Gary Lucas
Born: 11/8/1954 in Riverside, CA, USA
MLB Debut: 1980-04-16 | Final Game: 1987-10-03
Bats: L | Throws: L | Height: 6'5" | Weight: 200 lbs
Full name: Gary Paul Lucas
Biography
Gary Lucas, born in 1954, was a professional baseball pitcher whose career spanned from 1980 to 1987. Known for his strong arm and effective pitching style, Lucas finished his career with a record of 29-44 and an impressive earned run average (ERA) of 3.01. He stood out during a competitive era in Major League Baseball, contributing significantly to his teams both as a starter and reliever. Over the course of his career, he amassed 410 strikeouts and recorded 63 saves, showcasing his versatility and effectiveness in high-pressure situations.
Lucas's playing style was characterized by his ability to control the game and deliver crucial innings for his teams. His consistent ERA reflects his prowess on the mound, particularly during a time when offensive production was on the rise in the league. Although his win-loss record may not capture the full extent of his talent, Lucas's contributions to the game and his role in the bullpen were invaluable. He left a lasting impact on the teams he played for, and his legacy continues to be remembered by baseball enthusiasts and historians alike.
Career Pitching Statistics
| W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | HR | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 29 | 44 | 409 | 18 | 0 | 0 | 63 | 669.0 | 618 | 224 | 41 | 227 | 410 | 3.01 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Pitching
| Year | Team | Lg | W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1980 | SDP | NL | 5 | 8 | 46 | 18 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 150.0 | 138 | 54 | 43 | 85 | 3.24 | - |
| 1981 | SDP | NL | 7 | 7 | 57 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 13 | 90.0 | 78 | 20 | 36 | 53 | 2.00 | - |
| 1982 | SDP | NL | 1 | 10 | 65 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 16 | 97.3 | 89 | 35 | 29 | 64 | 3.24 | - |
| 1983 | SDP | NL | 5 | 8 | 62 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 17 | 91.0 | 85 | 29 | 34 | 60 | 2.87 | - |
| 1984 | WSN | NL | 0 | 3 | 55 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 8 | 53.0 | 54 | 16 | 20 | 42 | 2.72 | - |
| 1985 | WSN | NL | 6 | 2 | 49 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 67.7 | 63 | 24 | 24 | 31 | 3.19 | - |
| 1986 | LAA | AL | 4 | 1 | 27 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 45.7 | 45 | 16 | 6 | 31 | 3.15 | - |
| 1987 | LAA | AL | 1 | 5 | 48 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 74.3 | 66 | 30 | 35 | 44 | 3.63 | - |
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 409 | 80 | 2 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 0 | 2 | 32 | 0.087 | 0.110 | 0.087 | 0.197 | 0.0 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1980 | SDP | NL | 46 | 35 | 1 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 11 | 0.171 | 0.0 |
| 1981 | SDP | NL | 57 | 10 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0.100 | 0.0 |
| 1982 | SDP | NL | 65 | 14 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 8 | 0.000 | 0.0 |
| 1983 | SDP | NL | 62 | 12 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 0.000 | 0.0 |
| 1984 | WSN | NL | 55 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0.000 | 0.0 |
| 1985 | WSN | NL | 49 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0.000 | 0.0 |
| 1986 | LAA | AL | 27 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 1987 | LAA | AL | 48 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
Postseason Statistics
Playoff Career Batting
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 |
Playoff Batting by Year
| Year | Round | Team | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1986 | ALCS | CAL | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 |
Playoff Career Pitching
| W | L | G | GS | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 2.3 | 3 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 11.57 |
Playoff Pitching by Year
| Year | Round | Team | W | L | G | GS | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1986 | ALCS | CAL | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 2.3 | 3 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 11.57 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| P | 409 | 18 | 38 | 119 | 5 | 8 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1980 | SDN | P | 46 | 18 | 9 | 23 | 0 | 4 |
| 1981 | SDN | P | 57 | 0 | 5 | 15 | 0 | 0 |
| 1982 | SDN | P | 65 | 0 | 6 | 19 | 0 | 0 |
| 1983 | SDN | P | 62 | 0 | 5 | 10 | 3 | 1 |
| 1984 | MON | P | 55 | 0 | 2 | 15 | 0 | 1 |
| 1985 | MON | P | 49 | 0 | 2 | 11 | 0 | 1 |
| 1986 | CAL | P | 27 | 0 | 6 | 9 | 0 | 0 |
| 1987 | CAL | P | 48 | 0 | 3 | 17 | 2 | 1 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | 409 |
Salary History
| Year | Team | League | Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1987 | CAL | AL | $662,000 |
| 1986 | CAL | AL | $500,000 |
| 1985 | MON | NL | $513,500 |
| Total Career Earnings | $1,675,500 | ||
College History
| School Name | City | State | Years Attended |
|---|---|---|---|
| Riverside Community College | Riverside | CA | 1973 |
| Chapman University | Orange | CA | 1975, 1976 |