John Grabow, baseball player, 2003-2011

John Grabow

Born: 11/4/1978 in Arcadia, CA, USA

MLB Debut: 2003-09-14 | Final Game: 2011-09-20

Bats: L | Throws: L | Height: 6'1" | Weight: 205 lbs

Full name: John William Grabow

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Biography

John Grabow, born in 1978, was a professional baseball pitcher who made an impact in Major League Baseball from 2003 to 2011. Known for his effectiveness as a left-handed reliever, Grabow contributed significantly during his tenure with several teams, including the Chicago Cubs and the Pittsburgh Pirates. His career record stood at 24 wins and 19 losses, with an earned run average (ERA) of 4.31, reflecting his ability to handle high-pressure situations on the mound. Throughout his career, Grabow amassed a total of 400 strikeouts and recorded 6 saves, showcasing his strikeout capability and reliability in late-game scenarios. His playing style was characterized by a strong fastball and a sharp slider, which allowed him to navigate through tough lineups in an era that increasingly favored power hitting. Grabow's contributions to his teams and his role as a veteran presence in the bullpen helped solidify his place in the game, marking him as a respected figure in the sport during his playing years.

Career Pitching Statistics

W L G GS CG SHO SV IP H ER HR BB SO ERA Pitcher PIV
24 19 506 0 0 0 6 476.3 481 228 55 220 400 4.31 0

Career ERA 4.31 vs. league average 4.31 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
2003 PIT NL 0 0 5 0 0 0 0 5.0 6 2 0 9 3.60 — 0.0
2004 PIT NL 2 5 68 0 0 0 1 61.7 81 35 28 64 5.11 4.46 (-14%) 690.7
2005 PIT NL 2 3 63 0 0 0 0 52.0 46 28 25 42 4.85 4.29 (-13%) -225.2
2006 PIT NL 4 2 72 0 0 0 0 69.7 68 32 30 66 4.13 4.53 (+9%) 967.3
2007 PIT NL 3 2 63 0 0 0 1 51.7 56 26 19 42 4.53 4.47 (-1%) 245.8
2008 PIT NL 6 3 74 0 0 0 4 76.0 60 24 37 62 2.84 4.32 (+34%) -417.0
2009 PIT NL 3 0 45 0 0 0 0 47.3 43 18 28 41 3.42 4.32 (+21%) -51.3
2009 CHC NL 0 0 30 0 0 0 0 25.0 19 9 12 16 3.24 4.32 (+25%) -
2010 CHC NL 1 3 28 0 0 0 0 25.7 35 21 13 20 7.36 4.08 (-81%) -
2011 CHC NL 3 1 58 0 0 0 0 62.3 67 33 28 38 4.76 3.94 (-21%) -

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
506 5 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0.000 0.000 0.000 0.000 0.0

Career AVG .000 vs. league average .263 across their career seasons — 100.0% below league average.

Career OBP .000 vs. league average .331 across their career seasons — 100.0% below league average.

Career SLG .000 vs. league average .418 across their career seasons — 100.0% below league average.

Career OPS 0.000 vs. league average 0.749 across their career seasons — 100.0% 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
2003 PIT NL 5 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 — — — — 0.0
2004 PIT NL 68 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.000 — — — — 0.0
2005 PIT NL 63 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 — — — — 0.0
2006 PIT NL 72 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0.000 — — — — 0.0
2007 PIT NL 63 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.000 — — — — 0.0
2008 PIT NL 74 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.000 — — — — 0.0
2009 PIT NL 45 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.000 — — — — 0.0
2009 CHC NL 30 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 — — — — 0.0
2010 CHC NL 28 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 — — — — 0.0
2011 CHC NL 58 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 506 0 15 65 6 4

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
2003 PIT P 5 0 0 0 0 0
2004 PIT P 68 0 2 15 0 2
2005 PIT P 63 0 0 8 1 1
2006 PIT P 72 0 4 13 0 0
2007 PIT P 63 0 2 4 0 0
2008 PIT P 74 0 3 9 1 1
2009 PIT P 45 0 0 8 1 0
2009 CHN P 30 0 0 1 0 0
2010 CHN P 28 0 1 3 2 0
2011 CHN P 58 0 3 4 1 0

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Pitcher 506

Salary History

Year Team League Salary
2011 CHN NL $4,800,000
2010 CHN NL $2,700,000
2009 PIT NL $2,300,000
2008 PIT NL $1,135,000
2007 PIT NL $832,500
2006 PIT NL $341,750
2005 PIT NL $327,000
2004 PIT NL $300,000
Total Career Earnings $12,736,250