Jeff Pico, baseball player, 1988-1990

Jeff Pico

Born: 2/12/1966 in Antioch, CA, USA

MLB Debut: 1988-05-31 | Final Game: 1990-09-09

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'1" | Weight: 180 lbs

Full name: Jeffrey Mark Pico

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Biography

Jeff Pico was a right-handed pitcher who played in Major League Baseball from 1988 to 1990. Born in 1966, Pico made his mark in a transitional era of baseball that straddled the tail end of the 1980s and the dawn of the 1990s. He was known for his competitive spirit on the mound, which contributed to his ability to effectively navigate the challenges posed by hitters during this period. Throughout his career, Pico recorded a win-loss record of 13-12 and maintained an earned run average (ERA) of 4.24. He struck out 132 batters and collected five saves, showcasing his versatility as both a starter and a reliever. While his career in the major leagues spanned just a few seasons, Pico's contributions were significant in helping his teams compete during a time when pitching depth was crucial. His journey through the majors exemplified the dedication and perseverance required to succeed in professional baseball.

Career Pitching Statistics

W L G GS CG SHO SV IP H ER HR BB SO ERA Pitcher PIV
13 12 113 26 3 2 5 295.3 327 139 21 105 132 4.24 0

Career ERA 4.24 vs. league average 3.77 across their career seasons — 12.4% 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
1988 CHC NL 6 7 29 13 3 2 1 112.7 108 52 37 57 4.15 3.73 (-11%) -
1989 CHC NL 3 1 53 5 0 0 2 90.7 99 38 31 38 3.77 3.71 (-2%) -
1990 CHC NL 4 4 31 8 0 0 2 92.0 120 49 37 37 4.79 3.86 (-24%) -

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
113 66 2 12 1 0 0 2 0 4 19 0.182 0.229 0.197 0.426 0.0

Career AVG .182 vs. league average .255 across their career seasons — 28.8% below league average.

Career OBP .229 vs. league average .321 across their career seasons — 28.7% below league average.

Career SLG .197 vs. league average .379 across their career seasons — 48.1% below league average.

Career OPS 0.426 vs. league average 0.700 across their career seasons — 39.2% 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
1988 CHC NL 29 34 0 5 0 0 0 1 0 1 10 0.147 — — — — 0.0
1989 CHC NL 53 10 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 4 0.100 — — — — 0.0
1990 CHC NL 31 22 2 6 1 0 0 1 0 3 5 0.273 — — — — 0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
P 113 26 22 56 5 7

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1988 CHN P 29 13 5 18 1 3
1989 CHN P 53 5 4 22 3 2
1990 CHN P 31 8 13 16 1 2

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Pitcher 113

Salary History

Year Team League Salary
1990 CHN NL $120,000
Total Career Earnings $120,000