Jamie Moyer, baseball player, 1986-2012

Jamie Moyer

Born: 11/18/1962 in Sellersville, PA, USA

MLB Debut: 1986-06-16 | Final Game: 2012-05-27

Bats: L | Throws: L | Height: 6'0" | Weight: 170 lbs

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Biography

Jamie Moyer was a professional baseball pitcher whose career spanned from 1986 to 2012. Born in 1962, Moyer became known for his longevity in the game, maintaining a successful career well into his 40s, an impressive feat in the modern era of baseball. He finished his career with a record of 269-209 and an earned run average (ERA) of 4.25, highlighting his effectiveness on the mound over two decades. Moyer recorded a total of 2,441 strikeouts, showcasing his ability to miss bats and compete against some of the best hitters in the league. Moyer was selected as an All-Star once during his career, a recognition of his skill and contributions to the game. His pitching style was characterized by exceptional command and an ability to vary his pitches, which allowed him to outsmart batters rather than overpower them. Moyer's career was notable not just for its length but also for his adaptability, as he successfully transitioned through various phases of the game, including the changing hitting styles and strategies of the late 20th and early 21st centuries. His work ethic and determination have made him a respected figure in baseball history, exemplifying the potential for endurance and success in a sport often dominated by younger players.

Career Pitching Statistics

W L G GS CG SHO SV IP H ER HR BB SO ERA Pitcher PIV
269 209 696 638 33 10 0 4074.0 4231 1926 522 1155 2441 4.25 0

Career ERA 4.25 vs. league average 4.29 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
1986 CHC NL 7 4 16 16 1 1 0 87.3 107 49 42 45 5.05 3.97 (-27%) -
1987 CHC NL 12 15 35 33 1 0 0 201.0 210 114 97 147 5.10 4.29 (-19%) -
1988 CHC NL 9 15 34 30 3 1 0 202.0 212 78 55 121 3.48 3.73 (+7%) -
1989 TEX AL 4 9 15 15 1 0 0 76.0 84 41 33 44 4.86 3.71 (-31%) -1904.1
1990 TEX AL 2 6 33 10 1 0 0 102.3 115 53 39 58 4.66 3.86 (-21%) 427.7
1991 STL NL 0 5 8 7 0 0 0 31.3 38 20 16 20 5.74 3.91 (-47%) -
1993 BAL AL 12 9 25 25 3 1 0 152.0 154 58 38 90 3.43 4.19 (+18%) 2262.2
1994 BAL AL 5 7 23 23 0 0 0 149.0 158 79 38 87 4.77 4.51 (-6%) -1012.3
1995 BAL AL 8 6 27 18 0 0 0 115.7 117 67 30 65 5.21 4.45 (-17%) -1205.6
1996 BOS AL 7 1 23 10 0 0 0 90.0 111 45 27 50 4.50 4.61 (+2%) -928.3
1996 SEA AL 6 2 11 11 0 0 0 70.7 66 26 19 29 3.31 4.61 (+28%) -438.4
1997 SEA AL 17 5 30 30 2 0 0 188.7 187 81 43 113 3.86 4.39 (+12%) 1156.7
1998 SEA AL 15 9 34 34 4 3 0 234.3 234 92 42 158 3.53 4.43 (+20%) 4294.4
1999 SEA AL 14 8 32 32 4 0 0 228.0 235 98 48 137 3.87 4.71 (+18%) 4265.8
2000 SEA AL 13 10 26 26 0 0 0 154.0 173 94 53 98 5.49 4.77 (-15%) -158.7
2001 SEA AL 20 6 33 33 1 0 0 209.7 187 80 44 119 3.43 4.42 (+22%) 1327.5
2002 SEA AL 13 8 34 34 4 2 0 230.7 198 85 50 147 3.32 4.28 (+22%) 1481.0
2003 SEA AL 21 7 33 33 1 0 0 215.0 199 78 66 129 3.27 4.40 (+26%) 2171.0
2004 SEA AL 7 13 34 33 1 0 0 202.0 217 117 63 125 5.21 4.46 (-17%) -6720.4
2005 SEA AL 13 7 32 32 1 0 0 200.0 225 95 52 102 4.28 4.29 (avg) -541.8
2006 SEA AL 6 12 25 25 2 1 0 160.0 179 78 44 82 4.39 4.53 (+3%) -2096.4
2006 PHI NL 5 2 8 8 0 0 0 51.3 49 23 7 26 4.03 4.53 (+11%) -206.0
2007 PHI NL 14 12 33 33 1 0 0 199.3 222 111 66 133 5.01 4.47 (-12%) -2371.6
2008 PHI NL 16 7 33 33 0 0 0 196.3 199 81 62 123 3.71 4.32 (+14%) 25.7
2009 PHI NL 12 10 30 25 0 0 0 162.0 177 89 43 94 4.94 4.32 (-14%) -3193.1
2010 PHI NL 9 9 19 19 2 1 0 111.7 103 60 20 63 4.84 4.08 (-19%) -2563.8
2012 COL NL 2 5 10 10 0 0 0 53.7 75 34 18 36 5.70 4.01 (-42%) -2063.3

