Joe Orsulak

Born: 5/31/1962 in Glen Ridge, NJ, USA

MLB Debut: 1983-09-01 | Final Game: 1997-09-25

Bats: L | Throws: L | Height: 6'1" | Weight: 185 lbs

Full name: Joseph Michael Orsulak

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Biography

Joe Orsulak, born in 1962, was a professional baseball player who had a career that spanned from 1983 to 1997. Orsulak was primarily known for his versatility as a position player, contributing significantly to the teams he played for over his 1,494 games in Major League Baseball. He finished his career with a respectable batting average of .273, accumulating 1,173 hits and 405 RBIs, while also showcasing his speed on the bases with 93 stolen bases. His power at the plate was evident as well, hitting 57 home runs throughout his tenure in the league. Playing during an era characterized by offensive explosions and the increasing emphasis on power hitting, Orsulak's all-around skills allowed him to carve out a notable place in the game. He was known for his ability to get on base and contribute in multiple facets of the game, making him a valuable asset to his teams. His professional journey included stints with several clubs, where he left a lasting impact on the field and the fans who watched him play. Orsulak's contributions to baseball during the late 20th century reflect the evolution of the game during a time of transition, blending traditional skills with the emerging power dynamics of the era.

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
1494	4293	559	1173	186	37	57	405	93	318	402	0.273	0.324	0.374	0.698	-2726.3

Career AVG .273 vs. league average .261 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career OBP .324 vs. league average .328 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career SLG .374 vs. league average .396 across their career seasons — 5.7% below league average.

Career OPS 0.698 vs. league average 0.724 across their career seasons — near 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
1983	PIT	NL	7	11	0	2	0	0	0	1	0	0	2	0.182	—	—	—	—	0.0
1984	PIT	NL	32	67	12	17	1	2	0	3	3	1	7	0.254	.259 (-2%)	.322 (-16%)	.384 (-15%)	.707 (-15%)	-192.6
1985	PIT	NL	121	397	54	119	14	6	0	21	24	26	27	0.300	.257 (+17%)	.323 (+6%)	.390 (-7%)	.714 (-1%)	-73.1
1986	PIT	NL	138	401	60	100	19	6	2	19	24	28	38	0.249	.257 (-3%)	.325 (-8%)	.395 (-14%)	.720 (-11%)	-933.3
1988	BAL	AL	125	379	48	109	21	3	8	27	9	23	30	0.288	.254 (+13%)	.317 (+4%)	.377 (+12%)	.695 (+8%)	521.7
1989	BAL	AL	123	390	59	111	22	5	7	55	5	41	35	0.285	.254 (+12%)	.319 (+10%)	.375 (+12%)	.694 (+11%)	795.4
1990	BAL	AL	124	413	49	111	14	3	11	57	6	46	48	0.269	.257 (+4%)	.324 (+6%)	.385 (+3%)	.710 (+4%)	410.9
1991	BAL	AL	143	486	57	135	22	1	5	43	6	28	45	0.278	.255 (+9%)	.323 (-1%)	.384 (-7%)	.708 (-4%)	-406.0
1992	BAL	AL	117	391	45	113	18	3	4	39	5	28	34	0.289	.255 (+13%)	.322 (+6%)	.377 (+1%)	.699 (+3%)	271.9
1993	NYN	NL	134	409	59	116	15	4	8	35	5	28	25	0.284	.265 (+7%)	.332 (avg)	.403 (-1%)	.735 (-1%)	-87.4
1994	NYN	NL	96	292	39	76	3	0	8	42	4	16	21	0.260	.269 (-4%)	.338 (-12%)	.424 (-17%)	.763 (-15%)	-882.5
1995	NYN	NL	108	290	41	82	19	2	1	37	1	19	35	0.283	.266 (+6%)	.337 (-4%)	.417 (-11%)	.755 (-8%)	-531.8
1996	MIA	NL	120	217	23	48	6	1	2	19	1	16	38	0.221	.269 (-18%)	.340 (-20%)	.426 (-33%)	.767 (-27%)	-1206.9
1997	WSN	NL	106	150	13	34	12	1	1	7	0	18	17	0.227	.266 (-15%)	.336 (-8%)	.419 (-19%)	.756 (-14%)	-412.6

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1B	28	13	154	13	1	6
OF	1253	975	2284	105	43	17

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1983	PIT	OF	4	1	2	2	0	0
1984	PIT	OF	25	11	41	1	0	0
1985	PIT	OF	115	93	229	10	6	1
1986	PIT	OF	120	91	193	11	4	2
1988	BAL	OF	117	87	228	6	5	2
1989	BAL	OF	109	99	250	10	4	2
1990	BAL	OF	109	100	267	5	3	2
1991	BAL	OF	132	118	273	22	1	4
1992	BAL	OF	110	98	228	9	4	1
1993	NYN	1B	4	1	16	1	0	0
1993	NYN	OF	114	94	215	9	5	1
1994	NYN	1B	6	1	19	0	0	1
1994	NYN	OF	90	67	129	8	3	2
1995	NYN	1B	1	0	3	1	0	0
1995	NYN	OF	86	60	108	3	4	0
1996	FLO	1B	2	0	4	1	0	1
1996	FLO	OF	59	37	80	6	4	0
1997	MON	1B	15	11	112	10	1	4
1997	MON	OF	63	19	41	3	0	0

Career Games by Position

Position	Games
First Base	28
Left Field	451
Center Field	215
Right Field	669
Designated Hitter	14

Salary History

Year	Team	League	Salary
1997	MON	NL	$650,000
1996	FLO	NL	$625,000
1995	NYN	NL	$894,445
1994	NYN	NL	$850,000
1993	NYN	NL	$660,000
1992	BAL	AL	$1,300,000
1991	BAL	AL	$1,100,000
1990	BAL	AL	$610,000
1989	BAL	AL	$300,000
1988	BAL	AL	$120,000
1986	PIT	NL	$135,000
1985	PIT	NL	$60,000
Total Career Earnings			$7,304,445