Jay Baller, baseball player, 1982-1992

Jay Baller

Born: 10/6/1960 in Stayton, OR, USA

MLB Debut: 1982-09-19 | Final Game: 1992-08-31

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'6" | Weight: 215 lbs

Full name: Jay Scott Baller

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Biography

Jay Baller, born in 1960, was a professional baseball pitcher whose career spanned from 1982 to 1992. He made his mark during a transitional period in Major League Baseball, as the game evolved from the power-oriented play of the late 1970s into the more balanced styles of the 1980s and early 1990s. Baller played for several teams throughout his career, contributing primarily as a relief pitcher, and he was known for his ability to strike out batters, amassing a total of 117 strikeouts over his time in the league. Despite finishing his career with a record of 4-9 and an earned run average (ERA) of 5.24, Baller's six saves highlighted his role in critical late-game situations. His journey through the majors showcased the resilience and tenacity often required to succeed in a competitive environment. Baller's tenure in baseball, while perhaps not celebrated among the game's luminaries, reflected the hard work and dedication that defined many players of his era.

Career Pitching Statistics

W L G GS CG SHO SV IP H ER HR BB SO ERA Pitcher PIV
4 9 94 5 0 0 6 156.3 169 91 26 79 117 5.24 0

Career ERA 5.24 vs. league average 3.94 across their career seasons — 33.0% 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
1982 PHI NL 0 0 4 1 0 0 0 8.0 7 3 2 7 3.38 — 0.0
1985 CHC NL 2 3 20 4 0 0 1 52.0 52 20 17 31 3.46 3.89 (+11%) -
1986 CHC NL 2 4 36 0 0 0 5 53.7 58 32 28 42 5.37 3.97 (-35%) -
1987 CHC NL 0 1 23 0 0 0 0 29.3 38 22 20 27 6.75 4.29 (-57%) -
1990 KCR AL 0 1 3 0 0 0 0 2.3 4 4 2 1 15.43 — -
1992 PHI NL 0 0 8 0 0 0 0 11.0 10 10 10 9 8.18 3.75 (-118%) -1664.1

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
94 14 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 7 0.071 0.133 0.071 0.205 0.0

Career AVG .071 vs. league average .259 across their career seasons — 72.4% below league average.

Career OBP .133 vs. league average .325 across their career seasons — 59.0% below league average.

Career SLG .071 vs. league average .392 across their career seasons — 81.8% below league average.

Career OPS 0.205 vs. league average 0.717 across their career seasons — 71.5% 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 PHI NL 4 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 — — — — 0.0
1985 CHC NL 20 8 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 6 0.000 — — — — 0.0
1986 CHC NL 36 5 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0.000 — — — — 0.0
1987 CHC NL 23 1 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1.000 — — — — 0.0
1990 KCR AL 3 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 — — — — 0.0
1992 PHI NL 8 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 94 5 7 15 1 0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1982 PHI P 4 1 0 1 0 0
1985 CHN P 20 4 4 6 0 0
1986 CHN P 36 0 2 4 0 0
1987 CHN P 23 0 0 3 1 0
1990 KCA P 3 0 0 0 0 0
1992 PHI P 8 0 1 1 0 0

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Pitcher 94

Salary History

Year Team League Salary
1987 CHN NL $75,000
Total Career Earnings $75,000