Jeff Pico
Pitcher · Career Stats, Bio & Records (1988-1990)
Jeff Pico was a pitcher who played in Major League Baseball from 1988 to 1990 for the Chicago Cubs, a span of 3 seasons. Across 113 career appearances, he went 13-12 with a 4.24 ERA and 132 strikeouts.
- W (Wins):
- Games credited to a pitcher whose team took a lead it never surrendered while he was the pitcher of record.
- ERA (Earned Run Average):
- Earned runs allowed per nine innings pitched: (ER × 9) ÷ IP. The primary measure of pitching effectiveness.
- SO (Strikeouts):
- For a batter, times retired on a third strike; for a pitcher, batters retired on a third strike.
- WHIP (Walks and Hits per Inning Pitched):
- Baserunners allowed per inning: (BB + H) ÷ IP. Under 1.00 is elite.
Data updated
- Position
- Pitcher
- Bats / Throws
- R / R
- Height / Weight
- 6'1" / 180 lb
- MLB Debut
- 1988-05-31
- Last Game
- 1990-09-09
Full name: Jeffrey Mark Pico
Season-by-Season Pitching
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| Year | Team | Lg | W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA | Lg ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1988 | CHN | NL | 6 | 7 | 29 | 13 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 112.2 | 108 | 52 | 37 | 57 | 4.15 | 3.73 (-11%) | 861.6 |
| 1989 | CHN | NL | 3 | 1 | 53 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 90.2 | 99 | 38 | 31 | 38 | 3.77 | 3.71 (-2%) | -877.4 |
| 1990 | CHN | NL | 4 | 4 | 31 | 8 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 92.0 | 120 | 49 | 37 | 37 | 4.79 | 3.86 (-24%) | -853.1 |
| Career · 3 seasons | 13 | 12 | 113 | 26 | 3 | 2 | 5 | 295.1 | 327 | 139 | 105 | 132 | 4.24 | — | -869 | ||
Lg columns show the league average for that season, with the player's figure as a percentage above or below it. Career totals the seasons listed above.
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 113 | 66 | 2 | 12 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 4 | 19 | .182 | .229 | .197 | .426 | 0 |
Career AVG .182 vs. league average .255 across their career seasons — 28.8% below league average.
Career OBP .229 vs. league average .321 across their career seasons — 28.7% below league average.
Career SLG .197 vs. league average .379 across their career seasons — 48.1% below league average.
Career OPS .426 vs. league average .700 across their career seasons — 39.2% below league average.
Season-by-Season Batting
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| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | Lg AVG | Lg OBP | Lg SLG | Lg OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1988 | CHN | NL | 29 | 34 | 0 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 10 | .147 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1989 | CHN | NL | 53 | 10 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | .100 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1990 | CHN | NL | 31 | 22 | 2 | 6 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 5 | .273 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| Career · 3 seasons | 113 | 66 | 2 | 12 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 4 | 19 | .182 | — | — | — | — | 0 | ||
Lg columns show the league average for that season, with the player's figure as a percentage above or below it. Career totals the seasons listed above.
Game Log & Splits
View full game log (226 games) →Per-game data from Retrosheet (regular season, through 2025).
Batting — Home / Away
| Split | G | AB | R | H | HR | RBI | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 67 | 33 | 2 | 6 | 0 | 1 | .182 |
| Away | 46 | 33 | 0 | 6 | 0 | 1 | .182 |
Pitching — Home / Away
| Split | G | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 67 | 168.1 | 180 | 79 | 56 | 82 | 4.22 |
| Away | 46 | 127.0 | 147 | 60 | 49 | 50 | 4.25 |
Last 10 Games — Batting
| Date | Tm | Opp | Res | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990-09-09 | CHC | STL | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1990-08-30 | CHC | CIN | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1990-08-22 | CHC | CIN | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1990-08-18 | CHC | ATL | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1990-08-15 | CHC | HOU | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1990-08-13 | CHC | HOU | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1990-08-09 | CHC | STL | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1990-08-02 | CHC | PIT | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 1990-07-28 | CHC | WSN | W | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1990-07-25 | CHC | STL | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Last 10 Games — Pitching
| Date | Tm | Opp | Dec | IP | H | R | ER | BB | SO | HR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990-09-09 | CHC | STL | — | 2.0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 0 |
| 1990-08-30 | CHC | CIN | — | 0.2 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 1990-08-22 | CHC | CIN | L | 3.1 | 5 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 1990-08-18 | CHC | ATL | — | 2.2 | 6 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| 1990-08-15 | CHC | HOU | L | 1.1 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 2 | 1 | 0 |
| 1990-08-13 | CHC | HOU | — | 2.0 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 1990-08-09 | CHC | STL | — | 2.0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 1990-08-02 | CHC | PIT | — | 5.0 | 6 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 1 | 1 |
| 1990-07-28 | CHC | WSN | — | 1.2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1990-07-25 | CHC | STL | — | 3.2 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each position.
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | 113 |
Salary History
| Year | Team | League | Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1990 | CHN | NL | $120,000 |
| Total Career Earnings | $120,000 | ||
Jeff Pico: the record in brief
Jeff Pico's major league career runs from a debut on May 31, 1988 to a final game on September 9, 1990. All of the seasons listed were played for the Chicago Cubs. At 6'1" and 180 pounds, Pico is listed as a pitcher. Pico both batted and threw right-handed, per the bio block. Pico was born on February 12, 1966, in Antioch, CA, USA. Pico's full given name, per the bio, is Jeffrey Mark Pico.
Pico's career pitching line is 13 wins, 12 losses and a 4.24 ERA over 113 appearances. Pico had 132 strikeouts. The league ERA over Pico's seasons was 3.77, so the 4.24 figure ran 12.4% worse than average. The best win total was 6, in 1988. 1989 was Pico's sharpest full season, a 3.77 ERA against the league's 3.71.
At the plate, Pico went 12 for 66, a .182 average.
Every defensive appearance on record for Pico, 113 games, came at pitcher. The fielding table credits Pico with 22 putouts, 56 assists and 5 errors on the mound.
Frequently Asked Questions about Jeff Pico
- What years did Jeff Pico play?
- Jeff Pico played in Major League Baseball from 1988 to 1990.
- Was Jeff Pico a pitcher?
- Yes. Jeff Pico pitched in the major leagues, recording 13 wins and 132 strikeouts.
- How many home runs did Jeff Pico hit?
- Jeff Pico hit 0 career home runs with 12 hits.
- What was Jeff Pico's career batting average?
- Jeff Pico batted .182 over his career, with 12 hits in 66 at bats.
- How many RBI did Jeff Pico have?
- Jeff Pico drove in 2 runs in his career.
- What was Jeff Pico's career ERA?
- Jeff Pico finished with a 4.24 career ERA, going 13-12 with 132 strikeouts.