Alan Newman
Born: 10/2/1969 in La Habra, CA, USA
MLB Debut: 1999-05-14 | Final Game: 2000-06-26
Bats: L | Throws: L | Height: 6'6" | Weight: 240 lbs
Full name: Alan Spencer Newman
Biography
Alan Newman, born in 1969, was a professional baseball pitcher who played in Major League Baseball from 1999 to 2000. His career spanned a brief but notable period in the late 1990s and early 2000s, a time when the game was beginning to see significant changes, including the rise of offensive power and the emergence of new pitching techniques. Throughout his time in the majors, Newman showcased his skills as a right-handed pitcher, appearing in a total of 29 games.
Newman's career statistics reflected his journey through the highly competitive landscape of professional baseball. He finished with a win-loss record of 2-2 and an earned run average (ERA) of 7.94, indicating the challenges he faced on the mound. Over his career, he recorded 20 strikeouts, demonstrating his ability to miss bats despite the ups and downs he encountered. While Newman did not achieve the accolades of some of his contemporaries, his contributions to the teams he played for during this era of transition in baseball remain a part of the rich tapestry of the game’s history.
Career Pitching Statistics
| W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | HR | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 | 2 | 19 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 17.0 | 28 | 15 | 3 | 10 | 20 | 7.94 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Pitching
| Year | Team | Lg | W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1999 | TBR | AL | 2 | 2 | 18 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 15.7 | 22 | 12 | 9 | 20 | 6.89 | - |
| 2000 | CLE | AL | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1.3 | 6 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 20.25 | 0.0 |
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 19 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | .000 | .000 | .000 | 0.0 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1999 | TBR | AL | 18 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 2000 | CLE | AL | 1 | 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 | 19 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1999 | TBA | P | 18 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| 2000 | CLE | P | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | 19 |
Salary History
| Year | Team | League | Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1999 | TBA | AL | $200,000 |
| Total Career Earnings | $200,000 | ||
College History
| School Name | City | State | Years Attended |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fullerton College | Fullerton | CA | 1988 |