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
| Year | Team | Lg | W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1982 | STL | NL | 9 | 7 | 23 | 21 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 136.7 | 137 | 51 | 55 | 53 | 3.36 | - |
| 1983 | STL | NL | 12 | 11 | 40 | 30 | 6 | 1 | 1 | 198.0 | 202 | 81 | 71 | 81 | 3.68 | - |
| 1984 | STL | NL | 3 | 5 | 15 | 12 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 61.3 | 73 | 36 | 20 | 19 | 5.28 | - |
| 1985 | CIN | NL | 8 | 5 | 33 | 13 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 99.0 | 116 | 50 | 37 | 38 | 4.55 | -492.2 |
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
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1982 | STL | NL | 23 | 42 | 1 | 5 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 24 | 0.119 | 0.0 |
| 1983 | STL | NL | 40 | 59 | 2 | 8 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 0 | 4 | 32 | 0.136 | -532.9 |
| 1984 | STL | NL | 15 | 16 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 8 | 0.062 | 0.0 |
| 1985 | CIN | NL | 33 | 17 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 10 | 0.059 | 0.0 |
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
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1982 | SLN | P | 23 | 21 | 7 | 10 | 1 | 1 |
| 1983 | SLN | P | 40 | 30 | 17 | 24 | 4 | 2 |
| 1984 | SLN | P | 15 | 12 | 5 | 12 | 1 | 0 |
| 1985 | CIN | P | 33 | 13 | 12 | 14 | 0 | 0 |
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 |