John Roper
Born: 11/21/1971 in Southern Pines, NC, USA
MLB Debut: 1993-05-16 | Final Game: 1995-09-11
Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'0" | Weight: 175 lbs
Full name: John Christopher Roper
Biography
John Roper, born in 1971, was a professional baseball pitcher whose career spanned from 1993 to 1995. He made his mark in Major League Baseball during a period characterized by a burgeoning offensive era, which saw hitters increasingly dominate the game. Roper played for several teams, showcasing his skills on the mound with a career record of 8-7 and an earned run average (ERA) of 5.35. Over the course of his brief but impactful career, he accumulated a total of 111 strikeouts, demonstrating his ability to miss bats and compete against some of the era's top hitters.
Despite not recording any saves, Roper's contributions to his teams were significant as he navigated the challenges of pitching in a high-scoring environment. His journey through Major League Baseball reflected the experiences of many pitchers of his time, as they adapted to the evolving dynamics of the game. Roper's resilience and determination on the mound left a lasting impression, and he remains a noteworthy figure in the history of baseball during the mid-1990s.
Career Pitching Statistics
| W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | HR | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8 | 7 | 35 | 32 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 180.0 | 197 | 107 | 29 | 72 | 111 | 5.35 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Pitching
| Year | Team | Lg | W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1993 | CIN | NL | 2 | 5 | 16 | 15 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 80.0 | 92 | 50 | 36 | 54 | 5.62 | -1164.3 |
| 1994 | CIN | NL | 6 | 2 | 16 | 15 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 92.0 | 90 | 46 | 30 | 51 | 4.50 | -2062.9 |
| 1995 | CIN | NL | 0 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 7.0 | 13 | 8 | 4 | 6 | 10.29 | 0.0 |
| 1995 | SFG | NL | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1.0 | 2 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 27.00 | - |
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 35 | 62 | 4 | 11 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 1 | 23 | 0.177 | 0.190 | 0.194 | 0.384 | 0.0 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1993 | CIN | NL | 16 | 28 | 1 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 11 | 0.179 | 0.0 |
| 1994 | CIN | NL | 16 | 33 | 3 | 6 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 12 | 0.182 | 0.0 |
| 1995 | CIN | NL | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.000 | 0.0 |
| 1995 | SFG | NL | 1 | 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 | 35 | 32 | 12 | 22 | 2 | 2 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1993 | CIN | P | 16 | 15 | 7 | 8 | 0 | 0 |
| 1994 | CIN | P | 16 | 15 | 5 | 13 | 2 | 2 |
| 1995 | CIN | P | 2 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 1995 | SFN | P | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | 35 |