Earl Stephenson, baseball player, 1971-1978

Earl Stephenson

Born: 7/31/1947 in Benson, NC, USA

MLB Debut: 1971-04-07 | Final Game: 1978-07-26

Bats: L | Throws: L | Height: 6'3" | Weight: 175 lbs

Full name: Chester Earl Stephenson

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Biography

Earl Stephenson was a professional baseball pitcher whose career spanned from 1971 to 1978. Born in 1947, Stephenson made his mark in Major League Baseball during an era characterized by a shifting landscape in pitching strategies and offensive dynamics. Over the course of his career, he compiled a record of 4-5 with a commendable earned run average (ERA) of 3.57, showcasing his ability to navigate the competitive environment of the time. Throughout his time in the majors, Stephenson struck out 50 batters and recorded a single save, reflecting his role as a reliable option on the mound. His contributions were particularly significant in an era where pitchers were increasingly relied upon to maintain low scoring games, and his performance helped solidify his reputation within the teams he played for. While his career did not see the accolades of some of his contemporaries, Stephenson's dedication to the game and his solid performance in the bullpen remain a noteworthy part of baseball history.

Career Pitching Statistics

W L G GS CG SHO SV IP H ER HR BB SO ERA Pitcher PIV
4 5 54 8 1 0 1 113.3 118 45 7 49 50 3.57 0

Career ERA 3.57 vs. league average 3.62 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
1971 CHC NL 1 0 16 0 0 0 1 20.3 24 10 11 11 4.43 3.47 (-28%) -
1972 ATL AL 3 5 35 8 1 0 0 80.3 79 29 33 33 3.25 3.26 (avg) -
1977 BAL AL 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 3.0 5 3 0 2 9.00 — 0.0
1978 BAL AL 0 0 2 0 0 0 0 9.7 10 3 5 4 2.79 3.69 (+24%) 0.0

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
54 20 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 13 0.000 0.000 0.000 0.000 0.0

Career AVG .000 vs. league average .254 across their career seasons — 100.0% below league average.

Career OBP .000 vs. league average .320 across their career seasons — 100.0% below league average.

Career SLG .000 vs. league average .376 across their career seasons — 100.0% below league average.

Career OPS 0.000 vs. league average 0.696 across their career seasons — 100.0% 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
1971 CHC NL 16 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 0.000 — — — — 0.0
1972 ATL AL 35 18 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 11 0.000 — — — — 0.0
1977 BAL AL 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 — — — — 0.0
1978 BAL AL 2 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 54 8 6 18 1 1

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1971 CHN P 16 0 2 4 0 1
1972 ML4 P 35 8 4 14 1 0
1977 BAL P 1 0 0 0 0 0
1978 BAL P 2 0 0 0 0 0

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Pitcher 54

College History

School Name City State Years Attended
Campbell University Buies Creek NC 1966