Jack Savage
Born: 4/22/1964 in Louisville, KY, USA
MLB Debut: 1987-09-14 | Final Game: 1990-09-14
Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'3" | Weight: 190 lbs
Full name: John Joseph Savage
Biography
Jack Savage, born in 1964, was a professional baseball player who played as a position player in Major League Baseball from 1987 to 1990. Throughout his brief career, he appeared in 20 games but unfortunately did not record any hits, home runs, or RBIs, finishing with a batting average of 0.0. His time in the major leagues coincided with a period characterized by a shift towards more power-oriented play, yet Savage's career was limited, and he did not leave a significant statistical mark in the game.
Despite the challenges he faced on the field, Savage's journey to the majors reflects the perseverance and determination that many players exhibit in their pursuit of a professional baseball career. While his playing time was minimal and his statistics unremarkable, he was part of a competitive era that saw the rise of influential hitters and a changing landscape in baseball. His experience in the league serves as a reminder of the numerous players who have contributed to the sport in various capacities, even if they did not achieve lasting fame.
Career Pitching Statistics
| W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | HR | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | 2 | 20 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 29.3 | 41 | 25 | 3 | 11 | 12 | 7.67 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Pitching
| Year | Team | Lg | W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1987 | LAD | NL | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3.3 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2.70 | - |
| 1990 | MIN | AL | 0 | 2 | 17 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 26.0 | 37 | 24 | 11 | 12 | 8.31 | -518.3 |
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | .000 | .000 | .000 | 0.0 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1987 | LAD | 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 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| P | 20 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1987 | LAN | P | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1990 | MIN | P | 17 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | 20 |
College History
| School Name | City | State | Years Attended |
|---|---|---|---|
| University of Kentucky | Lexington | KY | 1983, 1984, 1985 |