Joe McEwing, baseball player, 1998-2006

Joe McEwing

Born: 10/19/1972 in Bristol, PA, USA

MLB Debut: 1998-09-02 | Final Game: 2006-05-20

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

Full name: Joseph Earl McEwing

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Biography

Joe McEwing, born in 1972, was a versatile position player whose Major League Baseball career spanned from 1998 to 2006. Known affectionately as "Super Joe," McEwing was celebrated for his adaptability, playing multiple positions and contributing to various teams, most notably the Chicago White Sox and the New York Mets. Over the course of his career, he participated in 754 games, amassing 443 hits, 25 home runs, and driving in 158 runs, while maintaining a batting average of .251. McEwing’s style was characterized by his scrappy play and hustle, earning him respect on and off the field during a time when the game was experiencing a transition towards more specialized roles. In addition to his offensive contributions, McEwing showcased speed on the bases, recording 33 stolen bases throughout his tenure in the league. His ability to perform in clutch situations and his willingness to take on any role asked of him made him a valuable asset to any roster. Following his retirement in 2006, McEwing continued to impact the game as a coach and manager, influencing a new generation of players with the same tenacity that defined his playing days. His journey through Major League Baseball is a testament to the significance of versatility and hard work in achieving success in America’s pastime.

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
754 1767 217 443 89 10 25 158 33 113 352 0.251 0.302 0.355 0.657 -4827.7

Career AVG .251 vs. league average .266 across their career seasons — 5.9% below league average.

Career OBP .302 vs. league average .336 across their career seasons — 10.0% below league average.

Career SLG .355 vs. league average .426 across their career seasons — 16.7% below league average.

Career OPS 0.657 vs. league average 0.762 across their career seasons — 13.8% 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
1998 STL NL 10 20 5 4 1 0 0 1 0 1 3 0.200 — — — — 0.0
1999 STL NL 152 513 65 141 28 4 9 44 7 41 87 0.275 .271 (+1%) .344 (-3%) .433 (-8%) .778 (-6%) -725.6
2000 NYN NL 87 153 20 34 14 1 2 19 3 5 29 0.222 .270 (-18%) .344 (-28%) .437 (-16%) .782 (-21%) -731.8
2001 NYN NL 116 283 41 80 17 3 8 30 8 17 57 0.283 .263 (+7%) .332 (+3%) .426 (+5%) .758 (+4%) 223.9
2002 NYN NL 105 196 22 39 8 1 3 26 4 9 50 0.199 .261 (-24%) .331 (-27%) .416 (-29%) .747 (-28%) -1136.0
2003 NYN NL 119 278 31 67 11 0 1 16 3 25 57 0.241 .264 (-9%) .332 (-7%) .422 (-31%) .754 (-20%) -1065.6
2004 NYN NL 75 138 17 35 3 1 1 16 4 9 32 0.254 .266 (-5%) .335 (-11%) .427 (-27%) .762 (-20%) -524.4
2005 KCR AL 83 180 16 43 7 0 1 6 4 6 35 0.239 .264 (-10%) .330 (-20%) .418 (-30%) .749 (-26%) -868.4
2006 HOU NL 7 6 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 0.000 — — — — 0.0

Postseason Statistics

Playoff Career Batting

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI BB SO AVG
11 2 3 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.500

Playoff Batting by Year

Year Round Team G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI BB SO AVG
2000 NLCS NYN 4 0 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000
2000 NLDS2 NYN 4 1 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 1.000
2000 WS NYN 3 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.000

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
1B 61 11 181 17 1 25
2B 238 167 413 466 14 104
3B 92 58 48 134 10 13
OF 256 132 319 6 1 3
SS 99 51 105 202 13 40

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1998 SLN 2B 6 4 9 10 0 3
1998 SLN OF 3 0 1 0 0 0
1999 SLN 1B 2 1 5 0 0 0
1999 SLN 2B 96 85 202 238 9 51
1999 SLN 3B 6 0 2 5 1 2
1999 SLN OF 66 42 111 3 1 1
1999 SLN SS 1 0 0 0 0 0
2000 NYN 2B 16 6 16 15 2 4
2000 NYN 3B 19 9 6 26 3 1
2000 NYN OF 52 16 42 1 0 0
2000 NYN SS 4 0 3 3 0 0
2001 NYN 1B 3 0 2 1 1 1
2001 NYN 2B 5 1 5 6 0 2
2001 NYN 3B 25 17 15 28 1 5
2001 NYN OF 62 42 72 2 0 1
2001 NYN SS 12 6 7 21 1 1
2002 NYN 1B 20 2 45 4 0 5
2002 NYN 2B 13 4 15 14 0 2
2002 NYN 3B 10 5 5 13 2 2
2002 NYN OF 35 20 48 0 0 1
2002 NYN SS 21 10 18 40 5 4
2003 NYN 1B 5 0 8 0 0 1
2003 NYN 2B 55 42 100 101 1 26
2003 NYN 3B 2 1 2 5 0 1
2003 NYN OF 18 5 21 0 0 0
2003 NYN SS 42 24 51 92 5 26
2004 NYN 1B 11 0 20 1 0 2
2004 NYN 2B 34 15 50 55 2 10
2004 NYN 3B 1 0 0 0 0 0
2004 NYN OF 15 7 23 0 0 0
2004 NYN SS 13 10 19 36 1 5
2005 KCA 1B 20 8 101 11 0 16
2005 KCA 2B 11 10 15 25 0 6
2005 KCA 3B 29 26 18 57 3 2
2005 KCA OF 5 0 1 0 0 0
2005 KCA SS 6 1 7 10 1 4
2006 HOU 2B 2 0 1 2 0 0

Career Games by Position

Position Games
First Base 61
Second Base 238
Third Base 92
Shortstop 99
Left Field 161
Center Field 46
Right Field 79
Designated Hitter 7

Salary History

Year Team League Salary
2004 NYN NL $500,000
2003 NYN NL $600,000
2002 NYN NL $750,000
2001 NYN NL $252,500
1999 SLN NL $200,000
Total Career Earnings $2,302,500

College History

School Name City State Years Attended
County College of Morris Randolph NJ 1992

Award Voting History

Year Award League Finish Points Won Points Max Votes First
1999 Rookie of the Year NL 5th 3.0 160 0