John Roper, baseball player, 1993-1995

John Roper

Born: 11/21/1971 in Southern Pines, NC, USA

MLB Debut: 1993-05-16 | Final Game: 1995-09-11

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'0" | Weight: 175 lbs

Full name: John Christopher Roper

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Biography

John Roper, born in 1971, was a professional baseball pitcher whose career spanned from 1993 to 1995. He made his mark in Major League Baseball during a period characterized by a burgeoning offensive era, which saw hitters increasingly dominate the game. Roper played for several teams, showcasing his skills on the mound with a career record of 8-7 and an earned run average (ERA) of 5.35. Over the course of his brief but impactful career, he accumulated a total of 111 strikeouts, demonstrating his ability to miss bats and compete against some of the era's top hitters. Despite not recording any saves, Roper's contributions to his teams were significant as he navigated the challenges of pitching in a high-scoring environment. His journey through Major League Baseball reflected the experiences of many pitchers of his time, as they adapted to the evolving dynamics of the game. Roper's resilience and determination on the mound left a lasting impression, and he remains a noteworthy figure in the history of baseball during the mid-1990s.

Career Pitching Statistics

W L G GS CG SHO SV IP H ER HR BB SO ERA Pitcher PIV
8 7 35 32 0 0 0 180.0 197 107 29 72 111 5.35 0

Career ERA 5.35 vs. league average 4.37 across their career seasons — 22.5% 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
1993 CIN NL 2 5 16 15 0 0 0 80.0 92 50 36 54 5.62 4.19 (-34%) -1164.3
1994 CIN NL 6 2 16 15 0 0 0 92.0 90 46 30 51 4.50 4.51 (avg) -2062.9
1995 CIN NL 0 0 2 2 0 0 0 7.0 13 8 4 6 10.29 — 0.0
1995 SFG NL 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 1.0 2 3 2 0 27.00 — -

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
35 62 4 11 1 0 0 4 0 1 23 0.177 0.190 0.194 0.384 0.0

Career AVG .177 vs. league average .267 across their career seasons — 33.5% below league average.

Career OBP .190 vs. league average .336 across their career seasons — 43.3% below league average.

Career SLG .194 vs. league average .414 across their career seasons — 53.2% below league average.

Career OPS 0.384 vs. league average 0.750 across their career seasons — 48.8% 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
1993 CIN NL 16 28 1 5 0 0 0 2 0 0 11 0.179 — — — — 0.0
1994 CIN NL 16 33 3 6 1 0 0 2 0 1 12 0.182 — — — — 0.0
1995 CIN NL 2 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.000 — — — — 0.0
1995 SFG NL 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 35 32 12 22 2 2

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1993 CIN P 16 15 7 8 0 0
1994 CIN P 16 15 5 13 2 2
1995 CIN P 2 2 0 1 0 0
1995 SFN P 1 0 0 0 0 0

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Pitcher 35