Don Stanhouse, baseball player, 1972-1982

Don Stanhouse

Born: 2/12/1951 in DuQuoin, IL, USA

MLB Debut: 1972-04-19 | Final Game: 1982-09-24

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

Full name: Donald Joseph Stanhouse

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Biography

Don Stanhouse, born in 1951, was a professional baseball pitcher whose career spanned from 1972 to 1982. He played a pivotal role in the bullpen for several teams during an era characterized by the evolving role of relief pitchers. Stanhouse was known for his unique pitching style and tenacity on the mound, which earned him one All-Star selection. Over the course of his career, he compiled a record of 38 wins and 54 losses, with a career earned run average (ERA) of 3.84. He struck out a total of 408 batters and recorded 64 saves, showcasing his ability to close out games effectively. Stanhouse's contributions to the game came at a time when the role of the relief pitcher was gaining prominence, as teams began to rely more heavily on specialized roles within their pitching staff. His performances, particularly in high-pressure situations, made him a valuable asset to his teams. Although his win-loss record may not reflect dominance, his effectiveness as a reliable reliever left a lasting impact on the clubs he represented. Stanhouse's career encapsulated the transition of baseball during the late 20th century, contributing to the strategic evolution of pitching in the sport.

Career Pitching Statistics

W L G GS CG SHO SV IP H ER HR BB SO ERA Pitcher PIV
38 54 294 66 11 2 64 760.3 707 324 48 455 408 3.84 0

Career ERA 3.84 vs. league average 3.73 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
1972 TEX AL 2 9 24 16 1 0 0 104.7 83 44 73 78 3.78 3.26 (-16%) -2029.4
1973 TEX AL 1 7 21 5 1 0 1 70.0 70 37 44 42 4.76 3.75 (-27%) -922.5
1974 TEX AL 1 1 18 0 0 0 0 31.3 38 17 17 26 4.88 3.63 (-35%) -607.1
1975 WSN NL 0 0 4 3 0 0 0 13.0 19 12 11 5 8.31 3.71 (-124%) -
1976 WSN NL 9 12 34 26 8 1 1 184.0 182 77 92 79 3.77 3.51 (-7%) -
1977 WSN NL 10 10 47 16 1 1 10 158.3 147 60 84 89 3.41 4.00 (+15%) -
1978 BAL AL 6 9 56 0 0 0 24 74.7 60 24 52 42 2.89 3.69 (+22%) 261.2
1979 BAL AL 7 3 52 0 0 0 21 72.7 49 23 51 34 2.85 4.00 (+29%) -1210.9
1980 LAD NL 2 2 21 0 0 0 7 25.0 30 14 16 5 5.04 3.84 (-31%) -
1982 BAL AL 0 1 17 0 0 0 0 26.7 29 16 15 8 5.40 3.86 (-40%) -1091.7

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
298 135 9 25 3 0 1 9 0 10 33 0.185 0.240 0.230 0.469 -472.0

Career AVG .185 vs. league average .259 across their career seasons — 28.4% below league average.

Career OBP .240 vs. league average .324 across their career seasons — 26.1% below league average.

Career SLG .230 vs. league average .380 across their career seasons — 39.5% below league average.

Career OPS 0.469 vs. league average 0.704 across their career seasons — 33.3% 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
1972 TEX AL 26 31 0 4 1 0 0 1 0 2 10 0.129 — — — — 0.0
1973 TEX AL 23 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 — — — — 0.0
1974 TEX AL 18 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 — — — — 0.0
1975 WSN NL 4 3 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.333 — — — — 0.0
1976 WSN NL 34 52 7 11 2 0 0 3 0 5 13 0.212 .255 (-17%) .320 (-12%) .360 (-31%) .681 (-22%) -174.8
1977 WSN NL 47 47 2 9 0 0 1 5 0 2 10 0.191 — — — — -297.2
1978 BAL AL 56 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 — — — — 0.0
1979 BAL AL 52 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 — — — — 0.0
1980 LAD NL 21 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0.000 — — — — 0.0
1982 BAL AL 17 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
6 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
1979 ALCS BAL 3 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000
1979 WS BAL 3 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000

Playoff Career Pitching

W L G GS SV IP H ER BB SO ERA
1 2 6 0 0 5.0 11 5 6 0 9.00

Playoff Pitching by Year

Year Round Team W L G GS SV IP H ER BB SO ERA
1979 ALCS BAL 1 1 3 0 0 3.0 5 2 3 0 6.00
1979 WS BAL 0 1 3 0 0 2.0 6 3 3 0 13.50

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
P 294 66 65 142 10 17

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1972 TEX P 24 16 8 23 2 1
1973 TEX P 21 5 11 18 1 2
1974 TEX P 18 0 0 7 1 2
1975 MON P 4 3 2 1 0 0
1976 MON P 34 26 24 33 1 4
1977 MON P 47 16 7 21 2 1
1978 BAL P 56 0 6 11 2 2
1979 BAL P 52 0 3 16 1 2
1980 LAN P 21 0 2 7 0 2
1982 BAL P 17 0 2 5 0 1

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Pitcher 294
Designated Hitter 1