Scott Chiamparino
Born: 8/22/1966 in San Mateo, CA, USA
MLB Debut: 1990-09-05 | Final Game: 1992-10-02
Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'2" | Weight: 190 lbs
Full name: Scott Michael Chiamparino
Biography
Scott Chiamparino, born in 1966, was a professional baseball pitcher who played in Major League Baseball from 1990 to 1992. Over the course of his career, he made a notable impact on the mound, finishing with a record of 2-6 and an earned run average (ERA) of 3.27. Chiamparino demonstrated his ability to strike out batters, accumulating a total of 40 strikeouts during his time in the league. Despite not recording any saves, his contributions as a pitcher were significant during a transitional period in baseball, bridging the late 1980s and early 1990s.
Chiamparino's career unfolded during a time when the game was evolving, with the rise of power hitters and the increasing importance of relief pitching. His style on the mound was characterized by a combination of finesse and strategic thinking, allowing him to effectively navigate some of the toughest lineups in baseball. Although his time in the major leagues was relatively brief, Chiamparino remains a part of baseball history, representing a generation of athletes who shaped the game during a dynamic era.
Career Pitching Statistics
| W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | HR | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 | 6 | 15 | 15 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 85.3 | 87 | 31 | 4 | 29 | 40 | 3.27 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Pitching
| Year | Team | Lg | W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990 | TEX | AL | 1 | 2 | 6 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 37.7 | 36 | 11 | 12 | 19 | 2.63 | 571.0 |
| 1991 | TEX | AL | 1 | 0 | 5 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 22.3 | 26 | 10 | 12 | 8 | 4.03 | -236.8 |
| 1992 | TEX | AL | 0 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 25.3 | 25 | 10 | 5 | 13 | 3.55 | 235.7 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990 | TEX | AL | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 1991 | TEX | AL | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 1992 | TEX | AL | 4 | 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 | 15 | 5 | 4 | 2 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990 | TEX | P | 6 | 6 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 1991 | TEX | P | 5 | 5 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 1992 | TEX | P | 4 | 4 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | 15 |
Salary History
| Year | Team | League | Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1993 | FLO | NL | $126,000 |
| 1992 | TEX | AL | $112,000 |
| 1991 | TEX | AL | $112,000 |
| 1990 | OAK | AL | $100,000 |
| Total Career Earnings | $450,000 | ||
College History
| School Name | City | State | Years Attended |
|---|---|---|---|
| Santa Clara University | Santa Clara | CA | 1985, 1986, 1987 |