Jonathon Niese, baseball player, 2008-2016

Jonathon Niese

Born: 10/27/1986 in Lima, OH, USA

MLB Debut: 2008-09-02 | Final Game: 2016-08-23

Bats: L | Throws: L | Height: 6'3" | Weight: 215 lbs

Full name: Jonathon Joseph Niese

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Biography

Jonathon Niese, born in 1986, was a professional pitcher who played in Major League Baseball from 2008 to 2016. Known for his left-handed pitching and effective curveball, Niese carved out a notable career primarily with the New York Mets, where he became a reliable starter during his tenure. He finished his career with a record of 69-68, an earned run average (ERA) of 4.07, and struck out 914 batters. Throughout his time in the league, Niese was celebrated for his durability and competitive spirit on the mound, contributing to the Mets' pitching staff during a pivotal era for the franchise. Niese's career unfolded during a time when pitching became increasingly emphasized in Major League Baseball, with teams relying on deep rotations and strong bullpens. Despite not recording any saves, his role as a starter was crucial, and he consistently provided innings for his team. His ability to navigate through tough lineups and maintain composure under pressure made him a valuable asset for the clubs he represented. After his retirement on August 23, 2016, Niese's contributions to the game remained appreciated by fans and teammates alike, reflecting his impact on the field during a transformative period in baseball history.

Career Pitching Statistics

W L G GS CG SHO SV IP H ER HR BB SO ERA Pitcher PIV
69 68 211 197 3 2 0 1189.3 1279 538 131 367 914 4.07 0

Career ERA 4.07 vs. league average 4.05 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
2008 NYN NL 1 1 3 3 0 0 0 14.0 20 11 8 11 7.07 4.32 (-64%) -283.7
2009 NYN NL 1 1 5 5 0 0 0 25.7 27 12 9 18 4.21 4.32 (+3%) 689.5
2010 NYN NL 9 10 30 30 2 1 0 173.7 192 81 62 148 4.20 4.08 (-3%) -82.9
2011 NYN NL 11 11 27 26 0 0 0 157.3 178 77 44 138 4.40 3.94 (-12%) 2355.9
2012 NYN NL 13 9 30 30 0 0 0 190.3 174 72 49 155 3.40 4.01 (+15%) 1041.5
2013 NYN NL 8 8 24 24 1 1 0 143.0 158 59 48 105 3.71 3.87 (+4%) 1053.1
2014 NYN NL 9 11 30 30 0 0 0 187.7 193 71 45 138 3.40 3.74 (+9%) 342.1
2015 NYN NL 9 10 33 29 0 0 0 176.7 192 81 55 113 4.13 3.96 (-4%) -2065.9
2016 PIT NL 8 6 23 18 0 0 0 110.0 132 60 38 76 4.91 4.19 (-17%) -3304.0
2016 NYN NL 0 1 6 2 0 0 0 11.0 13 14 9 12 11.45 4.19 (-173%) -1090.5

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
216 347 27 52 7 1 0 19 0 35 164 0.150 0.228 0.176 0.404 -1881.6

Career AVG .150 vs. league average .256 across their career seasons — 41.6% below league average.

Career OBP .228 vs. league average .322 across their career seasons — 29.3% below league average.

Career SLG .176 vs. league average .405 across their career seasons — 56.6% below league average.

Career OPS 0.404 vs. league average 0.727 across their career seasons — 44.5% 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
2008 NYN NL 3 6 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 4 0.167 — — — — 0.0
2009 NYN NL 5 8 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 3 0.125 — — — — 0.0
2010 NYN NL 31 53 3 10 2 0 0 4 0 8 27 0.189 .257 (-27%) .325 (-9%) .402 (-44%) .728 (-28%) -232.6
2011 NYN NL 29 49 1 3 0 1 0 0 0 4 33 0.061 — — — — -558.6
2012 NYN NL 30 55 8 12 0 0 0 2 0 6 19 0.218 .254 (-14%) .318 (-7%) .405 (-46%) .724 (-29%) -242.2
2013 NYN NL 24 39 6 8 2 0 0 4 0 4 17 0.205 — — — — 0.0
2014 NYN NL 31 55 3 5 1 0 0 4 0 6 29 0.091 .251 (-64%) .313 (-43%) .386 (-72%) .700 (-59%) -518.7
2015 NYN NL 33 52 5 9 1 0 0 4 0 5 18 0.173 .254 (-32%) .316 (-22%) .404 (-52%) .721 (-39%) -329.6
2016 PIT NL 24 30 1 3 1 0 0 1 0 2 14 0.100 — — — — 0.0
2016 NYN NL 6 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 — — — — 0.0

Postseason Statistics

Playoff Career Batting

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI BB SO AVG
6 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000

Playoff Batting by Year

Year Round Team G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI BB SO AVG
2015 NLCS NYN 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000
2015 NLDS2 NYN 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000
2015 WS NYN 4 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000

Playoff Career Pitching

W L G GS SV IP H ER BB SO ERA
0 0 6 0 0 5.3 5 3 1 6 5.06

Playoff Pitching by Year

Year Round Team W L G GS SV IP H ER BB SO ERA
2015 NLCS NYN 0 0 1 0 0 0.3 0 0 0 1 0.00
2015 NLDS2 NYN 0 0 1 0 0 0.3 0 0 0 1 0.00
2015 WS NYN 0 0 4 0 0 4.7 5 3 1 4 5.79

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
P 211 197 39 208 11 11

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
2008 NYN P 3 3 1 3 0 0
2009 NYN P 5 5 1 3 0 0
2010 NYN P 30 30 7 26 1 0
2011 NYN P 27 26 4 36 0 1
2012 NYN P 30 30 5 26 2 2
2013 NYN P 24 24 5 26 2 1
2014 NYN P 30 30 2 33 4 2
2015 NYN P 33 29 7 39 1 4
2016 PIT P 23 18 7 15 1 1
2016 NYN P 6 2 0 1 0 0

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Pitcher 211

Salary History

Year Team League Salary
2016 PIT NL $9,000,000
2015 NYN NL $7,000,000
2014 NYN NL $5,000,000
2013 NYN NL $3,050,000
2012 NYN NL $519,550
2011 NYN NL $452,000
2010 NYN NL $402,000
Total Career Earnings $25,423,550