Erik Pappas, baseball player, 1991-1994

Erik Pappas

Born: 4/25/1966 in Chicago, IL, USA

MLB Debut: 1991-04-19 | Final Game: 1994-04-30

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'0" | Weight: 190 lbs

Full name: Erik Daniel Pappas

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Biography

Erik Pappas was a professional baseball player born in 1966 who played as a position player in Major League Baseball from 1991 to 1994. Over the course of his career, Pappas appeared in 104 games, primarily serving as a backup catcher and outfielder. He recorded a total of 70 hits, contributing to a batting average of .242. While he hit only one home run during his time in the league, he managed to drive in 35 runs and stole 1 base, showcasing his ability to provide support offensively when needed. Pappas's career unfolded during a period characterized by evolving offensive strategies in Major League Baseball, as teams began to emphasize power hitting more than in previous eras. Although he did not achieve the standout numbers of some of his contemporaries, his versatility on the field and dedication to the game made him a valuable member of the teams he played for. After his retirement on April 30, 1994, Pappas remained a part of baseball's rich history, remembered for his contributions during a transitional time in the sport.

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
104 289 34 70 13 0 1 35 1 46 53 0.242 0.342 0.298 0.640 -429.9

Career AVG .242 vs. league average .263 across their career seasons — 7.9% below league average.

Career OBP .342 vs. league average .331 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career SLG .298 vs. league average .402 across their career seasons — 26.1% below league average.

Career OPS 0.640 vs. league average 0.733 across their career seasons — 12.8% 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
1991 CHC NL 7 17 1 3 0 0 0 2 0 1 5 0.176 — — — — 0.0
1993 STL NL 82 228 25 63 12 0 1 28 1 35 35 0.276 .265 (+4%) .332 (+11%) .403 (-15%) .735 (-3%) -29.8
1994 STL NL 15 44 8 4 1 0 0 5 0 10 13 0.091 — — — — -400.2

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
1B 2 1 6 0 0 1
C 84 72 409 37 10 6
OF 16 10 37 0 0 0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1991 CHN C 6 4 35 1 0 0
1993 SLN 1B 2 1 6 0 0 1
1993 SLN C 63 53 294 32 6 5
1993 SLN OF 16 10 37 0 0 0
1994 SLN C 15 15 80 4 4 1

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Catcher 84
First Base 2
Left Field 1
Right Field 15

Salary History

Year Team League Salary
1994 SLN NL $140,000
1991 CHN NL $100,000
Total Career Earnings $240,000