John Strohmayer, baseball player, 1970-1974

John Strohmayer

Born: 10/13/1946 in Belle Fourche, SD, USA

Died: 11/28/2019 in Redding, CA, USA

MLB Debut: 1970-04-29 | Final Game: 1974-09-14

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'1" | Weight: 181 lbs

Full name: John Emery Strohmayer

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Biography

John Strohmayer, born in 1946, was a professional baseball pitcher who played in Major League Baseball from 1970 to 1974. Throughout his career, Strohmayer established himself as a reliable arm on the mound, finishing with a win-loss record of 11-9 and an earned run average (ERA) of 4.47. He accumulated a total of 200 strikeouts and recorded 4 saves, showcasing his ability to perform both as a starter and in relief situations. Strohmayer's career unfolded during a transformative period in baseball, characterized by an evolving game filled with a mix of traditional pitching strategies and the emergence of more specialized roles. While he may not have been a household name, his contributions to the teams he played for were significant, as he provided valuable innings and experience in an era where pitching depth was becoming increasingly important. His performance on the mound reflected the competitive spirit of the early 1970s, a time when the sport was transitioning into a new phase marked by power hitting and innovative tactics.

Career Pitching Statistics

W L G GS CG SHO SV IP H ER HR BB SO ERA Pitcher PIV
11 9 142 18 2 0 4 312.3 329 155 35 128 200 4.47 0

Career ERA 4.47 vs. league average 3.60 across their career seasons — 24.0% 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
1970 WSN NL 3 1 42 0 0 0 0 76.0 85 41 39 74 4.86 3.89 (-25%) -
1971 WSN NL 7 5 27 15 2 0 1 114.0 124 55 31 56 4.34 3.47 (-25%) -
1972 WSN NL 1 2 48 0 0 0 3 76.7 73 30 31 50 3.52 3.26 (-8%) -
1973 WSN NL 0 1 17 3 0 0 0 34.7 34 20 22 15 5.19 3.75 (-39%) -
1973 NYN NL 0 0 7 0 0 0 0 10.0 13 9 4 5 8.10 3.75 (-116%) -405.8
1974 NYN NL 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 1.0 0 0 1 0 0.00 — 0.0

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
142 50 3 10 0 0 0 3 0 2 12 0.200 0.231 0.200 0.431 0.0

Career AVG .200 vs. league average .252 across their career seasons — 20.7% below league average.

Career OBP .231 vs. league average .321 across their career seasons — 28.0% below league average.

Career SLG .200 vs. league average .371 across their career seasons — 46.0% below league average.

Career OPS 0.431 vs. league average 0.691 across their career seasons — 37.7% 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
1970 WSN NL 42 6 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0.167 — — — — 0.0
1971 WSN NL 27 35 2 8 0 0 0 3 0 0 9 0.229 — — — — 0.0
1972 WSN NL 48 4 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 0.000 — — — — 0.0
1973 WSN NL 17 5 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 0.200 — — — — 0.0
1973 NYN NL 7 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 — — — — 0.0
1974 NYN 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 142 18 23 41 1 2

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1970 MON P 42 0 7 7 0 0
1971 MON P 27 15 12 12 1 0
1972 MON P 48 0 1 16 0 2
1973 MON P 17 3 0 5 0 0
1973 NYN P 7 0 3 1 0 0
1974 NYN P 1 0 0 0 0 0

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Pitcher 142

College History

School Name City State Years Attended
University of the Pacific Stockton CA 1966, 1967, 1968