John Pacella, baseball player, 1977-1986

John Pacella

Born: 9/15/1956 in Brooklyn, NY, USA

MLB Debut: 1977-09-15 | Final Game: 1986-07-12

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'3" | Weight: 195 lbs

Full name: John Lewis Pacella

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Biography

John Pacella, born in 1956, was a professional baseball pitcher who played in Major League Baseball from 1977 until 1986. Known for his right-handed throwing and competitive spirit, Pacella made his mark during a transitional period in the sport, navigating the evolving landscape of baseball in the late 1970s and early 1980s. Over the course of his career, he appeared in various roles, contributing to his teams with a blend of starting and relief pitching. Pacella finished his career with a record of 4-10, an earned run average (ERA) of 5.73, and a total of 116 strikeouts. He also recorded three saves, showcasing his versatility on the mound. Although his career was not marked by the dominant statistics often associated with star pitchers, Pacella's contributions to the game were significant in their own right. He played during an era characterized by a shift towards more specialized pitching roles, and his journey through the majors reflected the challenges faced by many players during that time.

Career Pitching Statistics

W L G GS CG SHO SV IP H ER HR BB SO ERA Pitcher PIV
4 10 74 21 0 0 3 191.7 206 122 21 133 116 5.73 0

Career ERA 5.73 vs. league average 3.91 across their career seasons — 46.3% 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
1977 NYN NL 0 0 3 0 0 0 0 4.0 2 0 2 1 0.00 — 0.0
1979 NYN NL 0 2 4 3 0 0 0 16.3 16 8 4 12 4.41 4.00 (-10%) 821.3
1980 NYN NL 3 4 32 15 0 0 0 84.0 89 48 59 68 5.14 3.84 (-34%) -521.0
1982 NYY AL 0 1 3 1 0 0 0 10.0 13 8 9 2 7.20 3.86 (-86%) -
1982 MIN AL 1 2 21 1 0 0 2 51.7 61 42 37 20 7.32 3.86 (-89%) -4895.8
1984 BAL AL 0 1 6 1 0 0 0 14.7 15 11 9 8 6.75 3.81 (-77%) -544.3
1986 DET AL 0 0 5 0 0 0 1 11.0 10 5 13 5 4.09 3.97 (-3%) -395.5

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
74 24 0 2 1 0 0 1 0 0 8 0.083 0.083 0.125 0.208 0.0

Career AVG .083 vs. league average .262 across their career seasons — 68.2% below league average.

Career OBP .083 vs. league average .326 across their career seasons — 74.5% below league average.

Career SLG .125 vs. league average .392 across their career seasons — 68.2% below league average.

Career OPS 0.208 vs. league average 0.719 across their career seasons — 71.0% 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
1977 NYN NL 3 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 — — — — 0.0
1979 NYN NL 4 4 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0.000 — — — — 0.0
1980 NYN NL 32 20 0 2 1 0 0 1 0 0 7 0.100 — — — — 0.0
1982 NYY AL 3 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 — — — — 0.0
1982 MIN AL 21 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 — — — — 0.0
1984 BAL AL 6 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 — — — — 0.0
1986 DET AL 5 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 74 21 14 17 3 0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1977 NYN P 3 0 0 0 1 0
1979 NYN P 4 3 2 1 0 0
1980 NYN P 32 15 6 9 1 0
1982 NYA P 3 1 0 1 0 0
1982 MIN P 21 1 3 1 0 0
1984 BAL P 6 1 0 1 1 0
1986 DET P 5 0 3 4 0 0

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Pitcher 74