John Stuper, baseball player, 1982-1985

John Stuper

Born: 5/9/1957 in Butler, PA, USA

MLB Debut: 1982-06-01 | Final Game: 1985-10-04

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'2" | Weight: 200 lbs

Full name: John Anton Stuper

Biography

John Stuper was a professional baseball pitcher who played in Major League Baseball from 1982 to 1985. Born in 1957, Stuper made a name for himself during an era characterized by a transition in pitching styles and team strategies. Over the course of his career, he compiled a record of 32 wins and 28 losses, with an earned run average (ERA) of 3.96. Stuper was known for his competitive spirit on the mound, showcasing a repertoire that allowed him to accumulate 191 strikeouts and secure 1 save. Stuper's contributions to his teams extended beyond his individual statistics; he was a reliable option during his tenure, embodying the grit and determination prevalent among pitchers of his time. Though he played during a period marked by the emergence of power hitters and evolving offensive strategies, Stuper's performance remained consistent and impactful. His career spanned a pivotal time in baseball history, as the game began to embrace new approaches to pitching and player development. His legacy remains a testament to the hard work and dedication required to succeed in the highly competitive environment of Major League Baseball.

Career Pitching Statistics

W L G GS CG SHO SV IP H ER HR BB SO ERA Pitcher PIV
32 28 111 76 9 1 1 495.0 528 218 35 183 191 3.96 0

Season-by-Season Pitching

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
111 134 3 15 0 1 0 8 1 9 74 0.112 0.168 0.127 0.295 -532.9

Season-by-Season Batting

Postseason Statistics

Playoff Career Batting

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI BB SO AVG
3 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
1982 WS SLN 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000
1982 NLCS 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
1 0 3 3 0 19.0 14 7 6 9 3.32

Playoff Pitching by Year

Year Round Team W L G GS SV IP H ER BB SO ERA
1982 NLCS SLN 0 0 1 1 0 6.0 4 2 1 4 3.00
1982 WS SLN 1 0 2 2 0 13.0 10 5 5 5 3.46

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
P 111 76 41 60 6 3

Season-by-Season Fielding

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Pitcher 111

Salary History

Year Team League Salary
1985 CIN NL $250,000
Total Career Earnings $250,000

College History

School Name City State Years Attended
Butler County Community College Butler PA 1976, 1977
Point Park University Pittsburgh PA 1978