Ryan Dempster, baseball player, 1998-2013

Ryan Dempster

Born: 5/3/1977 in Sechelt, BC, CAN

MLB Debut: 1998-05-23 | Final Game: 2013-09-29

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'2" | Weight: 215 lbs

Full name: Ryan Scott Dempster

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Biography

Ryan Dempster, born in 1977, was a prominent pitcher who played in Major League Baseball from 1998 to 2013. Over his 15-year career, he established himself as a versatile arm, known for his ability to both start games and come out of the bullpen. Dempster achieved a career record of 132-133 with an earned run average (ERA) of 4.35, showcasing his durability and competitiveness on the mound. He recorded a total of 2,075 strikeouts and secured 87 saves, reflecting his effectiveness in high-pressure situations. Dempster's career included two All-Star selections, underlining his recognition among peers and fans alike. Dempster played during an era characterized by offensive prowess and evolving pitching strategies, adapting his style to succeed amidst changing game dynamics. He was known for his strong strikeout ability and command, which allowed him to be a valuable asset to teams such as the Florida Marlins, Chicago Cubs, and Texas Rangers. Beyond his statistics, Dempster's contributions to the game extended into his post-playing career, where he became a respected commentator, further influencing the sport's narrative. His journey through the league, marked by resilience and adaptability, left a lasting impact on baseball.

Career Pitching Statistics

W L G GS CG SHO SV IP H ER HR BB SO ERA Pitcher PIV
132 133 579 351 11 3 87 2387.0 2347 1154 267 1071 2075 4.35 0

Career ERA 4.35 vs. league average 4.33 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
1998 MIA NL 1 5 14 11 0 0 0 54.7 72 43 38 35 7.08 4.43 (-60%) -
1999 MIA NL 7 8 25 25 0 0 0 147.0 146 77 93 126 4.71 4.71 (avg) -
2000 MIA NL 14 10 33 33 2 1 0 226.3 210 92 97 209 3.66 4.77 (+23%) -
2001 MIA NL 15 12 34 34 2 1 0 211.3 218 116 112 171 4.94 4.42 (-12%) -
2002 MIA NL 5 8 18 18 3 0 0 120.3 126 64 55 87 4.79 4.28 (-12%) -
2002 CIN NL 5 5 15 15 1 0 0 88.7 102 61 38 66 6.19 4.28 (-45%) -2095.4
2003 CIN NL 3 7 22 20 0 0 0 115.7 134 84 70 84 6.54 4.40 (-49%) -2066.7
2004 CHC NL 1 1 23 0 0 0 2 20.7 16 9 13 18 3.92 4.46 (+12%) -
2005 CHC NL 5 3 63 6 0 0 33 92.0 83 32 49 89 3.13 4.29 (+27%) -
2006 CHC NL 1 9 74 0 0 0 24 75.0 77 40 36 67 4.80 4.53 (-6%) -
2007 CHC NL 2 7 66 0 0 0 28 66.7 59 35 30 55 4.72 4.47 (-6%) -
2008 CHC NL 17 6 33 33 1 0 0 206.7 174 68 76 187 2.96 4.32 (+32%) -
2009 CHC NL 11 9 31 31 1 1 0 200.0 196 81 65 172 3.65 4.32 (+16%) -
2010 CHC NL 15 12 34 34 1 0 0 215.3 198 92 86 208 3.85 4.08 (+6%) -
2011 CHC NL 10 14 34 34 0 0 0 202.3 211 108 82 191 4.80 3.94 (-22%) -
2012 CHC NL 5 5 16 16 0 0 0 104.0 81 26 27 83 2.25 4.01 (+44%) -
2012 TEX AL 7 3 12 12 0 0 0 69.0 74 39 25 70 5.09 4.01 (-27%) -114.8
2013 BOS AL 8 9 32 29 0 0 0 171.3 170 87 79 157 4.57 3.87 (-18%) -3595.3

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
586 588 23 58 9 2 0 17 0 13 221 0.099 0.118 0.121 0.239 -5030.1

Career AVG .099 vs. league average .263 across their career seasons — 62.5% below league average.

Career OBP .118 vs. league average .332 across their career seasons — 64.4% below league average.

Career SLG .121 vs. league average .419 across their career seasons — 71.1% below league average.

