Joe Lake

Born: 1/6/1881 in Brooklyn, NY, USA

Died: 6/30/1950 in Brooklyn, NY, USA

MLB Debut: 1908-04-21 | Final Game: 1913-08-25

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'0" | Weight: 185 lbs

Full name: Joseph Henry Lake

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Biography

Joe Lake, born in 1881, was a professional baseball pitcher whose career spanned from 1908 to 1913. He was known for his impressive skills on the mound, finishing his career with a record of 62-90 and an earned run average (ERA) of 2.85, showcasing his ability to limit scoring opportunities for opposing teams. Lake struck out 594 batters during his tenure, demonstrating his effectiveness as a strikeout pitcher. Additionally, he recorded five saves, highlighting his versatility and capability to close out games. Lake played during a transitional period in baseball, where the game was evolving from the deadball era towards a more offensive style. His performances on the field contributed to the competitive landscape of early 20th-century baseball, as he faced some of the best hitters of his time. Despite not achieving a winning record, his ERA reflects a commendable level of pitching prowess. Joe Lake's contributions to the game remain a part of the rich tapestry of baseball history, marking him as a noteworthy figure in the sport's development.

Career Pitching Statistics

W	L	G	GS	CG	SHO	SV	IP	H	ER	HR	BB	SO	ERA	Pitcher PIV
62	90	199	139	95	8	5	1318.0	1329	417	19	332	594	2.85	0

Career ERA 2.85 vs. league average 2.92 across their career seasons — near 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
1908	NYY	AL	9	22	38	27	19	2	0	269.3	252	95	77	118	3.17	2.40 (-32%)	-
1909	NYY	AL	14	11	31	26	17	3	1	215.3	180	45	59	117	1.88	2.55 (+26%)	-
1910	SLA	AL	11	17	35	29	24	1	2	261.3	243	64	77	141	2.20	2.79 (+21%)	3613.8
1911	SLA	AL	10	15	30	25	14	2	0	215.3	245	79	40	69	3.30	3.37 (+2%)	2372.1
1912	SLA	AL	1	7	11	6	4	0	0	57.0	70	28	16	28	4.42	3.36 (-32%)	840.7
1912	DET	AL	9	11	26	14	11	0	1	162.7	190	56	39	86	3.10	3.36 (+8%)	2270.1
1913	DET	AL	8	7	28	12	6	0	1	137.0	149	50	24	35	3.28	3.07 (-7%)	623.5

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
208	491	39	101	14	6	3	38	3	7	116	0.206	0.218	0.277	0.495	-1837.6

Career AVG .206 vs. league average .255 across their career seasons — 19.4% below league average.

Career OBP .218 vs. league average .320 across their career seasons — 31.8% below league average.

Career SLG .277 vs. league average .335 across their career seasons — 17.3% below league average.

Career OPS 0.495 vs. league average 0.655 across their career seasons — 24.4% 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
1908	NYY	AL	45	112	6	21	4	1	1	8	2	1	26	0.188	.240 (-22%)	.298 (-35%)	.306 (-13%)	.605 (-24%)	-441.2
1909	NYY	AL	31	81	10	14	3	2	0	8	0	2	19	0.173	.244 (-29%)	.306 (-37%)	.312 (-17%)	.618 (-27%)	-364.2
1910	SLA	AL	37	91	7	21	2	1	0	4	0	1	21	0.231	.249 (-8%)	.317 (-22%)	.326 (-16%)	.644 (-19%)	-295.7
1911	SLA	AL	30	80	7	21	2	1	0	10	0	1	15	0.263	.266 (-2%)	.336 (-19%)	.356 (-12%)	.693 (-16%)	-231.3
1912	SLA	AL	11	20	1	3	0	0	0	0	0	0	9	0.150	—	—	—	—	0.0
1912	DET	AL	26	62	4	9	0	0	1	4	0	1	16	0.145	.268 (-46%)	.335 (-53%)	.358 (-46%)	.694 (-49%)	0.0
1913	DET	AL	28	45	4	12	3	1	1	4	1	1	10	0.267	—	—	—	—	0.0