Adam Pettyjohn

Born: 6/11/1977 in Phoenix, AZ, USA

MLB Debut: 2001-07-16 | Final Game: 2008-09-28

Bats: R | Throws: L | Height: 6'3" | Weight: 190 lbs

Full name: Adam Christopher Pettyjohn

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Biography

Adam Pettyjohn was a professional baseball pitcher who had a brief career in Major League Baseball from 2001 to 2008. Born in 1977, Pettyjohn made his debut on July 16, 2001, and played in the league until his final appearance on September 28, 2008. Throughout his time in the majors, he had a record of 1-7, with an earned run average (ERA) of 6.65. He recorded a total of 41 strikeouts and did not achieve any saves during his career. Pettyjohn's playing style was characterized by his left-handed pitching, which contributed to his versatility on the mound. He played during a period marked by high offensive outputs and significant changes in pitching strategies, including the increased emphasis on strikeout capabilities. Although his career statistics may not reflect the dominance of some of his contemporaries, Pettyjohn's journey through the major leagues highlights the challenges and competitive nature of professional baseball. His experiences resonate with many players who navigate the ups and downs of a career in the sport.

Career Pitching Statistics

W	L	G	GS	CG	SHO	SV	IP	H	ER	HR	BB	SO	ERA	Pitcher PIV
1	7	19	10	0	0	0	69.0	92	51	12	23	41	6.65	0

Career ERA 6.65 vs. league average 4.37 across their career seasons — 52.2% 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
2001	DET	AL	1	6	16	9	0	0	0	65.0	81	42	21	40	5.82	4.42 (-32%)	-913.4
2008	CIN	NL	0	1	3	1	0	0	0	4.0	11	9	2	1	20.25	—	0.0

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
19	3	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	2	0.000	0.000	0.000	0.000	0.0

Career AVG .000 vs. league average .264 across their career seasons — 100.0% below league average.

Career OBP .000 vs. league average .333 across their career seasons — 100.0% below league average.

Career SLG .000 vs. league average .421 across their career seasons — 100.0% below league average.

Career OPS 0.000 vs. league average 0.754 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
2001	DET	AL	16	2	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	2	0.000	—	—	—	—	0.0
2008	CIN	NL	3	1	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	19	10	5	8	0	1

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
2001	DET	P	16	9	3	8	0	1
2008	CIN	P	3	1	2	0	0	0

Career Games by Position

Position	Games
Pitcher	19

Salary History

Year	Team	League	Salary
2002	DET	AL	$217,500
Total Career Earnings			$217,500

College History

School Name	City	State	Years Attended
California State University Fresno	Fresno	CA	1996, 1997, 1998