Joey Nation

Born: 9/28/1978 in Oklahoma City, OK, USA

MLB Debut: 2000-09-23 | Final Game: 2000-09-28

Bats: L | Throws: L | Height: 6'2" | Weight: 175 lbs

Full name: Joseph Paul Nation

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Biography

Joey Nation was a professional baseball player born in 1978 who played as a position player in Major League Baseball (MLB) during a brief career spanning from September 23 to September 28, 2000. Despite the short duration of his time in the league, Nation made an impact with his performance, finishing his career with a batting average of 0.5 over the course of 2 games. He recorded 2 hits, showcasing his potential at the plate in a limited opportunity. Although Nation did not achieve significant statistical milestones during his time in the majors, his presence in the game during the early 2000s placed him in a transitional period of baseball history, characterized by an increasing emphasis on offensive production and the rise of power hitters. His journey through the ranks of professional baseball serves as a testament to the many players who contribute to the sport, often with only fleeting moments in the spotlight.

Career Pitching Statistics

W	L	G	GS	CG	SHO	SV	IP	H	ER	HR	BB	SO	ERA	Pitcher PIV
0	2	2	2	0	0	0	11.7	12	9	2	8	8	6.94	0

Career ERA 6.94 vs. league average 4.77 across their career seasons — 45.6% worse 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
2000	CHC	NL	0	2	2	2	0	0	0	11.7	12	9	8	8	6.94	4.77 (-46%)	-

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
2	4	0	2	0	0	0	0	0	0	1	0.500	0.500	0.500	1.000	0.0

Career AVG .500 vs. league average .270 across their career seasons — +84.9% above league average.

Career OBP .500 vs. league average .345 across their career seasons — +45.0% above league average.

Career SLG .500 vs. league average .437 across their career seasons — +14.4% above league average.

Career OPS 1.000 vs. league average 0.782 across their career seasons — +27.9% 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
2000	CHC	NL	2	4	0	2	0	0	0	0	0	0	1	0.500	—	—	—	—	0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
P	2	2	0	3	0	0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
2000	CHN	P	2	2	0	3	0	0

Career Games by Position

Position	Games
Pitcher	2