Jack Savage
Pitcher · Career Stats, Bio & Records (1987-1990)
Jack Savage was a pitcher who played in Major League Baseball from 1987 to 1990 for the Los Angeles Dodgers and the Minnesota Twins, a span of 4 seasons. Across 20 career appearances, he went 0-2 with a 7.67 ERA and 12 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
- 6'3" / 190 lb
- MLB Debut
- 1987-09-14
- Last Game
- 1990-09-14
Full name: John Joseph Savage
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1987 | LAN | NL | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3.1 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2.70 | — | 0.0 |
| 1990 | MIN | AL | 0 | 2 | 17 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 26.0 | 37 | 24 | 11 | 12 | 8.31 | 3.86 (-115%) | -515.6 |
| Career · 2 seasons | 0 | 2 | 20 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 29.1 | 41 | 25 | 11 | 12 | 7.67 | — | -516 | ||
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1987 | LAN | NL | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1990 | MIN | AL | 17 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| Career · 2 seasons | 20 | 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
View full game log (40 games) →Per-game data from Retrosheet (regular season, through 2025).
Batting — Home / Away
| Split | G | AB | R | H | HR | RBI | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 11 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — |
| Away | 9 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — |
Pitching — Home / Away
| Split | G | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 11 | 17.1 | 21 | 12 | 6 | 9 | 6.23 |
| Away | 9 | 12.0 | 20 | 13 | 5 | 3 | 9.75 |
Last 10 Games — Pitching
| Date | Tm | Opp | Dec | IP | H | R | ER | BB | SO | HR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990-09-14 | MIN | OAK | — | 1.0 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| 1990-09-11 | MIN | LAA | — | 1.0 | 3 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| 1990-09-09 | MIN | CLE | L | 0.1 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1990-09-04 | MIN | MIL | — | 1.0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 1990-08-19 | MIN | TOR | — | 2.2 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 0 |
| 1990-08-11 | MIN | TOR | — | 0.0 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| 1990-08-04 | MIN | SEA | L | 0.2 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1990-08-02 | MIN | SEA | — | 0.2 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 1990-07-29 | MIN | OAK | — | 3.0 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 0 |
| 1990-07-22 | MIN | NYY | — | 0.2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each position.
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | 20 |
College History
| School Name | City | State | Years Attended |
|---|---|---|---|
| University of Kentucky | Lexington | KY | 1983, 1984, 1985 |
Jack Savage: the record in brief
Jack Savage played a first major league game on September 14, 1987 and a last one on September 14, 1990. Club by club, the record runs the Los Angeles Dodgers (1987) and the Minnesota Twins (1990). Savage is listed as a pitcher at 6-foot-3 and 190 pounds. Savage both batted and threw right-handed, per the bio block. The recorded birth is April 22, 1964, in Louisville, KY, USA. The given name on file is John Joseph Savage.
Savage pitched in 20 games, starting 0, and finished with a 0-2 record and 7.67 ERA. Savage had 12 strikeouts. The league ERA over Savage's seasons was 4.08, so the 7.67 figure ran 88.1% worse than average. 1990 was Savage's sharpest full season, a 8.31 ERA against the league's 3.86.
Before the majors, Savage played college baseball at University of Kentucky (1983, 1984, and 1985). The game-log section draws on 40 games of Retrosheet box scores for Savage.
Every defensive appearance on record for Savage, 20 games, came at pitcher. On the mound, Savage's fielding totals are 0 putouts, 4 assists and 0 errors.
Frequently Asked Questions about Jack Savage
- What years did Jack Savage play?
- Jack Savage played in Major League Baseball from 1987 to 1990.
- Was Jack Savage a pitcher?
- Yes. Jack Savage pitched in the major leagues, recording 0 wins and 12 strikeouts.
- What teams did Jack Savage play for?
- Jack Savage played for 2 teams: the Los Angeles Dodgers (1987) and the Minnesota Twins (1990).
- What were Jack Savage's career stats?
- In 20 games, Jack Savage went 0-2 with a 7.67 ERA, 12 strikeouts, 29.1 innings pitched, and 1 saves.
- What position did Jack Savage play?
- Jack Savage played primarily as a pitcher, the position where he appeared in the most games.
- How tall was Jack Savage and how much did he weigh?
- Jack Savage was listed at 6 feet 3 inches and 190 pounds.
- What was Jack Savage's career ERA?
- Jack Savage finished with a 7.67 career ERA, going 0-2 with 12 strikeouts.
- How many strikeouts did Jack Savage have?
- Jack Savage recorded 12 career strikeouts.
- Is Jack Savage in the Hall of Fame?
- No. Jack Savage has not been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.