Jeff Parrett, baseball player, 1986-1996

Jeff Parrett

Born: 8/26/1961 in Indianapolis, IN, USA

MLB Debut: 1986-04-11 | Final Game: 1996-09-28

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'4" | Weight: 185 lbs

Full name: Jeffrey Dale Parrett

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Biography

Jeff Parrett, born in 1961, was a professional baseball pitcher who enjoyed a decade-long career in Major League Baseball from 1986 to 1996. Over the course of his time in the league, Parrett established himself as a reliable arm out of the bullpen and occasional starter, finishing his career with a record of 56-43 and an earned run average (ERA) of 3.8. His ability to strike out batters was notable, as he recorded a total of 616 strikeouts, and he contributed to his teams' success with 22 saves, showcasing his versatility in late-game situations. Parrett played during a transformative period in baseball, navigating through the late 1980s and 1990s, an era characterized by a mix of dominant pitching and the emergence of powerful hitters. Known for his competitive spirit and effective pitching style, he made significant contributions to several teams, including the Atlanta Braves and the Philadelphia Phillies. Parrett's career not only reflected his personal achievements but also mirrored the evolution of the game during a time when pitchers were increasingly relied upon to adapt to the changing dynamics of offensive strategies. His legacy remains as a testament to the dedication and skill required to thrive in a highly competitive sport.

Career Pitching Statistics

W L G GS CG SHO SV IP H ER HR BB SO ERA Pitcher PIV
56 43 491 11 0 0 22 724.7 672 306 61 345 616 3.80 0

Career ERA 3.80 vs. league average 4.05 across their career seasons — 6.2% better 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 WSN NL 0 1 12 0 0 0 0 20.3 19 11 13 21 4.87 3.97 (-23%) -
1987 WSN NL 7 6 45 0 0 0 6 62.0 53 29 30 56 4.21 4.29 (+2%) -
1988 WSN NL 12 4 61 0 0 0 6 91.7 66 27 45 62 2.65 3.73 (+29%) -
1989 PHI NL 12 6 72 0 0 0 6 105.7 90 35 44 98 2.98 3.71 (+20%) 2199.7
1990 PHI NL 4 9 47 5 0 0 1 81.7 92 47 36 69 5.18 3.86 (-34%) -432.3
1990 ATL NL 1 1 20 0 0 0 1 27.0 27 9 19 17 3.00 3.86 (+22%) -265.7
1991 ATL NL 1 2 18 0 0 0 1 21.3 31 15 12 14 6.33 3.91 (-62%) -288.3
1992 OAK AL 9 1 66 0 0 0 0 98.3 81 33 42 78 3.02 3.75 (+19%) 704.7
1993 COL NL 3 3 40 6 0 0 1 73.7 78 44 45 66 5.38 4.19 (-28%) 39.8
1995 STL NL 4 7 59 0 0 0 0 76.7 71 31 28 71 3.64 4.45 (+18%) -
1996 STL NL 2 2 33 0 0 0 0 42.3 40 20 20 42 4.25 4.61 (+8%) -
1996 PHI NL 1 1 18 0 0 0 0 24.0 24 5 11 22 1.88 4.61 (+59%) 1144.2

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
491 38 1 4 0 0 0 1 0 3 13 0.105 0.171 0.105 0.276 0.0

Career AVG .105 vs. league average .260 across their career seasons — 59.5% below league average.

Career OBP .171 vs. league average .328 across their career seasons — 47.9% below league average.

Career SLG .105 vs. league average .396 across their career seasons — 73.4% below league average.

Career OPS 0.276 vs. league average 0.724 across their career seasons — 61.9% 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 WSN NL 12 2 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0.500 — — — — 0.0
1987 WSN NL 45 5 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 3 0.000 — — — — 0.0
1988 WSN NL 61 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 .000 — — — — 0.0
1989 PHI NL 72 5 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 0.000 — — — — 0.0
1990 PHI NL 47 10 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 4 0.000 — — — — 0.0
1990 ATL NL 20 1 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1.000 — — — — 0.0
1991 ATL NL 18 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 .000 — — — — 0.0
1992 OAK AL 66 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 — — — — 0.0
1993 COL NL 40 11 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0.091 — — — — 0.0
1995 STL NL 59 2 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0.500 — — — — 0.0
1996 STL NL 33 2 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 0.000 — — — — 0.0
1996 PHI NL 18 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 — — — — 0.0

Postseason Statistics

Playoff Career Batting

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI BB SO AVG
3 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000

Playoff Batting by Year

Year Round Team G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI BB SO AVG
1992 ALCS OAK 3 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000

Playoff Career Pitching

W L G GS SV IP H ER BB SO ERA
0 0 3 0 0 2.3 6 3 0 1 11.57

Playoff Pitching by Year

Year Round Team W L G GS SV IP H ER BB SO ERA
1992 ALCS OAK 0 0 3 0 0 2.3 6 3 0 1 11.57

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
P 491 11 35 83 12 7

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1986 MON P 12 0 1 2 0 1
1987 MON P 45 0 3 9 2 1
1988 MON P 61 0 7 9 1 0
1989 PHI P 72 0 2 9 0 0
1990 PHI P 47 5 1 12 3 1
1990 ATL P 20 0 0 6 1 0
1991 ATL P 18 0 3 5 1 1
1992 OAK P 66 0 5 7 1 2
1993 COL P 40 6 3 9 1 0
1995 SLN P 59 0 7 6 2 0
1996 SLN P 33 0 1 8 0 1
1996 PHI P 18 0 2 1 0 0

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Pitcher 491

Salary History

Year Team League Salary
1996 PHI NL $137,000
1996 SLN NL $675,000
1995 SLN NL $600,000
1993 COL NL $835,000
1992 OAK AL $425,000
1991 ATL NL $855,000
1990 PHI NL $650,000
1989 PHI NL $212,000
1988 MON NL $90,000
1987 MON NL $62,500
Total Career Earnings $4,541,500

College History

School Name City State Years Attended
University of Kentucky Lexington KY 1980, 1981, 1982, 1983