John Purdin, baseball player, 1964-1969

John Purdin

Born: 7/16/1942 in Lynx, OH, USA

Died: 3/28/2010 in Charleston, SC, USA

MLB Debut: 1964-09-16 | Final Game: 1969-08-01

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'2" | Weight: 185 lbs

Full name: John Nolan Purdin

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Biography

John Purdin, born in 1942, was a professional baseball pitcher whose career spanned from 1964 to 1969. He made his mark in Major League Baseball during a time of significant transition in the sport, as teams began to embrace more strategic pitching styles. Purdin finished his career with a record of 6-4, showcasing his reliability on the mound. He posted an earned run average (ERA) of 3.9, a respectable figure that reflected his ability to limit scoring opportunities for opposing teams. Throughout his tenure, he recorded a total of 68 strikeouts and contributed to his teams' efforts with 2 saves. Purdin's playing style was characterized by a combination of finesse and determination, making him a valuable asset to the pitching staff. As a member of the league during the mid-1960s, he experienced the evolution of baseball tactics and the emergence of new pitching philosophies, which would shape the future of the game. While his career may not have been marked by overwhelming numbers, his contributions helped to lay the groundwork for the next generation of pitchers, and he remains a part of the rich tapestry of baseball history.

Career Pitching Statistics

W L G GS CG SHO SV IP H ER HR BB SO ERA Pitcher PIV
6 4 58 5 1 1 2 110.7 93 48 18 52 68 3.90 0

Career ERA 3.90 vs. league average 3.43 across their career seasons — 13.9% 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
1964 LAD NL 2 0 3 2 1 1 0 16.0 6 1 6 8 0.56 3.58 (+84%) -
1965 LAD NL 2 1 11 2 0 0 0 22.7 26 17 13 16 6.75 3.50 (-93%) -
1968 LAD NL 2 3 35 1 0 0 2 55.7 42 19 21 38 3.07 2.98 (-3%) -
1969 LAD NL 0 0 9 0 0 0 0 16.3 19 11 12 6 6.06 3.61 (-68%) -

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
59 16 1 4 0 0 0 1 0 0 5 0.250 0.250 0.250 0.500 0.0

Career AVG .250 vs. league average .245 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career OBP .250 vs. league average .311 across their career seasons — 19.6% below league average.

Career SLG .250 vs. league average .365 across their career seasons — 31.5% below league average.

Career OPS 0.500 vs. league average 0.676 across their career seasons — 26.1% 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
1964 LAD NL 3 5 0 1 0 0 0 1 0 0 1 0.200 — — — — 0.0
1965 LAD NL 11 3 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0.000 — — — — 0.0
1968 LAD NL 36 6 1 3 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 0.500 — — — — 0.0
1969 LAD NL 9 2 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 58 5 4 13 0 0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1964 LAN P 3 2 0 2 0 0
1965 LAN P 11 2 1 0 0 0
1968 LAN P 35 1 2 8 0 0
1969 LAN P 9 0 1 3 0 0

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Pitcher 58