John Cerutti
Born: 4/28/1960 in Albany, NY, USA
Died: 10/3/2004 in Toronto, ON, CAN
MLB Debut: 1985-09-01 | Final Game: 1991-10-05
Bats: L | Throws: L | Height: 6'2" | Weight: 195 lbs
Full name: John Joseph Cerutti
Biography
John Cerutti was a professional baseball pitcher, born in 1960, who made significant contributions to Major League Baseball during his career from 1985 to 1991. Known for his reliable pitching style, Cerutti finished his career with a record of 49-43 and an earned run average (ERA) of 3.94. Over his tenure, he recorded a total of 398 strikeouts and achieved four saves, showcasing his versatility as both a starter and a reliever.
Cerutti played in a competitive era characterized by the offensive explosion of the late 1980s and early 1990s, where pitching strategies and player performance were constantly evolving. Despite the challenges of this high-scoring environment, he established himself as a dependable option for his teams, demonstrating poise and skill on the mound. His career, although not prolonged by the standards of some of his contemporaries, left an indelible mark on the franchises he represented and continues to be remembered by fans and historians alike.
Career Pitching Statistics
| W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | HR | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 49 | 43 | 229 | 116 | 8 | 2 | 4 | 861.0 | 894 | 377 | 119 | 291 | 398 | 3.94 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Pitching
| Year | Team | Lg | W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1985 | TOR | AL | 0 | 2 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6.7 | 10 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 5.40 | 0.0 |
| 1986 | TOR | AL | 9 | 4 | 34 | 20 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 145.3 | 150 | 67 | 47 | 89 | 4.15 | -2996.6 |
| 1987 | TOR | AL | 11 | 4 | 44 | 21 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 151.3 | 144 | 74 | 59 | 92 | 4.40 | -4401.2 |
| 1988 | TOR | AL | 6 | 7 | 46 | 12 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 123.7 | 120 | 43 | 42 | 65 | 3.13 | -1069.2 |
| 1989 | TOR | AL | 11 | 11 | 33 | 31 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 205.3 | 214 | 70 | 53 | 69 | 3.07 | -2382.9 |
| 1990 | TOR | AL | 9 | 9 | 30 | 23 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 140.0 | 162 | 74 | 49 | 49 | 4.76 | -5467.6 |
| 1991 | DET | AL | 3 | 6 | 38 | 8 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 88.7 | 94 | 45 | 37 | 29 | 4.57 | -2097.9 |
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 229 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | .000 | .000 | .000 | 0.0 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1985 | TOR | AL | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 1986 | TOR | AL | 34 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 1987 | TOR | AL | 44 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 1988 | TOR | AL | 46 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 1989 | TOR | AL | 33 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 1990 | TOR | AL | 30 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 1991 | DET | AL | 38 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
Postseason Statistics
Playoff Career Batting
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1989 | ALCS | TOR | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 |
Playoff Career Pitching
| W | L | G | GS | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2.7 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 1 | 0.00 |
Playoff Pitching by Year
| Year | Round | Team | W | L | G | GS | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1989 | ALCS | TOR | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2.7 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 1 | 0.00 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| P | 229 | 116 | 54 | 147 | 5 | 10 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1985 | TOR | P | 4 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 1986 | TOR | P | 34 | 20 | 8 | 21 | 0 | 2 |
| 1987 | TOR | P | 44 | 21 | 5 | 15 | 1 | 1 |
| 1988 | TOR | P | 46 | 12 | 13 | 27 | 0 | 2 |
| 1989 | TOR | P | 33 | 31 | 16 | 45 | 1 | 3 |
| 1990 | TOR | P | 30 | 23 | 11 | 18 | 0 | 2 |
| 1991 | DET | P | 38 | 8 | 1 | 20 | 3 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | 229 |
Salary History
| Year | Team | League | Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1991 | DET | AL | $800,000 |
| 1990 | TOR | AL | $762,500 |
| 1989 | TOR | AL | $417,000 |
| 1988 | TOR | AL | $230,000 |
| 1987 | TOR | AL | $115,000 |
| 1986 | TOR | AL | $90,000 |
| Total Career Earnings | $2,414,500 | ||
College History
| School Name | City | State | Years Attended |
|---|---|---|---|
| Amherst College | Amherst | MA | 1979, 1980, 1981 |