Tony Sipp
Born: 7/12/1983 in Pascagoula, MS, USA
MLB Debut: 2009-04-22 | Final Game: 2019-07-30
Bats: L | Throws: L | Height: 6'0" | Weight: 190 lbs
Full name: Tony Marcel Sipp
Biography
Tony Sipp was a professional baseball pitcher who enjoyed a successful career in Major League Baseball from 2009 to 2019. Born in 1983, Sipp made his mark as a reliable left-handed reliever, known for his ability to handle critical situations on the mound. Over the course of his career, he compiled a record of 26-22 and maintained an earned run average (ERA) of 3.72, showcasing his effectiveness in limiting runs and contributing to his teams' successes.
Sipp recorded a total of 531 strikeouts, demonstrating his capacity to overpower hitters with a blend of speed and movement on his pitches. Additionally, he notched 7 saves, reflecting his versatility and ability to close out games when called upon. Throughout his career, Sipp played an essential role in various bullpens, adapting to the evolving dynamics of the game during the late 2000s and 2010s, an era marked by an increasing reliance on specialized relief pitching. His contributions to the teams he played for, including the Cleveland Indians and Houston Astros, have left a lasting legacy in the league.
Career Pitching Statistics
| W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | HR | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 26 | 22 | 616 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 7 | 503.7 | 405 | 208 | 74 | 221 | 531 | 3.72 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Pitching
| Year | Team | Lg | W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2009 | CLE | AL | 2 | 0 | 46 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 40.0 | 27 | 13 | 25 | 48 | 2.92 | 125.7 |
| 2010 | CLE | AL | 2 | 2 | 70 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 63.0 | 48 | 29 | 39 | 69 | 4.14 | -1974.1 |
| 2011 | CLE | AL | 6 | 3 | 69 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 62.3 | 45 | 21 | 24 | 57 | 3.03 | -780.9 |
| 2012 | CLE | AL | 1 | 2 | 63 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 55.0 | 47 | 27 | 23 | 51 | 4.42 | -920.4 |
| 2013 | AZ | NL | 3 | 2 | 56 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 37.7 | 35 | 20 | 22 | 42 | 4.78 | - |
| 2014 | HOU | AL | 4 | 3 | 56 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 50.7 | 28 | 19 | 17 | 63 | 3.38 | 1031.3 |
| 2015 | HOU | AL | 3 | 4 | 60 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 54.3 | 41 | 12 | 15 | 62 | 1.99 | 1415.2 |
| 2016 | HOU | AL | 1 | 2 | 60 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 43.7 | 52 | 24 | 18 | 40 | 4.95 | -2205.7 |
| 2017 | HOU | AL | 0 | 1 | 46 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 37.3 | 36 | 24 | 16 | 39 | 5.79 | -810.8 |
| 2018 | HOU | AL | 3 | 1 | 54 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 38.7 | 27 | 8 | 13 | 42 | 1.86 | 1693.7 |
| 2019 | WAS | NL | 1 | 2 | 36 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 21.0 | 19 | 11 | 9 | 18 | 4.71 | 504.9 |
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 616 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.000 | 0.000 | 0.000 | 0.000 | 0.0 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2009 | CLE | AL | 46 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 2010 | CLE | AL | 70 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 2011 | CLE | AL | 69 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 2012 | CLE | AL | 63 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 2013 | AZ | NL | 56 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 2014 | HOU | AL | 56 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 2015 | HOU | AL | 60 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 2016 | HOU | AL | 60 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 2017 | HOU | AL | 46 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.000 | 0.0 |
| 2018 | HOU | AL | 54 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 2019 | WAS | NL | 36 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
Postseason Statistics
Playoff Career Batting
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 |
Playoff Batting by Year
| Year | Round | Team | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | ALCS | HOU | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 |
| 2015 | ALWC | HOU | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 |
| 2015 | ALDS1 | HOU | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 |
Playoff Career Pitching
| W | L | G | GS | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | 1 | 9 | 0 | 0 | 6.7 | 2 | 0 | 4 | 7 | 0.00 |
Playoff Pitching by Year
| Year | Round | Team | W | L | G | GS | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | ALCS | HOU | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 1.3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 0.00 |
| 2015 | ALDS1 | HOU | 0 | 1 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 4.3 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 0.00 |
| 2015 | ALWC | HOU | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1.0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0.00 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| OF | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| P | 616 | 0 | 31 | 63 | 4 | 3 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2009 | CLE | P | 46 | 0 | 1 | 5 | 0 | 0 |
| 2010 | CLE | P | 70 | 0 | 1 | 10 | 0 | 0 |
| 2011 | CLE | P | 69 | 0 | 5 | 9 | 1 | 2 |
| 2012 | CLE | P | 63 | 0 | 5 | 8 | 0 | 0 |
| 2013 | ARI | P | 56 | 0 | 4 | 2 | 1 | 0 |
| 2014 | HOU | P | 56 | 0 | 4 | 4 | 0 | 0 |
| 2014 | HOU | OF | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2015 | HOU | P | 60 | 0 | 2 | 7 | 0 | 0 |
| 2016 | HOU | P | 60 | 0 | 2 | 7 | 1 | 0 |
| 2017 | HOU | P | 46 | 0 | 4 | 7 | 0 | 0 |
| 2018 | HOU | P | 54 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 1 |
| 2019 | WAS | P | 36 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | 616 |
| Left Field | 1 |
| Right Field | 1 |
Salary History
| Year | Team | League | Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | HOU | AL | $6,000,000 |
| 2015 | HOU | AL | $2,400,000 |
| 2013 | ARI | NL | $1,275,000 |
| 2012 | CLE | AL | $504,900 |
| 2011 | CLE | AL | $436,800 |
| 2010 | CLE | AL | $407,300 |
| Total Career Earnings | $11,024,000 | ||
College History
| School Name | City | State | Years Attended |
|---|---|---|---|
| Clemson University | Clemson | SC | 2004 |
| Northwest Florida State College | Niceville | FL | 2002 |
| Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College | Perkinston | MS | 2003 |