Anthony Telford, baseball player, 1990-2002

Anthony Telford

Born: 3/6/1966 in San Jose, CA, USA

MLB Debut: 1990-08-19 | Final Game: 2002-07-15

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'0" | Weight: 175 lbs

Full name: Anthony Charles Telford

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Biography

Anthony Telford, born in 1966, was a professional baseball pitcher whose career spanned from 1990 to 2002. Telford made his mark in Major League Baseball during an era characterized by offensive prowess and evolving pitching styles. With a career record of 22-25 and an earned run average (ERA) of 4.17, he contributed to his teams through both starts and relief appearances, showcasing versatility on the mound. Over his career, he accumulated 331 strikeouts and recorded 8 saves, reflecting his ability to handle high-pressure situations. Telford played for several teams during his tenure in the majors, and his contributions were felt during a time when pitchers often faced the challenge of adapting to increasingly powerful lineups. His playing style was marked by a solid command of his pitches and a competitive spirit, traits that endeared him to fans and coaches alike. Although he may not have reached the heights of some of his contemporaries, Telford's dedication to the game and his role as a pitcher in the late 20th century left a lasting impact on the teams he represented.

Career Pitching Statistics

W L G GS CG SHO SV IP H ER HR BB SO ERA Pitcher PIV
22 25 333 9 0 0 8 455.3 475 211 48 176 331 4.17 0

Career ERA 4.17 vs. league average 4.34 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
1990 BAL AL 3 3 8 8 0 0 0 36.3 43 20 19 20 4.95 3.86 (-28%) -849.8
1991 BAL AL 0 0 9 1 0 0 0 26.7 27 12 6 24 4.05 3.91 (-4%) 481.3
1993 BAL AL 0 0 3 0 0 0 0 7.3 11 8 1 6 9.82 — 0.0
1997 WSN NL 4 6 65 0 0 0 1 89.0 77 32 33 61 3.24 4.39 (+26%) -
1998 WSN NL 3 6 77 0 0 0 1 91.0 85 39 36 59 3.86 4.43 (+13%) -
1999 WSN NL 5 4 79 0 0 0 2 96.0 112 42 38 69 3.94 4.71 (+16%) -
2000 WSN NL 5 4 64 0 0 0 3 78.3 76 33 23 68 3.79 4.77 (+21%) -
2001 WSN NL 0 1 8 0 0 0 0 7.0 14 8 5 5 10.29 — -
2002 TEX AL 2 1 20 0 0 0 1 23.7 30 17 15 19 6.46 4.28 (-51%) -674.6

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
333 23 0 4 1 0 0 3 0 1 4 0.174 0.208 0.217 0.426 0.0

Career AVG .174 vs. league average .265 across their career seasons — 34.3% below league average.

Career OBP .208 vs. league average .334 across their career seasons — 37.7% below league average.

Career SLG .217 vs. league average .415 across their career seasons — 47.6% below league average.

Career OPS 0.426 vs. league average 0.749 across their career seasons — 43.2% 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
1990 BAL AL 8 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 — — — — 0.0
1991 BAL AL 9 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 — — — — 0.0
1993 BAL AL 3 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 — — — — 0.0
1997 WSN NL 65 15 0 3 1 0 0 1 0 0 3 0.200 — — — — 0.0
1998 WSN NL 77 4 0 1 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0.250 — — — — 0.0
1999 WSN NL 79 2 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 1 1 0.000 — — — — 0.0
2000 WSN NL 64 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.000 — — — — 0.0
2001 WSN NL 8 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 — — — — 0.0
2002 TEX AL 20 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 333 9 38 78 7 4

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1990 BAL P 8 8 3 5 0 0
1991 BAL P 9 1 2 2 0 0
1993 BAL P 3 0 1 2 0 0
1997 MON P 65 0 7 23 1 1
1998 MON P 77 0 5 18 1 1
1999 MON P 79 0 10 15 4 0
2000 MON P 64 0 5 9 0 1
2001 MON P 8 0 1 1 0 0
2002 TEX P 20 0 4 3 1 1

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Pitcher 333

Salary History

Year Team League Salary
2001 MON NL $1,225,000
2000 MON NL $700,000
1999 MON NL $320,000
1998 MON NL $225,000
1997 MON NL $150,000
1990 BAL AL $100,000
Total Career Earnings $2,720,000

College History

School Name City State Years Attended
San Jose State University San Jose CA 1985, 1986, 1987