John Means, baseball player, 2018

John Means

Born: 4/24/1993 in Olathe, KS, USA

MLB Debut: 2018-09-26

Bats: L | Throws: L | Height: 6'3" | Weight: 235 lbs

Full name: John Alan Means

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Biography

John Means, born in 1993, is an active professional baseball pitcher known for his contributions to the game since his debut in 2018. He plays for the Baltimore Orioles and has quickly established himself as a key figure in the team's pitching rotation. With a career record of 23-26 and an earned run average (ERA) of 3.68, Means showcases a blend of skill and resilience on the mound. His ability to strike out batters is evident with a total of 334 strikeouts, highlighting his effectiveness as a strikeout pitcher. While he has not recorded any saves, his role as a starting pitcher emphasizes his importance in leading the team through games. Means earned an All-Star selection, recognizing his exceptional performance during the season. His playing style is characterized by a strong command of his pitches and an ability to adapt to various game situations, making him a valuable asset for the Orioles. As he continues his career, Means is positioned as a prominent player in the evolving landscape of Major League Baseball, contributing to the ongoing narrative of the game in the current era. His journey reflects not only personal achievements but also the broader dynamics of pitching in a league that increasingly values strikeouts and pitching depth.

Career Pitching Statistics

W L G GS CG SHO SV IP H ER HR BB SO ERA Pitcher PIV
23 26 78 73 1 1 0 401.0 342 164 72 79 334 3.68 0

Career ERA 3.68 vs. league average 4.23 across their career seasons — 13.0% 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
2018 BAL AL 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 3.3 6 5 0 4 13.50 — 0.0
2019 BAL AL 12 11 31 27 0 0 0 155.0 138 62 38 121 3.60 4.51 (+20%) 363.7
2020 BAL AL 2 4 10 10 0 0 0 43.7 36 22 7 42 4.53 4.45 (-2%) -1258.7
2021 BAL AL 6 9 26 26 1 1 0 146.7 125 59 26 134 3.62 4.27 (+15%) -1321.9
2022 BAL AL 0 0 2 2 0 0 0 8.0 8 3 2 7 3.38 — 0.0
2023 BAL AL 1 2 4 4 0 0 0 23.7 13 7 4 10 2.66 4.33 (+39%) -540.6
2024 BAL AL 2 0 4 4 0 0 0 20.7 16 6 2 16 2.61 4.08 (+36%) 397.7

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
78 6 0 2 1 0 0 0 0 1 2 0.333 0.429 0.500 0.929 0.0

Career AVG .333 vs. league average .246 across their career seasons — +35.3% above league average.

Career OBP .429 vs. league average .317 across their career seasons — +35.1% above league average.

Career SLG .500 vs. league average .411 across their career seasons — +21.6% above league average.

Career OPS 0.929 vs. league average 0.728 across their career seasons — +27.5% above 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
2018 BAL AL 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 — — — — 0.0
2019 BAL AL 31 1 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 1.000 — — — — 0.0
2020 BAL AL 10 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 — — — — 0.0
2021 BAL AL 26 5 0 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 2 0.200 — — — — 0.0
2022 BAL AL 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 — — — — 0.0
2023 BAL AL 4 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 — — — — 0.0
2024 BAL AL 4 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 78 73 8 28 1 0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
2018 BAL P 1 0 0 0 0 0
2019 BAL P 31 27 5 10 0 0
2020 BAL P 10 10 0 6 0 0
2021 BAL P 26 26 3 10 1 0
2022 BAL P 2 2 0 0 0 0
2023 BAL P 4 4 0 1 0 0
2024 BAL P 4 4 0 1 0 0

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Pitcher 78

Awards & Honors

Year Award Notes
2021 Player of the Week Week of 2021-05-08

Award Voting History

Year Award League Finish Points Won Points Max Votes First
2019 Rookie of the Year AL 2nd 53.0 150 0