Jerry Dipoto

Born: 5/24/1968 in Jersey City, NJ, USA

MLB Debut: 1993-05-11 | Final Game: 2000-10-01

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'2" | Weight: 203 lbs

Full name: Gerard Peter Dipoto

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Biography

Jerry Dipoto was a professional baseball pitcher whose career spanned from 1993 to 2000. Born in 1968, he made his Major League debut with the New York Mets and later played for several teams, including the Cleveland Indians, Colorado Rockies, and Seattle Mariners. Dipoto established himself as a reliable arm in the bullpen, finishing his career with a record of 27-24 and an earned run average (ERA) of 4.05. He was known for his ability to strike out batters, accumulating a total of 352 strikeouts over his career while also securing 49 saves, showcasing his versatility as both a reliever and a closer. During his playing years, Dipoto contributed to teams navigating the competitive landscape of the late 1990s, an era characterized by rising offensive production and evolving pitching strategies. His effectiveness on the mound and capacity to handle pressure situations made him a valuable asset in late-game scenarios. After retiring, Dipoto transitioned into a successful career in baseball management, where he continued to influence the game, demonstrating his deep understanding of player development and team construction.

Career Pitching Statistics

W	L	G	GS	CG	SHO	SV	IP	H	ER	HR	BB	SO	ERA	Pitcher PIV
27	24	390	0	0	0	49	495.3	527	223	33	221	352	4.05	0

Career ERA 4.05 vs. league average 4.51 across their career seasons — 10.2% better than league average.

Season-by-Season Pitching

Year	Team	Lg	W	L	G	SV	IP	H	ER	BB	SO	ERA	Lg ERA	Pitcher PIV
1993	CLE	AL	4	4	46	11	56.3	57	15	30	41	2.40	4.19 (+43%)	1434.6
1994	CLE	AL	0	0	7	0	15.7	26	14	10	9	8.04	4.51 (-78%)	-159.8
1995	NYN	NL	4	6	58	2	78.7	77	33	29	49	3.78	4.45 (+15%)	2007.7
1996	NYN	NL	7	2	57	0	77.3	91	36	45	52	4.19	4.61 (+9%)	160.2
1997	COL	NL	5	3	74	16	95.7	108	50	33	74	4.70	4.39 (-7%)	2077.0
1998	COL	NL	3	4	68	19	71.3	61	28	25	49	3.53	4.43 (+20%)	55.8
1999	COL	NL	4	5	63	1	86.7	91	41	44	69	4.26	4.71 (+10%)	88.0
2000	COL	NL	0	0	17	0	13.7	16	6	5	9	3.95	4.77 (+17%)	309.6

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
390	22	0	1	0	0	0	0	0	2	12	0.045	0.125	0.045	0.170	0.0

Career AVG .045 vs. league average .268 across their career seasons — 83.1% below league average.

Career OBP .125 vs. league average .339 across their career seasons — 63.1% below league average.

Career SLG .045 vs. league average .423 across their career seasons — 89.3% below league average.

Career OPS 0.170 vs. league average 0.762 across their career seasons — 77.6% below league average.

Season-by-Season Batting

Year	Team	Lg	G	AB	H	BB	SO	AVG	Lg AVG	Lg OBP	Lg SLG	Lg OPS
1993	CLE	AL	46	0	0	0	0	.000	—	—	—	—
1994	CLE	AL	7	0	0	0	0	.000	—	—	—	—
1995	NYN	NL	58	5	0	0	3	0.000	—	—	—	—
1996	NYN	NL	57	1	0	0	1	0.000	—	—	—	—
1997	COL	NL	74	9	1	0	5	0.111	—	—	—	—
1998	COL	NL	68	1	0	1	0	0.000	—	—	—	—
1999	COL	NL	63	5	0	1	2	0.000	—	—	—	—
2000	COL	NL	17	1	0	0	1	0.000	—	—	—	—

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
P	390	0	28	69	7	5

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	PO	A	E	DP
1993	CLE	P	46	4	10	2	1
1994	CLE	P	7	0	1	0	0
1995	NYN	P	58	4	16	3	1
1996	NYN	P	57	6	11	0	1
1997	COL	P	74	7	11	1	0
1998	COL	P	68	3	7	0	2
1999	COL	P	63	4	11	1	0
2000	COL	P	17	0	2	0	0

Career Games by Position

Position	Games
Pitcher	390

Salary History

Year	Team	League	Salary
2000	COL	NL	$2,350,000
1999	COL	NL	$2,250,000
1998	COL	NL	$1,800,000
1997	COL	NL	$550,000
1996	NYN	NL	$225,000
1995	NYN	NL	$150,000
1994	CLE	AL	$140,000
1993	CLE	AL	$109,000
Total Career Earnings			$7,574,000