Earl Stephenson
Born: 7/31/1947 in Benson, NC, USA
MLB Debut: 1971-04-07 | Final Game: 1978-07-26
Bats: L | Throws: L | Height: 6'3" | Weight: 175 lbs
Full name: Chester Earl Stephenson
Biography
Earl Stephenson was a professional baseball pitcher whose career spanned from 1971 to 1978. Born in 1947, Stephenson made his mark in Major League Baseball during an era characterized by a shifting landscape in pitching strategies and offensive dynamics. Over the course of his career, he compiled a record of 4-5 with a commendable earned run average (ERA) of 3.57, showcasing his ability to navigate the competitive environment of the time.
Throughout his time in the majors, Stephenson struck out 50 batters and recorded a single save, reflecting his role as a reliable option on the mound. His contributions were particularly significant in an era where pitchers were increasingly relied upon to maintain low scoring games, and his performance helped solidify his reputation within the teams he played for. While his career did not see the accolades of some of his contemporaries, Stephenson's dedication to the game and his solid performance in the bullpen remain a noteworthy part of baseball history.
Career Pitching Statistics
| W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | HR | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 | 5 | 54 | 8 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 113.3 | 118 | 45 | 7 | 49 | 50 | 3.57 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Pitching
| Year | Team | Lg | W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1971 | CHC | NL | 1 | 0 | 16 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 20.3 | 24 | 10 | 11 | 11 | 4.43 | - |
| 1972 | ATL | AL | 3 | 5 | 35 | 8 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 80.3 | 79 | 29 | 33 | 33 | 3.25 | - |
| 1977 | BAL | AL | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3.0 | 5 | 3 | 0 | 2 | 9.00 | 0.0 |
| 1978 | BAL | AL | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 9.7 | 10 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 2.79 | 0.0 |
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 54 | 20 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 13 | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1971 | CHC | NL | 16 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0.000 | 0.0 |
| 1972 | ATL | AL | 35 | 18 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 11 | 0.000 | 0.0 |
| 1977 | BAL | AL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 1978 | BAL | AL | 2 | 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 | 54 | 8 | 6 | 18 | 1 | 1 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1971 | CHN | P | 16 | 0 | 2 | 4 | 0 | 1 |
| 1972 | ML4 | P | 35 | 8 | 4 | 14 | 1 | 0 |
| 1977 | BAL | P | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1978 | BAL | P | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | 54 |
College History
| School Name | City | State | Years Attended |
|---|---|---|---|
| Campbell University | Buies Creek | NC | 1966 |