Dick Stigman, baseball player, 1960-1966

Dick Stigman

Born: 1/24/1936 in Nimrod, MN, USA

MLB Debut: 1960-04-22 | Final Game: 1966-09-10

Bats: R | Throws: L | Height: 6'3" | Weight: 200 lbs

Full name: Richard Lewis Stigman

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Biography

Dick Stigman, born in 1936, was a professional baseball pitcher who had a career spanning from 1960 to 1966. He made a name for himself in the Major Leagues during an era characterized by a transition in pitching styles and strategies, moving away from the deadball era towards a more offense-driven game. Stigman was known for his competitive spirit on the mound, finishing his career with a record of 46 wins and 54 losses, an earned run average (ERA) of 4.03, and a total of 755 strikeouts. He also recorded 16 saves, showcasing his versatility as a pitcher capable of closing out games when called upon. Stigman's career included two All-Star selections, highlighting his recognition among peers and fans alike for his performance during the mid-1960s. His contributions to the teams he played for, including stints with the Cleveland Indians and the Minnesota Twins, were marked by his ability to adapt to the evolving nature of the game. With a solid strikeout rate and a reliable presence on the mound, Stigman left a lasting impact on the franchises he represented, and his legacy remains a testament to the pitching talent that emerged during a dynamic period in baseball history.

Career Pitching Statistics

W L G GS CG SHO SV IP H ER HR BB SO ERA Pitcher PIV
46 54 235 119 30 5 16 922.7 819 413 133 406 755 4.03 0

Career ERA 4.03 vs. league average 3.68 across their career seasons — 9.4% 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
1960 CLE AL 5 11 41 18 3 0 9 133.7 118 67 87 104 4.51 3.82 (-18%) -1274.5
1961 CLE AL 2 5 22 6 0 0 0 64.3 65 33 25 48 4.62 4.03 (-15%) -64.9
1962 MIN AL 12 5 40 15 6 0 3 142.7 122 58 64 116 3.66 3.96 (+7%) -568.7
1963 MIN AL 15 15 33 33 15 3 0 241.0 210 87 81 193 3.25 3.46 (+6%) -966.6
1964 MIN AL 6 15 32 29 5 1 0 190.0 160 85 70 159 4.03 3.58 (-12%) -3237.8
1965 MIN AL 4 2 33 8 0 0 4 70.0 59 34 33 70 4.37 3.50 (-25%) -1833.2
1966 BOS AL 2 1 34 10 1 1 0 81.0 85 49 46 65 5.44 3.52 (-55%) -3247.1

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
235 282 13 32 5 0 0 12 0 14 140 0.113 0.163 0.131 0.295 -1408.1

Career AVG .113 vs. league average .251 across their career seasons — 54.9% below league average.

Career OBP .163 vs. league average .317 across their career seasons — 48.4% below league average.

Career SLG .131 vs. league average .382 across their career seasons — 65.7% below league average.

Career OPS 0.295 vs. league average 0.699 across their career seasons — 57.9% 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
1960 CLE AL 41 36 3 8 1 0 0 3 0 3 12 0.222 — — — — 0.0
1961 CLE AL 22 16 1 2 0 0 0 1 0 0 7 0.125 — — — — 0.0
1962 MIN AL 40 45 2 2 0 0 0 2 0 2 22 0.044 — — — — 0.0
1963 MIN AL 33 84 4 9 1 0 0 4 0 7 48 0.107 .246 (-56%) .308 (-37%) .371 (-68%) .680 (-54%) -705.1
1964 MIN AL 32 69 2 7 2 0 0 0 0 2 34 0.101 .250 (-59%) .312 (-59%) .377 (-65%) .690 (-63%) -703.0
1965 MIN AL 33 15 0 2 1 0 0 0 0 0 7 0.133 — — — — 0.0
1966 BOS AL 34 17 1 2 0 0 0 2 0 0 10 0.118 — — — — 0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
P 235 119 27 86 7 3

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1960 CLE P 41 18 8 11 0 0
1961 CLE P 22 6 2 12 0 0
1962 MIN P 40 15 5 12 0 0
1963 MIN P 33 33 6 17 0 0
1964 MIN P 32 29 5 17 4 2
1965 MIN P 33 8 1 8 1 0
1966 BOS P 34 10 0 9 2 1

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Pitcher 235