Career OPS 0.239 vs. league average 0.750 across their career seasons — 68.2% 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
1998 MIA NL 14 13 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 8 0.000 — — — — 0.0
1999 MIA NL 26 49 5 5 1 0 0 2 0 1 22 0.102 — — — — -603.0
2000 MIA NL 33 77 3 6 2 0 0 2 0 1 29 0.078 .270 (-71%) .344 (-74%) .437 (-76%) .782 (-75%) -1054.0
2001 MIA NL 34 61 1 3 1 0 0 0 0 1 29 0.049 .263 (-81%) .332 (-81%) .426 (-85%) .758 (-83%) -892.5
2002 MIA NL 18 34 0 2 0 1 0 2 0 1 12 0.059 — — — — 0.0
2002 CIN NL 17 29 2 6 1 0 0 1 0 1 8 0.207 — — — — 0.0
2003 CIN NL 24 33 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 1 19 0.030 — — — — 0.0
2004 CHC NL 23 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0.000 — — — — 0.0
2005 CHC NL 63 14 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 5 0.071 — — — — 0.0
2006 CHC NL 74 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 0.000 — — — — 0.0
2007 CHC NL 66 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.000 — — — — 0.0
2008 CHC NL 33 61 4 10 2 0 0 2 0 2 19 0.164 .263 (-38%) .333 (-43%) .416 (-53%) .749 (-48%) -515.1
2009 CHC NL 31 64 2 8 1 0 0 5 0 4 20 0.125 .262 (-52%) .332 (-47%) .417 (-66%) .750 (-58%) -640.8
2010 CHC NL 35 59 3 8 1 0 0 2 0 0 19 0.136 .257 (-47%) .325 (-58%) .402 (-62%) .728 (-60%) -607.0
2011 CHC NL 35 58 1 5 0 0 0 0 0 1 19 0.086 .255 (-66%) .320 (-68%) .399 (-78%) .719 (-74%) -717.7
2012 CHC NL 16 32 1 3 0 1 0 1 0 0 9 0.094 — — — — 0.0
2012 TEX AL 12 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 — — — — 0.0
2013 BOS AL 32 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 — — — — 0.0

Postseason Statistics

Playoff Career Batting

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI BB SO AVG
5 2 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 1 0.500

Playoff Batting by Year

Year Round Team G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI BB SO AVG
2013 ALCS BOS 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000
2013 ALDS1 BOS 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000
2013 WS BOS 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000
2008 NLDS1 CHN 1 2 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 1 0.500
2007 NLDS1 CHN 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
0 1 5 1 0 8.7 8 5 7 7 5.19

Playoff Pitching by Year

Year Round Team W L G GS SV IP H ER BB SO ERA
2013 ALCS BOS 0 0 1 0 0 1.0 1 0 0 0 0.00
2013 ALDS1 BOS 0 0 1 0 0 1.0 1 0 0 2 0.00
2013 WS BOS 0 0 1 0 0 1.0 2 1 0 1 9.00
2008 NLDS1 CHN 0 1 1 1 0 4.7 4 4 7 2 7.71
2007 NLDS1 CHN 0 0 1 0 0 1.0 0 0 0 2 0.00

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
P 579 351 169 337 24 37

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1998 FLO P 14 11 2 12 0 2
1999 FLO P 25 25 10 15 1 4
2000 FLO P 33 33 11 29 4 2
2001 FLO P 34 34 16 36 3 7
2002 FLO P 18 18 13 17 0 1
2002 CIN P 15 15 6 9 0 3
2003 CIN P 22 20 4 14 3 2
2004 CHN P 23 0 4 2 0 0
2005 CHN P 63 6 3 17 0 1
2006 CHN P 74 0 3 8 1 0
2007 CHN P 66 0 4 7 0 1
2008 CHN P 33 33 18 34 1 2
2009 CHN P 31 31 17 33 3 5
2010 CHN P 34 34 23 23 1 2
2011 CHN P 34 34 13 36 3 3
2012 CHN P 16 16 5 16 1 0
2012 TEX P 12 12 5 10 0 0
2013 BOS P 32 29 12 19 3 2

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Pitcher 579

Awards & Honors

Year Award Notes
2012 Player of the Week Week of 2012-06-10
2005 Reliever of the Month September
2001 Player of the Week Week of 2001-07-07

Salary History

Year Team League Salary
2013 BOS AL $13,250,000
2012 CHN NL $14,000,000
2011 CHN NL $13,500,000
2010 CHN NL $13,500,000
2009 CHN NL $9,000,000
2008 CHN NL $7,333,333
2007 CHN NL $5,333,333
2006 CHN NL $4,333,333
2005 CHN NL $2,000,000
2004 CHN NL $300,000
2003 CIN NL $3,250,000
2002 FLO NL $2,475,000
2001 FLO NL $400,000
2000 FLO NL $268,000
1999 FLO NL $202,000
Total Career Earnings $89,144,999

Award Voting History

Year Award League Finish Points Won Points Max Votes First
2008 Cy Young Award NL 6th 4.0 160 0