Jeff Dedmon, baseball player, 1983-1988

Jeff Dedmon

Born: 3/4/1960 in Torrance, CA, USA

MLB Debut: 1983-09-02 | Final Game: 1988-09-29

Bats: L | Throws: R | Height: 6'2" | Weight: 200 lbs

Full name: Jeffrey Linden Dedmon

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Biography

Jeff Dedmon was a professional baseball pitcher who played in Major League Baseball from 1983 until 1988. Born in 1960, Dedmon carved out a career during a competitive era that saw significant changes in the game, including the rise of power hitting and the evolution of pitching strategies. Over the course of his five-season career, he compiled a record of 20-16 with a 3.84 earned run average (ERA), showcasing his ability to manage games effectively and keep runs to a minimum. Dedmon recorded a total of 210 strikeouts and secured 12 saves, reflecting his versatility as both a starter and a reliever. His pitching style emphasized control and the ability to induce weak contact, making him a reliable option in critical situations. As a member of multiple teams during his tenure, Dedmon contributed to the competitive landscape of the 1980s, a time when pitchers were adapting to the increasing offensive firepower in the league. His contributions on the mound left a lasting impression, and he remains a noteworthy figure in the history of baseball pitching.

Career Pitching Statistics

W L G GS CG SHO SV IP H ER HR BB SO ERA Pitcher PIV
20 16 250 3 0 0 12 394.0 387 168 30 186 210 3.84 0

Career ERA 3.84 vs. league average 3.93 across their career seasons — near 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
1983 ATL NL 0 0 5 0 0 0 0 4.0 10 6 0 3 13.50 — 0.0
1984 ATL NL 4 3 54 0 0 0 4 81.0 86 34 35 51 3.78 3.81 (+1%) 266.0
1985 ATL NL 6 3 60 0 0 0 0 86.0 84 39 49 41 4.08 3.89 (-5%) -738.2
1986 ATL NL 6 6 57 0 0 0 3 99.7 90 33 39 58 2.98 3.97 (+25%) 70.1
1987 ATL NL 3 4 53 3 0 0 4 89.7 82 39 42 40 3.91 4.29 (+9%) -648.0
1988 CLE AL 1 0 21 0 0 0 1 33.7 35 17 21 17 4.54 3.73 (-22%) -1120.8

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
250 47 4 7 1 0 0 2 0 2 14 0.149 0.184 0.170 0.354 0.0

Career AVG .149 vs. league average .259 across their career seasons — 42.5% below league average.

Career OBP .184 vs. league average .324 across their career seasons — 43.4% below league average.

Career SLG .170 vs. league average .392 across their career seasons — 56.6% below league average.

Career OPS 0.354 vs. league average 0.717 across their career seasons — 50.6% 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
1983 ATL NL 5 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 — — — — 0.0
1984 ATL NL 54 6 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0.000 — — — — 0.0
1985 ATL NL 60 9 0 1 0 0 0 1 0 1 3 0.111 — — — — 0.0
1986 ATL NL 57 16 2 2 0 0 0 1 0 0 7 0.125 — — — — 0.0
1987 ATL NL 53 16 2 4 1 0 0 0 0 1 3 0.250 — — — — 0.0
1988 CLE AL 21 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
OF 1 0 0 0 0 0
P 250 3 35 98 6 9

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1983 ATL P 5 0 1 1 0 0
1984 ATL P 54 0 2 22 2 1
1985 ATL P 60 0 9 27 2 4
1986 ATL OF 1 0 0 0 0 0
1986 ATL P 57 0 9 22 2 1
1987 ATL P 53 3 10 17 0 1
1988 CLE P 21 0 4 9 0 2

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Pitcher 250
Left Field 1

Salary History

Year Team League Salary
1988 CLE AL $350,000
1987 ATL NL $300,000
1986 ATL NL $200,000
1985 ATL NL $150,000
Total Career Earnings $1,000,000

College History

School Name City State Years Attended
West Los Angeles College Culver City CA 1979, 1980