Craig Chamberlain
Born: 2/2/1957 in Hollywood, CA, USA
MLB Debut: 1979-08-12 | Final Game: 1980-09-28
Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'1" | Weight: 190 lbs
Full name: Craig Phillip Chamberlain
Biography
Craig Chamberlain, born in 1957, was a professional baseball pitcher who played in Major League Baseball from 1979 to 1980. Known for his strong right arm and competitive spirit, Chamberlain's career spanned a brief but impactful period in the late 1970s and early 1980s, an era marked by the transition from the dominant pitching styles of the deadball era to the more offensively-focused play that would characterize the following decades.
Throughout his career, Chamberlain compiled a record of 4-5 with an earned run average (ERA) of 4.1. He recorded a total of 33 strikeouts, showcasing his ability to handle hitters and contribute to his team's pitching staff. Despite not achieving any saves during his time in the league, Chamberlain's role as a reliable pitcher provided valuable innings and served as a testament to his capabilities during a time when the game was evolving. His contributions to the teams he played for, alongside his performance metrics, reflect the competitive nature of baseball during a dynamic era in the sport's history.
Career Pitching Statistics
| W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | HR | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 | 5 | 15 | 10 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 79.0 | 78 | 36 | 10 | 23 | 33 | 4.10 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Pitching
| Year | Team | Lg | W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1979 | KCR | AL | 4 | 4 | 10 | 10 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 69.7 | 68 | 29 | 18 | 30 | 3.75 | - |
| 1980 | KCR | AL | 0 | 1 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 9.3 | 10 | 7 | 5 | 3 | 6.75 | - |
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15 | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1979 | KCR | AL | 10 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 1980 | KCR | AL | 5 | 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 | 15 | 10 | 5 | 4 | 0 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1979 | KCA | P | 10 | 10 | 5 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| 1980 | KCA | P | 5 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | 15 |
College History
| School Name | City | State | Years Attended |
|---|---|---|---|
| University of Arizona | Tucson | AZ | 1978 |
| Long Beach City College | Long Beach | CA | 1977 |