George Cappuzzello

Born: 1/15/1954 in Youngstown, OH, USA

MLB Debut: 1981-05-31 | Final Game: 1982-08-05

Bats: R | Throws: L | Height: 6'0" | Weight: 175 lbs

Full name: George Angelo Cappuzzello

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Biography

George Cappuzzello, born in 1954, was a professional baseball pitcher who had a brief but notable career in Major League Baseball from 1981 to 1982. He played during a transitional period in baseball, characterized by shifts in pitching styles and the growing emphasis on specialized roles in the bullpen. Cappuzzello was known for his solid performance on the mound, finishing his career with a record of 1-2 and an earned run average (ERA) of 3.23, highlighting his ability to keep runs to a minimum. Throughout his time in the majors, Cappuzzello accumulated a total of 32 strikeouts and recorded one save, showcasing his capacity to contribute both as a starting and relief pitcher. Although his career was relatively short-lived, he made an impact during an era marked by the emergence of new pitching strategies and the increasing importance of relief pitchers in the game. Cappuzzello remains a part of baseball history, representing the many players who have contributed to the sport's evolution, even if their careers did not reach the heights of superstardom.

Career Pitching Statistics

W	L	G	GS	CG	SHO	SV	IP	H	ER	HR	BB	SO	ERA	Pitcher PIV
1	2	35	3	0	0	1	53.0	44	19	4	25	32	3.23	0

Career ERA 3.23 vs. league average 3.75 across their career seasons — 14.0% 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
1981	DET	AL	1	1	18	3	0	0	1	33.7	28	13	18	19	3.48	3.58 (+3%)	-375.0
1982	HOU	NL	0	1	17	0	0	0	0	19.3	16	6	7	13	2.79	3.86 (+28%)	-196.7

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
35	1	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0.000	0.000	0.000	0.000	0.0

Career AVG .000 vs. league average .259 across their career seasons — 100.0% below league average.

Career OBP .000 vs. league average .322 across their career seasons — 100.0% below league average.

Career SLG .000 vs. league average .381 across their career seasons — 100.0% below league average.

Career OPS 0.000 vs. league average 0.703 across their career seasons — 100.0% 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
1981	DET	AL	18	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	.000	—	—	—	—	0.0
1982	HOU	NL	17	1	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	35	3	1	9	0	2

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1981	DET	P	18	3	0	5	0	1
1982	HOU	P	17	0	1	4	0	1

Career Games by Position

Position	Games
Pitcher	35