Josh Edgin, baseball player, 2012-2017

Josh Edgin

Born: 12/17/1986 in Lewistown, PA, USA

MLB Debut: 2012-07-13 | Final Game: 2017-07-28

Bats: R | Throws: L | Height: 6'1" | Weight: 245 lbs

Full name: Joshua Wayne Edgin

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Biography

Josh Edgin was a professional baseball pitcher, born in 1986, who made a mark in Major League Baseball during his career from 2012 to 2017. Primarily known for his role as a left-handed reliever, Edgin played with notable effectiveness, finishing his career with a record of 4-4 and an earned run average (ERA) of 3.49. He was particularly adept at getting batters out, amassing 116 strikeouts over his time in the league, and contributed to his teams' success with 2 saves. Edgin's career unfolded in an era characterized by a focus on specialized pitchers, particularly those who could excel in late-game situations. His ability to navigate tough matchups against left-handed hitters made him a valuable asset in the bullpen. Throughout his tenure, he showcased a competitive spirit and a commitment to his craft, leaving a legacy as a reliable option for the teams he played for until his retirement on July 28, 2017.

Career Pitching Statistics

W L G GS CG SHO SV IP H ER HR BB SO ERA Pitcher PIV
4 4 177 0 0 0 2 129.0 113 50 13 52 116 3.49 0

Career ERA 3.49 vs. league average 4.03 across their career seasons — 13.5% 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
2012 NYN NL 1 2 34 0 0 0 0 25.7 19 13 10 30 4.56 4.01 (-14%) -437.0
2013 NYN NL 1 1 34 0 0 0 1 28.7 26 12 12 20 3.77 3.87 (+3%) -114.7
2014 NYN NL 1 0 47 0 0 0 0 27.3 19 4 6 28 1.32 3.74 (+65%) 719.8
2016 NYN NL 1 0 16 0 0 0 0 10.3 10 6 6 11 5.23 4.19 (-25%) 44.6
2017 NYN NL 0 1 46 0 0 0 1 37.0 39 15 18 27 3.65 4.36 (+16%) -241.5

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
177 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0.000 0.000 0.000 0.000 0.0

Career AVG .000 vs. league average .254 across their career seasons — 100.0% below league average.

Career OBP .000 vs. league average .319 across their career seasons — 100.0% below league average.

Career SLG .000 vs. league average .406 across their career seasons — 100.0% below league average.

Career OPS 0.000 vs. league average 0.726 across their career seasons — 100.0% 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
2012 NYN NL 34 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 — — — — 0.0
2013 NYN NL 34 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 — — — — 0.0
2014 NYN NL 47 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0.000 — — — — 0.0
2016 NYN NL 16 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 — — — — 0.0
2017 NYN NL 46 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 177 0 3 8 2 2

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
2012 NYN P 34 0 0 2 1 0
2013 NYN P 34 0 0 0 0 0
2014 NYN P 47 0 1 1 1 0
2016 NYN P 16 0 1 1 0 0
2017 NYN P 46 0 1 4 0 2

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Pitcher 177

Salary History

Year Team League Salary
2016 NYN NL $625,000
2013 NYN NL $493,500
Total Career Earnings $1,118,500

College History

School Name City State Years Attended
The Ohio State University Columbus OH 2007, 2008
Francis Marion University Florence SC 2009, 2010