Phil Nastu

Born: 3/8/1955 in Bridgeport, CT, USA

MLB Debut: 1978-09-15 | Final Game: 1980-10-03

Bats: L | Throws: L | Height: 6'2" | Weight: 180 lbs

Full name: Philip Nastu

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Biography

Phil Nastu, born in 1955, was a professional baseball pitcher whose career spanned from 1978 to October 3, 1980. He played in a transitional era of Major League Baseball, navigating through significant changes in the game, including the increasing emphasis on specialized pitching roles. Nastu's career record stood at 3-5, with a respectable earned run average (ERA) of 4.5 over his time in the league. He recorded a total of 53 strikeouts, showcasing his ability to miss bats despite some challenges in securing wins. Nastu made his mark in the game during a period characterized by the emergence of power hitters and a shift towards a more offensive style of play. While he did not register any saves during his career, his contributions on the mound were appreciated by his teams as a reliable option in various pitching situations. Although his time in Major League Baseball was brief, Phil Nastu remains a part of the rich tapestry of baseball history during a pivotal time of evolution in the sport.

Career Pitching Statistics

W L G GS CG SHO SV IP H ER HR BB SO ERA Pitcher PIV
3 5 34 15 1 0 0 114.0 123 57 16 48 53 4.50 0

Career ERA 4.50 vs. league average 3.84 across their career seasons — 17.1% 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
1978 SFG NL 0 1 3 1 0 0 0 8.0 8 5 2 5 5.62 — -
1979 SFG NL 3 4 25 14 1 0 0 100.0 105 48 41 47 4.32 4.00 (-8%) -
1980 SFG NL 0 0 6 0 0 0 0 6.0 10 4 5 1 6.00 — -

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
34 25 1 1 0 0 0 1 0 3 7 0.040 0.143 0.040 0.183 0.0

Career AVG .040 vs. league average .263 across their career seasons — 84.8% below league average.

Career OBP .143 vs. league average .327 across their career seasons — 56.3% below league average.

Career SLG .040 vs. league average .388 across their career seasons — 89.7% below league average.

Career OPS 0.183 vs. league average 0.715 across their career seasons — 74.4% 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
1978 SFG NL 3 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.000 — — — — 0.0
1979 SFG NL 25 24 1 1 0 0 0 1 0 3 7 0.042 — — — — 0.0
1980 SFG NL 6 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 34 15 8 16 1 4

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1978 SFN P 3 1 1 0 0 0
1979 SFN P 25 14 6 14 1 4
1980 SFN P 6 0 1 2 0 0

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Pitcher 34

College History

School Name City State Years Attended
University of Bridgeport Bridgeport CT 1974, 1975, 1976