Dick Stigman
Pitcher · Career Stats, Bio & Records (1960-1966)
Dick Stigman was a pitcher who played in Major League Baseball from 1960 to 1966 for the Cleveland Guardians, the Minnesota Twins, and the Boston Red Sox, a span of 7 seasons. Across 235 career appearances, he went 46-54 with a 4.03 ERA and 755 strikeouts. He also batted .113 with 0 home runs. Dick Stigman was an All-Star.
- 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
- R / L
- Height / Weight
- 6'3" / 200 lb
- MLB Debut
- 1960-04-22
- Last Game
- 1966-09-10
- Awards
- All-Star
Full name: Richard Lewis Stigman
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960 | CLE | AL | 5 | 11 | 41 | 18 | 3 | 0 | 9 | 133.2 | 118 | 67 | 87 | 104 | 4.51 | 3.82 (-18%) | -1238.7 |
| 1961 | CLE | AL | 2 | 5 | 22 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 64.1 | 65 | 33 | 25 | 48 | 4.62 | 4.03 (-15%) | -64.1 |
| 1962 | MIN | AL | 12 | 5 | 40 | 15 | 6 | 0 | 3 | 142.2 | 122 | 58 | 64 | 116 | 3.66 | 3.96 (+7%) | -552.5 |
| 1963 | MIN | AL | 15 | 15 | 33 | 33 | 15 | 3 | 0 | 241.0 | 210 | 87 | 81 | 193 | 3.25 | 3.46 (+6%) | -921.0 |
| 1964 | MIN | AL | 6 | 15 | 32 | 29 | 5 | 1 | 0 | 190.0 | 160 | 85 | 70 | 159 | 4.03 | 3.58 (-12%) | -3116.0 |
| 1965 | MIN | AL | 4 | 2 | 33 | 8 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 70.0 | 59 | 34 | 33 | 70 | 4.37 | 3.50 (-25%) | -1807.2 |
| 1966 | BOS | AL | 2 | 1 | 34 | 10 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 81.0 | 85 | 49 | 46 | 65 | 5.44 | 3.52 (-55%) | -3193.9 |
| Career · 7 seasons | 46 | 54 | 235 | 119 | 30 | 5 | 16 | 922.2 | 819 | 413 | 406 | 755 | 4.03 | — | -10,893 | ||
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 235 | 282 | 13 | 32 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 12 | 0 | 14 | 140 | .113 | .163 | .131 | .295 | -1,328 |
Career AVG .113 vs. league average .251 across their career seasons — 54.9% below league average.
Career OBP .163 vs. league average .317 across their career seasons — 48.4% below league average.
Career SLG .131 vs. league average .382 across their career seasons — 65.7% below league average.
Career OPS .295 vs. league average .699 across their career seasons — 57.9% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960 | CLE | AL | 41 | 36 | 3 | 8 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 3 | 12 | .222 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1961 | CLE | AL | 22 | 16 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 7 | .125 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1962 | MIN | AL | 40 | 45 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 22 | .044 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1963 | MIN | AL | 33 | 84 | 4 | 9 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 7 | 48 | .107 | .246 (-56%) | .308 (-37%) | .371 (-68%) | .680 (-54%) | -664.5 |
| 1964 | MIN | AL | 32 | 69 | 2 | 7 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 34 | .101 | .250 (-59%) | .312 (-59%) | .377 (-65%) | .690 (-63%) | -663.7 |
| 1965 | MIN | AL | 33 | 15 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 7 | .133 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1966 | BOS | AL | 34 | 17 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 10 | .118 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| Career · 7 seasons | 235 | 282 | 13 | 32 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 12 | 0 | 14 | 140 | .113 | — | — | — | — | -1,328 | ||
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.
Game Log & Splits
View full game log (470 games) →Per-game data from Retrosheet (regular season, through 2025).
Batting — Home / Away
| Split | G | AB | R | H | HR | RBI | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 114 | 135 | 7 | 12 | 0 | 6 | .089 |
| Away | 121 | 147 | 6 | 20 | 0 | 6 | .136 |
Pitching — Home / Away
| Split | G | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 114 | 475.2 | 413 | 210 | 204 | 410 | 3.97 |
| Away | 121 | 447.0 | 406 | 203 | 202 | 345 | 4.09 |
Last 10 Games — Pitching
| Date | Tm | Opp | Dec | IP | H | R | ER | BB | SO | HR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1966-09-10 | BOS | NYY | — | 2.0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 1966-09-06 | BOS | CLE | — | 3.0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 6 | 1 | 1 |
| 1966-09-04 | BOS | KC1 | — | 2.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| 1966-08-31 | BOS | MIN | — | 2.0 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 2 | 1 | 0 |
| 1966-08-26 | BOS | BAL | — | 0.1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| 1966-08-13 | BOS | DET | — | 1.1 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| 1966-08-03 | BOS | MIN | — | 1.0 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| 1966-07-29 | BOS | TEX | — | 1.0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1966-07-27 | BOS | KC1 | — | 2.0 | 5 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 3 | 2 |
| 1966-07-24 | BOS | MIN | — | 0.1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
Season-by-Season Fielding
Career Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each position.
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | 235 |
Most Similar Players
Career comps based on counting + rate stats and primary position. Score is relative — closest peer anchors at ~98%.
Dick Stigman (highlighted) compared to peers across the same era.
Dick Stigman: the record in brief
Dick Stigman's major league career runs from a debut on April 22, 1960 to a final game on September 10, 1966. By club, Stigman's seasons break down as the Cleveland Indians (1960 to 1961), the Minnesota Twins (1962 through 1965), and the Boston Red Sox (1966). Stigman played primarily as a pitcher and batted right-handed and threw left-handed. Born on January 24, 1936, in Nimrod, MN, USA, Stigman was listed at 6 feet, 3 inches and 200 pounds. Stigman's full given name, per the bio, is Richard Lewis Stigman.
The pitching table credits Stigman with a 46-54 record and a 4.03 ERA in 235 games. The totals include 755 strikeouts, 30 complete games, 5 shutouts, and 16 saves. Against a 3.68 league ERA for the same seasons, the 4.03 mark was 9.4% worse. 1963 brought Stigman a season-high 15 wins. Among the heaviest workloads, the lowest ERA was 3.25 in 1963, when the league's was 3.46.
Stigman's All-Star record, per the bio, is All-Star.
Frequently Asked Questions about Dick Stigman
- What years did Dick Stigman play?
- Dick Stigman played in Major League Baseball from 1960 to 1966.
- Was Dick Stigman a pitcher?
- Yes. Dick Stigman pitched in the major leagues, recording 46 wins and 755 strikeouts.
- How many home runs did Dick Stigman hit?
- Dick Stigman hit 0 career home runs with 32 hits.
- What was Dick Stigman's career batting average?
- Dick Stigman batted .113 over his career, with 32 hits in 282 at bats.
- How many RBI did Dick Stigman have?
- Dick Stigman drove in 12 runs in his career.
- What was Dick Stigman's career ERA?
- Dick Stigman finished with a 4.03 career ERA, going 46-54 with 755 strikeouts.