Jack Armstrong, baseball player, 1988-1994

Jack Armstrong

Born: 3/7/1965 in Englewood, NJ, USA

MLB Debut: 1988-06-21 | Final Game: 1994-04-17

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'5" | Weight: 220 lbs

Full name: Jack William Armstrong

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Biography

Jack Armstrong, born in 1965, was a professional baseball pitcher whose career spanned from 1988 until 1994. Armstrong made a notable impact in Major League Baseball during a transitional period characterized by evolving pitching strategies and offensive power. He played for several teams, showcasing his skills primarily as a starting pitcher. Over the course of his career, he compiled a record of 40 wins and 65 losses, with an earned run average (ERA) of 4.58, and he struck out 510 batters, demonstrating his ability to get hitters out despite facing challenges on the mound. Armstrong's career included a highlight moment when he was selected as an All-Star, an accolade that underscored his talent and performance during his playing years. While he did not record any saves, his role as a starter allowed him to contribute significantly to his teams. Armstrong's playing style reflected the era's shift towards a more competitive landscape, where pitchers were often challenged by the increasing offensive capabilities of hitters. His journey through the league remains a testament to the dedication and resilience required to compete at the highest levels of baseball.

Career Pitching Statistics

W L G GS CG SHO SV IP H ER HR BB SO ERA Pitcher PIV
40 65 152 130 4 1 0 786.7 807 400 102 319 510 4.58 0

Career ERA 4.58 vs. league average 3.93 across their career seasons — 16.3% worse than league average.

Season-by-Season Pitching

Year Team Lg W L G GS CG SHO SV IP H ER BB SO ERA Lg ERA Pitcher PIV
1988 CIN NL 4 7 14 13 0 0 0 65.3 63 42 38 45 5.79 3.73 (-55%) -1646.2
1989 CIN NL 2 3 9 8 0 0 0 42.7 40 22 21 23 4.64 3.71 (-25%) -1048.5
1990 CIN NL 12 9 29 27 2 1 0 166.0 151 63 59 110 3.42 3.86 (+12%) 2140.6
1991 CIN NL 7 13 27 24 1 0 0 139.7 158 85 54 93 5.48 3.91 (-40%) -4104.2
1992 CLE AL 6 15 35 23 1 0 0 166.7 176 86 67 114 4.64 3.75 (-24%) -3118.8
1993 MIA NL 9 17 36 33 0 0 0 196.3 210 98 78 118 4.49 4.19 (-7%) -
1994 TEX AL 0 1 2 2 0 0 0 10.0 9 4 2 7 3.60 4.51 (+20%) -430.7

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
153 185 8 21 2 0 0 8 0 2 83 0.114 0.132 0.124 0.257 -644.6

Career AVG .114 vs. league average .259 across their career seasons — 56.1% below league average.

Career OBP .132 vs. league average .325 across their career seasons — 59.3% below league average.

Career SLG .124 vs. league average .389 across their career seasons — 68.0% below league average.

Career OPS 0.257 vs. league average 0.714 across their career seasons — 64.1% below league average.

Season-by-Season Batting

Year Team Lg G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG Lg AVG Lg OBP Lg SLG Lg OPS PIV
1988 CIN NL 14 21 0 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 10 0.095 — — — — 0.0
1989 CIN NL 10 8 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 5 0.000 — — — — 0.0
1990 CIN NL 29 47 2 5 0 0 0 3 0 0 21 0.106 — — — — 0.0
1991 CIN NL 27 43 3 4 1 0 0 2 0 1 18 0.093 — — — — 0.0
1992 CLE AL 35 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 — — — — 0.0
1993 MIA NL 36 66 3 10 1 0 0 3 0 0 29 0.152 .265 (-43%) .332 (-54%) .403 (-59%) .735 (-57%) -644.6
1994 TEX AL 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 — — — — 0.0

Postseason Statistics

Playoff Career Batting

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI BB SO AVG
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
1990 WS CIN 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 0 0 3.0 1 0 0 3 0.00

Playoff Pitching by Year

Year Round Team W L G GS SV IP H ER BB SO ERA
1990 WS CIN 0 0 1 0 0 3.0 1 0 0 3 0.00

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
P 152 130 62 111 8 5

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1988 CIN P 14 13 3 13 0 0
1989 CIN P 9 8 1 9 0 0
1990 CIN P 29 27 15 20 0 2
1991 CIN P 27 24 16 16 2 0
1992 CLE P 35 23 13 25 4 2
1993 FLO P 36 33 13 28 2 1
1994 TEX P 2 2 1 0 0 0

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Pitcher 152

Awards & Honors

Year Award Notes
1990 Pitcher of the Month May

Salary History

Year Team League Salary
1994 TEX AL $1,150,000
1993 FLO NL $854,545
1992 CLE AL $281,545
1991 CIN NL $215,000
1990 CIN NL $107,500
Total Career Earnings $2,608,590

College History

School Name City State Years Attended
University of Oklahoma Norman OK 1987
Rider University Lawrenceville NJ 1984, 1985, 1986