Jack Cressend
Pitcher · Career Stats, Bio & Records (2000-2004)
Jack Cressend was a pitcher who played in Major League Baseball from 2000 to 2004 for the Minnesota Twins and the Cleveland Guardians, a span of 5 seasons. Across 122 career appearances, he went 5-5 with a 4.20 ERA and 104 strikeouts. His career Pitcher PIV — Baseball Data Hub's era-adjusted measure of pitching impact — is 463.4.
- 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
- 6'1" / 185 lb
- MLB Debut
- 2000-08-26
- Last Game
- 2004-05-05
Full name: John Baptiste Cressend
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | MIN | AL | 0 | 0 | 11 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 13.2 | 20 | 8 | 6 | 6 | 5.27 | 4.77 (-10%) | 409.9 |
| 2001 | MIN | AL | 3 | 2 | 44 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 56.1 | 50 | 23 | 16 | 40 | 3.67 | 4.42 (+17%) | 710.3 |
| 2002 | MIN | AL | 0 | 1 | 23 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 32.0 | 40 | 21 | 19 | 22 | 5.91 | 4.28 (-38%) | -1297.2 |
| 2003 | CLE | AL | 2 | 1 | 33 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 43.0 | 40 | 12 | 9 | 28 | 2.51 | 4.40 (+43%) | 1736.0 |
| 2004 | CLE | AL | 0 | 1 | 11 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 15.2 | 22 | 11 | 10 | 8 | 6.32 | 4.46 (-42%) | -1095.6 |
| Career · 5 seasons | 5 | 5 | 122 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 160.2 | 172 | 75 | 60 | 104 | 4.20 | — | 463 | ||
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| Career · 5 seasons | 122 | 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 (244 games) →Per-game data from Retrosheet (regular season, through 2025).
Batting — Home / Away
| Split | G | AB | R | H | HR | RBI | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 59 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — |
| Away | 63 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — |
Pitching — Home / Away
| Split | G | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 59 | 81.2 | 106 | 46 | 27 | 53 | 5.07 |
| Away | 63 | 79.0 | 66 | 29 | 33 | 51 | 3.30 |
Last 10 Games — Pitching
| Date | Tm | Opp | Dec | IP | H | R | ER | BB | SO | HR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2004-05-05 | CLE | BOS | — | 2.0 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 0 |
| 2004-05-01 | CLE | BAL | — | 1.1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 2004-04-28 | CLE | CHW | — | 1.0 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 2004-04-23 | CLE | DET | — | 1.2 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 0 | 0 |
| 2004-04-22 | CLE | KCR | — | 1.0 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| 2004-04-18 | CLE | DET | — | 1.0 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 1 |
| 2004-04-15 | CLE | MIN | — | 2.0 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 1 |
| 2004-04-12 | CLE | MIN | — | 1.0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2004-04-09 | CLE | KCR | L | 1.2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 2004-04-08 | CLE | KCR | — | 1.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
Season-by-Season Fielding
Career Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each position.
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | 122 |
Salary History
Jack Cressend's recorded salaries total $544,900 over 2 seasons, 2002 to 2004. This total is partial: the salary data covers 1985 to 2016, and Cressend's career ran from 2000 to 2004. No salary is recorded for 2000, 2001, and 2003.
| Year | Team | League | Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2004 | CLE | AL | $322,400 |
| 2002 | MIN | AL | $222,500 |
| Total recorded salary (partial) | $544,900 | ||
College History
| School Name | City | State | Years Attended |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tulane University | New Orleans | LA | 1994, 1995, 1996 |
Jack Cressend: the record in brief
Jack Cressend's major league career runs from a debut on August 26, 2000 to a final game on May 5, 2004. By club, Cressend's seasons break down as the Minnesota Twins (2000 to 2002) and the Cleveland Indians (2003 through 2004). Cressend played primarily as a pitcher and threw and hit right-handed. Born on May 13, 1975, in New Orleans, LA, USA, Cressend was listed at 6-foot-1 and 185 pounds. The bio lists the given name John Baptiste.
Cressend's career pitching line is 5 wins, 5 losses and a 4.20 ERA over 122 appearances. The totals include 104 strikeouts. That 4.20 ERA compares with a 4.47 league average across the same seasons, 5.9% better. Among the heaviest workloads, the lowest ERA was 2.51 in 2003, when the league's was 4.40. Pitcher PIV, the site's era-adjusted run-prevention measure, totals 463.4 for Cressend's career.
The position breakdown shows 122 games, all at pitcher. The fielding table credits Cressend with 13 putouts, 12 assists and 2 errors on the mound.
Frequently Asked Questions about Jack Cressend
- What years did Jack Cressend play?
- Jack Cressend played in Major League Baseball from 2000 to 2004.
- Was Jack Cressend a pitcher?
- Yes. Jack Cressend pitched in the major leagues, recording 5 wins and 104 strikeouts.
- What teams did Jack Cressend play for?
- Jack Cressend played for 2 teams: the Minnesota Twins (2000–2002) and the Cleveland Indians (2003–2004).
- What were Jack Cressend's career stats?
- In 122 games, Jack Cressend went 5-5 with a 4.20 ERA, 104 strikeouts, and 160.2 innings pitched.
- How much did Jack Cressend earn in his career?
- Jack Cressend's recorded salaries total $544,900 over 2 seasons, 2002 to 2004. This total is partial: the salary data covers 1985 to 2016, and Cressend's career ran from 2000 to 2004. No salary is recorded for 2000, 2001, and 2003.
- What was Jack Cressend's salary?
- Jack Cressend's last recorded salary was $322,400, in 2004. His highest recorded salary was $322,400, in 2004, and his lowest was $222,500, in 2002. The Salary History table lists each season from 2002 to 2004.
- What position did Jack Cressend play?
- Jack Cressend played primarily as a pitcher, the position where he appeared in the most games.
- How tall was Jack Cressend and how much did he weigh?
- Jack Cressend was listed at 6 feet 1 inch and 185 pounds.
- What was Jack Cressend's career ERA?
- Jack Cressend finished with a 4.20 career ERA, going 5-5 with 104 strikeouts.
- How many strikeouts did Jack Cressend have?
- Jack Cressend recorded 104 career strikeouts.
- Is Jack Cressend in the Hall of Fame?
- No. Jack Cressend has not been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.