John Dopson was a professional baseball player who played as a pitcher for various teams during his career. He was born on July 14, 1963, in Baltimore, Maryland, and attended high school in Virginia. Dopson was drafted by the Montreal Expos in the second round of the 1982 Major League Baseball draft.
Dopson made his Major League debut with the Expos in 1985 and played for them until 1988. During his time with the Expos, he had a record of 27-32 with an ERA of 4.18. He was known for his fastball, which he could throw in the mid-90s, and his slider.
In 1989, Dopson was traded to the Boston Red Sox, where he played for two seasons. He had a record of 17-16 with an ERA of 4.47 during his time with the Red Sox. In 1991, he was traded to the New York Mets, where he played for one season. He had a record of 1-4 with an ERA of 5.40 during his time with the Mets.
Dopson then signed with the Milwaukee Brewers in 1992 and played for them for two seasons. He had a record of 10-14 with an ERA of 4.80 during his time with the Brewers. In 1994, he signed with the California Angels but did not play due to the Major League Baseball strike.
Dopson retired from baseball after the 1994 season. He finished his career with a record of 55-66 and an ERA of 4.40. He had 618 strikeouts in 1,057 innings pitched.
After retiring from baseball, Dopson became a high school baseball coach in Virginia. He also worked as a color commentator for the Expos' radio broadcasts in 2004 and 2005.
In conclusion, John Dopson was a professional baseball player who played as a pitcher for various teams during his career. He had a record of 55-66 with an ERA of 4.40 and 618 strikeouts in 1,057 innings pitched. After retiring from baseball, he became a high school baseball coach and worked as a color commentator for the Expos' radio broadcasts.
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