John Caneira, baseball player, 1977-1978

John Caneira

Born: 10/7/1952 in Waterbury, CT, USA

MLB Debut: 1977-09-10 | Final Game: 1978-07-22

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'3" | Weight: 180 lbs

Full name: John Cascaes Caneira

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Biography

John Caneira was a professional baseball pitcher born in 1952, whose career spanned from 1977 to 1978. He played in Major League Baseball primarily for a short stint, making his debut on September 10, 1977, and concluding his career on July 22, 1978. During his time in the league, Caneira compiled a win-loss record of 2-2 with an earned run average (ERA) of 4.71. He recorded a total of 17 strikeouts throughout his career and did not register any saves. Caneira's playing style showcased the competitive spirit of the late 1970s, a period characterized by a transition in baseball with the rise of power hitters and a focus on pitching depth. While his time in the majors was brief, his contributions reflected the challenges and dynamics of the era, where many pitchers vied for opportunities in a rapidly changing game. Despite a limited statistical impact, Caneira's journey through professional baseball remains a testament to the dedication required to reach the major leagues.

Career Pitching Statistics

W L G GS CG SHO SV IP H ER HR BB SO ERA Pitcher PIV
2 2 8 6 0 0 0 36.3 35 19 7 19 17 4.71 0

Career ERA 4.71 vs. league average 3.84 across their career seasons — 22.4% 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
1977 LAA AL 2 2 6 4 0 0 0 28.7 27 13 16 17 4.08 4.00 (-2%) -
1978 LAA AL 0 0 2 2 0 0 0 7.7 8 6 3 0 7.04 — -

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
8 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 Lg AVG Lg OBP Lg SLG Lg OPS PIV
1977 LAA AL 6 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 — — — — 0.0
1978 LAA AL 2 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 8 6 1 2 2 0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1977 CAL P 6 4 1 2 1 0
1978 CAL P 2 2 0 0 1 0

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Pitcher 8

College History

School Name City State Years Attended
Eastern Connecticut State University Willimantic CT 1971, 1972, 1973, 1974