Frank DiPino, baseball player, 1981-1993

Frank DiPino

Born: 10/22/1956 in Syracuse, NY, USA

MLB Debut: 1981-09-14 | Final Game: 1993-07-22

Bats: L | Throws: L | Height: 5'10" | Weight: 175 lbs

Full name: Frank Michael DiPino

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Biography

Frank DiPino, born in 1956, was a professional baseball pitcher who played in Major League Baseball from 1981 until his retirement in 1993. Over the course of his career, which spanned more than a decade, DiPino showcased his talents with multiple teams, including the Chicago Cubs, St. Louis Cardinals, and the Milwaukee Brewers. Known for his versatility on the mound, he contributed both as a starter and a reliever, finishing his career with a record of 35-38 and an earned run average (ERA) of 3.83. DiPino's effectiveness as a pitcher was highlighted by his striking ability, as he recorded 515 strikeouts and amassed 56 saves throughout his time in the league. He emerged during an era that was marked by a shift towards greater offensive production in baseball, yet he managed to maintain a competitive edge with his solid pitching skills. His contributions to the teams he played for and his overall performance made him a reliable fixture in the bullpens of the 1980s and early 1990s, earning him a respected place in the history of the game.

Career Pitching Statistics

W L G GS CG SHO SV IP H ER HR BB SO ERA Pitcher PIV
35 38 514 6 0 0 56 700.0 673 298 53 269 515 3.83 0

Career ERA 3.83 vs. league average 3.89 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
1981 ATL AL 0 0 2 0 0 0 0 2.3 0 0 3 3 0.00 — -
1982 HOU NL 2 2 6 6 0 0 0 28.3 32 19 11 25 6.04 3.86 (-56%) 917.3
1983 HOU NL 3 4 53 0 0 0 20 71.3 52 21 20 67 2.65 3.87 (+32%) 3163.3
1984 HOU NL 4 9 57 0 0 0 14 75.3 74 28 36 65 3.35 3.81 (+12%) 1486.6
1985 HOU NL 3 7 54 0 0 0 6 76.0 69 34 43 49 4.03 3.89 (-3%) -916.7
1986 HOU NL 1 3 31 0 0 0 3 40.3 27 16 16 27 3.57 3.97 (+10%) -416.9
1986 CHC NL 2 4 30 0 0 0 0 40.0 47 23 14 43 5.17 3.97 (-30%) -
1987 CHC NL 3 3 69 0 0 0 4 80.0 75 28 34 61 3.15 4.29 (+27%) -
1988 CHC NL 2 3 63 0 0 0 6 90.3 102 50 32 69 4.98 3.73 (-33%) -
1989 STL NL 9 0 67 0 0 0 0 88.3 73 24 20 44 2.45 3.71 (+34%) -
1990 STL NL 5 2 62 0 0 0 3 81.0 92 41 31 49 4.56 3.86 (-18%) -
1992 STL NL 0 0 9 0 0 0 0 11.0 9 2 3 8 1.64 3.75 (+56%) -
1993 KCR AL 1 1 11 0 0 0 0 15.7 21 12 6 5 6.89 4.19 (-65%) -

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
514 72 4 9 2 0 0 2 0 1 34 0.125 0.137 0.153 0.290 0.0

Career AVG .125 vs. league average .259 across their career seasons — 51.7% below league average.

Career OBP .137 vs. league average .324 across their career seasons — 57.8% below league average.

Career SLG .153 vs. league average .388 across their career seasons — 60.7% below league average.

Career OPS 0.290 vs. league average 0.713 across their career seasons — 59.3% 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
1981 ATL AL 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 — — — — 0.0
1982 HOU NL 6 8 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 4 0.000 — — — — 0.0
1983 HOU NL 53 6 1 1 1 0 0 1 0 1 1 0.167 — — — — 0.0
1984 HOU NL 57 10 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 5 0.000 — — — — 0.0
1985 HOU NL 54 12 1 2 0 0 0 1 0 0 7 0.167 — — — — 0.0
1986 HOU NL 31 5 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0.200 — — — — 0.0
1986 CHC NL 30 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0.000 — — — — 0.0
1987 CHC NL 69 2 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.500 — — — — 0.0
1988 CHC NL 63 10 2 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 4 0.100 — — — — 0.0
1989 STL NL 67 13 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 9 0.077 — — — — 0.0
1990 STL NL 62 4 0 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 2 0.250 — — — — 0.0
1992 STL NL 9 1 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1.000 — — — — 0.0
1993 KCR AL 11 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 514 6 33 109 3 5

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1981 ML4 P 2 0 0 0 0 0
1982 HOU P 6 6 0 2 0 0
1983 HOU P 53 0 5 11 0 1
1984 HOU P 57 0 3 12 0 0
1985 HOU P 54 0 3 5 1 0
1986 HOU P 31 0 7 6 1 1
1986 CHN P 30 0 1 11 0 0
1987 CHN P 69 0 2 16 1 2
1988 CHN P 63 0 3 12 0 0
1989 SLN P 67 0 6 13 0 0
1990 SLN P 62 0 2 15 0 1
1992 SLN P 9 0 1 3 0 0
1993 KCA P 11 0 0 3 0 0

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Pitcher 514

Salary History

Year Team League Salary
1993 KCA AL $350,000
1991 SLN NL $850,000
1990 SLN NL $650,000
1989 SLN NL $452,500
1988 CHN NL $465,000
1987 CHN NL $300,000
1986 HOU NL $280,000
1985 HOU NL $255,000
Total Career Earnings $3,602,500

College History

School Name City State Years Attended
St. Leo College St. Leo FL 1977

Award Voting History

Year Award League Finish Points Won Points Max Votes First
1983 Rookie of the Year NL 6th 6.0 120 0