Jeff Musselman, baseball player, 1986-1990

Jeff Musselman

Born: 6/21/1963 in Doylestown, PA, USA

MLB Debut: 1986-09-02 | Final Game: 1990-09-07

Bats: L | Throws: L | Height: 6'0" | Weight: 180 lbs

Full name: Jeffrey Joseph Musselman

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Biography

Jeff Musselman, born in 1963, was a skilled pitcher who made his mark in Major League Baseball from 1986 to 1990. Over the course of his career, he played for teams such as the New York Yankees and the San Francisco Giants, showcasing his versatility on the mound. Musselman concluded his playing days with a record of 23-15, an earned run average (ERA) of 4.31, and a total of 125 strikeouts. He also contributed to his teams' successes with 3 saves, demonstrating his ability to perform in high-pressure situations. Musselman was known for his competitive spirit and solid pitching mechanics, which allowed him to hold his own during a transitional era in baseball characterized by offensive power and evolving pitching strategies. His contributions on the mound, both as a starter and in relief roles, helped shape the teams he was a part of during his tenure in the majors. Though his career was relatively brief, Musselman's impact resonated with fans and teammates alike, marking him as a notable figure in the late 1980s baseball landscape.

Career Pitching Statistics

W L G GS CG SHO SV IP H ER HR BB SO ERA Pitcher PIV
23 15 142 19 0 0 3 248.7 249 119 18 123 125 4.31 0

Career ERA 4.31 vs. league average 3.91 across their career seasons — 10.0% worse 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
1986 TOR AL 0 0 6 0 0 0 0 5.3 8 6 5 4 10.12 — 0.0
1987 TOR AL 12 5 68 1 0 0 3 89.0 75 41 54 54 4.15 4.29 (+3%) -697.5
1988 TOR AL 8 5 15 15 0 0 0 85.0 80 30 30 39 3.18 3.73 (+15%) 228.8
1989 TOR AL 0 1 5 3 0 0 0 11.0 19 13 9 3 10.64 3.71 (-187%) -916.5
1989 NYN NL 3 2 20 0 0 0 0 26.3 27 9 14 11 3.08 3.71 (+17%) -202.3
1990 NYN NL 0 2 28 0 0 0 0 32.0 40 20 11 14 5.62 3.86 (-46%) -334.8

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
142 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0.000 0.500 0.000 0.500 0.0

Career AVG .000 vs. league average .257 across their career seasons — 100.0% below league average.

Career OBP .500 vs. league average .324 across their career seasons — +54.4% above league average.

Career SLG .000 vs. league average .390 across their career seasons — 100.0% below league average.

Career OPS 0.500 vs. league average 0.714 across their career seasons — 29.9% 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
1986 TOR AL 6 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 — — — — 0.0
1987 TOR AL 68 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 — — — — 0.0
1988 TOR AL 15 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 — — — — 0.0
1989 TOR AL 5 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 — — — — 0.0
1989 NYN NL 20 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 .000 — — — — 0.0
1990 NYN NL 28 1 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 142 19 24 41 3 3

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1986 TOR P 6 0 1 1 0 0
1987 TOR P 68 1 9 15 0 2
1988 TOR P 15 15 3 8 1 1
1989 TOR P 5 3 0 2 1 0
1989 NYN P 20 0 6 10 1 0
1990 NYN P 28 0 5 5 0 0

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Pitcher 142

Salary History

Year Team League Salary
1990 NYN NL $315,000
1989 TOR AL $200,000
1988 TOR AL $127,000
1987 TOR AL $62,500
1986 TOR AL $60,000
Total Career Earnings $764,500

College History

School Name City State Years Attended
Harvard University Cambridge MA 1982, 1983, 1984, 1985