Jack Cressend
Born: 5/13/1975 in New Orleans, LA, USA
MLB Debut: 2000-08-26 | Final Game: 2004-05-05
Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'1" | Weight: 185 lbs
Full name: John Baptiste Cressend
Biography
Jack Cressend, born in 1975, was a professional baseball pitcher whose career spanned from 2000 to 2004. He made an impact in Major League Baseball during a period characterized by high offensive output and evolving pitching strategies. Cressend was known for his competitive spirit and ability to adapt on the mound, contributing to his teams with a solid, if not overpowering, performance.
Throughout his career, Cressend finished with a record of 5-5 and an earned run average (ERA) of 4.2. He recorded a total of 104 strikeouts, showcasing his ability to get batters out when needed. While he did not accumulate saves during his time in the majors, his role as a reliable pitcher in various situations helped to bolster his team's pitching staff. Cressend's tenure in the league reflected the challenges and dynamics of early 2000s baseball, a time when pitchers were constantly adapting to the ever-evolving offensive strategies of the game.
Career Pitching Statistics
| W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | HR | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5 | 5 | 122 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 160.7 | 172 | 75 | 17 | 60 | 104 | 4.20 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Pitching
| Year | Team | Lg | W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | MIN | AL | 0 | 0 | 11 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 13.7 | 20 | 8 | 6 | 6 | 5.27 | 409.9 |
| 2001 | MIN | AL | 3 | 2 | 44 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 56.3 | 50 | 23 | 16 | 40 | 3.67 | 710.3 |
| 2002 | MIN | AL | 0 | 1 | 23 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 32.0 | 40 | 21 | 19 | 22 | 5.91 | -1305.7 |
| 2003 | CLE | AL | 2 | 1 | 33 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 43.0 | 40 | 12 | 9 | 28 | 2.51 | 1736.0 |
| 2004 | CLE | AL | 0 | 1 | 11 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 15.7 | 22 | 11 | 10 | 8 | 6.32 | -1099.2 |
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 122 | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | MIN | AL | 11 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 2001 | MIN | AL | 44 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 2002 | MIN | AL | 23 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 2003 | CLE | AL | 33 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 2004 | CLE | AL | 11 | 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 | 122 | 0 | 13 | 12 | 2 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | MIN | P | 11 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2001 | MIN | P | 44 | 0 | 5 | 7 | 0 | 0 |
| 2002 | MIN | P | 23 | 0 | 2 | 3 | 0 | 0 |
| 2003 | CLE | P | 33 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| 2004 | CLE | P | 11 | 0 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | 122 |
Salary History
| Year | Team | League | Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2004 | CLE | AL | $322,400 |
| 2002 | MIN | AL | $222,500 |
| Total Career Earnings | $544,900 | ||
College History
| School Name | City | State | Years Attended |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tulane University | New Orleans | LA | 1994, 1995, 1996 |