Joe Giard

Born: 10/7/1898 in Ware, MA, USA

Died: 7/10/1956 in Worcester, MA, USA

MLB Debut: 1925-04-18 | Final Game: 1927-09-25

Bats: L | Throws: L | Height: 5'10" | Weight: 170 lbs

Full name: Joseph Oscar Giard

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Biography

Joe Giard, born in 1898, was a professional baseball pitcher whose career spanned from 1925 to 1927. He played during an era that was marked by a transition in baseball, moving away from the deadball era and embracing a more offensive style of play. Giard made his mark in the major leagues with a record of 13 wins and 15 losses, finishing his career with an earned run average (ERA) of 5.96. Over the course of his time in the big leagues, he recorded 71 strikeouts, showcasing his ability to miss bats despite the challenges he faced on the mound. Though Giard did not achieve the prominence of many of his contemporaries, his contributions to the teams he played for reflect the perseverance and dedication of many pitchers in the late 1920s. The league was becoming increasingly competitive, and Giard’s efforts were a testament to the evolving nature of pitching during a time when the game was witnessing significant changes. His legacy remains as part of the rich tapestry of baseball history, illustrating the paths of players who navigated the complexities of the sport during a transformative period.

Career Pitching Statistics

W	L	G	GS	CG	SHO	SV	IP	H	ER	HR	BB	SO	ERA	Pitcher PIV
13	15	68	36	11	4	0	277.7	330	184	21	173	71	5.96	0

Career ERA 5.96 vs. league average 4.25 across their career seasons — 40.4% worse than league average.

Season-by-Season Pitching

Year	Team	Lg	W	L	G	GS	CG	SHO	IP	H	ER	BB	SO	ERA	Lg ERA	Pitcher PIV
1925	SLA	AL	10	5	30	21	9	4	160.7	179	90	87	43	5.04	4.55 (-11%)	-5339.7
1926	SLA	AL	3	10	22	15	2	0	90.0	113	70	67	18	7.00	4.11 (-70%)	-4220.9
1927	NYY	AL	0	0	16	0	0	0	27.0	38	24	19	10	8.00	4.08 (-96%)	-

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
68	89	6	13	0	0	0	7	0	5	32	0.146	0.191	0.146	0.338	-695.5

Career AVG .146 vs. league average .283 across their career seasons — 48.4% below league average.

Career OBP .191 vs. league average .347 across their career seasons — 44.8% below league average.

Career SLG .146 vs. league average .397 across their career seasons — 63.2% below league average.

Career OPS 0.338 vs. league average 0.743 across their career seasons — 54.6% below league average.

Season-by-Season Batting

Year	Team	Lg	G	AB	R	H	RBI	BB	SO	AVG	Lg AVG	Lg OBP	Lg SLG	Lg OPS	PIV
1925	SLA	AL	30	53	2	3	5	5	20	0.057	.288 (-80%)	.349 (-61%)	.407 (-86%)	.756 (-74%)	-695.5
1926	SLA	AL	22	29	2	8	2	0	8	0.276	—	—	—	—	0.0
1927	NYY	AL	16	7	2	2	0	0	4	0.286	—	—	—	—	0.0