John Montague
Born: 9/12/1947 in Newport News, VA, USA
MLB Debut: 1973-09-09 | Final Game: 1980-08-28
Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'2" | Weight: 213 lbs
Full name: John Evans Montague
Biography
John Montague, born in 1947, was a professional baseball pitcher whose career spanned from 1973 to 1980. Known for his competitive spirit and versatility on the mound, Montague played a significant role in various teams throughout his career, showcasing his ability as both a starter and a reliever. Over the course of his time in Major League Baseball, he compiled a win-loss record of 24-26 and achieved an earned run average (ERA) of 4.76. His striking ability was evident as he recorded 260 strikeouts, and he also contributed to his teams' success with 21 saves.
Montague's career unfolded during a transitional period in baseball, marked by the evolution of pitching strategies and team dynamics in the post-1960s era. While he may not have achieved the stardom of some contemporaries, his contributions on the mound were valuable to the teams he played for. Montague's journey in professional baseball exemplified the determination and hard work typical of pitchers of his era, making him a respected figure among teammates and fans alike.
Career Pitching Statistics
| W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | HR | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 24 | 26 | 223 | 17 | 2 | 0 | 21 | 546.7 | 595 | 289 | 57 | 226 | 260 | 4.76 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Pitching
| Year | Team | Lg | W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1973 | WSN | NL | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 7.7 | 8 | 3 | 2 | 7 | 3.52 | - |
| 1974 | WSN | NL | 3 | 4 | 46 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 82.7 | 73 | 29 | 38 | 43 | 3.16 | - |
| 1975 | WSN | NL | 0 | 1 | 12 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 17.7 | 23 | 11 | 6 | 9 | 5.60 | - |
| 1975 | PHI | NL | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5.0 | 8 | 5 | 4 | 1 | 9.00 | 0.0 |
| 1977 | SEA | AL | 8 | 12 | 47 | 15 | 2 | 0 | 4 | 182.3 | 193 | 87 | 75 | 98 | 4.29 | -1846.1 |
| 1978 | SEA | AL | 1 | 3 | 19 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 43.7 | 52 | 30 | 24 | 14 | 6.18 | -551.8 |
| 1979 | LAA | AL | 2 | 0 | 14 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 17.7 | 16 | 10 | 9 | 6 | 5.09 | - |
| 1979 | SEA | AL | 6 | 4 | 41 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 116.3 | 125 | 72 | 47 | 60 | 5.57 | -1568.5 |
| 1980 | LAA | AL | 4 | 2 | 37 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 73.7 | 97 | 42 | 21 | 22 | 5.13 | - |
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 224 | 12 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 5 | 0.083 | 0.214 | 0.083 | 0.298 | 0.0 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1973 | WSN | NL | 4 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.000 | 0.0 |
| 1974 | WSN | NL | 46 | 10 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 4 | 0.100 | 0.0 |
| 1975 | WSN | NL | 13 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0.000 | 0.0 |
| 1975 | PHI | NL | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 1977 | SEA | AL | 47 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 1978 | SEA | AL | 19 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 1979 | LAA | AL | 14 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 1979 | SEA | AL | 41 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 1980 | LAA | AL | 37 | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1979 | ALCS | CAL | 2 | 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 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 4.0 | 4 | 4 | 2 | 2 | 9.00 |
Playoff Pitching by Year
| Year | Round | Team | W | L | G | GS | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1979 | ALCS | CAL | 0 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 4.0 | 4 | 4 | 2 | 2 | 9.00 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| P | 223 | 17 | 29 | 82 | 7 | 4 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1973 | MON | P | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1974 | MON | P | 46 | 1 | 6 | 5 | 3 | 1 |
| 1975 | MON | P | 12 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 1 | 0 |
| 1975 | PHI | P | 3 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 1 |
| 1977 | SEA | P | 47 | 15 | 11 | 33 | 0 | 1 |
| 1978 | SEA | P | 19 | 0 | 2 | 5 | 1 | 0 |
| 1979 | CAL | P | 14 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 1979 | SEA | P | 41 | 1 | 5 | 21 | 1 | 0 |
| 1980 | CAL | P | 37 | 0 | 4 | 13 | 0 | 1 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | 223 |
College History
| School Name | City | State | Years Attended |
|---|---|---|---|
| Old Dominion University | Norfolk | VA | 1965, 1966 |