Garrett Stephenson
Born: 1/2/1972 in Takoma Park, MD, USA
MLB Debut: 1996-07-25 | Final Game: 2003-09-17
Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'4" | Weight: 195 lbs
Full name: Garrett Charles Stephenson
Biography
Garrett Stephenson, born in 1972, was a professional baseball pitcher whose career spanned from 1996 to 2003. Known for his competitive spirit and solid pitching repertoire, Stephenson played a significant role on the mound during an era marked by the transition from the late 1990s into the early 2000s, a time when offensive production was at an all-time high. Throughout his career, he achieved a balanced win-loss record of 39-39 and posted an earned run average (ERA) of 4.55, showcasing his ability to compete in a challenging environment.
Over his career, Stephenson recorded a total of 408 strikeouts, reflecting his capability to miss bats and keep opposing hitters off balance. While he did not register any saves, his contributions as a starting pitcher were impactful as he carved out a niche for himself in the major leagues. As a player who navigated the complexities of the game during a dynamic period in baseball history, Stephenson's journey exemplified the persistence and resilience required to succeed at the highest level.
Career Pitching Statistics
| W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | HR | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 39 | 39 | 123 | 104 | 6 | 2 | 0 | 651.3 | 662 | 329 | 91 | 237 | 408 | 4.55 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Pitching
| Year | Team | Lg | W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1996 | BAL | AL | 0 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6.3 | 13 | 9 | 3 | 3 | 12.79 | 0.0 |
| 1997 | PHI | NL | 8 | 6 | 20 | 18 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 117.0 | 104 | 41 | 38 | 81 | 3.15 | 1172.3 |
| 1998 | PHI | NL | 0 | 2 | 6 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 23.0 | 31 | 23 | 19 | 17 | 9.00 | -810.6 |
| 1999 | STL | NL | 6 | 3 | 18 | 12 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 85.3 | 90 | 40 | 29 | 59 | 4.22 | - |
| 2000 | STL | NL | 16 | 9 | 32 | 31 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 200.3 | 209 | 100 | 63 | 123 | 4.49 | - |
| 2002 | STL | NL | 2 | 5 | 12 | 10 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 45.0 | 48 | 27 | 25 | 34 | 5.40 | - |
| 2003 | STL | NL | 7 | 13 | 32 | 27 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 174.3 | 167 | 89 | 60 | 91 | 4.59 | - |
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 123 | 180 | 1 | 18 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 7 | 0 | 9 | 71 | 0.100 | 0.152 | 0.111 | 0.263 | -850.0 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1996 | BAL | AL | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 1997 | PHI | NL | 20 | 32 | 0 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 16 | 0.094 | 0.0 |
| 1998 | PHI | NL | 6 | 6 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0.167 | 0.0 |
| 1999 | STL | NL | 18 | 27 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 0.074 | 0.0 |
| 2000 | STL | NL | 32 | 59 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 4 | 23 | 0.051 | -850.0 |
| 2002 | STL | NL | 12 | 12 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 8 | 0.000 | 0.0 |
| 2003 | STL | NL | 32 | 44 | 0 | 9 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 3 | 18 | 0.205 | 0.0 |
Postseason Statistics
Playoff Career Batting
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | NLDS1 | SLN | 1 | 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 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 3.7 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 2.45 |
Playoff Pitching by Year
| Year | Round | Team | W | L | G | GS | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | NLDS1 | SLN | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 3.7 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 2.45 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| P | 123 | 104 | 41 | 85 | 1 | 4 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1996 | BAL | P | 3 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 1997 | PHI | P | 20 | 18 | 15 | 14 | 0 | 0 |
| 1998 | PHI | P | 6 | 6 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 1999 | SLN | P | 18 | 12 | 6 | 9 | 0 | 1 |
| 2000 | SLN | P | 32 | 31 | 9 | 30 | 1 | 0 |
| 2002 | SLN | P | 12 | 10 | 1 | 9 | 0 | 0 |
| 2003 | SLN | P | 32 | 27 | 7 | 21 | 0 | 3 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | 123 |
Awards & Honors
| Year | Award | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| 2000 | Pitcher of the Month | May |
Salary History
| Year | Team | League | Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2003 | SLN | NL | $800,000 |
| 2002 | SLN | NL | $900,000 |
| 2001 | SLN | NL | $1,025,000 |
| 2000 | SLN | NL | $550,000 |
| 1999 | SLN | NL | $215,000 |
| 1998 | PHI | NL | $185,000 |
| 1997 | PHI | NL | $150,000 |
| Total Career Earnings | $3,825,000 | ||
College History
| School Name | City | State | Years Attended |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brigham Young University-Idaho | Rexburg | ID | 1991, 1992 |