Pete Schourek
Pitcher · Career Stats, Bio & Records (1991-2001)
Pete Schourek was a pitcher who played in Major League Baseball from 1991 to 2001 for 5 teams, including the New York Mets, a span of 11 seasons. Across 288 career appearances, he went 66-77 with a 4.59 ERA and 813 strikeouts. He also batted .164 with 2 home runs.
- 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
- L / L
- Height / Weight
- 6'5" / 195 lb
- MLB Debut
- 1991-04-09
- Last Game
- 2001-07-25
Full name: Peter Alan Schourek
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 | NYN | NL | 5 | 4 | 35 | 8 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 86.1 | 82 | 41 | 43 | 67 | 4.27 | 3.91 (-9%) | -21.9 |
| 1992 | NYN | NL | 6 | 8 | 22 | 21 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 136.0 | 137 | 55 | 44 | 60 | 3.64 | 3.75 (+3%) | -103.1 |
| 1993 | NYN | NL | 5 | 12 | 41 | 18 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 128.1 | 168 | 85 | 45 | 72 | 5.96 | 4.19 (-42%) | -367.7 |
| 1994 | CIN | NL | 7 | 2 | 22 | 10 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 81.1 | 90 | 37 | 29 | 69 | 4.09 | 4.51 (+9%) | 287.0 |
| 1995 | CIN | NL | 18 | 7 | 29 | 29 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 190.1 | 158 | 68 | 45 | 160 | 3.22 | 4.45 (+28%) | 5105.7 |
| 1996 | CIN | NL | 4 | 5 | 12 | 12 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 67.1 | 79 | 45 | 24 | 54 | 6.01 | 4.61 (-30%) | 834.3 |
| 1997 | CIN | NL | 5 | 8 | 18 | 17 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 84.2 | 78 | 51 | 38 | 59 | 5.42 | 4.39 (-24%) | -3340.2 |
| 1998 | HOU | NL | 7 | 6 | 15 | 15 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 80.0 | 82 | 40 | 36 | 59 | 4.50 | 4.43 (-2%) | -715.0 |
| 1998 | BOS | AL | 1 | 3 | 10 | 8 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 44.0 | 45 | 21 | 14 | 36 | 4.30 | 4.43 (+3%) | -178.3 |
| 1999 | PIT | NL | 4 | 7 | 30 | 17 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 113.0 | 128 | 67 | 49 | 94 | 5.34 | 4.71 (-13%) | -1402.0 |
| 2000 | BOS | AL | 3 | 10 | 21 | 21 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 107.1 | 116 | 61 | 38 | 63 | 5.11 | 4.77 (-7%) | -1061.7 |
| 2001 | BOS | AL | 1 | 5 | 33 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 30.1 | 35 | 15 | 15 | 20 | 4.45 | 4.42 (-1%) | -462.3 |
| Career · 12 seasons | 66 | 77 | 288 | 176 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 1,149.0 | 1,198 | 586 | 420 | 813 | 4.59 | — | -1,425 | ||
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
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 292 | 269 | 15 | 44 | 4 | 0 | 2 | 20 | 2 | 10 | 81 | .164 | .192 | .201 | .393 | -365 |
Career AVG .164 vs. league average .266 across their career seasons — 38.4% below league average.
Career OBP .192 vs. league average .336 across their career seasons — 42.7% below league average.
Career SLG .201 vs. league average .416 across their career seasons — 51.8% below league average.
Career OPS .393 vs. league average .752 across their career seasons — 47.7% below league average.
