Kevin Saucier, baseball player, 1978-1982

Kevin Saucier

Born: 8/9/1956 in Pensacola, FL, USA

MLB Debut: 1978-10-01 | Final Game: 1982-07-25

Bats: L | Throws: L | Height: 6'1" | Weight: 190 lbs

Full name: Kevin Andrew Saucier

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Biography

Kevin Saucier was a professional baseball pitcher who played in Major League Baseball from 1978 to 1982. Born in 1956, Saucier made his mark during a competitive era in baseball, contributing to his teams with a solid all-around performance on the mound. Over the course of his career, he compiled a record of 15-11 and achieved an earned run average (ERA) of 3.31, showcasing his ability to keep opposing hitters at bay. His effectiveness was further highlighted by his 94 strikeouts and 19 saves, indicating both his role as a reliable starter and a capable relief pitcher. Saucier's career unfolded during a time when baseball was experiencing significant transformations, both in player dynamics and team strategies. His contributions were particularly valuable in a league that was beginning to prioritize specialized pitching roles, with Saucier often finding himself in high-pressure situations. His performances, marked by a consistent delivery and strategic approach to pitching, left a lasting impression on fans and teammates alike, solidifying his place in the history of the game. After retiring from professional play, Saucier's legacy continued to resonate, reflecting the dedication and skill of pitchers from his era.

Career Pitching Statistics

W L G GS CG SHO SV IP H ER HR BB SO ERA Pitcher PIV
15 11 139 3 0 0 19 203.7 183 75 7 104 94 3.31 0

Career ERA 3.31 vs. league average 3.81 across their career seasons — 13.0% better 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
1978 PHI NL 0 1 1 0 0 0 0 2.0 4 4 1 2 18.00 — 0.0
1979 PHI NL 1 4 29 2 0 0 1 62.3 68 29 33 21 4.19 4.00 (-5%) -983.6
1980 PHI NL 7 3 40 0 0 0 0 50.0 50 19 20 25 3.42 3.84 (+11%) 163.5
1981 DET AL 4 2 38 0 0 0 13 49.0 26 9 21 23 1.65 3.58 (+54%) 80.3
1982 DET AL 3 1 31 1 0 0 5 40.3 35 14 29 23 3.12 3.86 (+19%) -19.2

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
139 18 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 11 0.056 0.056 0.056 0.111 0.0

Career AVG .056 vs. league average .261 across their career seasons — 78.7% below league average.

Career OBP .056 vs. league average .325 across their career seasons — 82.9% below league average.

Career SLG .056 vs. league average .385 across their career seasons — 85.6% below league average.

Career OPS 0.111 vs. league average 0.710 across their career seasons — 84.4% 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
1978 PHI NL 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 — — — — 0.0
1979 PHI NL 29 10 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 7 0.100 — — — — 0.0
1980 PHI NL 40 8 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 4 0.000 — — — — 0.0
1981 DET AL 38 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 — — — — 0.0
1982 DET AL 31 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 — — — — 0.0

Postseason Statistics

Playoff Career Batting

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI BB SO AVG
3 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000

Playoff Batting by Year

Year Round Team G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI BB SO AVG
1980 NLCS PHI 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000
1980 WS PHI 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000

Playoff Career Pitching

W L G GS SV IP H ER BB SO ERA
0 0 3 0 0 1.3 1 0 4 0 0.00

Playoff Pitching by Year

Year Round Team W L G GS SV IP H ER BB SO ERA
1980 NLCS PHI 0 0 2 0 0 0.7 1 0 2 0 0.00
1980 WS PHI 0 0 1 0 0 0.7 0 0 2 0 0.00

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
P 139 2 14 36 6 6

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1978 PHI P 1 0 0 0 0 0
1979 PHI P 29 2 2 12 1 1
1980 PHI P 40 0 3 10 1 0
1981 DET P 38 0 3 10 2 1
1982 DET P 31 0 6 4 2 4

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Pitcher 139