Jerry Dipoto
Pitcher · Career Stats, Bio & Records (1993-2000)
Jerry Dipoto was a pitcher who played in Major League Baseball from 1993 to 2000 for the Cleveland Guardians, the New York Mets, and the Colorado Rockies, a span of 8 seasons. Across 390 career appearances, he went 27-24 with a 4.05 ERA, 352 strikeouts, and 49 saves. His career Pitcher PIV — Baseball Data Hub's era-adjusted measure of pitching impact — is 5973.6.
- 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
- 6'2" / 203 lb
- MLB Debut
- 1993-05-11
- Last Game
- 2000-10-01
Full name: Gerard Peter Dipoto
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1993 | CLE | AL | 4 | 4 | 46 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 11 | 56.1 | 57 | 15 | 30 | 41 | 2.40 | 4.19 (+43%) | 1434.6 |
| 1994 | CLE | AL | 0 | 0 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 15.2 | 26 | 14 | 10 | 9 | 8.04 | 4.51 (-78%) | -159.3 |
| 1995 | NYN | NL | 4 | 6 | 58 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 78.2 | 77 | 33 | 29 | 49 | 3.78 | 4.45 (+15%) | 2007.7 |
| 1996 | NYN | NL | 7 | 2 | 57 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 77.1 | 91 | 36 | 45 | 52 | 4.19 | 4.61 (+9%) | 160.2 |
| 1997 | COL | NL | 5 | 3 | 74 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 16 | 95.2 | 108 | 50 | 33 | 74 | 4.70 | 4.39 (-7%) | 2077.0 |
| 1998 | COL | NL | 3 | 4 | 68 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 19 | 71.1 | 61 | 28 | 25 | 49 | 3.53 | 4.43 (+20%) | 55.8 |
| 1999 | COL | NL | 4 | 5 | 63 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 86.2 | 91 | 41 | 44 | 69 | 4.26 | 4.71 (+10%) | 88.0 |
| 2000 | COL | NL | 0 | 0 | 17 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 13.2 | 16 | 6 | 5 | 9 | 3.95 | 4.77 (+17%) | 309.6 |
| Career · 8 seasons | 27 | 24 | 390 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 49 | 495.1 | 527 | 223 | 221 | 352 | 4.05 | — | 5,974 | ||
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.
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 390 | 22 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 12 | .045 | .125 | .045 | .170 | 0 |
Career AVG .045 vs. league average .268 across their career seasons — 83.1% below league average.
Career OBP .125 vs. league average .339 across their career seasons — 63.1% below league average.
Career SLG .045 vs. league average .423 across their career seasons — 89.3% below league average.
Career OPS .170 vs. league average .762 across their career seasons — 77.6% below league average.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1993 | CLE | AL | 46 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1994 | CLE | AL | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1995 | NYN | NL | 58 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | .000 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1996 | NYN | NL | 57 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | .000 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1997 | COL | NL | 74 | 9 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5 | .111 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1998 | COL | NL | 68 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | .000 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1999 | COL | NL | 63 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2 | .000 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 2000 | COL | NL | 17 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | .000 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| Career · 8 seasons | 390 | 22 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 12 | .045 | — | — | — | — | 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 (780 games) →Per-game data from Retrosheet (regular season, through 2025).
Batting — Home / Away
| Split | G | AB | R | H | HR | RBI | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 206 | 12 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | .083 |
| Away | 184 | 10 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 |
Pitching — Home / Away
| Split | G | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 206 | 268.2 | 280 | 112 | 115 | 213 | 3.75 |
| Away | 184 | 226.2 | 247 | 111 | 106 | 139 | 4.41 |
Last 10 Games — Pitching
| Date | Tm | Opp | Dec | IP | H | R | ER | BB | SO | HR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000-10-01 | COL | ATL | — | 0.1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2000-09-30 | COL | ATL | — | 1.0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2000-09-28 | COL | AZ | — | 0.2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 2000-09-25 | COL | AZ | — | 0.1 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2000-09-22 | COL | MIA | — | 1.1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 2000-09-21 | COL | SDP | — | 0.1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2000-09-19 | COL | SDP | — | 0.2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2000-09-16 | COL | LAD | — | 1.1 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 2000-09-14 | COL | LAD | — | 1.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2000-09-09 | COL | LAD | — | 0.2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 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 | 390 |
Salary History
Jerry Dipoto's recorded salaries total $7,574,000 over 8 seasons, 1993 to 2000. Dipoto's career, 1993 to 2000, falls within 1985 to 2016, the years the salary data covers.
