Joe Corbett, baseball player, 1895-1904

Joe Corbett

Born: 12/4/1875 in San Francisco, CA, USA

Died: 5/2/1945 in San Francisco, CA, USA

MLB Debut: 1895-08-23 | Final Game: 1904-07-29

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 5'10" | Weight: 175 lbs

Full name: Joseph Aloysius Corbett

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Biography

Joe Corbett, born in 1875, was a prominent pitcher whose career spanned from 1895 until 1904. Known for his skill on the mound during the formative years of professional baseball, Corbett compiled a career record of 32 wins and 18 losses, with an earned run average (ERA) of 3.42. His ability to strike out batters was notable, as he recorded a total of 248 strikeouts over his career, underscoring his effectiveness as a pitcher in an era where the game was evolving rapidly, both in terms of strategy and athleticism. Corbett's playing style was characterized by a competitive spirit and a formidable presence on the mound. While he finished his career with one save, his contributions to his teams were felt in crucial moments, making him a reliable option in high-pressure situations. His tenure in the early 1900s coincided with significant changes in the game, including the transition from the deadball era to a more offense-oriented style, reflecting the dynamic nature of baseball during his playing years. Joe Corbett remains a noteworthy figure in the history of baseball, remembered for his contributions to the sport and the legacy he left behind as a skilled pitcher.

Career Pitching Statistics

W L G GS CG SHO SV IP H ER HR BB SO ERA Pitcher PIV
32 18 62 57 52 1 1 481.7 497 183 7 192 248 3.42 0

Career ERA 3.42 vs. league average 3.84 across their career seasons — 11.1% better 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
1895 WAS NL 0 2 3 3 3 0 0 19.0 26 12 9 3 5.68 4.77 (-19%) -1089.1
1896 BLN NL 3 0 8 3 3 0 1 41.0 31 10 17 28 2.20 4.36 (+50%) 850.6
1897 BLN NL 24 8 37 37 34 1 0 313.0 330 108 115 149 3.11 4.30 (+28%) 4647.6
1904 STL NL 5 8 14 14 12 0 0 108.7 110 53 51 68 4.39 2.66 (-65%) -

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
72 230 32 54 11 2 0 32 4 6 28 0.235 0.257 0.300 0.557 -641.0

Career AVG .235 vs. league average .278 across their career seasons — 15.5% below league average.

Career OBP .257 vs. league average .339 across their career seasons — 24.0% below league average.

Career SLG .300 vs. league average .368 across their career seasons — 18.6% below league average.

Career OPS 0.557 vs. league average 0.707 across their career seasons — 21.2% 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
1895 WAS NL 7 15 1 2 0 0 0 1 0 0 5 0.133 — — — — 0.0
1896 BLN NL 9 22 0 6 1 1 0 3 0 0 4 0.273 — — — — 0.0
1897 BLN NL 42 150 27 37 6 1 0 22 4 4 11 0.247 .291 (-15%) .354 (-23%) .387 (-23%) .741 (-23%) -641.0
1904 STL NL 14 43 4 9 4 0 0 6 0 2 8 0.209 — — — — 0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
3B 1 0 0 0 0 0
OF 3 0 1 0 1 0
P 62 14 37 114 22 3
SS 3 0 0 2 4 0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1895 WAS OF 2 0 1 0 0 0
1895 WAS P 3 0 3 5 0 0
1895 WAS SS 2 0 0 2 4 0
1896 BLN 3B 1 0 0 0 0 0
1896 BLN P 8 0 4 5 1 0
1897 BLN OF 1 0 0 0 1 0
1897 BLN P 37 0 21 76 16 1
1897 BLN SS 1 0 0 0 0 0
1904 SLN P 14 14 9 28 5 2

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Pitcher 62
Third Base 1
Shortstop 3
Left Field 4

College History

School Name City State Years Attended
St. Mary's College of California Moraga CA 1890, 1891, 1892, 1893, 1894