Stan Perzanowski, baseball player, 1971-1978

Stan Perzanowski

Born: 8/25/1950 in East Chicago, IN, USA

MLB Debut: 1971-06-20 | Final Game: 1978-09-27

Bats: B | Throws: R | Height: 6'2" | Weight: 170 lbs

Full name: Stanley Perzanowski

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Biography

Stan Perzanowski, born in 1950, was a professional baseball pitcher who played in Major League Baseball from 1971 to 1978. Over the course of his career, he appeared in a total of 5 seasons, contributing to the teams he played for with his right-handed pitching style. Perzanowski finished his career with a record of 5-11, an earned run average (ERA) of 5.11, and a total of 70 strikeouts. He also recorded 2 saves, showcasing his ability to close out games when called upon. Perzanowski's playing years came during a transformative period in baseball, characterized by the evolution of pitching strategies and the increasing specialization of relief pitchers. Although he did not achieve overwhelming statistical success, his contributions on the mound during his tenure reflected the competitive nature of the league in the 1970s. His presence in Major League Baseball adds to the rich tapestry of the sport, connecting the history of pitching to the modern game.

Career Pitching Statistics

W L G GS CG SHO SV IP H ER HR BB SO ERA Pitcher PIV
5 11 37 16 2 0 2 142.7 160 81 7 60 70 5.11 0

Career ERA 5.11 vs. league average 3.60 across their career seasons — 41.8% 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
1971 CHW AL 0 1 5 0 0 0 1 6.0 14 8 3 5 12.00 — -
1974 CHW AL 0 0 2 1 0 0 0 2.3 8 5 2 2 19.29 — -
1975 TEX AL 3 3 12 8 1 0 0 66.0 59 22 25 26 3.00 3.71 (+19%) 586.8
1976 TEX AL 0 0 5 0 0 0 0 11.7 20 13 4 6 10.03 3.51 (-185%) -870.0
1978 MIN AL 2 7 13 7 1 0 1 56.7 59 33 26 31 5.24 3.69 (-42%) 542.6

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
37 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0.000 0.000 0.000 0.000 0.0

Career AVG .000 vs. league average .255 across their career seasons — 100.0% below league average.

Career OBP .000 vs. league average .322 across their career seasons — 100.0% below league average.

Career SLG .000 vs. league average .370 across their career seasons — 100.0% below league average.

Career OPS 0.000 vs. league average 0.692 across their career seasons — 100.0% 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
1971 CHW AL 5 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0.000 — — — — 0.0
1974 CHW AL 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 — — — — 0.0
1975 TEX AL 12 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 — — — — 0.0
1976 TEX AL 5 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 — — — — 0.0
1978 MIN AL 13 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 37 16 12 31 3 1

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1971 CHA P 5 0 1 0 0 0
1974 CHA P 2 1 0 1 0 0
1975 TEX P 12 8 6 17 2 0
1976 TEX P 5 0 2 2 0 0
1978 MIN P 13 7 3 11 1 1

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Pitcher 37