John Stuper, baseball player, 1982-1985

John Stuper

Born: 5/9/1957 in Butler, PA, USA

MLB Debut: 1982-06-01 | Final Game: 1985-10-04

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'2" | Weight: 200 lbs

Full name: John Anton Stuper

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Biography

John Stuper was a professional baseball pitcher who played in Major League Baseball from 1982 to 1985. Born in 1957, Stuper made a name for himself during an era characterized by a transition in pitching styles and team strategies. Over the course of his career, he compiled a record of 32 wins and 28 losses, with an earned run average (ERA) of 3.96. Stuper was known for his competitive spirit on the mound, showcasing a repertoire that allowed him to accumulate 191 strikeouts and secure 1 save. Stuper's contributions to his teams extended beyond his individual statistics; he was a reliable option during his tenure, embodying the grit and determination prevalent among pitchers of his time. Though he played during a period marked by the emergence of power hitters and evolving offensive strategies, Stuper's performance remained consistent and impactful. His career spanned a pivotal time in baseball history, as the game began to embrace new approaches to pitching and player development. His legacy remains a testament to the hard work and dedication required to succeed in the highly competitive environment of Major League Baseball.

Career Pitching Statistics

W L G GS CG SHO SV IP H ER HR BB SO ERA Pitcher PIV
32 28 111 76 9 1 1 495.0 528 218 35 183 191 3.96 0

Career ERA 3.96 vs. league average 3.86 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
1982 STL NL 9 7 23 21 2 0 0 136.7 137 51 55 53 3.36 3.86 (+13%) -
1983 STL NL 12 11 40 30 6 1 1 198.0 202 81 71 81 3.68 3.87 (+5%) -
1984 STL NL 3 5 15 12 0 0 0 61.3 73 36 20 19 5.28 3.81 (-39%) -
1985 CIN NL 8 5 33 13 1 0 0 99.0 116 50 37 38 4.55 3.89 (-17%) -492.2

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
111 134 3 15 0 1 0 8 1 9 74 0.112 0.168 0.127 0.295 -532.9

Career AVG .112 vs. league average .260 across their career seasons — 56.9% below league average.

Career OBP .168 vs. league average .324 across their career seasons — 48.2% below league average.

Career SLG .127 vs. league average .388 across their career seasons — 67.3% below league average.

Career OPS 0.295 vs. league average 0.712 across their career seasons — 58.6% 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
1982 STL NL 23 42 1 5 0 1 0 0 0 1 24 0.119 — — — — 0.0
1983 STL NL 40 59 2 8 0 0 0 6 0 4 32 0.136 .260 (-48%) .324 (-41%) .389 (-65%) .714 (-54%) -532.9
1984 STL NL 15 16 0 1 0 0 0 1 0 1 8 0.062 — — — — 0.0
1985 CIN NL 33 17 0 1 0 0 0 1 1 3 10 0.059 — — — — 0.0

Postseason Statistics

Playoff Career Batting

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI BB SO AVG
3 1 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
1982 NLCS SLN 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.000
1982 WS SLN 2 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 0 3 3 0 19.0 14 7 6 9 3.32

Playoff Pitching by Year

Year Round Team W L G GS SV IP H ER BB SO ERA
1982 NLCS SLN 0 0 1 1 0 6.0 4 2 1 4 3.00
1982 WS SLN 1 0 2 2 0 13.0 10 5 5 5 3.46

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
P 111 76 41 60 6 3

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1982 SLN P 23 21 7 10 1 1
1983 SLN P 40 30 17 24 4 2
1984 SLN P 15 12 5 12 1 0
1985 CIN P 33 13 12 14 0 0

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Pitcher 111

Salary History

Year Team League Salary
1985 CIN NL $250,000
Total Career Earnings $250,000

College History

School Name City State Years Attended
Butler County Community College Butler PA 1976, 1977
Point Park University Pittsburgh PA 1978