John Grabow
Born: 11/4/1978 in Arcadia, CA, USA
MLB Debut: 2003-09-14 | Final Game: 2011-09-20
Bats: L | Throws: L | Height: 6'1" | Weight: 205 lbs
Full name: John William Grabow
Biography
John Grabow, born in 1978, was a professional baseball pitcher who made an impact in Major League Baseball from 2003 to 2011. Known for his effectiveness as a left-handed reliever, Grabow contributed significantly during his tenure with several teams, including the Chicago Cubs and the Pittsburgh Pirates. His career record stood at 24 wins and 19 losses, with an earned run average (ERA) of 4.31, reflecting his ability to handle high-pressure situations on the mound.
Throughout his career, Grabow amassed a total of 400 strikeouts and recorded 6 saves, showcasing his strikeout capability and reliability in late-game scenarios. His playing style was characterized by a strong fastball and a sharp slider, which allowed him to navigate through tough lineups in an era that increasingly favored power hitting. Grabow's contributions to his teams and his role as a veteran presence in the bullpen helped solidify his place in the game, marking him as a respected figure in the sport during his playing years.
Career Pitching Statistics
| W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | HR | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 24 | 19 | 506 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 476.3 | 481 | 228 | 55 | 220 | 400 | 4.31 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Pitching
| Year | Team | Lg | W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2003 | PIT | NL | 0 | 0 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5.0 | 6 | 2 | 0 | 9 | 3.60 | 0.0 |
| 2004 | PIT | NL | 2 | 5 | 68 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 61.7 | 81 | 35 | 28 | 64 | 5.11 | 690.7 |
| 2005 | PIT | NL | 2 | 3 | 63 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 52.0 | 46 | 28 | 25 | 42 | 4.85 | -225.2 |
| 2006 | PIT | NL | 4 | 2 | 72 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 69.7 | 68 | 32 | 30 | 66 | 4.13 | 967.3 |
| 2007 | PIT | NL | 3 | 2 | 63 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 51.7 | 56 | 26 | 19 | 42 | 4.53 | 245.8 |
| 2008 | PIT | NL | 6 | 3 | 74 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 76.0 | 60 | 24 | 37 | 62 | 2.84 | -417.0 |
| 2009 | CHC | NL | 0 | 0 | 30 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 25.0 | 19 | 9 | 12 | 16 | 3.24 | - |
| 2009 | PIT | NL | 3 | 0 | 45 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 47.3 | 43 | 18 | 28 | 41 | 3.42 | -51.3 |
| 2010 | CHC | NL | 1 | 3 | 28 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 25.7 | 35 | 21 | 13 | 20 | 7.36 | - |
| 2011 | CHC | NL | 3 | 1 | 58 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 62.3 | 67 | 33 | 28 | 38 | 4.76 | - |
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 506 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0.000 | 0.000 | 0.000 | 0.000 | 0.0 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2003 | PIT | NL | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 2004 | PIT | NL | 68 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.000 | 0.0 |
| 2005 | PIT | NL | 63 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 2006 | PIT | NL | 72 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0.000 | 0.0 |
| 2007 | PIT | NL | 63 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.000 | 0.0 |
| 2008 | PIT | NL | 74 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.000 | 0.0 |
| 2009 | CHC | NL | 30 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 2009 | PIT | NL | 45 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.000 | 0.0 |
| 2010 | CHC | NL | 28 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 2011 | CHC | NL | 58 | 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 | 506 | 0 | 15 | 65 | 6 | 4 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2003 | PIT | P | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2004 | PIT | P | 68 | 0 | 2 | 15 | 0 | 2 |
| 2005 | PIT | P | 63 | 0 | 0 | 8 | 1 | 1 |
| 2006 | PIT | P | 72 | 0 | 4 | 13 | 0 | 0 |
| 2007 | PIT | P | 63 | 0 | 2 | 4 | 0 | 0 |
| 2008 | PIT | P | 74 | 0 | 3 | 9 | 1 | 1 |
| 2009 | CHN | P | 30 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 2009 | PIT | P | 45 | 0 | 0 | 8 | 1 | 0 |
| 2010 | CHN | P | 28 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 2 | 0 |
| 2011 | CHN | P | 58 | 0 | 3 | 4 | 1 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | 506 |
Salary History
| Year | Team | League | Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 | CHN | NL | $4,800,000 |
| 2010 | CHN | NL | $2,700,000 |
| 2009 | PIT | NL | $2,300,000 |
| 2008 | PIT | NL | $1,135,000 |
| 2007 | PIT | NL | $832,500 |
| 2006 | PIT | NL | $341,750 |
| 2005 | PIT | NL | $327,000 |
| 2004 | PIT | NL | $300,000 |
| Total Career Earnings | $12,736,250 | ||