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
701 400 24 51 5 0 0 15 0 35 152 0.128 0.199 0.140 0.339 -2652.1

Career AVG .128 vs. league average .263 across their career seasons — 51.6% below league average.

Career OBP .199 vs. league average .332 across their career seasons — 40.2% below league average.

Career SLG .140 vs. league average .414 across their career seasons — 66.2% below league average.

Career OPS 0.339 vs. league average 0.746 across their career seasons — 54.6% 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
1986 CHC NL 16 22 3 2 0 0 0 0 0 4 5 0.091 — — — — 0.0
1987 CHC NL 39 61 3 14 1 0 0 3 0 6 17 0.230 .262 (-13%) .331 (-11%) .415 (-41%) .746 (-28%) -286.4
1988 CHC NL 34 60 4 5 1 0 0 1 0 3 25 0.083 .254 (-67%) .317 (-60%) .377 (-74%) .695 (-67%) -660.2
1989 TEX AL 15 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 — — — — 0.0
1990 TEX AL 33 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 — — — — 0.0
1991 STL NL 8 8 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 4 0.000 — — — — 0.0
1993 BAL AL 25 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 — — — — 0.0
1994 BAL AL 23 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 — — — — 0.0
1995 BAL AL 27 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 — — — — 0.0
1996 BOS AL 23 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 — — — — 0.0
1996 SEA AL 11 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 — — — — 0.0
1997 SEA AL 30 3 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.333 — — — — 0.0
1998 SEA AL 34 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.000 — — — — 0.0
1999 SEA AL 32 2 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 0.500 — — — — 0.0
2000 SEA AL 26 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0.000 — — — — 0.0
2001 SEA AL 33 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.000 — — — — 0.0
2002 SEA AL 34 5 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 0.200 — — — — 0.0
2003 SEA AL 33 5 1 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0.400 — — — — 0.0
2004 SEA AL 34 2 0 1 0 0 0 2 0 0 1 0.500 — — — — 0.0
2005 SEA AL 32 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.000 — — — — 0.0
2006 SEA AL 25 3 0 1 0 0 0 1 0 0 1 0.333 — — — — 0.0
2006 PHI NL 8 18 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 1 5 0.056 — — — — 0.0
2007 PHI NL 34 73 4 9 2 0 0 2 0 2 26 0.123 .268 (-54%) .335 (-56%) .422 (-64%) .758 (-61%) -785.1
2008 PHI NL 33 51 4 4 1 0 0 1 0 7 19 0.078 .263 (-70%) .333 (-43%) .416 (-76%) .749 (-62%) -544.5
2009 PHI NL 30 42 2 5 0 0 0 2 0 6 21 0.119 — — — — -375.9
2010 PHI NL 19 26 1 2 0 0 0 1 0 3 13 0.077 — — — — 0.0
2012 COL NL 10 13 1 2 0 0 0 2 0 1 10 0.154 — — — — 0.0

Postseason Statistics

Playoff Career Batting

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI BB SO AVG
8 5 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0.000