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 | NYN | NL | 35 | 22 | 0 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 2 | 9 | .136 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1992 | NYN | NL | 23 | 42 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 13 | .048 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1993 | NYN | NL | 41 | 32 | 2 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 3 | 11 | .219 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1994 | CIN | NL | 22 | 23 | 1 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 3 | .174 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1995 | CIN | NL | 29 | 59 | 7 | 13 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 12 | .220 | .266 (-17%) | .337 (-35%) | .417 (-39%) | .755 (-37%) | -365.2 |
| 1996 | CIN | NL | 13 | 19 | 1 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 5 | .263 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1997 | CIN | NL | 19 | 24 | 1 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 8 | .167 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1998 | HOU | NL | 15 | 19 | 2 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 6 | .211 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1998 | BOS | AL | 10 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1999 | PIT | NL | 30 | 25 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 13 | .000 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 2000 | BOS | AL | 22 | 4 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | .500 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 2001 | BOS | AL | 33 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| Career · 12 seasons | 292 | 269 | 15 | 44 | 4 | 0 | 2 | 20 | 2 | 10 | 81 | .164 | — | — | — | — | -365 | ||
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.
Postseason Statistics
Playoff Career Batting
Playoff Batting by Year
| Year | Round | Team | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1998 | ALDS1 | BOS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 |
| 1995 | NLCS | CIN | 2 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | .000 |
| 1995 | NLDS2 | CIN | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | .000 |
Playoff Career Pitching
| W | L | G | GS | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 | 4 | 4 | 0 | 26.2 | 21 | 4 | 10 | 19 | 1.35 |
Playoff Pitching by Year
Game Log & Splits
View full game log (580 games) →Per-game data from Retrosheet (regular season, through 2025).
Batting — Home / Away
| Split | G | AB | R | H | HR | RBI | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 160 | 144 | 10 | 19 | 1 | 7 | .132 |
| Away | 132 | 125 | 5 | 25 | 1 | 13 | .200 |
Pitching — Home / Away
| Split | G | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 156 | 651.0 | 645 | 306 | 223 | 461 | 4.23 |
| Away | 132 | 498.0 | 553 | 280 | 197 | 352 | 5.06 |
Last 10 Games — Pitching
| Date | Tm | Opp | Dec | IP | H | R | ER | BB | SO | HR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2001-07-25 | BOS | TOR | — | 0.1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2001-07-22 | BOS | CHW | — | 0.1 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| 2001-07-03 | BOS | CLE | — | 2.0 | 4 | 4 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 0 |
| 2001-06-27 | BOS | TBR | L | 0.1 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2001-06-25 | BOS | TBR | — | 0.2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 2001-06-23 | BOS | TOR | — | 1.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 2001-06-22 | BOS | TOR | L | 1.0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| 2001-06-21 | BOS | TBR | — | 1.0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2001-06-15 | BOS | ATL | — | 1.0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 2001-06-13 | BOS | MIA | — | 0.2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1991 | NYN | P | 35 | 8 | 6 | 14 | 0 | 1 |
| 1992 | NYN | P | 22 | 21 | 7 | 13 | 0 | 1 |
| 1993 | NYN | P | 41 | 18 | 5 | 17 | 0 | 2 |
| 1994 | CIN | P | 22 | 10 | 1 | 13 | 0 | 2 |
| 1995 | CIN | P | 29 | 29 | 7 | 29 | 1 | 2 |
| 1996 | CIN | P | 12 | 12 | 2 | 10 | 0 | 0 |
| 1997 | CIN | P | 18 | 17 | 3 | 8 | 0 | 0 |
| 1998 | HOU | P | 15 | 15 | 1 | 7 | 0 | 0 |
| 1998 | BOS | P | 10 | 8 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| 1999 | PIT | P | 30 | 17 | 3 | 15 | 2 | 0 |
| 2000 | BOS | P | 21 | 21 | 3 | 18 | 3 | 1 |
| 2001 | BOS | P | 33 | 0 | 2 | 7 | 1 | 3 |
Career Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each position.
