Chris Capuano, baseball player, 2003-2016

Chris Capuano

Born: 8/19/1978 in Springfield, MA, USA

MLB Debut: 2003-05-04 | Final Game: 2016-05-25

Bats: L | Throws: L | Height: 6'2" | Weight: 225 lbs

Full name: Christopher Frank Capuano

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Biography

Chris Capuano, born in 1978, was a professional baseball pitcher whose career spanned from 2003 to 2016. Known for his durability and competitive spirit, Capuano made a significant impact in Major League Baseball, playing for several teams, including the Arizona Diamondbacks, Milwaukee Brewers, and New York Mets. He finished his career with a record of 77-92 and an earned run average (ERA) of 4.38, showcasing his ability to log innings and contribute to his team's pitching rotation. Over his time in the league, Capuano struck out 1,199 batters, highlighting his strikeout capability and effectiveness on the mound. In 2006, Capuano earned his lone All-Star selection, a testament to his performance during that season when he emerged as a formidable presence in the Brewers' rotation. His career unfolded during a period marked by significant changes in baseball, including the evolution of pitching strategies and increased emphasis on analytics. Capuano's style combined a mix of pitches and a strong work ethic, allowing him to compete at a high level for over a decade. His contributions to the teams he played for and the respect he garnered from teammates and opponents alike solidified his place in baseball history.

Career Pitching Statistics

W L G GS CG SHO SV IP H ER HR BB SO ERA Pitcher PIV
77 92 316 225 4 3 0 1429.7 1481 696 196 463 1199 4.38 0

Career ERA 4.38 vs. league average 4.16 across their career seasons — 5.3% 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
2003 AZ NL 2 4 9 5 0 0 0 33.0 27 17 11 23 4.64 4.40 (-5%) -
2004 MIL NL 6 8 17 17 0 0 0 88.3 91 49 37 80 4.99 4.46 (-12%) -1908.4
2005 MIL NL 18 12 35 35 0 0 0 219.0 212 97 91 176 3.99 4.29 (+7%) -2133.7
2006 MIL NL 11 12 34 34 3 2 0 221.3 229 99 47 174 4.03 4.53 (+11%) 2835.0
2007 MIL NL 5 12 29 25 0 0 0 150.0 170 85 54 132 5.10 4.47 (-14%) 77.9
2010 MIL NL 4 4 24 9 0 0 0 66.0 65 29 21 54 3.95 4.08 (+3%) -226.8
2011 NYN NL 11 12 33 31 1 1 0 186.0 198 94 53 168 4.55 3.94 (-15%) -478.4
2012 LAD NL 12 12 33 33 0 0 0 198.3 188 82 54 162 3.72 4.01 (+7%) -
2013 LAD NL 4 7 24 20 0 0 0 105.7 125 50 24 81 4.26 3.87 (-10%) -
2014 BOS AL 1 1 28 0 0 0 0 31.7 34 16 15 29 4.55 3.74 (-22%) -244.9
2014 NYY AL 2 3 12 12 0 0 0 65.7 67 31 19 55 4.25 3.74 (-14%) -
2015 NYY AL 0 4 22 4 0 0 0 40.7 52 36 22 38 7.97 3.96 (-101%) -
2016 MIL NL 1 1 16 0 0 0 0 24.0 23 11 15 27 4.12 4.19 (+2%) -1506.4

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
321 371 16 46 10 0 1 20 0 10 176 0.124 0.148 0.159 0.307 -2718.2

Career AVG .124 vs. league average .259 across their career seasons — 52.2% below league average.

Career OBP .148 vs. league average .325 across their career seasons — 54.4% below league average.

Career SLG .159 vs. league average .411 across their career seasons — 61.3% below league average.

Career OPS 0.307 vs. league average 0.737 across their career seasons — 58.3% 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
2003 AZ NL 9 8 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 5 0.000 — — — — 0.0
2004 MIL NL 17 30 0 6 2 0 0 2 0 1 10 0.200 — — — — 0.0
2005 MIL NL 35 71 5 12 3 0 0 9 0 2 33 0.169 .264 (-36%) .330 (-43%) .418 (-50%) .749 (-47%) -593.7
2006 MIL NL 35 68 3 8 1 0 0 3 0 2 35 0.118 .269 (-56%) .336 (-58%) .431 (-69%) .768 (-64%) -778.3
2007 MIL NL 29 41 2 9 0 0 1 3 0 2 16 0.220 — — — — 0.0
2010 MIL NL 24 18 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 9 0.056 — — — — 0.0
2011 NYN NL 36 56 2 4 2 0 0 0 0 0 33 0.071 .255 (-72%) .320 (-78%) .399 (-73%) .719 (-75%) -713.9
2012 LAD NL 34 54 3 5 2 0 0 3 0 1 27 0.093 .254 (-64%) .318 (-66%) .405 (-68%) .724 (-67%) -632.4
2013 LAD NL 24 24 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 1 8 0.042 — — — — 0.0
2014 BOS AL 28 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 — — — — 0.0
2014 NYY AL 12 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 — — — — 0.0
2015 NYY AL 22 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.000 — — — — 0.0
2016 MIL NL 16 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 .000 — — — — 0.0

Postseason Statistics

Playoff Career Batting

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI BB SO AVG
1 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
2013 NLDS2 LAN 1 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
1 0 1 0 0 3.0 0 0 3 3 0.00

Playoff Pitching by Year

Year Round Team W L G GS SV IP H ER BB SO ERA
2013 NLDS2 LAN 1 0 1 0 0 3.0 0 0 3 3 0.00

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
P 316 225 55 220 11 12

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
2003 ARI P 9 5 1 8 1 1
2004 MIL P 17 17 3 16 0 0
2005 MIL P 35 35 7 37 4 1
2006 MIL P 34 34 14 31 2 1
2007 MIL P 29 25 8 29 1 2
2010 MIL P 24 9 2 10 0 0
2011 NYN P 33 31 7 28 0 2
2012 LAN P 33 33 5 27 1 1
2013 LAN P 24 20 5 14 0 1
2014 BOS P 28 0 1 4 0 0
2014 NYA P 12 12 2 5 1 1
2015 NYA P 22 4 0 10 0 2
2016 MIL P 16 0 0 1 1 0

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Pitcher 316

Awards & Honors

Year Award Notes
2006 Player of the Week Week of 2006-04-29

Salary History

Year Team League Salary
2016 MIL NL $1,500,000
2015 NYA AL $5,000,000
2014 BOS AL $2,250,000
2013 LAN NL $6,375,000
2012 LAN NL $3,000,000
2011 NYN NL $1,500,000
2008 MIL NL $3,750,000
2007 MIL NL $3,250,000
2006 MIL NL $450,000
2005 MIL NL $340,000
2004 MIL NL $305,000
Total Career Earnings $27,720,000

College History

School Name City State Years Attended
Duke University Durham NC 1997, 1998, 1999