Wayne Gomes, baseball player, 1997-2002

Wayne Gomes

Born: 1/15/1973 in Hampton, VA, USA

MLB Debut: 1997-06-13 | Final Game: 2002-09-28

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'2" | Weight: 215 lbs

Full name: Wayne Maurice Gomes

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Biography

Wayne Gomes was a professional baseball pitcher whose career spanned from 1997 to 2002. Born in 1973, Gomes made a name for himself in Major League Baseball during a time marked by significant offensive performance and a changing landscape in pitching strategies. Throughout his career, he compiled a record of 30 wins and 23 losses, showcasing his ability to contribute effectively on the mound. With an earned run average (ERA) of 4.6, he demonstrated a competitive edge in an era characterized by high-scoring games and the emergence of power-hitting players. Gomes recorded a total of 284 strikeouts and tallied 29 saves, illustrating his versatility as both a starter and a reliever. His playing style was defined by a mix of finesse and power, making him a reliable option in various high-leverage situations. Despite the challenges of pitching in a league that increasingly favored hitters, Gomes carved out a respectable niche, contributing to his teams' efforts during his tenure. After his retirement on September 28, 2002, he left behind a legacy as a capable pitcher who navigated the complexities of the game during a dynamic period in baseball history.

Career Pitching Statistics

W L G GS CG SHO SV IP H ER HR BB SO ERA Pitcher PIV
30 23 321 0 0 0 29 368.0 373 188 33 191 284 4.60 0

Career ERA 4.60 vs. league average 4.50 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
1997 PHI NL 5 1 37 0 0 0 0 42.7 45 25 24 24 5.27 4.39 (-20%) -614.8
1998 PHI NL 9 6 71 0 0 0 1 93.3 94 44 35 86 4.24 4.43 (+4%) 1570.4
1999 PHI NL 5 5 73 0 0 0 19 74.0 70 35 56 58 4.26 4.71 (+10%) -164.7
2000 PHI NL 4 6 65 0 0 0 7 73.7 72 36 35 49 4.40 4.77 (+8%) 671.9
2001 PHI NL 4 3 42 0 0 0 1 48.0 51 23 22 35 4.31 4.42 (+2%) 370.7
2001 SFG NL 2 0 13 0 0 0 0 15.0 21 14 7 17 8.40 4.42 (-90%) -
2002 BOS AL 1 2 20 0 0 0 1 21.3 20 11 12 15 4.64 4.28 (-8%) -324.6

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
321 6 0 1 0 0 0 1 0 2 4 0.167 0.375 0.167 0.542 0.0

Career AVG .167 vs. league average .267 across their career seasons — 37.5% below league average.

Career OBP .375 vs. league average .338 across their career seasons — +11.1% above league average.

Career SLG .167 vs. league average .426 across their career seasons — 60.8% below league average.

Career OPS 0.542 vs. league average 0.763 across their career seasons — 29.0% 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
1997 PHI NL 37 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 0.000 — — — — 0.0
1998 PHI NL 71 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 0.000 — — — — 0.0
1999 PHI NL 73 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0.000 — — — — 0.0
2000 PHI NL 65 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 — — — — 0.0
2001 PHI NL 42 1 0 1 0 0 0 1 0 1 0 1.000 — — — — 0.0
2001 SFG NL 13 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 — — — — 0.0
2002 BOS AL 20 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 321 0 23 24 3 0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1997 PHI P 37 0 2 2 0 0
1998 PHI P 71 0 13 6 1 0
1999 PHI P 73 0 4 5 0 0
2000 PHI P 65 0 2 6 1 0
2001 PHI P 42 0 1 4 0 0
2001 SFN P 13 0 1 1 0 0
2002 BOS P 20 0 0 0 1 0

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Pitcher 321

Salary History

Year Team League Salary
2001 PHI NL $925,000
2000 PHI NL $390,000
1999 PHI NL $260,000
1998 PHI NL $170,000
1997 PHI NL $150,000
Total Career Earnings $1,895,000

College History

School Name City State Years Attended
Old Dominion University Norfolk VA 1991, 1992, 1993