John Hope
Born: 12/21/1970 in Fort Lauderdale, FL, USA
Died: 4/18/2018 in Fort Lauderdale, FL, USA
MLB Debut: 1993-08-29 | Final Game: 1996-05-14
Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'3" | Weight: 195 lbs
Full name: John Alan Hope
Biography
John Hope, born in 1970, was a professional baseball pitcher whose career spanned from 1993 to 1996. Known for his tenacity on the mound, Hope made a mark in the game during a competitive era in Major League Baseball. Over the span of his career, he compiled a record of 1-5 with an earned run average (ERA) of 5.99. Hope recorded a total of 29 strikeouts, showcasing his ability to miss bats, although he did not register any saves.
Despite the challenges he faced in the highly competitive landscape of the mid-1990s, Hope's contributions to his teams were a testament to his perseverance and commitment to the sport. His playing style reflected the evolving strategies of the time, as pitchers began to focus more on velocity and strikeouts. Although his career statistics may not fully capture his impact, Hope's journey through Major League Baseball remains a part of the rich tapestry of the game.
Career Pitching Statistics
| W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | HR | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 5 | 24 | 11 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 73.7 | 90 | 49 | 8 | 27 | 29 | 5.99 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Pitching
| Year | Team | Lg | W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1993 | PIT | NL | 0 | 2 | 7 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 38.0 | 47 | 17 | 8 | 8 | 4.03 | 143.3 |
| 1994 | PIT | NL | 0 | 0 | 9 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 14.0 | 18 | 9 | 4 | 6 | 5.79 | 8.2 |
| 1995 | PIT | NL | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2.3 | 8 | 8 | 4 | 2 | 30.86 | 0.0 |
| 1996 | PIT | NL | 1 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 19.3 | 17 | 15 | 11 | 13 | 6.98 | -1259.3 |
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 24 | 21 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 8 | 0.143 | 0.143 | 0.143 | 0.286 | 0.0 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1993 | PIT | NL | 7 | 13 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 7 | 0.077 | 0.0 |
| 1994 | PIT | NL | 9 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0.333 | 0.0 |
| 1995 | PIT | NL | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 1996 | PIT | NL | 5 | 5 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0.200 | 0.0 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| P | 24 | 11 | 4 | 18 | 3 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1993 | PIT | P | 7 | 7 | 1 | 10 | 1 | 0 |
| 1994 | PIT | P | 9 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 0 |
| 1995 | PIT | P | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1996 | PIT | P | 5 | 4 | 2 | 5 | 2 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | 24 |
Salary History
| Year | Team | League | Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1995 | PIT | NL | $109,000 |
| Total Career Earnings | $109,000 | ||