John Verhoeven
Born: 7/3/1952 in Long Beach, CA, USA
MLB Debut: 1976-07-06 | Final Game: 1981-10-04
Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'5" | Weight: 200 lbs
Full name: John C. Verhoeven
Biography
John Verhoeven was a professional baseball pitcher whose career spanned from 1976 to 1981. Born in 1952, Verhoeven made his mark in Major League Baseball during a transitional era characterized by changes in pitching strategies and offensive approaches. He played a total of six seasons, showcasing his skills primarily with a solid fastball and a keen sense of game management on the mound.
Over the course of his career, Verhoeven compiled a win-loss record of 3-8 and maintained an earned run average (ERA) of 3.79. He recorded 90 strikeouts and notched 4 saves, demonstrating his ability to contribute both as a starting pitcher and a reliever. While his overall statistics may not place him among the most celebrated pitchers of his time, Verhoeven’s contributions to his teams and his resilience on the mound reflected the spirit of a competitive era in baseball. His career serves as a reminder of the depth of talent that characterized the game during the late 1970s and early 1980s.
Career Pitching Statistics
| W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | HR | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 | 8 | 99 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 204.0 | 214 | 86 | 16 | 63 | 90 | 3.79 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Pitching
| Year | Team | Lg | W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1976 | LAA | AL | 0 | 2 | 21 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 37.3 | 35 | 14 | 14 | 23 | 3.38 | - |
| 1977 | LAA | AL | 0 | 2 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4.7 | 4 | 2 | 4 | 3 | 3.86 | - |
| 1977 | CHW | AL | 0 | 0 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 10.3 | 9 | 3 | 2 | 6 | 2.61 | - |
| 1980 | MIN | AL | 3 | 4 | 44 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 99.7 | 109 | 44 | 29 | 42 | 3.97 | -852.6 |
| 1981 | MIN | AL | 0 | 0 | 25 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 52.0 | 57 | 23 | 14 | 16 | 3.98 | -426.3 |
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 99 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | .000 | .000 | .000 | 0.0 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1976 | LAA | AL | 21 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 1977 | LAA | AL | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 1977 | CHW | AL | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 1980 | MIN | AL | 44 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 1981 | MIN | AL | 25 | 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 | 99 | 0 | 9 | 44 | 3 | 3 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1976 | CAL | P | 21 | 0 | 4 | 10 | 0 | 0 |
| 1977 | CAL | P | 3 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| 1977 | CHA | P | 6 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 0 | 0 |
| 1980 | MIN | P | 44 | 0 | 4 | 17 | 3 | 2 |
| 1981 | MIN | P | 25 | 0 | 0 | 11 | 0 | 1 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | 99 |
College History
| School Name | City | State | Years Attended |
|---|---|---|---|
| University of La Verne | La Verne | CA | 1974 |
| Westmont College | Santa Barbara | CA | 1971, 1972, 1973 |