Travis Phelps, baseball player, 2001-2004

Travis Phelps

Born: 7/25/1977 in Neosho, MO, USA

MLB Debut: 2001-04-19 | Final Game: 2004-09-11

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'2" | Weight: 165 lbs

Full name: Travis Howard Phelps

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Biography

Travis Phelps, born in 1977, was a professional baseball pitcher who played in Major League Baseball from 2001 to 2004. Over the course of his career, Phelps showcased his skills primarily as a reliever, finishing with a record of 3-5 and an earned run average (ERA) of 4.34. He recorded a total of 93 strikeouts and achieved 5 saves, contributing to the teams he played for during his tenure in the league. Phelps made his debut in the early 2000s, a period marked by an offensive surge in baseball, largely influenced by the power-hitting era that saw many players achieving remarkable offensive milestones. While he may not have reached the same level of fame as some of his contemporaries, Phelps carved out a niche as a reliable option in the bullpen, often called upon in critical situations. His journey through the major leagues highlighted the challenges faced by many pitchers who sought to establish themselves in a highly competitive environment. Phelps retired on September 11, 2004, leaving behind a legacy as a determined competitor in the game he loved.

Career Pitching Statistics

W L G GS CG SHO SV IP H ER HR BB SO ERA Pitcher PIV
3 5 79 0 0 0 5 105.7 91 51 15 54 93 4.34 0

Career ERA 4.34 vs. league average 4.39 across their career seasons — near 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 TBR AL 2 2 49 0 0 0 5 62.0 53 24 24 54 3.48 4.42 (+21%) -
2002 TBR AL 1 2 26 0 0 0 0 37.7 30 20 27 36 4.78 4.28 (-12%) -
2004 MIL NL 0 1 4 0 0 0 0 6.0 8 7 3 3 10.50 — 0.0

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
79 1 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 .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 .424 across their career seasons — 100.0% below league average.

Career OPS 0.000 vs. league average 0.757 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 TBR AL 49 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 — — — — 0.0
2002 TBR AL 26 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 — — — — 0.0
2004 MIL NL 4 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0.000 — — — — 0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
P 79 0 6 18 1 1

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
2001 TBA P 49 0 5 11 1 1
2002 TBA P 26 0 0 6 0 0
2004 MIL P 4 0 1 1 0 0

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Pitcher 79

Salary History

Year Team League Salary
2002 TBA AL $218,000
Total Career Earnings $218,000

College History

School Name City State Years Attended
Crowder College Neosho MO 1996, 1997