Jeff Plympton
Pitcher · Career Stats, Bio & Records (1991)
Jeff Plympton was a pitcher who played in Major League Baseball in 1991 for the Boston Red Sox. Across 4 career appearances, he went 0-0 with a 0.00 ERA and 2 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
- 6'2" / 205 lb
- MLB Debut
- 1991-06-15
- Last Game
- 1991-09-16
Full name: Jeffrey Hunter Plympton
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1991 | BOS | AL | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5.1 | 5 | 0 | 4 | 2 | 0.00 | — | 0.0 |
| Career · 1 season | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5.1 | 5 | 0 | 4 | 2 | 0.00 | — | 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.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1991 | BOS | AL | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| Career · 1 season | 4 | 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
Per-game data from Retrosheet (regular season, through 2025).
Batting — Home / Away
| Split | G | AB | R | H | HR | RBI | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — |
| Away | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — |
Pitching — Home / Away
| Split | G | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 3 | 5.0 | 5 | 0 | 4 | 1 | 0.00 |
| Away | 1 | 0.1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0.00 |
Last 4 Games — Pitching
| Date | Tm | Opp | Dec | IP | H | R | ER | BB | SO | HR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1991-09-16 | BOS | BAL | — | 2.0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| 1991-09-11 | BOS | DET | — | 0.1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 1991-09-08 | BOS | SEA | — | 2.0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| 1991-06-15 | BOS | LAA | — | 1.0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each position.
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | 4 |
College History
| School Name | City | State | Years Attended |
|---|---|---|---|
| University of Maine at Orono | Orono | ME | 1985, 1986, 1987 |
Jeff Plympton: the record in brief
According to the bio, Jeff Plympton debuted on June 15, 1991 and played a final game on September 16, 1991. Every season row on the page belongs to the Boston Red Sox, in 1991. Plympton is listed as a pitcher at 6'2" and 205 pounds. Plympton both batted and threw right-handed, per the bio block. The recorded birth is November 24, 1965, in Framingham, MA, USA. The given name on file is Jeffrey Hunter Plympton.
The pitching table credits Plympton with a 0-0 record and a 0.00 ERA in 4 games. Also on Plympton's record: 2 strikeouts. The leagues Plympton pitched in allowed 3.91 earned runs per nine over those seasons, so the career ERA was 100.0% better than average. Plympton's only pitching season is 1991: 4 games, 2 strikeouts.
Plympton appears at one position only: pitcher, in 4 games.
Before the majors, Plympton played college baseball at University of Maine at Orono (1985, 1986, and 1987).
Frequently Asked Questions about Jeff Plympton
- Was Jeff Plympton a pitcher?
- Yes. Jeff Plympton pitched in the major leagues, recording 0 wins and 2 strikeouts.
- What teams did Jeff Plympton play for?
- Jeff Plympton played for one team, the Boston Red Sox (1991).
- What were Jeff Plympton's career stats?
- In 4 games, Jeff Plympton went 0-0 with a 0.00 ERA, 2 strikeouts, and 5.1 innings pitched.
- What position did Jeff Plympton play?
- Jeff Plympton played primarily as a pitcher, the position where he appeared in the most games.
- How tall was Jeff Plympton and how much did he weigh?
- Jeff Plympton was listed at 6 feet 2 inches and 205 pounds.
- What was Jeff Plympton's career ERA?
- Jeff Plympton finished with a 0.00 career ERA, going 0-0 with 2 strikeouts.
- How many strikeouts did Jeff Plympton have?
- Jeff Plympton recorded 2 career strikeouts.
- Is Jeff Plympton in the Hall of Fame?
- No. Jeff Plympton has not been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.