Doug Creek
Born: 3/1/1969 in Winchester, VA, USA
Died: 7/28/2024 in Mechanicsville, MD, USA
MLB Debut: 1995-09-17 | Final Game: 2005-10-01
Bats: L | Throws: L | Height: 5'10" | Weight: 205 lbs
Full name: Paul Douglas Creek
Biography
Doug Creek was a professional baseball pitcher born in 1969, who made his mark in Major League Baseball from 1995 until his retirement in 2005. Over the course of his career, which spanned a decade, Creek played for several teams, showcasing his skills primarily as a relief pitcher. He accumulated a career record of 7 wins and 14 losses, with an earned run average (ERA) of 5.32. Throughout his time in the majors, he recorded 292 strikeouts and achieved 1 save, contributing to his teams in critical late-game situations.
Creek's career unfolded during a transformative period in baseball, marked by offensive explosions and the increasing importance of specialized relief pitchers. While he may not have been a household name, his role in the bullpen was vital, often coming into games to face tough hitters in high-pressure moments. His ability to strike out batters was a testament to his competitive spirit and pitching acumen, even as he faced challenges on the mound. After his final game on October 1, 2005, Creek left behind a legacy as a determined competitor who navigated the complexities of the game during an era defined by both power hitting and evolving pitching strategies.
Career Pitching Statistics
| W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | HR | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7 | 14 | 279 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 289.3 | 263 | 171 | 49 | 199 | 292 | 5.32 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Pitching
| Year | Team | Lg | W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1995 | STL | NL | 0 | 0 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6.7 | 2 | 0 | 3 | 10 | 0.00 | - |
| 1996 | SFG | NL | 0 | 2 | 63 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 48.3 | 45 | 35 | 32 | 38 | 6.52 | - |
| 1997 | SFG | NL | 1 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 13.3 | 12 | 10 | 14 | 14 | 6.75 | - |
| 1999 | CHC | NL | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6.0 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 6 | 10.50 | - |
| 2000 | TBR | AL | 1 | 3 | 45 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 60.7 | 49 | 31 | 39 | 73 | 4.60 | - |
| 2001 | TBR | AL | 2 | 5 | 66 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 62.7 | 51 | 30 | 49 | 66 | 4.31 | - |
| 2002 | SEA | AL | 1 | 1 | 23 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 18.3 | 18 | 10 | 14 | 19 | 4.91 | -448.5 |
| 2002 | TBR | AL | 2 | 1 | 29 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 37.3 | 39 | 26 | 21 | 37 | 6.27 | - |
| 2003 | TOR | AL | 0 | 0 | 21 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 13.7 | 14 | 5 | 12 | 11 | 3.29 | -684.5 |
| 2005 | DET | AL | 0 | 0 | 20 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 22.3 | 27 | 17 | 7 | 18 | 6.85 | -1195.9 |
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 279 | 5 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0.200 | 0.200 | 0.200 | 0.400 | 0.0 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1995 | STL | NL | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 1996 | SFG | NL | 63 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0.000 | 0.0 |
| 1997 | SFG | NL | 3 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0.333 | 0.0 |
| 1999 | CHC | NL | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 2000 | TBR | AL | 45 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 2001 | TBR | AL | 66 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 2002 | SEA | AL | 23 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 2002 | TBR | AL | 29 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0.000 | 0.0 |
| 2003 | TOR | AL | 21 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 2005 | DET | AL | 20 | 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 | 279 | 3 | 15 | 26 | 5 | 4 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1995 | SLN | P | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1996 | SFN | P | 63 | 0 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 1 |
| 1997 | SFN | P | 3 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| 1999 | CHN | P | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2000 | TBA | P | 45 | 0 | 2 | 9 | 0 | 1 |
| 2001 | TBA | P | 66 | 0 | 2 | 5 | 3 | 1 |
| 2002 | SEA | P | 23 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 2002 | TBA | P | 29 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 0 | 0 |
| 2003 | TOR | P | 21 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| 2005 | DET | P | 20 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | 279 |
Salary History
| Year | Team | League | Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2003 | TOR | AL | $700,000 |
| 2002 | TBA | AL | $685,000 |
| 2001 | TBA | AL | $260,000 |
| 1996 | SFN | NL | $110,500 |
| 1995 | SFN | NL | $109,000 |
| Total Career Earnings | $1,864,500 | ||
College History
| School Name | City | State | Years Attended |
|---|---|---|---|
| Georgia Institute of Technology | Atlanta | GA | 1988, 1989, 1990, 1991 |