Joe Boever, baseball player, 1985-1996

Joe Boever

Born: 10/4/1960 in Kirkwood, MO, USA

MLB Debut: 1985-07-19 | Final Game: 1996-09-29

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'1" | Weight: 200 lbs

Full name: Joseph Martin Boever

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Biography

Joe Boever, born in 1960, was a professional baseball pitcher who had a career spanning from 1985 to 1996. Known for his distinctive delivery and durability on the mound, Boever played a crucial role in the bullpens of several Major League Baseball teams. Over his career, he achieved a record of 34-45, with an earned run average (ERA) of 3.93. His ability to miss bats was evident in his strikeout total of 541, while he also recorded 49 saves, showcasing his effectiveness in high-pressure situations. Boever's career unfolded during a period of significant changes in Major League Baseball, including the transition towards more specialized pitching roles and the increasing emphasis on bullpen usage. As a right-hander, he contributed to his teams not only with his pitching prowess but also with his versatility, enabling managers to utilize him in various roles throughout his tenure. After retiring in 1996, Boever left behind a legacy as a reliable arm in the league, remembered for his resilience and competitive spirit on the mound.

Career Pitching Statistics

W L G GS CG SHO SV IP H ER HR BB SO ERA Pitcher PIV
34 45 516 0 0 0 49 754.3 751 329 75 343 541 3.93 0

Career ERA 3.93 vs. league average 4.07 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
1985 STL NL 0 0 13 0 0 0 0 16.3 17 8 4 20 4.41 3.89 (-13%) -
1986 STL NL 0 1 11 0 0 0 0 21.7 19 4 11 8 1.66 3.97 (+58%) -
1987 ATL NL 1 0 14 0 0 0 0 18.3 29 15 12 18 7.36 4.29 (-72%) -650.5
1988 ATL NL 0 2 16 0 0 0 1 20.3 12 4 1 7 1.77 3.73 (+53%) 366.9
1989 ATL NL 4 11 66 0 0 0 21 82.3 78 36 34 68 3.94 3.71 (-6%) 788.4
1990 ATL NL 1 3 33 0 0 0 8 42.3 40 22 35 35 4.68 3.86 (-21%) -1725.5
1990 PHI NL 2 3 34 0 0 0 6 46.0 37 11 16 40 2.15 3.86 (+44%) 2030.0
1991 PHI NL 3 5 68 0 0 0 0 98.3 90 42 54 89 3.84 3.91 (+2%) -260.4
1992 HOU NL 3 6 81 0 0 0 2 111.3 103 31 45 67 2.51 3.75 (+33%) 1410.0
1993 OAK AL 4 2 42 0 0 0 0 79.3 87 34 33 49 3.86 4.19 (+8%) -549.3
1993 DET AL 2 1 19 0 0 0 3 23.0 14 7 11 14 2.74 4.19 (+35%) 242.4
1994 DET AL 9 2 46 0 0 0 3 81.3 80 36 37 49 3.98 4.51 (+12%) -1594.0
1995 DET AL 5 7 60 0 0 0 3 98.7 128 70 44 71 6.39 4.45 (-43%) -2219.6
1996 PIT NL 0 2 13 0 0 0 2 15.0 17 9 6 6 5.40 4.61 (-17%) -336.3

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
516 17 0 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 4 0.118 0.118 0.118 0.235 0.0

Career AVG .118 vs. league average .261 across their career seasons — 54.8% below league average.

Career OBP .118 vs. league average .328 across their career seasons — 64.1% below league average.

Career SLG .118 vs. league average .398 across their career seasons — 70.4% below league average.

Career OPS 0.235 vs. league average 0.726 across their career seasons — 67.6% 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
1985 STL NL 13 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 — — — — 0.0
1986 STL NL 11 2 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.500 — — — — 0.0
1987 ATL NL 14 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 — — — — 0.0
1988 ATL NL 16 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 — — — — 0.0
1989 ATL NL 66 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.000 — — — — 0.0
1990 ATL NL 33 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.000 — — — — 0.0
1990 PHI NL 34 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.000 — — — — 0.0
1991 PHI NL 68 3 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.333 — — — — 0.0
1992 HOU NL 81 7 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 3 0.000 — — — — 0.0
1993 OAK AL 42 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 — — — — 0.0
1993 DET AL 19 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 — — — — 0.0
1994 DET AL 46 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 — — — — 0.0
1995 DET AL 60 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 — — — — 0.0
1996 PIT NL 13 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0.000 — — — — 0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
P 516 0 46 94 7 6

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1985 SLN P 13 0 0 0 0 0
1986 SLN P 11 0 1 2 0 0
1987 ATL P 14 0 0 2 0 0
1988 ATL P 16 0 2 3 0 1
1989 ATL P 66 0 7 15 0 0
1990 ATL P 33 0 1 2 2 1
1990 PHI P 34 0 5 5 0 0
1991 PHI P 68 0 1 10 0 0
1992 HOU P 81 0 4 19 2 2
1993 OAK P 42 0 7 10 0 1
1993 DET P 19 0 2 2 1 0
1994 DET P 46 0 10 13 1 1
1995 DET P 60 0 4 10 1 0
1996 PIT P 13 0 2 1 0 0

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Pitcher 516

Salary History

Year Team League Salary
1995 DET AL $600,000
1994 DET AL $800,000
1993 DET AL $109,000
1993 OAK AL $585,500
1992 HOU NL $725,000
1991 PHI NL $725,000
1990 ATL NL $215,000
1989 ATL NL $167,000
1987 ATL NL $625,000
Total Career Earnings $4,551,500

College History

School Name City State Years Attended
St. Louis Community College - Meramec Campus Kirkwood MO 1981
Crowder College Neosho MO 1980
University of Nevada-Las Vegas Las Vegas NV 1982