.0 |
| 1974 | ATL | NL | 39 | 67 | 4 | 11 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 8 | 23 | 0.164 | -415.8 |
| 1975 | ATL | NL | 12 | 23 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 5 | 0.043 | 0.0 |
| 1976 | ATL | NL | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 1977 | ATL | NL | 45 | 36 | 1 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 3 | 9 | 0.111 | 0.0 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| P | 142 | 61 | 31 | 71 | 4 | 6 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1971 | NYN | P | 3 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 1972 | NYN | P | 14 | 6 | 5 | 10 | 0 | 2 |
| 1973 | NYN | P | 24 | 0 | 1 | 7 | 0 | 0 |
| 1974 | ATL | P | 39 | 27 | 13 | 19 | 3 | 2 |
| 1975 | ATL | P | 12 | 12 | 6 | 13 | 0 | 1 |
| 1976 | ATL | P | 5 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 |
| 1977 | ATL | P | 45 | 16 | 6 | 18 | 1 | 1 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | 142 |
Awards & Honors
| Year | Award | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| 1974 | Player of the Month | June |
| 1974 | Player of the Week | Week of 1974-06-28 |
College History
| School Name | City | State | Years Attended |
|---|---|---|---|
| Illinois State University | Normal | IL | 1967, 1968, 1969 |
Award Voting History
| Year | Award | League | Finish | Points Won | Points Max | Votes First |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1974 | Cy Young Award | NL | 9th | 1.0 | 120 | 0 |
| 1974 | Most Valuable Player | NL | 20th | 3.0 | 336 | 0 |