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | 288 |
Awards & Honors
| Year | Award | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| 1995 | TSN All-Star | LHP |
Salary History
Pete Schourek's recorded salaries total $12,182,778 over 11 seasons, 1991 to 2001. Schourek's career, 1991 to 2001, falls within 1985 to 2016, the years the salary data covers.
| Year | Team | League | Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2001 | BOS | AL | $1,000,000 |
| 2000 | BOS | AL | $200,000 |
| 1999 | PIT | NL | $2,000,000 |
| 1998 | BOS | AL | $1,600,000 |
| 1997 | CIN | NL | $2,640,000 |
| 1996 | CIN | NL | $3,300,000 |
| 1995 | CIN | NL | $762,778 |
| 1994 | NYN | NL | $225,000 |
| 1993 | NYN | NL | $220,000 |
| 1992 | NYN | NL | $135,000 |
| 1991 | NYN | NL | $100,000 |
| Total recorded salary | $12,182,778 | ||
Award Voting History
| Year | Award | League | Finish | Points Won | Points Max | Votes First |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1995 | Cy Young Award | NL | 2nd | 55.0 | 140 | 0 |
| 1995 | Most Valuable Player | NL | 20th | 2.0 | 392 | 0 |
Most Similar Players
Career comps based on counting + rate stats and primary position. Score is relative — closest peer anchors at ~98%.
Pete Schourek (highlighted) compared to peers across the same era.
Pete Schourek: the record in brief
The profile opens with Pete Schourek's first major league game on April 9, 1991; the last one listed came on July 25, 2001. By club, Schourek's seasons break down as the New York Mets (1991 through 1993), the Cincinnati Reds (1994 to 1997), the Houston Astros (1998), the Boston Red Sox (1998 to 2001), and the Pittsburgh Pirates (1999). The bio lists Schourek as a pitcher who both batted and threw left-handed. Schourek is listed at 6-foot-5 and 195 pounds. The birth record reads May 10, 1969, in Austin, TX, USA. The given name on file is Peter Alan Schourek.
Schourek's career pitching line is 66 wins, 77 losses and a 4.59 ERA over 288 appearances. Schourek had 813 strikeouts. Schourek's 4.59 ERA was close to the 4.38 league figure for those seasons. Schourek won 18 games in 1995, the most of any season listed. Among the heaviest workloads, the lowest ERA was 3.22 in 1995, when the league's was 4.45.
Frequently Asked Questions about Pete Schourek
- What years did Pete Schourek play?
- Pete Schourek played in Major League Baseball from 1991 to 2001.
- Was Pete Schourek a pitcher?
- Yes. Pete Schourek pitched in the major leagues, recording 66 wins and 813 strikeouts.
- How many home runs did Pete Schourek hit?
- Pete Schourek hit 2 career home runs with 44 hits.
- What teams did Pete Schourek play for?
- Pete Schourek played for 5 teams: the New York Mets (1991–1993), the Cincinnati Reds (1994–1997), the Houston Astros (1998), the Boston Red Sox (1998, 2000–2001), and the Pittsburgh Pirates (1999).
- What were Pete Schourek's career stats?
- In 288 games, Pete Schourek went 66-77 with a 4.59 ERA, 813 strikeouts, 1,149.0 innings pitched, and 2 saves. At the plate he had 44 hits and 2 home runs.
- How much did Pete Schourek earn in his career?
- Pete Schourek's recorded salaries total $12,182,778 over 11 seasons, 1991 to 2001. Schourek's career, 1991 to 2001, falls within 1985 to 2016, the years the salary data covers.
- What was Pete Schourek's salary?
- Pete Schourek's last recorded salary was $1,000,000, in 2001. His highest recorded salary was $3,300,000, in 1996, and his lowest was $100,000, in 1991. The Salary History table lists each season from 1991 to 2001.
- What position did Pete Schourek play?
- Pete Schourek played primarily as a pitcher, the position where he appeared in the most games.
- How tall was Pete Schourek and how much did he weigh?
- Pete Schourek was listed at 6 feet 5 inches and 195 pounds.
- What was Pete Schourek's career ERA?
- Pete Schourek finished with a 4.59 career ERA, going 66-77 with 813 strikeouts.
- How many strikeouts did Pete Schourek have?
- Pete Schourek recorded 813 career strikeouts.
- Is Pete Schourek in the Hall of Fame?
- No. Pete Schourek has not been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.