Erik Plantenberg

Pitcher · Career Stats, Bio & Records (1993-1997)

Erik Plantenberg was a pitcher who played in Major League Baseball from 1993 to 1997 for the Seattle Mariners and the Philadelphia Phillies, a span of 5 seasons. Across 61 career appearances, he went 0-0 with a 4.46 ERA and 16 strikeouts. His career Pitcher PIV — Baseball Data Hub's era-adjusted measure of pitching impact — is 122.1.

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

W–L 0–0
ERA 4.46
WHIP 1.68
SO 16
Pitcher PIV 122.1
Position
Pitcher
Bats / Throws
R / L
Height / Weight
6'1" / 190 lb
Born
10/30/1968 in Renton, WA, USA
MLB Debut
1993-07-31
Last Game
1997-06-20

Full name: Erik John Plantenberg

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Career Pitching Statistics

Erik Plantenberg — Career Pitching Statistics
W L G GS CG SHO SV IP H ER HR BB SO ERA Pitcher PIV
0 0 61 0 0 0 1 42.1 40 21 1 31 16 4.46 122.1

Career ERA 4.46 vs. league average 4.35 across their career seasons — near league average.

Season-by-Season Pitching

Pitching Career Arc

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Erik Plantenberg — Season-by-Season Pitching
Year Team Lg W L G GS CG SHO SV IP H ER BB SO ERA Lg ERA Pitcher PIV
1993 SEA AL 0 0 20 0 0 0 1 9.2 11 7 12 3 6.52 4.19 (-56%) 0.0
1994 SEA AL 0 0 6 0 0 0 0 7.0 4 0 7 1 0.00 — 0.0
1997 PHI NL 0 0 35 0 0 0 0 25.2 25 14 12 12 4.91 4.39 (-12%) 122.1
Career · 3 seasons 0 0 61 0 0 0 1 42.1 40 21 31 16 4.46 — 122

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

Erik Plantenberg — Career Batting Statistics
G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
61 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 .000 .000 .000 0

Season-by-Season Batting

Career Arc

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Erik Plantenberg — Season-by-Season Batting
Year Team Lg G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG Lg AVG Lg OBP Lg SLG Lg OPS PIV
1993 SEA AL 20 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 — — — — 0.0
1994 SEA AL 6 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 — — — — 0.0
1997 PHI NL 35 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 — — — — 0.0
Career · 3 seasons 61 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 — — — — — 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

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Per-game data from Retrosheet (regular season, through 2025).

Batting — Home / Away

Erik Plantenberg — Batting — Home / Away
SplitGABRHHRRBIAVG
Home3400000—
Away2700000—

Pitching — Home / Away

Erik Plantenberg — Pitching — Home / Away
SplitGIPHERBBSOERA
Home3424.2221120124.01
Away2717.218101145.09

Last 10 Games — Pitching

Erik Plantenberg — Last 10 Games — Pitching
DateTmOppDecIPHRERBBSOHR
1997-06-20 PHIATL — 0.2100000
1997-06-17 PHIBOS — 0.2211010
1997-06-15 PHITOR — 2.0211000
1997-06-13 PHITOR — 0.0100000
1997-06-10 PHIWSN — 0.1000000
1997-06-07 PHIPIT — 1.2000020
1997-06-05 PHICHC — 0.2111000
1997-06-04 PHICHC — 0.2000100
1997-06-03 PHICIN — 0.2100010
1997-05-31 PHINYN — 0.1111000

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Erik Plantenberg — Career Fielding Totals by Position
Position G GS PO A E DP
P 61 0 5 6 2 1

Season-by-Season Fielding

Erik Plantenberg — Season-by-Season Fielding
Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1993 SEA P 20 0 3 1 0 1
1994 SEA P 6 0 0 3 1 0
1997 PHI P 35 0 2 2 1 0

Career Games by Position

Position Diamond

Circle size = games played at each position.

Erik Plantenberg — Career Games by Position
Position Games
Pitcher 61

Salary History

Erik Plantenberg's recorded salaries total $150,000 over 1 season, in 1997. This total is partial: the salary data covers 1985 to 2016, and Plantenberg's career ran from 1993 to 1997. No salary is recorded for 1993 and 1994.

Erik Plantenberg — Salary History
Year Team League Salary
1997 PHI NL $150,000
Total recorded salary (partial) $150,000

College History

Erik Plantenberg — College History
School Name City State Years Attended
San Diego State University San Diego CA 1988, 1989, 1990

Erik Plantenberg: the record in brief

July 31, 1993 and June 20, 1997 bracket Erik Plantenberg's time in the majors: the debut and the last game on record. The team column moves through the Seattle Mariners (1993 through 1994) and the Philadelphia Phillies (1997). Listed as a pitcher, Plantenberg batted right-handed and threw left-handed. Plantenberg is listed at 6-foot-1 and 190 pounds. Plantenberg was born on October 30, 1968, in Renton, WA, USA. The given name on file is Erik John Plantenberg.

Plantenberg went 0-0 with a 4.46 ERA in 61 games, 0 of them starts. The same table counts 16 strikeouts. Plantenberg's 4.46 ERA was close to the 4.35 league figure for those seasons. 1997 was Plantenberg's sharpest full season, a 4.91 ERA against the league's 4.39. By Pitcher PIV, Baseball Data Hub's measure of run prevention relative to each season's league, Plantenberg's career adds up to 122.1.

Every defensive appearance on record for Plantenberg, 61 games, came at pitcher. On the mound, the fielding record shows 2 errors alongside 5 putouts and 6 assists.

Frequently Asked Questions about Erik Plantenberg

What years did Erik Plantenberg play?
Erik Plantenberg played in Major League Baseball from 1993 to 1997.
Was Erik Plantenberg a pitcher?
Yes. Erik Plantenberg pitched in the major leagues, recording 0 wins and 16 strikeouts.
What teams did Erik Plantenberg play for?
Erik Plantenberg played for 2 teams: the Seattle Mariners (1993–1994) and the Philadelphia Phillies (1997).
What were Erik Plantenberg's career stats?
In 61 games, Erik Plantenberg went 0-0 with a 4.46 ERA, 16 strikeouts, 42.1 innings pitched, and 1 saves.
How much did Erik Plantenberg earn in his career?
Erik Plantenberg's recorded salaries total $150,000 over 1 season, in 1997. This total is partial: the salary data covers 1985 to 2016, and Plantenberg's career ran from 1993 to 1997. No salary is recorded for 1993 and 1994.
What was Erik Plantenberg's salary?
Erik Plantenberg's recorded salary was $150,000 in 1997.
What position did Erik Plantenberg play?
Erik Plantenberg played primarily as a pitcher, the position where he appeared in the most games.
How tall was Erik Plantenberg and how much did he weigh?
Erik Plantenberg was listed at 6 feet 1 inch and 190 pounds.
What was Erik Plantenberg's career ERA?
Erik Plantenberg finished with a 4.46 career ERA, going 0-0 with 16 strikeouts.
How many strikeouts did Erik Plantenberg have?
Erik Plantenberg recorded 16 career strikeouts.
Is Erik Plantenberg in the Hall of Fame?
No. Erik Plantenberg has not been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.