John Fulgham
Born: 6/9/1956 in St. Louis, MO, USA
MLB Debut: 1979-06-19 | Final Game: 1980-08-27
Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'2" | Weight: 205 lbs
Full name: John Thomas Fulgham
Biography
John Fulgham was a professional baseball pitcher whose career spanned from 1979 to 1980. Born in 1956, Fulgham made his mark in Major League Baseball during a time when the game was evolving with an increasing focus on specialized pitching roles. Over the course of his brief career, he compiled a record of 14 wins and 12 losses, showcasing his ability to compete at a high level.
With an impressive earned run average (ERA) of 2.84, Fulgham established himself as a reliable option on the mound. He recorded 123 strikeouts, demonstrating his capacity to miss bats and keep hitters off balance. Despite not recording any saves, Fulgham’s contributions to his teams during the late 1970s and early 1980s reflected the competitive spirit of that era in baseball, which was characterized by a mix of traditional play styles and the early influences of modern pitching strategies. His impact, though brief, remains a part of the rich tapestry of baseball history.
Career Pitching Statistics
| W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | HR | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 14 | 12 | 35 | 33 | 14 | 3 | 0 | 231.3 | 189 | 73 | 17 | 58 | 123 | 2.84 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Pitching
| Year | Team | Lg | W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1979 | STL | NL | 10 | 6 | 20 | 19 | 10 | 2 | 0 | 146.0 | 123 | 41 | 26 | 75 | 2.53 | - |
| 1980 | STL | NL | 4 | 6 | 15 | 14 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 85.3 | 66 | 32 | 32 | 48 | 3.38 | - |
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 38 | 69 | 4 | 6 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 6 | 38 | 0.087 | 0.160 | 0.116 | 0.276 | 0.0 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1979 | STL | NL | 22 | 42 | 3 | 6 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 6 | 21 | 0.143 | 0.0 |
| 1980 | STL | NL | 16 | 27 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 17 | 0.000 | 0.0 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| P | 35 | 33 | 14 | 23 | 3 | 2 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1979 | SLN | P | 20 | 19 | 7 | 12 | 2 | 1 |
| 1980 | SLN | P | 15 | 14 | 7 | 11 | 1 | 1 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | 35 |
College History
| School Name | City | State | Years Attended |
|---|---|---|---|
| Yavapai College | Prescott | AZ | 1976 |
| University of Miami | Coral Gables | FL | 1975 |