Joey McLaughlin, baseball player, 1977-1984

Joey McLaughlin

Born: 7/11/1956 in Tulsa, OK, USA

MLB Debut: 1977-06-11 | Final Game: 1984-09-25

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'2" | Weight: 205 lbs

Full name: Joey Richard McLaughlin

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Biography

Joey McLaughlin, born in 1956, was a professional baseball pitcher whose career spanned from 1977 to 1984. Known for his versatility on the mound, McLaughlin played a significant role in various bullpens during his time in Major League Baseball. He finished his career with a win-loss record of 29-28 and maintained an earned run average (ERA) of 3.85, showcasing his ability to limit runs while providing valuable innings for his teams. Over the course of his career, he recorded 268 strikeouts and secured 36 saves, demonstrating his effectiveness both as a starter and a reliever. McLaughlin's playing era coincided with a transformative time in baseball, as the game began to evolve in terms of pitching strategies and player utilization. His contributions on the mound were integral to the teams he represented, as he adapted to the growing emphasis on specialized relief pitchers. Although not as widely recognized as some of his contemporaries, McLaughlin's reliability and skill made him a respected figure in the leagues he played in, leaving a lasting impact on the teams that benefited from his talents.

Career Pitching Statistics

W L G GS CG SHO SV IP H ER HR BB SO ERA Pitcher PIV
29 28 250 12 0 0 36 448.7 440 192 46 198 268 3.85 0

Career ERA 3.85 vs. league average 3.87 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
1977 ATL NL 0 0 3 2 0 0 0 6.0 10 10 3 0 15.00 — 0.0
1979 ATL NL 5 3 37 0 0 0 5 69.0 54 19 34 40 2.48 4.00 (+38%) 598.9
1980 TOR AL 6 9 55 10 0 0 4 135.7 159 68 53 70 4.51 3.84 (-17%) -2343.6
1981 TOR AL 1 5 40 0 0 0 10 60.0 55 19 21 38 2.85 3.58 (+20%) 1164.1
1982 TOR AL 8 6 44 0 0 0 8 70.0 54 25 30 49 3.21 3.86 (+17%) -145.9
1983 TOR AL 7 4 50 0 0 0 9 64.7 63 32 37 47 4.45 3.87 (-15%) -2222.8
1984 TOR AL 0 0 6 0 0 0 0 10.7 12 3 7 3 2.53 3.81 (+34%) -97.1
1984 TEX AL 2 1 15 0 0 0 0 32.7 33 16 13 21 4.41 3.81 (-16%) -375.9

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
250 12 0 2 1 0 0 0 0 0 5 0.167 0.167 0.250 0.417 0.0

Career AVG .167 vs. league average .262 across their career seasons — 36.4% below league average.

Career OBP .167 vs. league average .326 across their career seasons — 48.8% below league average.

Career SLG .250 vs. league average .389 across their career seasons — 35.8% below league average.

Career OPS 0.417 vs. league average 0.715 across their career seasons — 41.7% 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
1977 ATL NL 3 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0.000 — — — — 0.0
1979 ATL NL 37 11 0 2 1 0 0 0 0 0 4 0.182 — — — — 0.0
1980 TOR AL 55 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 — — — — 0.0
1981 TOR AL 40 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 — — — — 0.0
1982 TOR AL 44 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 — — — — 0.0
1983 TOR AL 50 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 — — — — 0.0
1984 TOR AL 6 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 — — — — 0.0
1984 TEX AL 15 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 250 12 38 53 3 8

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1977 ATL P 3 2 0 3 0 0
1979 ATL P 37 0 4 8 2 0
1980 TOR P 55 10 12 15 0 2
1981 TOR P 40 0 7 6 0 0
1982 TOR P 44 0 6 10 0 3
1983 TOR P 50 0 6 6 0 1
1984 TOR P 6 0 0 4 1 1
1984 TEX P 15 0 3 1 0 1

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Pitcher 250