Jeff Calhoun, baseball player, 1984-1988

Jeff Calhoun

Born: 4/11/1958 in LaGrange, GA, USA

MLB Debut: 1984-09-02 | Final Game: 1988-04-14

Bats: L | Throws: L | Height: 6'2" | Weight: 190 lbs

Full name: Jeffrey Wilton Calhoun

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Biography

Jeff Calhoun, born in 1958, was a professional baseball pitcher whose career spanned from 1984 to 1988. Known for his strong right arm and effective pitching style, Calhoun made a significant impact during his time in Major League Baseball. He finished his career with a record of 6-7 and an impressive earned run average (ERA) of 2.51, showcasing his ability to limit runs and maintain control on the mound. Over his tenure, he struck out 104 batters and recorded 5 saves, demonstrating his versatility and effectiveness in various game situations. Calhoun's playing career unfolded during a transformative era in baseball, characterized by the transition from the deadball era to a more offensive-oriented game. His skill set was particularly valuable in an age where pitching depth became increasingly important for teams seeking competitive advantages. While his career was relatively brief, Calhoun's contributions on the mound left a lasting impression on the teams he played for and highlighted his dedication to the craft of pitching.

Career Pitching Statistics

W L G GS CG SHO SV IP H ER HR BB SO ERA Pitcher PIV
6 7 118 0 0 0 5 150.7 120 42 8 65 104 2.51 0

Career ERA 2.51 vs. league average 3.94 across their career seasons — 36.3% better 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
1984 HOU NL 0 1 9 0 0 0 0 15.3 5 2 2 11 1.17 3.81 (+69%) 802.3
1985 HOU NL 2 5 44 0 0 0 4 63.7 56 18 24 47 2.54 3.89 (+35%) 1848.5
1986 HOU NL 1 0 20 0 0 0 0 26.7 28 11 12 14 3.71 3.97 (+7%) -376.1
1987 PHI NL 3 1 42 0 0 0 1 42.7 25 7 26 31 1.48 4.29 (+66%) 723.6
1988 PHI NL 0 0 3 0 0 0 0 2.3 6 4 1 1 15.43 — 0.0

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
118 6 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 1 3 0.000 0.125 0.000 0.125 0.0

Career AVG .000 vs. league average .258 across their career seasons — 100.0% below league average.

Career OBP .125 vs. league average .324 across their career seasons — 61.4% below league average.

Career SLG .000 vs. league average .393 across their career seasons — 100.0% below league average.

Career OPS 0.125 vs. league average 0.717 across their career seasons — 82.6% 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
1984 HOU NL 9 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 — — — — 0.0
1985 HOU NL 44 5 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 1 2 0.000 — — — — 0.0
1986 HOU NL 20 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 — — — — 0.0
1987 PHI NL 42 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0.000 — — — — 0.0
1988 PHI NL 3 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
1986 NLCS HOU 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 1.0 1 1 1 0 9.00

Playoff Pitching by Year

Year Round Team W L G GS SV IP H ER BB SO ERA
1986 NLCS HOU 0 0 1 0 0 1.0 1 1 1 0 9.00

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
P 118 0 12 20 2 2

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1984 HOU P 9 0 1 1 0 0
1985 HOU P 44 0 5 10 2 2
1986 HOU P 20 0 2 1 0 0
1987 PHI P 42 0 4 8 0 0
1988 PHI P 3 0 0 0 0 0

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Pitcher 118

Salary History

Year Team League Salary
1988 PHI NL $125,000
1987 PHI NL $85,000
1986 HOU NL $95,000
Total Career Earnings $305,000

College History

School Name City State Years Attended
University of Mississippi Oxford MS 1977, 1978, 1979, 1980