Joe Fontenot

Born: 3/20/1977 in Scott, LA, USA

MLB Debut: 1998-05-23 | Final Game: 1998-07-02

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'2" | Weight: 185 lbs

Full name: Joseph Daniel Fontenot

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Biography

Joe Fontenot, born in 1977, was a professional baseball player who briefly played in Major League Baseball during the late 1990s. He made his debut on May 23, 1998, and played a total of eight games before concluding his major league career on July 2, 1998. As a position player, Fontenot's time in the league was short-lived, and he finished his career with a batting average of 0.0, recording no hits, home runs, or RBIs throughout his time on the field. Despite his limited performance in the majors, Fontenot's journey through professional baseball reflects the challenges many players face in breaking into and maintaining a position in the competitive landscape of the sport. His career occurred during a transformative era in baseball, marked by increased athleticism and the pursuit of power hitting, which made it increasingly difficult for players with limited opportunities to establish themselves. Fontenot’s experience serves as a reminder of the numerous players who strive for greatness in the sport, even if their careers do not unfold as hoped.

Career Pitching Statistics

W	L	G	GS	CG	SHO	SV	IP	H	ER	HR	BB	SO	ERA	Pitcher PIV
0	7	8	8	0	0	0	42.7	56	30	5	20	24	6.33	0

Career ERA 6.33 vs. league average 4.43 across their career seasons — 42.8% 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
1998	MIA	NL	0	7	8	8	0	0	0	42.7	56	30	20	24	6.33	4.43 (-43%)	-

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
8	10	1	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	6	0.000	0.000	0.000	0.000	0.0

Career AVG .000 vs. league average .266 across their career seasons — 100.0% below league average.

Career OBP .000 vs. league average .335 across their career seasons — 100.0% below league average.

Career SLG .000 vs. league average .420 across their career seasons — 100.0% below league average.

Career OPS 0.000 vs. league average 0.755 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
1998	MIA	NL	8	10	1	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	6	0.000	—	—	—	—	0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
P	8	8	4	9	0	1

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1998	FLO	P	8	8	4	9	0	1

Career Games by Position

Position	Games
Pitcher	8

Salary History

Year	Team	League	Salary
1998	FLO	NL	$170,000
Total Career Earnings			$170,000