Chris Capuano
Born: 8/19/1978 in Springfield, MA, USA
MLB Debut: 2003-05-04 | Final Game: 2016-05-25
Bats: L | Throws: L | Height: 6'2" | Weight: 225 lbs
Full name: Christopher Frank Capuano
Biography
Chris Capuano, born in 1978, was a professional baseball pitcher whose career spanned from 2003 to 2016. Known for his durability and competitive spirit, Capuano made a significant impact in Major League Baseball, playing for several teams, including the Arizona Diamondbacks, Milwaukee Brewers, and New York Mets. He finished his career with a record of 77-92 and an earned run average (ERA) of 4.38, showcasing his ability to log innings and contribute to his team's pitching rotation. Over his time in the league, Capuano struck out 1,199 batters, highlighting his strikeout capability and effectiveness on the mound.
In 2006, Capuano earned his lone All-Star selection, a testament to his performance during that season when he emerged as a formidable presence in the Brewers' rotation. His career unfolded during a period marked by significant changes in baseball, including the evolution of pitching strategies and increased emphasis on analytics. Capuano's style combined a mix of pitches and a strong work ethic, allowing him to compete at a high level for over a decade. His contributions to the teams he played for and the respect he garnered from teammates and opponents alike solidified his place in baseball history.
Career Pitching Statistics
| W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | HR | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 77 | 92 | 316 | 225 | 4 | 3 | 0 | 1429.7 | 1481 | 696 | 196 | 463 | 1199 | 4.38 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Pitching
| Year | Team | Lg | W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2003 | AZ | NL | 2 | 4 | 9 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 33.0 | 27 | 17 | 11 | 23 | 4.64 | - |
| 2004 | MIL | NL | 6 | 8 | 17 | 17 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 88.3 | 91 | 49 | 37 | 80 | 4.99 | -1908.4 |
| 2005 | MIL | NL | 18 | 12 | 35 | 35 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 219.0 | 212 | 97 | 91 | 176 | 3.99 | -2133.7 |
| 2006 | MIL | NL | 11 | 12 | 34 | 34 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 221.3 | 229 | 99 | 47 | 174 | 4.03 | 2835.0 |
| 2007 | MIL | NL | 5 | 12 | 29 | 25 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 150.0 | 170 | 85 | 54 | 132 | 5.10 | 77.9 |
| 2010 | MIL | NL | 4 | 4 | 24 | 9 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 66.0 | 65 | 29 | 21 | 54 | 3.95 | -226.8 |
| 2011 | NYN | NL | 11 | 12 | 33 | 31 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 186.0 | 198 | 94 | 53 | 168 | 4.55 | -478.4 |
| 2012 | LAD | NL | 12 | 12 | 33 | 33 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 198.3 | 188 | 82 | 54 | 162 | 3.72 | - |
| 2013 | LAD | NL | 4 | 7 | 24 | 20 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 105.7 | 125 | 50 | 24 | 81 | 4.26 | - |
| 2014 | BOS | AL | 1 | 1 | 28 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 31.7 | 34 | 16 | 15 | 29 | 4.55 | -244.9 |
| 2014 | NYY | AL | 2 | 3 | 12 | 12 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 65.7 | 67 | 31 | 19 | 55 | 4.25 | - |
| 2015 | NYY | AL | 0 | 4 | 22 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 40.7 | 52 | 36 | 22 | 38 | 7.97 | - |
| 2016 | MIL | NL | 1 | 1 | 16 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 24.0 | 23 | 11 | 15 | 27 | 4.12 | -1506.4 |
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 321 | 371 | 16 | 46 | 10 | 0 | 1 | 20 | 0 | 10 | 176 | 0.124 | 0.148 | 0.159 | 0.307 | -2718.2 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2003 | AZ | NL | 9 | 8 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 0.000 | 0.0 |
| 2004 | MIL | NL | 17 | 30 | 0 | 6 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 10 | 0.200 | 0.0 |
| 2005 | MIL | NL | 35 | 71 | 5 | 12 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 9 | 0 | 2 | 33 | 0.169 | -593.7 |
| 2006 | MIL | NL | 35 | 68 | 3 | 8 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 2 | 35 | 0.118 | -778.3 |
| 2007 | MIL | NL | 29 | 41 | 2 | 9 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 2 | 16 | 0.220 | 0.0 |
| 2010 | MIL | NL | 24 | 18 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 9 | 0.056 | 0.0 |
| 2011 | NYN | NL | 36 | 56 | 2 | 4 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 33 | 0.071 | -713.9 |
| 2012 | LAD | NL | 34 | 54 | 3 | 5 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 27 | 0.093 | -632.4 |
| 2013 | LAD | NL | 24 | 24 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 8 | 0.042 | 0.0 |
| 2014 | BOS | AL | 28 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 2014 | NYY | AL | 12 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 2015 | NYY | AL | 22 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.000 | 0.0 |
| 2016 | MIL | NL | 16 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
Postseason Statistics
Playoff Career Batting
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | NLDS2 | LAN | 1 | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 3.0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 3 | 0.00 |
Playoff Pitching by Year
| Year | Round | Team | W | L | G | GS | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | NLDS2 | LAN | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 3.0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 3 | 0.00 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| P | 316 | 225 | 55 | 220 | 11 | 12 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2003 | ARI | P | 9 | 5 | 1 | 8 | 1 | 1 |
| 2004 | MIL | P | 17 | 17 | 3 | 16 | 0 | 0 |
| 2005 | MIL | P | 35 | 35 | 7 | 37 | 4 | 1 |
| 2006 | MIL | P | 34 | 34 | 14 | 31 | 2 | 1 |
| 2007 | MIL | P | 29 | 25 | 8 | 29 | 1 | 2 |
| 2010 | MIL | P | 24 | 9 | 2 | 10 | 0 | 0 |
| 2011 | NYN | P | 33 | 31 | 7 | 28 | 0 | 2 |
| 2012 | LAN | P | 33 | 33 | 5 | 27 | 1 | 1 |
| 2013 | LAN | P | 24 | 20 | 5 | 14 | 0 | 1 |
| 2014 | BOS | P | 28 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 0 | 0 |
| 2014 | NYA | P | 12 | 12 | 2 | 5 | 1 | 1 |
| 2015 | NYA | P | 22 | 4 | 0 | 10 | 0 | 2 |
| 2016 | MIL | P | 16 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | 316 |
Awards & Honors
| Year | Award | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| 2006 | Player of the Week | Week of 2006-04-29 |
Salary History
| Year | Team | League | Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | MIL | NL | $1,500,000 |
| 2015 | NYA | AL | $5,000,000 |
| 2014 | BOS | AL | $2,250,000 |
| 2013 | LAN | NL | $6,375,000 |
| 2012 | LAN | NL | $3,000,000 |
| 2011 | NYN | NL | $1,500,000 |
| 2008 | MIL | NL | $3,750,000 |
| 2007 | MIL | NL | $3,250,000 |
| 2006 | MIL | NL | $450,000 |
| 2005 | MIL | NL | $340,000 |
| 2004 | MIL | NL | $305,000 |
| Total Career Earnings | $27,720,000 | ||
College History
| School Name | City | State | Years Attended |
|---|---|---|---|
| Duke University | Durham | NC | 1997, 1998, 1999 |