John Habyan, baseball player, 1985-1996

John Habyan

Born: 1/29/1964 in Bay Shore, NY, USA

MLB Debut: 1985-09-29 | Final Game: 1996-06-08

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'1" | Weight: 195 lbs

Full name: John Gabriel Habyan

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Biography

John Habyan, born in 1964, was a professional baseball pitcher who made his mark in Major League Baseball from 1985 until his retirement in 1996. Over the course of his career, Habyan played for several teams, showcasing a solid mix of durability and effectiveness on the mound. He finished his career with a record of 26-24 and an earned run average (ERA) of 3.85, reflecting his ability to keep runs to a minimum during his outings. Known for his reliable pitching style, Habyan accumulated 372 strikeouts and recorded 12 saves, contributing significantly to the teams he played for during the late 1980s and 1990s. Habyan's tenure in the league coincided with a transformative era in baseball, as the sport began to experience a surge in offensive production. Despite this trend, he maintained a respectable ERA, demonstrating his skill in navigating the challenges posed by powerful lineups. His career spanned a time when relief pitching was evolving, and he adapted to the changing landscape, earning a reputation as a dependable arm out of the bullpen. Although his career was not marked by overwhelming accolades, Habyan's contributions to the game and his consistent performance have secured him a place in the annals of baseball history.

Career Pitching Statistics

W L G GS CG SHO SV IP H ER HR BB SO ERA Pitcher PIV
26 24 348 18 0 0 12 532.3 537 228 47 186 372 3.85 0

Career ERA 3.85 vs. league average 4.10 across their career seasons — 6.0% 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
1985 BAL AL 1 0 2 0 0 0 0 2.7 3 0 0 2 0.00 — 0.0
1986 BAL AL 1 3 6 5 0 0 0 26.3 24 13 18 14 4.44 3.97 (-12%) -838.5
1987 BAL AL 6 7 27 13 0 0 1 116.3 110 62 40 64 4.80 4.29 (-12%) -2368.3
1988 BAL AL 1 0 7 0 0 0 0 14.7 22 7 4 4 4.30 3.73 (-15%) -397.5
1990 NYY AL 0 0 6 0 0 0 0 8.7 10 2 2 4 2.08 — -
1991 NYY AL 4 2 66 0 0 0 2 90.0 73 23 20 70 2.30 3.91 (+41%) -
1992 NYY AL 5 6 56 0 0 0 7 72.7 84 31 21 44 3.84 3.75 (-3%) -
1993 NYY AL 2 1 36 0 0 0 1 42.3 45 19 16 29 4.04 4.19 (+4%) -
1993 KCR AL 0 0 12 0 0 0 0 14.0 14 7 4 10 4.50 4.19 (-7%) -
1994 STL NL 1 0 52 0 0 0 1 47.3 50 17 20 46 3.23 4.51 (+28%) -
1995 STL NL 3 2 31 0 0 0 0 40.7 32 13 15 35 2.88 4.45 (+35%) -
1995 LAA AL 1 2 28 0 0 0 0 32.7 36 15 12 25 4.13 4.45 (+7%) -
1996 COL NL 1 1 19 0 0 0 0 24.0 34 19 14 25 7.12 4.61 (-55%) -312.9

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
348 5 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 2 0.000 0.286 0.000 0.286 0.0

Career AVG .000 vs. league average .261 across their career seasons — 100.0% below league average.

Career OBP .286 vs. league average .329 across their career seasons — 13.1% below league average.

Career SLG .000 vs. league average .400 across their career seasons — 100.0% below league average.

Career OPS 0.286 vs. league average 0.728 across their career seasons — 60.8% 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 BAL AL 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 — — — — 0.0
1986 BAL AL 6 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 — — — — 0.0
1987 BAL AL 27 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 — — — — 0.0
1988 BAL AL 7 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 — — — — 0.0
1990 NYY AL 6 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 — — — — 0.0
1991 NYY AL 66 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 — — — — 0.0
1992 NYY AL 56 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 — — — — 0.0
1993 NYY AL 36 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 — — — — 0.0
1993 KCR AL 12 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 — — — — 0.0
1994 STL NL 52 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 .000 — — — — 0.0
1995 STL NL 31 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0.000 — — — — 0.0
1995 LAA AL 28 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 — — — — 0.0
1996 COL NL 19 3 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 0.000 — — — — 0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
P 348 18 48 72 1 3

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1985 BAL P 2 0 1 0 0 0
1986 BAL P 6 5 1 3 0 0
1987 BAL P 27 13 15 17 0 2
1988 BAL P 7 0 5 1 0 0
1990 NYA P 6 0 2 0 0 0
1991 NYA P 66 0 6 12 0 0
1992 NYA P 56 0 3 15 0 1
1993 NYA P 36 0 1 6 0 0
1993 KCA P 12 0 4 1 0 0
1994 SLN P 52 0 4 8 1 0
1995 SLN P 31 0 5 7 0 0
1995 CAL P 28 0 0 0 0 0
1996 COL P 19 0 1 2 0 0

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Pitcher 348

Salary History

Year Team League Salary
1995 SLN NL $600,000
1994 SLN NL $500,000
1993 NYA AL $600,000
1992 NYA AL $500,000
1991 NYA AL $105,000
1987 BAL AL $62,500
Total Career Earnings $2,367,500