Jeff Innis, baseball player, 1987-1993

Jeff Innis

Born: 7/5/1962 in Decatur, IL, USA

Died: 1/30/2022 in Dawsonville, GA, USA

MLB Debut: 1987-05-16 | Final Game: 1993-10-02

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'1" | Weight: 170 lbs

Full name: Jeffrey David Innis

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Biography

Jeff Innis was born in 1962 and enjoyed a professional baseball career as a pitcher from 1987 until his retirement on October 2, 1993. Known for his versatility on the mound, Innis made a significant impact during his time in Major League Baseball, primarily with the New York Mets. He was recognized for his effective pitching style, which was characterized by a strong command and an ability to limit runs, as evidenced by his career earned run average (ERA) of 3.05. Over the course of his career, Innis compiled a win-loss record of 10-20, along with 192 strikeouts and 5 saves. His contributions were particularly notable during a competitive era in baseball, where pitching depth and strategy were crucial for team success. Innis's ability to perform under pressure and provide solid innings made him a reliable option for the Mets, and he remains a respected figure among fans of the team and the sport.

Career Pitching Statistics

W L G GS CG SHO SV IP H ER HR BB SO ERA Pitcher PIV
10 20 288 1 0 0 5 360.0 337 122 22 121 192 3.05 0

Career ERA 3.05 vs. league average 3.92 across their career seasons — 22.3% 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
1987 NYN NL 0 1 17 1 0 0 0 25.7 29 9 4 28 3.16 4.29 (+26%) 314.4
1988 NYN NL 1 1 12 0 0 0 0 19.0 19 4 2 14 1.89 3.73 (+49%) 1012.1
1989 NYN NL 0 1 29 0 0 0 0 39.7 38 14 8 16 3.18 3.71 (+14%) 418.0
1990 NYN NL 1 3 18 0 0 0 1 26.3 19 7 10 12 2.39 3.86 (+38%) -836.3
1991 NYN NL 0 2 69 0 0 0 0 84.7 66 25 23 47 2.66 3.91 (+32%) 2247.6
1992 NYN NL 6 9 76 0 0 0 1 88.0 85 28 36 39 2.86 3.75 (+24%) -389.8
1993 NYN NL 2 3 67 0 0 0 3 76.7 81 35 38 36 4.11 4.19 (+2%) -833.6

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
288 9 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 0.000 0.000 0.000 0.000 0.0

Career AVG .000 vs. league average .258 across their career seasons — 100.0% below league average.

Career OBP .000 vs. league average .325 across their career seasons — 100.0% below league average.

Career SLG .000 vs. league average .389 across their career seasons — 100.0% below league average.

Career OPS 0.000 vs. league average 0.713 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
1987 NYN NL 17 3 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0.000 — — — — 0.0
1988 NYN NL 12 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 — — — — 0.0
1989 NYN NL 29 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.000 — — — — 0.0
1990 NYN NL 18 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 — — — — 0.0
1991 NYN NL 69 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0.000 — — — — 0.0
1992 NYN NL 76 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.000 — — — — 0.0
1993 NYN NL 67 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 288 1 47 73 2 3

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1987 NYN P 17 1 3 2 0 0
1988 NYN P 12 0 0 0 0 0
1989 NYN P 29 0 7 8 1 0
1990 NYN P 18 0 4 3 0 0
1991 NYN P 69 0 13 26 1 1
1992 NYN P 76 0 13 21 0 1
1993 NYN P 67 0 7 13 0 1

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Pitcher 288

Salary History

Year Team League Salary
1993 NYN NL $850,000
1992 NYN NL $355,000
1991 NYN NL $155,000
1990 NYN NL $110,000
1989 NYN NL $78,000
Total Career Earnings $1,548,000

College History

School Name City State Years Attended
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign Champaign IL 1981, 1982, 1983