Jeff Cornell

Born: 2/10/1957 in Kansas City, MO, USA

MLB Debut: 1984-06-02 | Final Game: 1984-08-16

Bats: B | Throws: R | Height: 5'11" | Weight: 170 lbs

Full name: Jeffrey Ray Cornell

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Biography

Jeff Cornell was a professional baseball pitcher who played in Major League Baseball for a brief period during the 1984 season. Born in 1957, Cornell made his debut on June 2, 1984, and played until August 16 of that same year. Over the course of his short career, he recorded a win-loss record of 1-3 and posted an earned run average (ERA) of 6.1. As a pitcher, Cornell showcased his ability to strike out hitters, amassing a total of 19 strikeouts, although he did not secure any saves during his time in the league. Cornell's career unfolded during a transitional era in baseball, moving away from the deadball era's emphasis on pitching and defense towards a more offensive-minded game. Despite the challenges of competing at the highest level, his contributions to the teams he played for provided a glimpse into the depth of talent in the league during the mid-1980s. Though his time in the majors was limited, Cornell remained a part of the rich tapestry of baseball history, representing the aspirations of many aspiring pitchers in the sport.

Career Pitching Statistics

W	L	G	GS	CG	SHO	SV	IP	H	ER	HR	BB	SO	ERA	Pitcher PIV
1	3	23	0	0	0	0	38.3	51	26	4	22	19	6.10	0

Career ERA 6.10 vs. league average 3.81 across their career seasons — 60.2% 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
1984	SFG	NL	1	3	23	0	0	0	0	38.3	51	26	22	19	6.10	3.81 (-60%)	-

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
23	4	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	3	0.000	0.000	0.000	0.000	0.0

Career AVG .000 vs. league average .260 across their career seasons — 100.0% below league average.

Career OBP .000 vs. league average .323 across their career seasons — 100.0% below league average.

Career SLG .000 vs. league average .385 across their career seasons — 100.0% below league average.

Career OPS 0.000 vs. league average 0.708 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
1984	SFG	NL	23	4	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	3	0.000	—	—	—	—	0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
P	23	0	0	4	0	1

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1984	SFN	P	23	0	0	4	0	1

Career Games by Position

Position	Games
Pitcher	23

College History

School Name	City	State	Years Attended
University of Missouri Columbia	Columbia	MO	1976, 1977, 1978