John Gant, baseball player, 2016-2021

John Gant

Born: 8/6/1992 in Savannah, GA, USA

MLB Debut: 2016-04-06 | Final Game: 2021-10-01

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'4" | Weight: 200 lbs

Full name: John Michael Gant

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Biography

John Gant was a professional baseball pitcher who played in Major League Baseball from 2016 to 2021. Born in 1992, Gant made a name for himself with his effective pitching style characterized by a mix of speed and control. Over his career, he compiled a record of 24 wins and 26 losses, posting an earned run average (ERA) of 3.89. Gant was known for his ability to strike out batters, finishing his career with a total of 325 strikeouts. Additionally, he contributed to his teams by securing 3 saves, showcasing his versatility as a pitcher. Throughout his tenure in the league, Gant played for several teams, demonstrating adaptability in various pitching roles, from starter to reliever. His performances were particularly notable during the late 2010s, a period marked by an emphasis on strikeouts and specialized pitching roles. Gant's contributions on the mound helped shape the competitive landscape of the game during his era, and he left an enduring impact on the teams he represented before retiring in 2021.

Career Pitching Statistics

W L G GS CG SHO SV IP H ER HR BB SO ERA Pitcher PIV
24 26 173 49 0 0 3 372.7 317 161 34 200 325 3.89 0

Career ERA 3.89 vs. league average 4.30 across their career seasons — 9.7% 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
2016 ATL NL 1 4 20 7 0 0 0 50.0 54 27 21 49 4.86 4.19 (-16%) -248.4
2017 STL NL 0 1 7 2 0 0 0 17.3 17 9 10 11 4.67 4.36 (-7%) -
2018 STL NL 7 6 26 19 0 0 0 114.0 91 44 57 95 3.47 4.15 (+16%) -
2019 STL NL 11 1 64 0 0 0 3 66.3 51 27 34 60 3.66 4.51 (+19%) -
2020 STL NL 0 3 17 0 0 0 0 15.0 9 4 7 18 2.40 4.45 (+46%) -
2021 STL NL 4 6 25 14 0 0 0 76.3 64 29 56 56 3.42 4.27 (+20%) -
2021 MIN AL 1 5 14 7 0 0 0 33.7 31 21 15 36 5.61 4.27 (-32%) 223.6

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
175 57 2 2 0 0 2 3 0 0 25 0.035 0.035 0.140 0.175 0.0

Career AVG .035 vs. league average .250 across their career seasons — 86.0% below league average.

Career OBP .035 vs. league average .321 across their career seasons — 89.1% below league average.

Career SLG .140 vs. league average .420 across their career seasons — 66.6% below league average.

Career OPS 0.175 vs. league average 0.740 across their career seasons — 76.3% 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
2016 ATL NL 20 7 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0.000 — — — — 0.0
2017 STL NL 7 3 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.000 — — — — 0.0
2018 STL NL 28 31 2 2 0 0 2 3 0 0 14 0.065 — — — — 0.0
2019 STL NL 64 3 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 0.000 — — — — 0.0
2020 STL NL 17 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 — — — — 0.0
2021 STL NL 25 13 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 8 0.000 — — — — 0.0
2021 MIN AL 14 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 173 49 27 40 2 4

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
2016 ATL P 20 7 3 3 0 1
2017 SLN P 7 2 1 4 0 0
2018 SLN P 26 19 13 8 0 0
2019 SLN P 64 0 5 7 0 0
2020 SLN P 17 0 1 2 0 0
2021 SLN P 25 14 4 13 1 3
2021 MIN P 14 7 0 3 1 0

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Pitcher 173

Salary History

Year Team League Salary
2016 ATL NL $507,500
Total Career Earnings $507,500