John Dopson, baseball player, 1985-1994

John Dopson

Born: 7/14/1963 in Baltimore, MD, USA

MLB Debut: 1985-09-04 | Final Game: 1994-06-22

Bats: L | Throws: R | Height: 6'4" | Weight: 205 lbs

Full name: John Robert Dopson

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Biography

John Dopson, born in 1963, was a professional baseball pitcher whose career spanned from 1985 to 1994. He made his Major League debut during a competitive era of baseball that was marked by both the rising power of hitters and the evolving strategies of pitching. Over the course of his career, Dopson compiled a record of 30 wins and 47 losses, with a career earned run average (ERA) of 4.27. He struck out a total of 386 batters and recorded one save, showcasing his ability to contribute as both a starting pitcher and a reliever. Dopson played for several teams during his time in the major leagues, adapting to the challenges posed by various lineups and ballparks. His playing style was characterized by a mix of speed and finesse, which allowed him to navigate through tough innings and keep games competitive. While he may not have achieved superstar status, Dopson's contributions to his teams and his resilience on the mound earned him respect among his peers. His career serves as a reflection of the transitional period in baseball during the late 1980s and early 1990s, as the game began to shift towards more specialized pitching roles.

Career Pitching Statistics

W L G GS CG SHO SV IP H ER HR BB SO ERA Pitcher PIV
30 47 144 119 4 1 1 725.3 752 344 74 264 386 4.27 0

Career ERA 4.27 vs. league average 3.93 across their career seasons — 8.6% 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
1985 WSN NL 0 2 4 3 0 0 0 13.0 25 16 4 4 11.08 3.89 (-184%) -
1988 WSN NL 3 11 26 26 1 0 0 168.7 150 57 58 101 3.04 3.73 (+19%) -
1989 BOS AL 12 8 29 28 2 0 0 169.3 166 75 69 95 3.99 3.71 (-7%) -1152.8
1990 BOS AL 0 0 4 4 0 0 0 17.7 13 4 9 9 2.04 3.86 (+47%) -411.4
1991 BOS AL 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 1.0 2 2 1 0 18.00 — 0.0
1992 BOS AL 7 11 25 25 0 0 0 141.3 159 64 38 55 4.08 3.75 (-9%) -2443.9
1993 BOS AL 7 11 34 28 1 1 0 155.7 170 86 59 89 4.97 4.19 (-19%) -666.9
1994 LAA AL 1 4 21 5 0 0 1 58.7 67 40 26 33 6.14 4.51 (-36%) -

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
144 55 0 3 1 0 0 1 0 3 34 0.055 0.103 0.073 0.176 -639.4

Career AVG .055 vs. league average .258 across their career seasons — 78.9% below league average.

Career OBP .103 vs. league average .325 across their career seasons — 68.2% below league average.

Career SLG .073 vs. league average .389 across their career seasons — 81.3% below league average.

Career OPS 0.176 vs. league average 0.714 across their career seasons — 75.3% 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
1985 WSN NL 4 4 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 3 0.000 — — — — 0.0
1988 WSN NL 26 51 0 3 1 0 0 1 0 1 31 0.059 .254 (-77%) .317 (-76%) .377 (-79%) .695 (-78%) -639.4
1989 BOS AL 29 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 — — — — 0.0
1990 BOS AL 4 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 — — — — 0.0
1991 BOS AL 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 — — — — 0.0
1992 BOS AL 25 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 — — — — 0.0
1993 BOS AL 34 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 — — — — 0.0
1994 LAA 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
P 144 119 70 107 4 3

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1985 MON P 4 3 0 2 0 0
1988 MON P 26 26 10 15 2 1
1989 BOS P 29 28 20 34 1 1
1990 BOS P 4 4 1 5 0 0
1991 BOS P 1 0 0 1 0 0
1992 BOS P 25 25 19 18 1 1
1993 BOS P 34 28 17 22 0 0
1994 CAL P 21 5 3 10 0 0

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Pitcher 144

Salary History

Year Team League Salary
1994 CAL AL $400,000
1993 BOS AL $750,000
1992 BOS AL $265,000
1991 BOS AL $265,000
1990 BOS AL $265,000
1989 BOS AL $125,000
Total Career Earnings $2,070,000