Jeff D'Amico
Born: 12/27/1975 in St. Petersburg, FL, USA
MLB Debut: 1996-06-28 | Final Game: 2004-05-10
Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'7" | Weight: 250 lbs
Full name: Jeffrey Charles D'Amico
Biography
Jeff D'Amico was a talented pitcher who made his mark in Major League Baseball from 1996 to 2004. Born in 1975, D'Amico's career spanned a dynamic era in baseball characterized by offensive prowess and the emergence of advanced pitching metrics. He played for several teams, showcasing his skills on the mound and earning a reputation for his competitive spirit and ability to strike out batters. Over the course of his career, he recorded a win-loss record of 45-52, with an earned run average (ERA) of 4.61. D'Amico was known for his ability to generate strikeouts, finishing his time in the majors with a total of 498 strikeouts.
D'Amico's playing style was defined by his ability to mix pitches effectively and maintain composure under pressure. Although he did not record any saves during his career, his role as a starter allowed him to contribute significantly to his teams' rotations. His tenure in the league was marked by determination and resilience, as he navigated the challenges of being a pitcher in a highly competitive environment. D'Amico's contributions to the game left a lasting impact, and he remains a noteworthy figure in the annals of baseball history.
Career Pitching Statistics
| W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | HR | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 45 | 52 | 139 | 131 | 5 | 4 | 0 | 784.0 | 832 | 402 | 120 | 221 | 498 | 4.61 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Pitching
| Year | Team | Lg | W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1996 | ATL | AL | 6 | 6 | 17 | 17 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 86.0 | 88 | 52 | 31 | 53 | 5.44 | - |
| 1997 | ATL | AL | 9 | 7 | 23 | 23 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 135.7 | 139 | 71 | 43 | 94 | 4.71 | - |
| 1999 | MIL | NL | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1.0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0.00 | 0.0 |
| 2000 | MIL | NL | 12 | 7 | 23 | 23 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 162.3 | 143 | 48 | 46 | 101 | 2.66 | 3345.0 |
| 2001 | MIL | NL | 2 | 4 | 10 | 10 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 47.3 | 60 | 32 | 16 | 32 | 6.08 | -1646.6 |
| 2002 | NYN | NL | 6 | 10 | 29 | 22 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 145.7 | 152 | 80 | 37 | 101 | 4.94 | 352.7 |
| 2003 | PIT | NL | 9 | 16 | 29 | 29 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 175.3 | 204 | 93 | 42 | 100 | 4.77 | -158.3 |
| 2004 | CLE | AL | 1 | 2 | 7 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 30.7 | 45 | 26 | 6 | 16 | 7.63 | -593.6 |
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 139 | 148 | 7 | 15 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 5 | 0 | 13 | 72 | 0.101 | 0.173 | 0.169 | 0.342 | -357.4 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1996 | ATL | AL | 17 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 1997 | ATL | AL | 23 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0.000 | 0.0 |
| 1999 | MIL | NL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 2000 | MIL | NL | 23 | 44 | 2 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 3 | 19 | 0.091 | 0.0 |
| 2001 | MIL | NL | 10 | 15 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 5 | 0.067 | 0.0 |
| 2002 | NYN | NL | 29 | 37 | 2 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 22 | 0.108 | 0.0 |
| 2003 | PIT | NL | 29 | 48 | 3 | 6 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 6 | 23 | 0.125 | -357.4 |
| 2004 | CLE | AL | 7 | 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 | 139 | 131 | 40 | 75 | 1 | 4 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1996 | ML4 | P | 17 | 17 | 10 | 6 | 0 | 0 |
| 1997 | ML4 | P | 23 | 23 | 8 | 12 | 0 | 0 |
| 1999 | MIL | P | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2000 | MIL | P | 23 | 23 | 9 | 13 | 0 | 1 |
| 2001 | MIL | P | 10 | 10 | 1 | 6 | 0 | 0 |
| 2002 | NYN | P | 29 | 22 | 5 | 18 | 0 | 0 |
| 2003 | PIT | P | 29 | 29 | 5 | 16 | 1 | 2 |
| 2004 | CLE | P | 7 | 7 | 2 | 4 | 0 | 1 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | 139 |
Salary History
| Year | Team | League | Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2004 | CLE | AL | $750,000 |
| 2003 | PIT | NL | $750,000 |
| 2002 | NYN | NL | $1,840,000 |
| 2001 | MIL | NL | $2,300,000 |
| 1999 | MIL | NL | $242,500 |
| 1998 | MIL | NL | $238,892 |
| 1997 | ML4 | AL | $172,500 |
| 1996 | ML4 | AL | $109,000 |
| Total Career Earnings | $6,402,892 | ||
Award Voting History
| Year | Award | League | Finish | Points Won | Points Max | Votes First |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1996 | Rookie of the Year | AL | 7th | 1.0 | 140 | 0 |