Doug Sisk
Born: 9/26/1957 in Renton, WA, USA
MLB Debut: 1982-09-06 | Final Game: 1991-05-23
Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'2" | Weight: 210 lbs
Full name: Douglas Randall Sisk
Biography
Doug Sisk, born in 1957, was a professional baseball pitcher whose career spanned from 1982 to 1991. Known for his consistency on the mound, Sisk finished his career with a record of 22-20 and an impressive earned run average (ERA) of 3.27. Over his playing years, he recorded 195 strikeouts and notched 33 saves, contributing significantly to his teams' bullpens during a competitive era in Major League Baseball.
Sisk's playing style was characterized by a reliable fastball and an effective breaking pitch, enabling him to navigate the challenges posed by some of the league's most formidable hitters. He played during a time when the game was evolving, with an increasing emphasis on specialized roles for pitchers, particularly in relief. His ability to perform under pressure and secure late-game situations made him a valuable asset for the teams he represented. Doug Sisk remains a notable figure in baseball history for his contributions to the game during the late 20th century.
Career Pitching Statistics
| W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | HR | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 22 | 20 | 332 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 33 | 523.3 | 527 | 190 | 15 | 267 | 195 | 3.27 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Pitching
| Year | Team | Lg | W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1982 | NYN | NL | 0 | 1 | 8 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 8.7 | 5 | 1 | 4 | 4 | 1.04 | 0.0 |
| 1983 | NYN | NL | 5 | 4 | 67 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 11 | 104.3 | 88 | 26 | 59 | 33 | 2.24 | -496.1 |
| 1984 | NYN | NL | 1 | 3 | 50 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 15 | 77.7 | 57 | 18 | 54 | 32 | 2.09 | -990.8 |
| 1985 | NYN | NL | 4 | 5 | 42 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 73.0 | 86 | 43 | 40 | 26 | 5.30 | -627.6 |
| 1986 | NYN | NL | 4 | 2 | 41 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 70.7 | 77 | 24 | 31 | 31 | 3.06 | 986.8 |
| 1987 | NYN | NL | 3 | 1 | 55 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 78.0 | 83 | 30 | 22 | 37 | 3.46 | 1141.9 |
| 1988 | BAL | AL | 3 | 3 | 52 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 94.3 | 109 | 39 | 45 | 26 | 3.72 | -943.0 |
| 1990 | ATL | NL | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2.3 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 1 | 3.86 | 0.0 |
| 1991 | ATL | NL | 2 | 1 | 14 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 14.3 | 21 | 8 | 8 | 5 | 5.02 | -297.6 |
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 332 | 38 | 1 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 20 | 0.105 | 0.128 | 0.105 | 0.233 | 0.0 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1982 | NYN | NL | 8 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 1983 | NYN | NL | 67 | 6 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0.500 | 0.0 |
| 1984 | NYN | NL | 50 | 11 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 6 | 0.091 | 0.0 |
| 1985 | NYN | NL | 42 | 12 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 7 | 0.000 | 0.0 |
| 1986 | NYN | NL | 41 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0.000 | 0.0 |
| 1987 | NYN | NL | 55 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0.000 | 0.0 |
| 1988 | BAL | AL | 52 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 1990 | ATL | NL | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 1991 | ATL | NL | 14 | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1986 | WS | NYN | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 |
| 1986 | NLCS | NYN | 1 | 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 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1.7 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 0.00 |
Playoff Pitching by Year
| Year | Round | Team | W | L | G | GS | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1986 | NLCS | NYN | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1.0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0.00 |
| 1986 | WS | NYN | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0.7 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0.00 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| P | 332 | 0 | 42 | 88 | 5 | 6 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1982 | NYN | P | 8 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| 1983 | NYN | P | 67 | 0 | 7 | 14 | 1 | 1 |
| 1984 | NYN | P | 50 | 0 | 5 | 13 | 1 | 1 |
| 1985 | NYN | P | 42 | 0 | 3 | 15 | 0 | 2 |
| 1986 | NYN | P | 41 | 0 | 10 | 6 | 0 | 0 |
| 1987 | NYN | P | 55 | 0 | 5 | 19 | 0 | 0 |
| 1988 | BAL | P | 52 | 0 | 9 | 16 | 3 | 1 |
| 1990 | ATL | P | 3 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 1991 | ATL | P | 14 | 0 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 1 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | 332 |
Salary History
| Year | Team | League | Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1988 | BAL | AL | $410,000 |
| 1987 | NYN | NL | $330,000 |
| 1986 | NYN | NL | $275,000 |
| 1985 | NYN | NL | $275,000 |
| Total Career Earnings | $1,290,000 | ||
College History
| School Name | City | State | Years Attended |
|---|---|---|---|
| Washington State University | Pullman | WA | 1980 |