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
| Year | Team | Lg | W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1983 | PHI | NL | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 | 0.0 |
| 1984 | PHI | NL | 0 | 1 | 11 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 13.3 | 14 | 8 | 6 | 16 | 5.40 | 47.7 |
| 1985 | PHI | NL | 9 | 4 | 71 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 7 | 86.3 | 52 | 20 | 38 | 87 | 2.08 | 2045.5 |
| 1986 | PHI | NL | 10 | 5 | 50 | 14 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 134.3 | 113 | 48 | 52 | 98 | 3.22 | 1269.1 |
| 1987 | PHI | NL | 13 | 11 | 35 | 35 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 211.0 | 194 | 99 | 69 | 125 | 4.22 | -2970.0 |
| 1988 | PHI | NL | 10 | 14 | 36 | 32 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 201.3 | 211 | 96 | 70 | 116 | 4.29 | -1452.4 |
| 1989 | PHI | NL | 5 | 15 | 49 | 20 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 149.3 | 152 | 87 | 86 | 81 | 5.24 | -6094.4 |
| 1990 | PHI | NL | 6 | 2 | 59 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 86.7 | 69 | 40 | 38 | 58 | 4.15 | -2232.7 |
| 1991 | CIN | NL | 0 | 2 | 28 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 36.0 | 40 | 21 | 19 | 15 | 5.25 | -2417.8 |
| 1992 | TEX | AL | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2.3 | 4 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 7.71 | 0.0 |
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
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1983 | PHI | NL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 1984 | PHI | NL | 11 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0.000 | 0.0 |
| 1985 | PHI | NL | 71 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0.000 | 0.0 |
| 1986 | PHI | NL | 50 | 31 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 11 | 0.000 | 0.0 |
| 1987 | PHI | NL | 35 | 61 | 2 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 2 | 23 | 0.082 | -785.4 |
| 1988 | PHI | NL | 36 | 63 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 19 | 0.048 | -886.0 |
| 1989 | PHI | NL | 49 | 34 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 13 | 0.029 | 0.0 |
| 1990 | PHI | NL | 59 | 11 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0.273 | 0.0 |
| 1991 | CIN | NL | 28 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0.000 | 0.0 |
| 1992 | TEX | AL | 2 | 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 | 342 | 102 | 36 | 121 | 4 | 6 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1983 | PHI | P | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1984 | PHI | P | 11 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1985 | PHI | P | 71 | 0 | 5 | 11 | 2 | 2 |
| 1986 | PHI | P | 50 | 14 | 4 | 30 | 0 | 2 |
| 1987 | PHI | P | 35 | 35 | 7 | 21 | 0 | 0 |
| 1988 | PHI | P | 36 | 32 | 9 | 19 | 0 | 0 |
| 1989 | PHI | P | 49 | 20 | 4 | 20 | 1 | 0 |
| 1990 | PHI | P | 59 | 1 | 5 | 12 | 1 | 1 |
| 1991 | CIN | P | 28 | 0 | 1 | 8 | 0 | 1 |
| 1992 | TEX | P | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
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 |