Doug Creek

Born: 3/1/1969 in Winchester, VA, USA

Died: 7/28/2024 in Mechanicsville, MD, USA

MLB Debut: 1995-09-17 | Final Game: 2005-10-01

Bats: L | Throws: L | Height: 5'10" | Weight: 205 lbs

Full name: Paul Douglas Creek

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Biography

Doug Creek was a professional baseball pitcher born in 1969, who made his mark in Major League Baseball from 1995 until his retirement in 2005. Over the course of his career, which spanned a decade, Creek played for several teams, showcasing his skills primarily as a relief pitcher. He accumulated a career record of 7 wins and 14 losses, with an earned run average (ERA) of 5.32. Throughout his time in the majors, he recorded 292 strikeouts and achieved 1 save, contributing to his teams in critical late-game situations. Creek's career unfolded during a transformative period in baseball, marked by offensive explosions and the increasing importance of specialized relief pitchers. While he may not have been a household name, his role in the bullpen was vital, often coming into games to face tough hitters in high-pressure moments. His ability to strike out batters was a testament to his competitive spirit and pitching acumen, even as he faced challenges on the mound. After his final game on October 1, 2005, Creek left behind a legacy as a determined competitor who navigated the complexities of the game during an era defined by both power hitting and evolving pitching strategies.

Career Pitching Statistics

W	L	G	GS	CG	SHO	SV	IP	H	ER	HR	BB	SO	ERA	Pitcher PIV
7	14	279	3	0	0	1	289.3	263	171	49	199	292	5.32	0

Career ERA 5.32 vs. league average 4.48 across their career seasons — 18.7% worse than league average.

Season-by-Season Pitching

Year	Team	Lg	W	L	G	GS	SV	IP	H	ER	BB	SO	ERA	Lg ERA	Pitcher PIV
1995	STL	NL	0	0	6	0	0	6.7	2	0	3	10	0.00	—	-
1996	SFG	NL	0	2	63	0	0	48.3	45	35	32	38	6.52	4.61 (-41%)	-
1997	SFG	NL	1	2	3	3	0	13.3	12	10	14	14	6.75	4.39 (-54%)	-
1999	CHC	NL	0	0	3	0	0	6.0	6	7	8	6	10.50	—	-
2000	TBR	AL	1	3	45	0	1	60.7	49	31	39	73	4.60	4.77 (+4%)	-
2001	TBR	AL	2	5	66	0	0	62.7	51	30	49	66	4.31	4.42 (+2%)	-
2002	TBR	AL	2	1	29	0	0	37.3	39	26	21	37	6.27	4.28 (-46%)	-
2002	SEA	AL	1	1	23	0	0	18.3	18	10	14	19	4.91	4.28 (-15%)	-448.5
2003	TOR	AL	0	0	21	0	0	13.7	14	5	12	11	3.29	4.40 (+25%)	-684.5
2005	DET	AL	0	0	20	0	0	22.3	27	17	7	18	6.85	4.29 (-60%)	-1195.9

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
279	5	1	1	0	0	0	0	0	0	3	0.200	0.200	0.200	0.400	0.0

Career AVG .200 vs. league average .267 across their career seasons — 25.0% below league average.

Career OBP .200 vs. league average .337 across their career seasons — 40.6% below league average.

Career SLG .200 vs. league average .424 across their career seasons — 52.9% below league average.

Career OPS 0.400 vs. league average 0.761 across their career seasons — 47.5% below league average.

Season-by-Season Batting

Year	Team	Lg	G	AB	R	H	SO	AVG	Lg AVG	Lg OBP	Lg SLG	Lg OPS
1995	STL	NL	6	0	0	0	0	.000	—	—	—	—
1996	SFG	NL	63	1	0	0	1	0.000	—	—	—	—
1997	SFG	NL	3	3	1	1	1	0.333	—	—	—	—
1999	CHC	NL	3	0	0	0	0	.000	—	—	—	—
2000	TBR	AL	45	0	0	0	0	.000	—	—	—	—
2001	TBR	AL	66	0	0	0	0	.000	—	—	—	—
2002	TBR	AL	29	1	0	0	1	0.000	—	—	—	—
2002	SEA	AL	23	0	0	0	0	.000	—	—	—	—
2003	TOR	AL	21	0	0	0	0	.000	—	—	—	—
2005	DET	AL	20	0	0	0	0	.000	—	—	—	—