Justin Germano, baseball player, 2004-2014

Justin Germano

Born: 8/6/1982 in Pasadena, CA, USA

MLB Debut: 2004-05-22 | Final Game: 2014-05-13

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'2" | Weight: 210 lbs

Full name: Justin William Germano

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Biography

Justin Germano, born in 1982, was a professional baseball pitcher who had a career spanning from 2004 to 2014. He made his Major League Baseball debut with the San Diego Padres and later played for several teams, including the Chicago Cubs and the Cleveland Indians. Over the course of his career, Germano compiled a win-loss record of 10-30 and maintained an earned run average (ERA) of 5.4. He recorded a total of 209 strikeouts, showcasing his ability to miss bats despite a challenging overall record. Germano's playing style was characterized by a reliance on command and an ability to pitch effectively in challenging situations, although he often faced stiff competition in a league known for its offensive prowess during the late 2000s. His contributions to the teams he played for were marked by resilience and determination, traits that defined his journey in a sport that demands excellence and consistency. After retiring in 2014, Germano left behind a legacy as a versatile pitcher who navigated the ups and downs of a professional baseball career.

Career Pitching Statistics

W L G GS CG SHO SV IP H ER HR BB SO ERA Pitcher PIV
10 30 96 48 0 0 0 330.0 368 198 41 107 209 5.40 0

Career ERA 5.40 vs. league average 4.16 across their career seasons — 29.9% 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
2004 SDP NL 1 2 7 5 0 0 0 21.3 31 21 14 16 8.86 4.46 (-98%) -
2006 CIN NL 0 1 2 1 0 0 0 6.7 8 4 3 8 5.40 — 0.0
2007 SDP NL 7 10 26 23 0 0 0 133.3 133 66 40 78 4.46 4.47 (avg) -
2008 SDP NL 0 3 12 6 0 0 0 43.7 54 29 13 17 5.98 4.32 (-38%) -
2010 CLE AL 0 3 23 1 0 0 0 35.3 27 13 8 29 3.31 4.08 (+19%) -670.8
2011 CLE AL 0 1 9 0 0 0 0 12.7 15 8 5 5 5.68 3.94 (-44%) -310.4
2012 BOS AL 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 5.7 5 0 2 7 0.00 — 0.0
2012 CHC NL 2 10 13 12 0 0 0 64.0 81 48 19 45 6.75 4.01 (-68%) -
2013 TOR AL 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 2.0 6 2 0 1 9.00 — 0.0
2014 TEX AL 0 0 2 0 0 0 0 5.3 8 7 3 3 11.81 — 0.0

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
96 67 4 10 2 0 0 3 0 4 31 0.149 0.197 0.179 0.376 0.0

Career AVG .149 vs. league average .260 across their career seasons — 42.6% below league average.

Career OBP .197 vs. league average .326 across their career seasons — 39.6% below league average.

Career SLG .179 vs. league average .410 across their career seasons — 56.3% below league average.

Career OPS 0.376 vs. league average 0.736 across their career seasons — 48.9% 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
2004 SDP NL 7 7 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 3 0.000 — — — — 0.0
2006 CIN NL 2 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 0.000 — — — — 0.0
2007 SDP NL 26 32 2 5 1 0 0 2 0 3 13 0.156 — — — — 0.0
2008 SDP NL 12 9 1 4 1 0 0 1 0 0 3 0.444 — — — — 0.0
2010 CLE AL 23 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 — — — — 0.0
2011 CLE AL 9 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 — — — — 0.0
2012 BOS AL 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 — — — — 0.0
2012 CHC NL 13 17 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 1 10 0.059 — — — — 0.0
2013 TOR AL 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 — — — — 0.0
2014 TEX AL 2 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 96 48 28 53 0 4

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
2004 SDN P 7 5 1 3 0 0
2006 CIN P 2 1 1 0 0 0
2007 SDN P 26 23 11 21 0 1
2008 SDN P 12 6 9 4 0 1
2010 CLE P 23 1 1 6 0 0
2011 CLE P 9 0 0 5 0 0
2012 BOS P 1 0 0 1 0 0
2012 CHN P 13 12 5 13 0 2
2013 TOR P 1 0 0 0 0 0
2014 TEX P 2 0 0 0 0 0

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Pitcher 96

Salary History

Year Team League Salary
2011 CLE AL $415,600
2008 SDN NL $404,500
Total Career Earnings $820,100