Scott Chiamparino
Pitcher · Career Stats, Bio & Records (1990-1992)
Scott Chiamparino was a pitcher who played in Major League Baseball from 1990 to 1992 for the Texas Rangers, a span of 3 seasons. Across 15 career appearances, he went 2-6 with a 3.27 ERA and 40 strikeouts. His career Pitcher PIV — Baseball Data Hub's era-adjusted measure of pitching impact — is 571.0.
- W (Wins):
- Games credited to a pitcher whose team took a lead it never surrendered while he was the pitcher of record.
- ERA (Earned Run Average):
- Earned runs allowed per nine innings pitched: (ER × 9) ÷ IP. The primary measure of pitching effectiveness.
- SO (Strikeouts):
- For a batter, times retired on a third strike; for a pitcher, batters retired on a third strike.
- WHIP (Walks and Hits per Inning Pitched):
- Baserunners allowed per inning: (BB + H) ÷ IP. Under 1.00 is elite.
Data updated
- Position
- Pitcher
- Bats / Throws
- R / R
- Height / Weight
- 6'2" / 190 lb
- MLB Debut
- 1990-09-05
- Last Game
- 1992-10-02
Full name: Scott Michael Chiamparino
Season-by-Season Pitching
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| Year | Team | Lg | W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA | Lg ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990 | TEX | AL | 1 | 2 | 6 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 37.2 | 36 | 11 | 12 | 19 | 2.63 | 3.86 (+32%) | 571.0 |
| 1991 | TEX | AL | 1 | 0 | 5 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 22.1 | 26 | 10 | 12 | 8 | 4.03 | 3.91 (-3%) | -235.7 |
| 1992 | TEX | AL | 0 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 25.1 | 25 | 10 | 5 | 13 | 3.55 | 3.75 (+5%) | 235.7 |
| Career · 3 seasons | 2 | 6 | 15 | 15 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 85.1 | 87 | 31 | 29 | 40 | 3.27 | — | 571 | ||
Lg columns show the league average for that season, with the player's figure as a percentage above or below it. Career totals the seasons listed above.
Season-by-Season Batting
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| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | Lg AVG | Lg OBP | Lg SLG | Lg OPS | 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 |
| Career · 3 seasons | 15 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — | — | 0 | ||
Lg columns show the league average for that season, with the player's figure as a percentage above or below it. Career totals the seasons listed above.
Game Log & Splits
View full game log (30 games) →Per-game data from Retrosheet (regular season, through 2025).
Batting — Home / Away
| Split | G | AB | R | H | HR | RBI | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — |
| Away | 9 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — |
Pitching — Home / Away
| Split | G | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 6 | 36.2 | 39 | 15 | 12 | 18 | 3.68 |
| Away | 9 | 48.2 | 48 | 16 | 17 | 22 | 2.96 |
Last 10 Games — Pitching
| Date | Tm | Opp | Dec | IP | H | R | ER | BB | SO | HR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1992-10-02 | TEX | LAA | L | 6.0 | 8 | 5 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| 1992-09-19 | TEX | TOR | L | 7.0 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 6 | 0 |
| 1992-09-11 | TEX | TOR | L | 5.1 | 8 | 4 | 4 | 1 | 3 | 2 |
| 1992-09-06 | TEX | NYY | L | 7.0 | 5 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 0 |
| 1991-05-25 | TEX | SEA | — | 0.1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 1991-05-14 | TEX | DET | W | 5.2 | 8 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 0 |
| 1991-05-09 | TEX | BOS | — | 6.0 | 8 | 4 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 0 |
| 1991-05-03 | TEX | DET | — | 3.1 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 6 | 1 | 0 |
| 1991-04-27 | TEX | CLE | — | 7.0 | 5 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 1 |
| 1990-10-03 | TEX | MIL | — | 6.0 | 4 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 0 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each position.
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | 15 |
Salary History
Scott Chiamparino's recorded salaries total $450,000 over 4 seasons, 1990 to 1993. Chiamparino's career, 1990 to 1992, falls within 1985 to 2016, the years the salary data covers.
| 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 recorded salary | $450,000 | ||
College History
| School Name | City | State | Years Attended |
|---|---|---|---|
| Santa Clara University | Santa Clara | CA | 1985, 1986, 1987 |
Scott Chiamparino: the record in brief
According to the bio, Scott Chiamparino debuted on September 5, 1990 and played a final game on October 2, 1992. The team column never changes: it is the Texas Rangers from 1990 to 1992. Chiamparino played primarily as a pitcher and threw and hit right-handed. Born on August 22, 1966, in San Mateo, CA, USA, Chiamparino was listed at 6 feet, 2 inches and 190 pounds. Scott Chiamparino was the playing name; the full given name is Scott Michael.
Chiamparino went 2-6 with a 3.27 ERA in 15 games, 15 of them starts. The totals include 40 strikeouts. Against a 3.84 league ERA for the same years, Chiamparino was 14.8% better. 1990 was Chiamparino's sharpest full season, a 2.63 ERA against the league's 3.86. Pitcher PIV, the site's era-adjusted run-prevention measure, totals 571.0 for Chiamparino's career.
Chiamparino's listed earnings total $450,000; the highest single salary was $126,000, in 1993. Chiamparino's college years, 1985, 1986, and 1987, were spent at Santa Clara University. Chiamparino's game-by-game log, linked below the splits, holds 30 games from Retrosheet.
The position breakdown shows 15 games, all at pitcher. Fielding on the mound produced 5 putouts and 4 assists against 2 errors.
Frequently Asked Questions about Scott Chiamparino
- What years did Scott Chiamparino play?
- Scott Chiamparino played in Major League Baseball from 1990 to 1992.
- Was Scott Chiamparino a pitcher?
- Yes. Scott Chiamparino pitched in the major leagues, recording 2 wins and 40 strikeouts.
- What teams did Scott Chiamparino play for?
- Scott Chiamparino played for one team, the Texas Rangers (1990–1992).
- What were Scott Chiamparino's career stats?
- In 15 games, Scott Chiamparino went 2-6 with a 3.27 ERA, 40 strikeouts, and 85.1 innings pitched.
- How much did Scott Chiamparino earn in his career?
- Scott Chiamparino's recorded salaries total $450,000 over 4 seasons, 1990 to 1993. Chiamparino's career, 1990 to 1992, falls within 1985 to 2016, the years the salary data covers.
- What was Scott Chiamparino's salary?
- Scott Chiamparino's last recorded salary was $126,000, in 1993. His highest recorded salary was $126,000, in 1993, and his lowest was $100,000, in 1990. The Salary History table lists each season from 1990 to 1993.
- What position did Scott Chiamparino play?
- Scott Chiamparino played primarily as a pitcher, the position where he appeared in the most games.
- How tall was Scott Chiamparino and how much did he weigh?
- Scott Chiamparino was listed at 6 feet 2 inches and 190 pounds.
- What was Scott Chiamparino's career ERA?
- Scott Chiamparino finished with a 3.27 career ERA, going 2-6 with 40 strikeouts.
- How many strikeouts did Scott Chiamparino have?
- Scott Chiamparino recorded 40 career strikeouts.
- Is Scott Chiamparino in the Hall of Fame?
- No. Scott Chiamparino has not been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.