Don Carman, baseball player, 1983-1992

Don Carman

Born: 8/14/1959 in Oklahoma City, OK, USA

MLB Debut: 1983-10-01 | Final Game: 1992-07-18

Bats: L | Throws: L | Height: 6'3" | Weight: 195 lbs

Full name: Donald Wayne Carman

Biography

Don Carman was a professional baseball pitcher who played in Major League Baseball from 1983 to 1992. Born in 1959, he made a name for himself during an era characterized by a mix of emerging power hitters and evolving pitching strategies. Over the course of his career, Carman compiled a record of 53-54, with an earned run average (ERA) of 4.11. He struck out 598 batters and recorded 11 saves, showcasing his capability as both a starter and a reliever. Carman's playing style was marked by his ability to generate strikeouts and maintain competitive innings throughout his career. He contributed to several teams, demonstrating resilience and adaptability in a highly competitive environment. His tenure in the league reflected the transition of baseball in the late 80s, as teams increasingly sought pitchers who could not only start games but also come in for critical relief situations. Overall, Don Carman's contributions on the mound during his playing years left a lasting impact, and he remains a respected figure in the history of the sport.

Career Pitching Statistics

W L G GS CG SHO SV IP H ER HR BB SO ERA Pitcher PIV
53 54 342 102 7 3 11 921.7 849 421 115 378 598 4.11 0

Season-by-Season Pitching

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
342 209 3 12 0 0 0 5 0 2 75 0.057 0.066 0.057 0.124 -1671.3

Season-by-Season Batting

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
P 342 102 36 121 4 6

Season-by-Season Fielding

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Pitcher 342

Salary History

Year Team League Salary
1990 PHI NL $500,000
1989 PHI NL $575,000
1988 PHI NL $450,000
1987 PHI NL $245,000
1986 PHI NL $165,000
Total Career Earnings $1,935,000

College History

School Name City State Years Attended
Seminole State College Seminole OK 1977, 1978