Cory Luebke, baseball player, 2010-2016

Cory Luebke

Born: 3/4/1985 in Coldwater, OH, USA

MLB Debut: 2010-09-03 | Final Game: 2016-06-17

Bats: R | Throws: L | Height: 6'4" | Weight: 210 lbs

Full name: Cory Robert Luebke

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Biography

Cory Luebke was a professional baseball pitcher whose career spanned from 2010 to 2016. Born in 1985, Luebke made his Major League Baseball debut with the San Diego Padres, showcasing his talents during a time when the league was increasingly focused on strikeout rates and advanced analytics. Over the course of his career, he compiled a record of 10-13 with a commendable earned run average (ERA) of 3.52, demonstrating his ability to limit runs while facing some of the best hitters in the league. Luebke recorded a total of 204 strikeouts, highlighting his effectiveness on the mound and his skill in overpowering batters. Luebke's playing style was characterized by his solid command and ability to generate swings and misses, making him a valuable asset to the Padres' pitching staff during his tenure. Despite his promising start, injuries hampered his career, leading to an early retirement in 2016. Luebke's contributions to the game reflect the challenges faced by many pitchers in the modern era, where maintaining health and effectiveness is crucial for longevity in the league. His journey through the majors serves as a reminder of the ups and downs that accompany the pursuit of success in professional baseball.

Career Pitching Statistics

W L G GS CG SHO SV IP H ER HR BB SO ERA Pitcher PIV
10 13 64 25 0 0 0 197.0 165 77 18 69 204 3.52 0

Career ERA 3.52 vs. league average 4.06 across their career seasons — 13.3% 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
2010 SDP NL 1 1 4 3 0 0 0 17.7 17 8 6 18 4.08 4.08 (avg) -
2011 SDP NL 6 10 46 17 0 0 0 139.7 105 51 44 154 3.29 3.94 (+17%) -
2012 SDP NL 3 1 5 5 0 0 0 31.0 28 9 8 23 2.61 4.01 (+35%) -
2016 PIT NL 0 1 9 0 0 0 0 8.7 15 9 11 9 9.35 — 0.0

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
65 49 3 7 0 0 0 0 0 2 27 0.143 0.176 0.143 0.319 0.0

Career AVG .143 vs. league average .256 across their career seasons — 44.1% below league average.

Career OBP .176 vs. league average .322 across their career seasons — 45.1% below league average.

Career SLG .143 vs. league average .406 across their career seasons — 64.8% below league average.

Career OPS 0.319 vs. league average 0.728 across their career seasons — 56.1% 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
2010 SDP NL 4 5 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 5 0.000 — — — — 0.0
2011 SDP NL 47 33 3 7 0 0 0 0 0 2 16 0.212 — — — — 0.0
2012 SDP NL 5 11 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 6 0.000 — — — — 0.0
2016 PIT NL 9 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 64 25 9 39 3 2

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
2010 SDN P 4 3 1 5 2 0
2011 SDN P 46 17 6 26 0 2
2012 SDN P 5 5 2 7 1 0
2016 PIT P 9 0 0 1 0 0

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Pitcher 64

Salary History

Year Team League Salary
2016 PIT NL $1,000,000
2012 SDN NL $497,800
2011 SDN NL $415,600
Total Career Earnings $1,913,400

College History

School Name City State Years Attended
The Ohio State University Columbus OH 2005, 2006, 2007