Derek Lilliquist

Born: 2/20/1966 in Winter Park, FL, USA

MLB Debut: 1989-04-13 | Final Game: 1996-09-06

Bats: L | Throws: L | Height: 6'0" | Weight: 200 lbs

Full name: Derek Jansen Lilliquist

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Biography

Derek Lilliquist was a professional baseball pitcher who played in Major League Baseball from 1989 to 1996. Born in 1966, Lilliquist made his debut with the Atlanta Braves and later played for the St. Louis Cardinals, showcasing his talents during a competitive era in baseball that was marked by a mix of emerging talents and established stars. Over the course of his career, he compiled a record of 25 wins and 34 losses, with a career earned run average (ERA) of 4.13. His pitching prowess was highlighted by a total of 261 strikeouts and 17 saves, demonstrating his capability both as a starter and a reliever. Lilliquist was known for his versatility on the mound, able to adapt to various roles as required by his teams. His contributions were particularly valuable during a time when the game was evolving, with teams increasingly focusing on both power pitching and strategic bullpen management. Following his retirement in 1996, Lilliquist transitioned into coaching, continuing to influence the game and shape the next generation of pitchers. His journey through the majors reflects a dedication to the sport and an understanding of the nuances of pitching that he carried beyond his playing days.

Career Pitching Statistics

W	L	G	GS	CG	SHO	SV	IP	H	ER	HR	BB	SO	ERA	Pitcher PIV
25	34	262	52	1	1	17	483.7	532	222	59	134	261	4.13	0

Career ERA 4.13 vs. league average 4.12 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
1989	ATL	NL	8	10	32	30	0	0	0	165.7	202	73	34	79	3.97	3.71 (-7%)	-26.8
1990	ATL	NL	2	8	12	11	0	0	0	61.7	75	43	19	34	6.28	3.86 (-63%)	-1444.8
1990	SDP	NL	3	3	16	7	1	1	0	60.3	61	29	23	29	4.33	3.86 (-12%)	-
1991	SDP	NL	0	2	6	2	0	0	0	14.3	25	14	4	7	8.79	3.91 (-125%)	-
1992	CLE	AL	5	3	71	0	0	0	6	61.7	39	12	18	47	1.75	3.75 (+53%)	717.6
1993	CLE	AL	4	4	56	2	0	0	10	64.0	64	16	19	40	2.25	4.19 (+46%)	809.1
1994	CLE	AL	1	3	36	0	0	0	1	29.3	34	16	8	15	4.91	4.51 (-9%)	-867.8
1995	BOS	AL	2	1	28	0	0	0	0	23.0	27	16	9	9	6.26	4.45 (-41%)	-1733.2
1996	CIN	NL	0	0	5	0	0	0	0	3.7	5	3	0	1	7.36	—	0.0

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
267	108	11	23	1	0	2	8	0	1	20	0.213	0.220	0.278	0.498	-444.5

Career AVG .213 vs. league average .262 across their career seasons — 18.6% below league average.

Career OBP .220 vs. league average .330 across their career seasons — 33.2% below league average.

Career SLG .278 vs. league average .399 across their career seasons — 30.4% below league average.

Career OPS 0.498 vs. league average 0.729 across their career seasons — 31.7% below league average.

Season-by-Season Batting

Year	Team	Lg	G	AB	R	H	2B	HR	RBI	BB	SO	AVG	Lg AVG	Lg OBP	Lg SLG	Lg OPS	PIV
1989	ATL	NL	36	63	5	12	1	0	4	0	12	0.190	.254 (-25%)	.319 (-40%)	.375 (-45%)	.694 (-43%)	-444.5
1990	ATL	NL	13	23	3	8	0	2	3	0	4	0.348	—	—	—	—	0.0
1990	SDP	NL	16	20	3	3	0	0	0	1	4	0.150	—	—	—	—	0.0
1991	SDP	NL	6	2	0	0	0	0	1	0	0	0.000	—	—	—	—	0.0
1992	CLE	AL	71	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	.000	—	—	—	—	0.0
1993	CLE	AL	56	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	.000	—	—	—	—	0.0
1994	CLE	AL	36	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	.000	—	—	—	—	0.0
1995	BOS	AL	28	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	.000	—	—	—	—	0.0
1996	CIN	NL	5	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	262	52	21	55	3	1

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1989	ATL	P	32	30	9	20	2	1
1990	ATL	P	12	11	3	4	0	0
1990	SDN	P	16	7	1	3	0	0
1991	SDN	P	6	2	1	4	0	0
1992	CLE	P	71	0	3	9	0	0
1993	CLE	P	56	2	1	9	1	0
1994	CLE	P	36	0	0	2	0	0
1995	BOS	P	28	0	2	2	0	0
1996	CIN	P	5	0	1	2	0	0

Career Games by Position

Position	Games
Pitcher	262

Salary History

Year	Team	League	Salary
1995	BOS	AL	$450,000
1994	CLE	AL	$1,350,000
1993	CLE	AL	$725,000
1992	CLE	AL	$190,000
1991	SDN	NL	$182,500
1990	ATL	NL	$135,000
1989	ATL	NL	$68,000
Total Career Earnings			$3,100,500