Playoff Batting by Year

Year Round Team G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI BB SO AVG
2008 NLCS PHI 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000
2008 NLDS2 PHI 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.000
2008 WS PHI 1 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0.000
2007 NLDS2 PHI 1 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.000
2001 ALCS SEA 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000
2001 ALDS1 SEA 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000
1997 ALDS2 SEA 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000

Playoff Career Pitching

W L G GS SV IP H ER BB SO ERA
3 3 8 8 0 41.3 37 19 10 29 4.14

Playoff Pitching by Year

Year Round Team W L G GS SV IP H ER BB SO ERA
2008 NLCS PHI 0 1 1 1 0 1.3 6 6 0 2 40.50
2008 NLDS2 PHI 0 1 1 1 0 4.0 4 2 3 3 4.50
2008 WS PHI 0 0 1 1 0 6.3 5 3 1 5 4.26
2007 NLDS2 PHI 0 0 1 1 0 6.0 5 1 2 2 1.50
2001 ALCS SEA 1 0 1 1 0 7.0 4 2 1 5 2.57
2001 ALDS1 SEA 2 0 2 2 0 12.0 8 2 2 10 1.50
1997 ALDS2 SEA 0 1 1 1 0 4.7 5 3 1 2 5.79

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
P 696 638 279 644 22 48

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1986 CHN P 16 16 2 22 0 0
1987 CHN P 35 33 15 37 4 3
1988 CHN P 34 30 11 45 1 3
1989 TEX P 15 15 5 14 0 2
1990 TEX P 33 10 6 14 0 2
1991 SLN P 8 7 0 5 0 0
1993 BAL P 25 25 14 25 1 1
1994 BAL P 23 23 12 17 0 1
1995 BAL P 27 18 6 21 0 4
1996 BOS P 23 10 3 16 1 1
1996 SEA P 11 11 3 9 2 1
1997 SEA P 30 30 14 34 0 1
1998 SEA P 34 34 16 31 1 1
1999 SEA P 32 32 15 47 2 9
2000 SEA P 26 26 11 27 1 1
2001 SEA P 33 33 17 27 0 0
2002 SEA P 34 34 22 34 1 5
2003 SEA P 33 33 19 31 1 2
2004 SEA P 34 33 14 24 0 3
2005 SEA P 32 32 18 28 0 2
2006 SEA P 25 25 8 23 1 4
2006 PHI P 8 8 4 13 1 1
2007 PHI P 33 33 14 32 1 0
2008 PHI P 33 33 18 22 2 1
2009 PHI P 30 25 7 19 1 0
2010 PHI P 19 19 2 16 1 0
2012 COL P 10 10 3 11 0 0

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Pitcher 696

Awards & Honors

Year Award Notes
2004 Branch Rickey Award
2003 Hutch Award
2003 Lou Gehrig Memorial Award
2003 Roberto Clemente Award
1999 TSN All-Star LHP

Salary History

Year Team League Salary
2012 COL NL $1,100,000
2010 PHI NL $8,000,000
2009 PHI NL $6,500,000
2008 PHI NL $6,000,000
2007 PHI NL $6,500,000
2006 SEA AL $5,500,000
2005 SEA AL $8,000,000
2004 SEA AL $7,000,000
2003 SEA AL $6,500,000
2002 SEA AL $6,500,000
2001 SEA AL $6,500,000
2000 SEA AL $6,000,000
1999 SEA AL $2,300,000
1998 SEA AL $2,000,000
1997 SEA AL $1,700,000
1996 BOS AL $825,000
1995 BAL AL $1,100,000
1994 BAL AL $725,000
1993 BAL AL $200,000
1991 SLN NL $200,000
1990 TEX AL $340,000
1989 TEX AL $205,000
1988 CHN NL $142,500
1987 CHN NL $70,000
1986 CHN NL $60,000
Total Career Earnings $83,967,500

College History

School Name City State Years Attended
St. Joseph's University Philadelphia PA 1982, 1983, 1984

Award Voting History

Year Award League Finish Points Won Points Max Votes First
2003 Cy Young Award AL 5th 12.0 140 0
2001 Cy Young Award AL 4th 12.0 140 1
1999 Cy Young Award AL 6th 3.0 140 0