John Curtis, baseball player, 1970-1984

John Curtis

Born: 3/9/1948 in Newton, MA, USA

MLB Debut: 1970-08-13 | Final Game: 1984-09-28

Bats: L | Throws: L | Height: 6'1" | Weight: 175 lbs

Full name: John Duffield Curtis

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Biography

John Curtis, born in 1948, was a professional baseball pitcher who played from 1970 until his retirement in 1984. Over the course of his career, Curtis compiled a record of 89 wins and 97 losses, with an earned run average (ERA) of 3.96. Known for his competitive spirit and versatility on the mound, he recorded a total of 825 strikeouts and achieved 11 saves, contributing significantly to the teams he played for during the era of the late 20th century. Curtis's career unfolded during a transformative time in baseball, marked by the emergence of powerful hitters and the increasing importance of pitching depth in a team's success. His ability to manage games and deliver crucial performances made him a valuable asset. While he may not have reached the heights of some of his contemporaries, Curtis's contributions to the game were felt in both starting and relief roles, showcasing his adaptability and skill on the field. His journey through the majors remains a testament to the dedication and resilience required to thrive in the competitive landscape of professional baseball.

Career Pitching Statistics

W L G GS CG SHO SV IP H ER HR BB SO ERA Pitcher PIV
89 97 438 199 42 14 11 1641.0 1695 722 140 669 825 3.96 0

Career ERA 3.96 vs. league average 3.73 across their career seasons — 6.0% 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
1970 BOS AL 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 2.3 4 3 1 1 11.57 — 0.0
1971 BOS AL 2 2 5 3 1 0 0 26.0 30 9 6 19 3.12 3.47 (+10%) 187.4
1972 BOS AL 11 8 26 21 8 3 0 154.3 161 64 50 106 3.73 3.26 (-14%) 2360.0
1973 BOS AL 13 13 35 30 10 4 0 221.3 225 88 83 101 3.58 3.75 (+4%) -2711.9
1974 STL NL 10 14 33 29 5 2 1 195.0 199 82 83 89 3.78 3.63 (-4%) -
1975 STL NL 8 9 39 18 4 0 1 146.7 151 56 65 67 3.44 3.71 (+7%) -
1976 STL NL 6 11 37 15 3 1 1 134.0 139 67 65 52 4.50 3.51 (-28%) -
1977 SFG NL 3 3 43 9 1 1 1 77.0 95 47 48 47 5.49 4.00 (-37%) -
1978 SFG NL 4 3 46 0 0 0 1 63.0 60 26 29 38 3.71 3.69 (-1%) -
1979 SFG NL 10 9 27 18 3 2 0 120.7 121 56 42 85 4.18 4.00 (-4%) -
1980 SDP NL 10 8 30 27 6 0 0 187.0 184 73 67 71 3.51 3.84 (+9%) -
1981 SDP NL 2 6 28 8 0 0 0 66.7 70 38 30 31 5.13 3.58 (-43%) -
1982 SDP NL 8 6 26 18 1 1 0 116.3 121 53 46 54 4.10 3.86 (-6%) -
1982 LAA AL 0 1 8 0 0 0 1 12.0 16 8 3 10 6.00 3.86 (-55%) -
1983 LAA AL 1 2 37 3 0 0 5 90.0 89 38 40 36 3.80 3.87 (+2%) -
1984 LAA AL 1 2 17 0 0 0 0 28.7 30 14 11 18 4.40 3.81 (-15%) -

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
445 359 29 63 4 3 0 16 0 18 157 0.175 0.216 0.203 0.419 -1410.8

Career AVG .175 vs. league average .258 across their career seasons — 31.9% below league average.

Career OBP .216 vs. league average .324 across their career seasons — 33.3% below league average.

Career SLG .203 vs. league average .380 across their career seasons — 46.4% below league average.

Career OPS 0.419 vs. league average 0.703 across their career seasons — 40.4% 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
1970 BOS AL 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 — — — — 0.0
1971 BOS AL 5 9 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 5 0.111 — — — — 0.0
1972 BOS AL 27 53 2 5 0 0 0 1 0 2 23 0.094 .243 (-61%) .310 (-59%) .353 (-73%) .664 (-67%) -545.7
1973 BOS AL 35 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 — — — — 0.0
1974 STL NL 34 63 7 10 1 0 0 2 0 4 30 0.159 .256 (-38%) .324 (-36%) .369 (-53%) .693 (-45%) -456.4
1975 STL NL 39 38 6 8 0 0 0 1 0 5 16 0.211 — — — — 0.0
1976 STL NL 38 35 3 7 1 1 0 0 0 2 13 0.200 — — — — 0.0
1977 SFG NL 44 13 4 3 0 1 0 0 0 1 8 0.231 — — — — 0.0
1978 SFG NL 46 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0.000 — — — — 0.0
1979 SFG NL 29 34 3 5 1 0 0 3 0 2 9 0.147 — — — — 0.0
1980 SDP NL 31 62 2 12 1 0 0 2 0 2 31 0.194 .264 (-27%) .326 (-33%) .387 (-46%) .714 (-40%) -408.8
1981 SDP NL 28 13 1 1 0 0 0 2 0 0 6 0.077 — — — — 0.0
1982 SDP NL 26 37 1 11 0 1 0 5 0 0 15 0.297 — — — — 0.0
1982 LAA AL 8 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 — — — — 0.0
1983 LAA AL 37 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 — — — — 0.0
1984 LAA AL 17 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 438 199 66 260 12 21

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1970 BOS P 1 0 0 2 0 0
1971 BOS P 5 3 0 1 0 0
1972 BOS P 26 21 4 23 2 4
1973 BOS P 35 30 9 33 2 1
1974 SLN P 33 29 10 31 0 2
1975 SLN P 39 18 7 31 1 3
1976 SLN P 37 15 7 22 0 1
1977 SFN P 43 9 9 14 0 3
1978 SFN P 46 0 6 9 2 1
1979 SFN P 27 18 4 13 0 1
1980 SDN P 30 27 5 37 1 2
1981 SDN P 28 8 0 12 1 1
1982 SDN P 26 18 2 17 2 1
1982 CAL P 8 0 0 1 0 0
1983 CAL P 37 3 1 10 1 1
1984 CAL P 17 0 2 4 0 0

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Pitcher 438

College History

School Name City State Years Attended
Clemson University Clemson SC 1968