Joey Nation, baseball player, 2000-2000

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

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

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

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

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Pitcher 2