| Year | Team | League | Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | COL | NL | $2,350,000 |
| 1999 | COL | NL | $2,250,000 |
| 1998 | COL | NL | $1,800,000 |
| 1997 | COL | NL | $550,000 |
| 1996 | NYN | NL | $225,000 |
| 1995 | NYN | NL | $150,000 |
| 1994 | CLE | AL | $140,000 |
| 1993 | CLE | AL | $109,000 |
| Total recorded salary | $7,574,000 | ||
College History
| School Name | City | State | Years Attended |
|---|---|---|---|
| Virginia Commonwealth University | Richmond | VA | 1987, 1988, 1989 |
Award Voting History
| Year | Award | League | Finish | Points Won | Points Max | Votes First |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1993 | Rookie of the Year | AL | 8th | 1.0 | 140 | 0 |
Most Similar Players
Career comps based on counting + rate stats and primary position. Score is relative — closest peer anchors at ~98%.
Jerry Dipoto (highlighted) compared to peers across the same era.
Jerry Dipoto: the record in brief
May 11, 1993 and October 1, 2000 bracket Jerry Dipoto's time in the majors: the debut and the last game on record. Dipoto played for the Cleveland Indians (1993 through 1994), the New York Mets (1995 through 1996), and the Colorado Rockies (1997 through 2000). Listed as a pitcher, Dipoto both batted and threw right-handed. The recorded size is 6 feet, 2 inches and 203 pounds. Dipoto was born on May 24, 1968, in Jersey City, NJ, USA. Jerry Dipoto was the playing name; the full given name is Gerard Peter.
Across 390 games (0 starts), Dipoto recorded 27 wins against 24 losses with a 4.05 ERA. Also on Dipoto's record: 352 strikeouts and 49 saves. Against a 4.51 league ERA for the same years, Dipoto was 10.2% better. The best win total was 7, in 1996. 1997 produced Dipoto's most strikeouts, 74. Dipoto saved 19 games in 1998, the season high. 1998 was Dipoto's sharpest full season, a 3.53 ERA against the league's 4.43.
Frequently Asked Questions about Jerry Dipoto
- What years did Jerry Dipoto play?
- Jerry Dipoto played in Major League Baseball from 1993 to 2000.
- Was Jerry Dipoto a pitcher?
- Yes. Jerry Dipoto pitched in the major leagues, recording 27 wins and 352 strikeouts.
- How many home runs did Jerry Dipoto hit?
- Jerry Dipoto hit 0 career home runs with 1 hit.
- What teams did Jerry Dipoto play for?
- Jerry Dipoto played for 3 teams: the Cleveland Indians (1993–1994), the New York Mets (1995–1996), and the Colorado Rockies (1997–2000).
- What were Jerry Dipoto's career stats?
- In 390 games, Jerry Dipoto went 27-24 with a 4.05 ERA, 352 strikeouts, 495.1 innings pitched, and 49 saves.
- How much did Jerry Dipoto earn in his career?
- Jerry Dipoto's recorded salaries total $7,574,000 over 8 seasons, 1993 to 2000. Dipoto's career, 1993 to 2000, falls within 1985 to 2016, the years the salary data covers.
- What was Jerry Dipoto's salary?
- Jerry Dipoto's last recorded salary was $2,350,000, in 2000. His highest recorded salary was $2,350,000, in 2000, and his lowest was $109,000, in 1993. The Salary History table lists each season from 1993 to 2000.
- What position did Jerry Dipoto play?
- Jerry Dipoto played primarily as a pitcher, the position where he appeared in the most games.
- How tall was Jerry Dipoto and how much did he weigh?
- Jerry Dipoto was listed at 6 feet 2 inches and 203 pounds.
- What was Jerry Dipoto's career ERA?
- Jerry Dipoto finished with a 4.05 career ERA, going 27-24 with 352 strikeouts.
- How many strikeouts did Jerry Dipoto have?
- Jerry Dipoto recorded 352 career strikeouts.
- Is Jerry Dipoto in the Hall of Fame?
- No. Jerry Dipoto has not been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.