Lance McCullers
Born: 3/8/1964 in Tampa, FL, USA
MLB Debut: 1985-08-12 | Final Game: 1992-06-04
Bats: B | Throws: R | Height: 6'1" | Weight: 185 lbs
Full name: Lance Graye McCullers
Biography
Lance McCullers was a professional baseball pitcher whose career spanned from 1985 to 1992. Born in 1964, McCullers made a significant impact on the mound during his time in Major League Baseball. He finished his career with a record of 28-31, showcasing a solid earned run average of 3.25. Known for his competitive spirit and ability to strike out batters, he recorded a total of 442 strikeouts and achieved 39 saves, reflecting his versatility and effectiveness in various pitching roles.
McCullers played in an era that was characterized by an emphasis on power hitting and offensive prowess, yet he carved out a reputation as a reliable pitcher who could navigate tough situations. Throughout his tenure, he demonstrated a strong command of his pitches, which allowed him to compete successfully against some of the era's best hitters. Although his career was not marked by overwhelming win totals, McCullers’ contributions to his teams and the game during the late 1980s and early 1990s left a lasting impression on fans and fellow players alike.
Career Pitching Statistics
| W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | HR | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 28 | 31 | 306 | 9 | 0 | 0 | 39 | 526.3 | 427 | 190 | 47 | 252 | 442 | 3.25 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Pitching
| Year | Team | Lg | W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1985 | SDP | NL | 0 | 2 | 21 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 35.0 | 23 | 9 | 16 | 27 | 2.31 | - |
| 1986 | SDP | NL | 10 | 10 | 70 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 136.0 | 103 | 42 | 58 | 92 | 2.78 | - |
| 1987 | SDP | NL | 8 | 10 | 78 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 16 | 123.3 | 115 | 51 | 59 | 126 | 3.72 | - |
| 1988 | SDP | NL | 3 | 6 | 60 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 10 | 97.7 | 70 | 27 | 55 | 81 | 2.49 | - |
| 1989 | NYY | AL | 4 | 3 | 52 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 84.7 | 83 | 43 | 37 | 82 | 4.57 | - |
| 1990 | DET | AL | 1 | 0 | 9 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 29.7 | 18 | 9 | 13 | 20 | 2.73 | 156.9 |
| 1990 | NYY | AL | 1 | 0 | 11 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 15.0 | 14 | 6 | 6 | 11 | 3.60 | - |
| 1992 | TEX | AL | 1 | 0 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5.0 | 1 | 3 | 8 | 3 | 5.40 | 0.0 |
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 312 | 48 | 5 | 5 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 1 | 5 | 23 | 0.104 | 0.189 | 0.146 | 0.335 | 0.0 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1985 | SDP | NL | 21 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0.000 | 0.0 |
| 1986 | SDP | NL | 76 | 22 | 4 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 1 | 3 | 11 | 0.091 | 0.0 |
| 1987 | SDP | NL | 78 | 14 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 5 | 0.071 | 0.0 |
| 1988 | SDP | NL | 60 | 8 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 0.250 | 0.0 |
| 1989 | NYY | AL | 52 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 1990 | DET | AL | 9 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 1990 | NYY | AL | 11 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 1992 | TEX | AL | 5 | 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 | 306 | 9 | 33 | 67 | 10 | 4 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1985 | SDN | P | 21 | 0 | 2 | 6 | 2 | 0 |
| 1986 | SDN | P | 70 | 7 | 6 | 16 | 2 | 1 |
| 1987 | SDN | P | 78 | 0 | 9 | 17 | 2 | 1 |
| 1988 | SDN | P | 60 | 0 | 6 | 14 | 2 | 1 |
| 1989 | NYA | P | 52 | 1 | 5 | 10 | 2 | 0 |
| 1990 | DET | P | 9 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1990 | NYA | P | 11 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| 1992 | TEX | P | 5 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 1 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | 306 |
Salary History
| Year | Team | League | Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1990 | NYA | AL | $650,000 |
| 1989 | NYA | AL | $460,000 |
| 1988 | SDN | NL | $190,000 |
| 1987 | SDN | NL | $125,000 |
| 1986 | SDN | NL | $72,000 |
| Total Career Earnings | $1,497,000 | ||