John Fulgham

Born: 6/9/1956 in St. Louis, MO, USA

MLB Debut: 1979-06-19 | Final Game: 1980-08-27

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'2" | Weight: 205 lbs

Full name: John Thomas Fulgham

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Biography

John Fulgham was a professional baseball pitcher whose career spanned from 1979 to 1980. Born in 1956, Fulgham made his mark in Major League Baseball during a time when the game was evolving with an increasing focus on specialized pitching roles. Over the course of his brief career, he compiled a record of 14 wins and 12 losses, showcasing his ability to compete at a high level. With an impressive earned run average (ERA) of 2.84, Fulgham established himself as a reliable option on the mound. He recorded 123 strikeouts, demonstrating his capacity to miss bats and keep hitters off balance. Despite not recording any saves, Fulgham’s contributions to his teams during the late 1970s and early 1980s reflected the competitive spirit of that era in baseball, which was characterized by a mix of traditional play styles and the early influences of modern pitching strategies. His impact, though brief, remains a part of the rich tapestry of baseball history.

Career Pitching Statistics

W	L	G	GS	CG	SHO	SV	IP	H	ER	HR	BB	SO	ERA	Pitcher PIV
14	12	35	33	14	3	0	231.3	189	73	17	58	123	2.84	0

Career ERA 2.84 vs. league average 3.92 across their career seasons — 27.6% better 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
1979	STL	NL	10	6	20	19	10	2	0	146.0	123	41	26	75	2.53	4.00 (+37%)	-
1980	STL	NL	4	6	15	14	4	1	0	85.3	66	32	32	48	3.38	3.84 (+12%)	-

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
38	69	4	6	2	0	0	4	0	6	38	0.087	0.160	0.116	0.276	0.0

Career AVG .087 vs. league average .265 across their career seasons — 67.2% below league average.

Career OBP .160 vs. league average .328 across their career seasons — 51.2% below league average.

Career SLG .116 vs. league average .393 across their career seasons — 70.5% below league average.

Career OPS 0.276 vs. league average 0.721 across their career seasons — 61.7% 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
1979	STL	NL	22	42	3	6	2	0	0	4	0	6	21	0.143	—	—	—	—	0.0
1980	STL	NL	16	27	1	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	17	0.000	—	—	—	—	0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
P	35	33	14	23	3	2

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1979	SLN	P	20	19	7	12	2	1
1980	SLN	P	15	14	7	11	1	1

Career Games by Position

Position	Games
Pitcher	35

College History

School Name	City	State	Years Attended
Yavapai College	Prescott	AZ	1976
University of Miami	Coral Gables	FL	1975