Nick Tepesch, baseball player, 2013-2017

Nick Tepesch

Born: 10/12/1988 in Kansas City, MO, USA

MLB Debut: 2013-04-09 | Final Game: 2017-08-19

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'4" | Weight: 240 lbs

Full name: Nicholas James Tepesch

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Biography

Nick Tepesch was a professional baseball pitcher who played in Major League Baseball (MLB) from 2013 to 2017. Born in 1988, he made his debut with the Texas Rangers on April 9, 2013. Tepesch established himself as a reliable arm during his time in the league, showcasing a blend of control and durability on the mound. Over the course of his career, he recorded a win-loss record of 10-20 and maintained an earned run average (ERA) of 4.71. He struck out 144 batters, contributing to his team's efforts and providing crucial innings during his appearances. Tepesch's career unfolded during a transformative period in baseball, marked by a focus on analytics and the increasing importance of pitching depth in franchises. Although he did not achieve a high number of saves in his career—finishing with none—his role as a starter and middle reliever was significant in providing teams with stability. His journey through MLB reflected the challenges many pitchers faced during this era, offering insight into the evolving strategies of team management and player development. After his retirement, Tepesch remained a part of the baseball community, remembered for his contributions on the field and his perseverance through the ups and downs of a professional career.

Career Pitching Statistics

W L G GS CG SHO SV IP H ER HR BB SO ERA Pitcher PIV
10 20 47 44 0 0 0 238.7 257 125 34 80 144 4.71 0

Career ERA 4.71 vs. league average 4.04 across their career seasons — 16.7% 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
2013 TEX AL 4 6 19 17 0 0 0 93.0 100 50 27 76 4.84 3.87 (-25%) -763.4
2014 TEX AL 5 11 23 22 0 0 0 126.0 128 61 44 56 4.36 3.74 (-16%) -4086.9
2016 LAD NL 0 1 1 1 0 0 0 4.0 7 5 0 3 11.25 — -
2017 MIN AL 0 1 1 1 0 0 0 1.7 5 1 2 2 5.40 — 0.0
2017 TOR AL 1 1 3 3 0 0 0 14.0 17 8 7 7 5.14 4.36 (-18%) -1609.5

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
47 8 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 4 0.125 0.125 0.125 0.250 0.0

Career AVG .125 vs. league average .254 across their career seasons — 50.7% below league average.

Career OBP .125 vs. league average .319 across their career seasons — 60.9% below league average.

Career SLG .125 vs. league average .407 across their career seasons — 69.3% below league average.

Career OPS 0.250 vs. league average 0.726 across their career seasons — 65.6% 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
2013 TEX AL 19 3 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0.000 — — — — 0.0
2014 TEX AL 23 2 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.500 — — — — 0.0
2016 LAD NL 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0.000 — — — — 0.0
2017 MIN AL 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 — — — — 0.0
2017 TOR AL 3 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 0.000 — — — — 0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
P 47 44 17 29 0 2

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
2013 TEX P 19 17 10 6 0 0
2014 TEX P 23 22 6 18 0 1
2016 LAN P 1 1 0 0 0 0
2017 MIN P 1 1 0 0 0 0
2017 TOR P 3 3 1 5 0 1

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Pitcher 47

College History

School Name City State Years Attended
University of Missouri Columbia Columbia MO 2008, 2009, 2010