Roger Pavlik
Born: 10/4/1967 in Houston, TX, USA
MLB Debut: 1992-05-02 | Final Game: 1998-04-23
Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'3" | Weight: 220 lbs
Full name: Roger Allen Pavlik
Biography
Roger Pavlik was a right-handed pitcher who enjoyed a solid career in Major League Baseball from 1992 to 1998. Born in 1967, Pavlik made his mark in the league with a competitive spirit and a reliable arm, finishing his career with a record of 47 wins and 39 losses. Over his time in the majors, he posted an earned run average (ERA) of 4.58 and struck out 526 batters, demonstrating his ability to challenge hitters with an array of pitches. Notably, Pavlik was selected as an All-Star during his career, an accolade that underscored his impact on the mound during the 1990s.
Pavlik's playing style was characterized by his consistency and durability, traits that allowed him to contribute to his teams effectively. While he recorded only one save in his career, his role as a starter was pivotal in several seasons, particularly during a time when pitching depth was increasingly valued in the game. As baseball evolved through the late 1990s, Pavlik's contributions reflected the competitive nature of the era, as teams sought pitchers who could maintain effectiveness in a landscape that was becoming more offense-driven. His legacy remains as a testament to the hardworking pitchers of his time, balancing both skill and tenacity throughout his six-season tenure in the major leagues.
Career Pitching Statistics
| W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | HR | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 47 | 39 | 131 | 125 | 12 | 1 | 1 | 743.0 | 743 | 378 | 85 | 351 | 526 | 4.58 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Pitching
| Year | Team | Lg | W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1992 | TEX | AL | 4 | 4 | 13 | 12 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 62.0 | 66 | 29 | 34 | 45 | 4.21 | -8.5 |
| 1993 | TEX | AL | 12 | 6 | 26 | 26 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 166.3 | 151 | 63 | 80 | 131 | 3.41 | -698.7 |
| 1994 | TEX | AL | 2 | 5 | 11 | 11 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 50.3 | 61 | 43 | 30 | 31 | 7.69 | -1882.0 |
| 1995 | TEX | AL | 10 | 10 | 31 | 31 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 191.7 | 174 | 93 | 90 | 149 | 4.37 | 710.2 |
| 1996 | TEX | AL | 15 | 8 | 34 | 34 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 201.0 | 216 | 116 | 81 | 127 | 5.19 | -2048.6 |
| 1997 | TEX | AL | 3 | 5 | 11 | 11 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 57.7 | 59 | 28 | 31 | 35 | 4.37 | -1092.1 |
| 1998 | TEX | AL | 1 | 1 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 14.0 | 16 | 6 | 5 | 8 | 3.86 | -248.3 |
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 131 | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1992 | TEX | AL | 13 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 1993 | TEX | AL | 26 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 1994 | TEX | AL | 11 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 1995 | TEX | AL | 31 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 1996 | TEX | AL | 34 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 1997 | TEX | AL | 11 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 1998 | TEX | AL | 5 | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1996 | ALDS2 | TEX | 1 | 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 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2.7 | 4 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 6.75 |
Playoff Pitching by Year
| Year | Round | Team | W | L | G | GS | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1996 | ALDS2 | TEX | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2.7 | 4 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 6.75 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| P | 131 | 125 | 50 | 90 | 8 | 9 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1992 | TEX | P | 13 | 12 | 6 | 3 | 1 | 0 |
| 1993 | TEX | P | 26 | 26 | 10 | 27 | 3 | 2 |
| 1994 | TEX | P | 11 | 11 | 2 | 8 | 0 | 1 |
| 1995 | TEX | P | 31 | 31 | 20 | 32 | 1 | 4 |
| 1996 | TEX | P | 34 | 34 | 9 | 14 | 2 | 1 |
| 1997 | TEX | P | 11 | 11 | 3 | 4 | 1 | 1 |
| 1998 | TEX | P | 5 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | 131 |
Salary History
| Year | Team | League | Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1998 | TEX | AL | $1,600,000 |
| 1997 | TEX | AL | $2,850,000 |
| 1996 | TEX | AL | $1,250,000 |
| 1995 | TEX | AL | $255,000 |
| 1994 | TEX | AL | $237,500 |
| 1993 | TEX | AL | $130,000 |
| Total Career Earnings | $6,322,500 | ||