Joseph Finneran, baseball player, 1912-1918

Joseph Finneran

Born: 10/29/1890 in East Orange, NJ, USA

Died: 2/3/1942 in Orange, NJ, USA

MLB Debut: 1912-08-20 | Final Game: 1918-09-01

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 5'10" | Weight: 169 lbs

Full name: Joseph Ignatius Finneran

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Biography

Joseph Finneran, born in 1890, was a professional baseball pitcher whose career spanned from 1912 to 1918. Finneran made his mark in the early 20th century, a time when the sport was characterized by its pitching duels and evolving strategies. Over the course of his six-season career, he compiled a record of 25 wins and 33 losses, showcasing his competitive spirit on the mound. Finneran finished with an earned run average (ERA) of 3.3, a respectable figure for the era, and tallied 168 strikeouts, demonstrating his ability to effectively challenge hitters. Additionally, he recorded 5 saves, reflecting his versatility and capability in high-pressure situations. Finneran's playing style was typical of the period, where pitchers often relied on a combination of strategy and skill rather than sheer velocity. As the game transitioned through the deadball era and into a more offense-oriented approach, Finneran's contributions as a reliable pitcher were significant. His dedication to the game and performances during his tenure helped lay the groundwork for future generations of pitchers, making him a noteworthy figure in the history of baseball.

Career Pitching Statistics

W L G GS CG SHO SV IP H ER HR BB SO ERA Pitcher PIV
25 33 109 66 29 3 5 570.0 568 209 17 202 168 3.30 0

Career ERA 3.30 vs. league average 3.00 across their career seasons — 9.9% 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
1912 PHI NL 0 2 14 4 0 0 1 46.3 50 13 10 10 2.53 3.36 (+25%) -406.8
1913 PHI NL 0 0 3 0 0 0 0 5.0 12 4 2 0 7.20 — 0.0
1914 BRF FL 12 11 27 23 13 2 1 175.3 153 62 60 54 3.18 2.93 (-9%) -2246.4
1915 BRF FL 10 12 37 24 12 1 2 215.3 197 67 87 68 2.80 2.90 (+3%) -1965.9
1918 DET AL 0 2 5 2 0 0 1 13.7 22 15 8 2 9.88 2.83 (-249%) -317.9
1918 NYY AL 3 6 23 13 4 0 0 114.3 134 48 35 34 3.78 2.83 (-34%) -

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
111 184 11 31 1 2 0 10 1 3 43 0.168 0.195 0.196 0.390 -1101.8

Career AVG .168 vs. league average .257 across their career seasons — 34.5% below league average.

Career OBP .195 vs. league average .324 across their career seasons — 39.8% below league average.

Career SLG .196 vs. league average .340 across their career seasons — 42.5% below league average.

Career OPS 0.390 vs. league average 0.664 across their career seasons — 41.2% 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
1912 PHI NL 14 10 1 2 0 1 0 2 0 0 4 0.200 — — — — 0.0
1913 PHI NL 3 3 2 2 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0.667 — — — — 0.0
1914 BRF FL 27 55 0 7 0 0 0 4 0 0 19 0.127 .255 (-50%) .322 (-61%) .339 (-62%) .661 (-62%) -530.5
1915 BRF FL 38 74 4 11 0 0 0 1 1 2 13 0.149 .250 (-41%) .318 (-43%) .332 (-55%) .651 (-49%) -571.3
1918 DET AL 6 3 0 0 0 0 0 2 0 0 0 0.000 — — — — 0.0
1918 NYY AL 23 39 4 9 1 0 0 1 0 1 7 0.231 — — — — 0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
P 109 0 30 155 4 3

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1912 PHI P 14 0 3 11 0 0
1913 PHI P 3 0 0 0 0 0
1914 BRF P 27 0 8 48 2 1
1915 BRF P 37 0 15 61 2 1
1918 DET P 5 0 1 7 0 0
1918 NYA P 23 0 3 28 0 1

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Pitcher 109