Joe Kraemer

Born: 9/10/1964 in Olympia, WA, USA

MLB Debut: 1989-08-22 | Final Game: 1990-06-25

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

Full name: Joseph Wayne Kraemer

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Biography

Joe Kraemer, born in 1964, was a professional baseball player who took the field as a position player during a brief career that spanned from 1989 to 1990. Despite the challenges he faced in making a lasting impact on the game, Kraemer's journey through Major League Baseball exemplified the determination and dedication that define many players of his era. He played a total of 19 games in the majors, showcasing the competitive nature of baseball during a time marked by expanding rosters and the increasing importance of specialized roles. Throughout his time in the league, Kraemer recorded 0 hits, 0 home runs, and 0 runs batted in, finishing with a batting average of 0.0. While these statistics reflect a challenging stint in the big leagues, they also highlight the fierce competition and high stakes of professional baseball. Players like Kraemer, who strive to make their mark at the highest level, often face uphill battles, and his experience serves as a reminder of the myriad paths within the sport. After his last appearance on June 25, 1990, Kraemer left the game, but his story remains part of the rich tapestry of baseball history.

Career Pitching Statistics

W	L	G	GS	CG	SHO	SV	IP	H	ER	HR	BB	SO	ERA	Pitcher PIV
0	1	19	1	0	0	0	28.7	38	22	2	16	21	6.91	0

Career ERA 6.91 vs. league average 3.79 across their career seasons — 82.4% 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
1989	CHC	NL	0	1	1	1	0	0	0	3.7	7	2	2	5	4.91	—	-
1990	CHC	NL	0	0	18	0	0	0	0	25.0	31	20	14	16	7.20	3.86 (-86%)	-

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
19	1	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	1	0.000	0.000	0.000	0.000	0.0

Career AVG .000 vs. league average .256 across their career seasons — 100.0% below league average.

Career OBP .000 vs. league average .322 across their career seasons — 100.0% below league average.

Career SLG .000 vs. league average .380 across their career seasons — 100.0% below league average.

Career OPS 0.000 vs. league average 0.702 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
1989	CHC	NL	1	1	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	1	0.000	—	—	—	—	0.0
1990	CHC	NL	18	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	19	1	2	4	1	1

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1989	CHN	P	1	1	0	0	0	0
1990	CHN	P	18	0	2	4	1	1

Career Games by Position

Position	Games
Pitcher	19

Salary History

Year	Team	League	Salary
1990	CHN	NL	$100,000
Total Career Earnings			$100,000

College History

School Name	City	State	Years Attended
Portland State University	Portland	OR	1985
Lower Columbia College	Longview	WA	1983