John Habyan
Born: 1/29/1964 in Bay Shore, NY, USA
MLB Debut: 1985-09-29 | Final Game: 1996-06-08
Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'1" | Weight: 195 lbs
Full name: John Gabriel Habyan
Biography
John Habyan, born in 1964, was a professional baseball pitcher who made his mark in Major League Baseball from 1985 until his retirement in 1996. Over the course of his career, Habyan played for several teams, showcasing a solid mix of durability and effectiveness on the mound. He finished his career with a record of 26-24 and an earned run average (ERA) of 3.85, reflecting his ability to keep runs to a minimum during his outings. Known for his reliable pitching style, Habyan accumulated 372 strikeouts and recorded 12 saves, contributing significantly to the teams he played for during the late 1980s and 1990s.
Habyan's tenure in the league coincided with a transformative era in baseball, as the sport began to experience a surge in offensive production. Despite this trend, he maintained a respectable ERA, demonstrating his skill in navigating the challenges posed by powerful lineups. His career spanned a time when relief pitching was evolving, and he adapted to the changing landscape, earning a reputation as a dependable arm out of the bullpen. Although his career was not marked by overwhelming accolades, Habyan's contributions to the game and his consistent performance have secured him a place 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 26 | 24 | 348 | 18 | 0 | 0 | 12 | 532.3 | 537 | 228 | 47 | 186 | 372 | 3.85 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Pitching
| Year | Team | Lg | W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1985 | BAL | AL | 1 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2.7 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0.00 | 0.0 |
| 1986 | BAL | AL | 1 | 3 | 6 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 26.3 | 24 | 13 | 18 | 14 | 4.44 | -838.5 |
| 1987 | BAL | AL | 6 | 7 | 27 | 13 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 116.3 | 110 | 62 | 40 | 64 | 4.80 | -2368.3 |
| 1988 | BAL | AL | 1 | 0 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 14.7 | 22 | 7 | 4 | 4 | 4.30 | -397.5 |
| 1990 | NYY | AL | 0 | 0 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 8.7 | 10 | 2 | 2 | 4 | 2.08 | - |
| 1991 | NYY | AL | 4 | 2 | 66 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 90.0 | 73 | 23 | 20 | 70 | 2.30 | - |
| 1992 | NYY | AL | 5 | 6 | 56 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 7 | 72.7 | 84 | 31 | 21 | 44 | 3.84 | - |
| 1993 | KCR | AL | 0 | 0 | 12 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 14.0 | 14 | 7 | 4 | 10 | 4.50 | - |
| 1993 | NYY | AL | 2 | 1 | 36 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 42.3 | 45 | 19 | 16 | 29 | 4.04 | - |
| 1994 | STL | NL | 1 | 0 | 52 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 47.3 | 50 | 17 | 20 | 46 | 3.23 | - |
| 1995 | LAA | AL | 1 | 2 | 28 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 32.7 | 36 | 15 | 12 | 25 | 4.13 | - |
| 1995 | STL | NL | 3 | 2 | 31 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 40.7 | 32 | 13 | 15 | 35 | 2.88 | - |
| 1996 | COL | NL | 1 | 1 | 19 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 24.0 | 34 | 19 | 14 | 25 | 7.12 | -312.9 |
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 348 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 0.000 | 0.286 | 0.000 | 0.286 | 0.0 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1985 | BAL | AL | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 1986 | BAL | AL | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 1987 | BAL | AL | 27 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 1988 | BAL | AL | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 1990 | NYY | AL | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 1991 | NYY | AL | 66 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 1992 | NYY | AL | 56 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 1993 | KCR | AL | 12 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 1993 | NYY | AL | 36 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 1994 | STL | NL | 52 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 1995 | LAA | AL | 28 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 1995 | STL | NL | 31 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0.000 | 0.0 |
| 1996 | COL | NL | 19 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0.000 | 0.0 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| P | 348 | 18 | 48 | 72 | 1 | 3 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1985 | BAL | P | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1986 | BAL | P | 6 | 5 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 0 |
| 1987 | BAL | P | 27 | 13 | 15 | 17 | 0 | 2 |
| 1988 | BAL | P | 7 | 0 | 5 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 1990 | NYA | P | 6 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1991 | NYA | P | 66 | 0 | 6 | 12 | 0 | 0 |
| 1992 | NYA | P | 56 | 0 | 3 | 15 | 0 | 1 |
| 1993 | KCA | P | 12 | 0 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 1993 | NYA | P | 36 | 0 | 1 | 6 | 0 | 0 |
| 1994 | SLN | P | 52 | 0 | 4 | 8 | 1 | 0 |
| 1995 | CAL | P | 28 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1995 | SLN | P | 31 | 0 | 5 | 7 | 0 | 0 |
| 1996 | COL | P | 19 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | 348 |
Salary History
| Year | Team | League | Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1995 | SLN | NL | $600,000 |
| 1994 | SLN | NL | $500,000 |
| 1993 | NYA | AL | $600,000 |
| 1992 | NYA | AL | $500,000 |
| 1991 | NYA | AL | $105,000 |
| 1987 | BAL | AL | $62,500 |
| Total Career Earnings | $2,367,500 | ||