Joe Boehling

Born: 3/20/1891 in Richmond, VA, USA

Died: 9/8/1941 in Richmond, VA, USA

MLB Debut: 1912-06-20 | Final Game: 1920-06-03

Bats: L | Throws: L | Height: 5'11" | Weight: 168 lbs

Full name: John Joseph Boehling

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Biography

Joe Boehling was a professional baseball pitcher whose career spanned from 1912 to 1920. Born in 1891, Boehling made his mark in the Major Leagues during an era that was transitioning from the deadball period to the lively ball era, which brought about significant changes in offensive production and playing styles. Over his career, he compiled a record of 55 wins and 50 losses, reflecting his competitive nature on the mound. Boehling finished his tenure with a 2.97 earned run average (ERA), showcasing his ability to limit scoring opportunities for opposing teams. Throughout his time in the league, Boehling struck out 396 batters, demonstrating his effectiveness as a strikeout pitcher while also accumulating five saves. His performance contributed to the overall evolution of pitching strategies during the early 20th century, as pitchers began to adapt to the increasing emphasis on offensive play. Boehling's career, though relatively brief, left a lasting impression as he navigated the complexities of a changing game, solidifying his place in baseball history as a skilled and reliable pitcher.

Career Pitching Statistics

W	L	G	GS	CG	SHO	SV	IP	H	ER	HR	BB	SO	ERA	Pitcher PIV
55	50	162	118	57	9	5	925.3	861	305	13	386	396	2.97	0

Career ERA 2.97 vs. league average 3.01 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
1912	WSN	AL	0	0	3	0	0	0	0	5.0	4	4	6	2	7.20	—	-
1913	WSN	AL	17	7	38	25	18	3	4	235.3	197	56	82	110	2.14	3.07 (+30%)	-
1914	WSN	AL	12	8	27	24	14	2	1	196.0	180	66	76	91	3.03	2.93 (-4%)	-
1915	WSN	AL	14	13	40	32	14	2	0	229.3	217	82	119	108	3.22	2.90 (-11%)	-
1916	WSN	AL	9	11	27	19	7	2	0	139.7	134	48	54	52	3.09	2.78 (-11%)	-
1916	CLE	AL	2	4	12	9	3	0	0	60.7	63	18	23	18	2.67	2.78 (+4%)	-365.4
1917	CLE	AL	1	6	12	7	1	0	0	46.3	50	24	16	11	4.66	2.69 (-73%)	-734.5
1920	CLE	AL	0	1	3	2	0	0	0	13.0	16	7	10	4	4.85	3.45 (-41%)	-339.1

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
166	312	30	66	8	2	1	24	2	19	61	0.212	0.261	0.260	0.521	-817.8

Career AVG .212 vs. league average .257 across their career seasons — 17.8% below league average.

Career OBP .261 vs. league average .323 across their career seasons — 19.0% below league average.

Career SLG .260 vs. league average .341 across their career seasons — 23.8% below league average.

Career OPS 0.521 vs. league average 0.664 across their career seasons — 21.5% 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
1912	WSN	AL	3	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	.000	—	—	—	—	0.0
1913	WSN	AL	38	86	8	19	2	0	0	6	1	2	13	0.221	.259 (-15%)	.325 (-27%)	.345 (-29%)	.670 (-28%)	-399.9
1914	WSN	AL	27	71	10	17	2	1	0	7	0	5	17	0.239	.255 (-6%)	.322 (-7%)	.339 (-13%)	.661 (-10%)	-113.0
1915	WSN	AL	41	75	9	13	2	0	1	7	1	7	12	0.173	.250 (-31%)	.318 (-23%)	.332 (-28%)	.651 (-26%)	-305.0
1916	WSN	AL	27	41	2	7	1	1	0	3	0	3	12	0.171	—	—	—	—	0.0
1916	CLE	AL	13	19	1	5	1	0	0	0	0	1	6	0.263	—	—	—	—	0.0
1917	CLE	AL	14	16	0	3	0	0	0	1	0	1	1	0.188	—	—	—	—	0.0
1920	CLE	AL	3	4	0	2	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0.500	—	—	—	—	0.0