Stan Perzanowski
Born: 8/25/1950 in East Chicago, IN, USA
MLB Debut: 1971-06-20 | Final Game: 1978-09-27
Bats: B | Throws: R | Height: 6'2" | Weight: 170 lbs
Full name: Stanley Perzanowski
Biography
Stan Perzanowski, born in 1950, was a professional baseball pitcher who played in Major League Baseball from 1971 to 1978. Over the course of his career, he appeared in a total of 5 seasons, contributing to the teams he played for with his right-handed pitching style. Perzanowski finished his career with a record of 5-11, an earned run average (ERA) of 5.11, and a total of 70 strikeouts. He also recorded 2 saves, showcasing his ability to close out games when called upon.
Perzanowski's playing years came during a transformative period in baseball, characterized by the evolution of pitching strategies and the increasing specialization of relief pitchers. Although he did not achieve overwhelming statistical success, his contributions on the mound during his tenure reflected the competitive nature of the league in the 1970s. His presence in Major League Baseball adds to the rich tapestry of the sport, connecting the history of pitching to the modern game.
Career Pitching Statistics
| W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | HR | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5 | 11 | 37 | 16 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 142.7 | 160 | 81 | 7 | 60 | 70 | 5.11 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Pitching
| Year | Team | Lg | W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1971 | CHW | AL | 0 | 1 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 6.0 | 14 | 8 | 3 | 5 | 12.00 | - |
| 1974 | CHW | AL | 0 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2.3 | 8 | 5 | 2 | 2 | 19.29 | - |
| 1975 | TEX | AL | 3 | 3 | 12 | 8 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 66.0 | 59 | 22 | 25 | 26 | 3.00 | 586.8 |
| 1976 | TEX | AL | 0 | 0 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 11.7 | 20 | 13 | 4 | 6 | 10.03 | -870.0 |
| 1978 | MIN | AL | 2 | 7 | 13 | 7 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 56.7 | 59 | 33 | 26 | 31 | 5.24 | 542.6 |
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 37 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0.000 | 0.000 | 0.000 | 0.000 | 0.0 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1971 | CHW | AL | 5 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0.000 | 0.0 |
| 1974 | CHW | AL | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 1975 | TEX | AL | 12 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 1976 | TEX | AL | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 1978 | MIN | AL | 13 | 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 | 37 | 16 | 12 | 31 | 3 | 1 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1971 | CHA | P | 5 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1974 | CHA | P | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 1975 | TEX | P | 12 | 8 | 6 | 17 | 2 | 0 |
| 1976 | TEX | P | 5 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| 1978 | MIN | P | 13 | 7 | 3 | 11 | 1 | 1 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | 37 |