John Denny, baseball player, 1974-1986

John Denny

Born: 11/8/1952 in Prescott, AZ, USA

MLB Debut: 1974-09-12 | Final Game: 1986-08-18

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'3" | Weight: 185 lbs

Full name: John Allen Denny

Biography

John Denny, born in 1952, was a prominent pitcher in Major League Baseball who had a career spanning from 1974 until his retirement in 1986. Over the course of his 12-year tenure, Denny compiled a record of 123 wins and 108 losses, with an earned run average (ERA) of 3.59. Known for his durability and skill on the mound, he recorded a total of 1,146 strikeouts, showcasing his ability to overpower hitters throughout his career. Denny's contributions to the game were recognized when he was awarded the prestigious Cy Young Award, a testament to his excellence during the peak of his career. Denny played in an era characterized by a transition in pitching styles and strategies, moving away from the deadball era towards more power-driven offenses. His ability to adapt to the evolving landscape of baseball made him a valuable asset to the teams he played for. While he never recorded a save, Denny's primary role as a starting pitcher solidified his place in the annals of baseball history, where he remains noted for his resilience and competitive spirit on the field.

Career Pitching Statistics

W L G GS CG SHO SV IP H ER HR BB SO ERA Pitcher PIV
123 108 325 322 62 18 0 2148.7 2093 856 137 778 1146 3.59 0

Season-by-Season Pitching

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
326 570 44 97 9 2 0 29 9 19 164 0.170 0.197 0.193 0.390 -3682.1

Season-by-Season Batting

Postseason Statistics

Playoff Career Batting

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI BB SO AVG
3 6 1 1 0 0 0 1 0 1 0.167

Playoff Batting by Year

Year Round Team G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI BB SO AVG
1983 WS PHI 2 5 1 1 0 0 0 1 0 1 0.200
1983 NLCS PHI 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.000

Playoff Career Pitching

W L G GS SV IP H ER BB SO ERA
1 2 3 3 0 19.0 17 5 6 12 2.37

Playoff Pitching by Year

Year Round Team W L G GS SV IP H ER BB SO ERA
1983 NLCS PHI 0 1 1 1 0 6.0 5 0 3 3 0.00
1983 WS PHI 1 1 2 2 0 13.0 12 5 3 9 3.46

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
P 325 322 179 451 32 46

Season-by-Season Fielding

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Pitcher 325

Salary History

Year Team League Salary
1986 CIN NL $1,083,333
1985 PHI NL $1,109,333
Total Career Earnings $2,192,666

Award Voting History

Year Award League Finish Points Won Points Max Votes First
1983 Cy Young Award NL 1st 103.0 120 20
1983 Most Valuable Player NL 13th 24.0 336 0