Joe Edelen, baseball player, 1981-1982

Joe Edelen

Born: 9/16/1955 in Durant, OK, USA

MLB Debut: 1981-04-18 | Final Game: 1982-05-15

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'0" | Weight: 165 lbs

Full name: Benny Joe Edelen

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Biography

Joe Edelen, born in 1955, was a professional baseball pitcher whose career spanned from 1981 to 1982. He made a brief but memorable impact in Major League Baseball during a time when the game was evolving with the rise of power hitters and specialized relief pitchers. Edelen played primarily as a starting pitcher, showcasing his skills on the mound in a competitive landscape that included the late stages of the 1970s and the early 1980s. In his time in the majors, Edelen recorded a win-loss record of 2-0, with an earned run average (ERA) of 6.75 over his career. He struck out a total of 26 batters, demonstrating his capability to challenge opposing hitters, though he did not record any saves during his tenure. While his time in the big leagues was relatively short, Edelen's journey reflects the experiences of many players during an era characterized by intense competition and the gradual transition to a more analytical approach to the game. His contributions to his team during his playing days remain a part of the rich tapestry of baseball history.

Career Pitching Statistics

W L G GS CG SHO SV IP H ER HR BB SO ERA Pitcher PIV
2 0 27 0 0 0 0 45.3 56 34 5 11 26 6.75 0

Career ERA 6.75 vs. league average 3.75 across their career seasons — 79.9% 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
1981 STL NL 1 0 13 0 0 0 0 17.3 29 18 3 10 9.35 3.58 (-161%) -
1981 CIN NL 1 0 5 0 0 0 0 12.7 5 1 0 5 0.71 3.58 (+80%) 237.0
1982 CIN NL 0 0 9 0 0 0 0 15.3 22 15 8 11 8.80 3.86 (-128%) -261.4

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
27 7 0 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 0.286 0.286 0.286 0.571 0.0

Career AVG .286 vs. league average .259 across their career seasons — +10.3% above league average.

Career OBP .286 vs. league average .322 across their career seasons — 11.4% below league average.

Career SLG .286 vs. league average .381 across their career seasons — 25.0% below league average.

Career OPS 0.571 vs. league average 0.703 across their career seasons — 18.7% 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
1981 STL NL 13 3 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0.333 — — — — 0.0
1981 CIN NL 5 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0.000 — — — — 0.0
1982 CIN NL 9 2 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.500 — — — — 0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
P 27 0 3 3 0 0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1981 SLN P 13 0 1 2 0 0
1981 CIN P 5 0 0 0 0 0
1982 CIN P 9 0 2 1 0 0

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Pitcher 27