Josh Osich, baseball player, 2015-2021

Josh Osich

Born: 9/3/1988 in Boise, ID, USA

MLB Debut: 2015-07-03 | Final Game: 2021-07-26

Bats: L | Throws: L | Height: 6'2" | Weight: 235 lbs

Full name: Joshua Michael Osich

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Biography

Josh Osich was a professional baseball pitcher whose career spanned from 2015 to 2021. Born in 1988, he made his Major League Baseball debut with the San Francisco Giants, showcasing a powerful left arm and a distinctive delivery that garnered attention during his time in the league. Osich's career record stood at 13-6, and he accumulated a 5.02 earned run average (ERA) over his playing years. He struck out a total of 199 batters and recorded one save, demonstrating his ability to be a reliable option in high-pressure situations. Osich's playing style was characterized by a blend of speed and movement, making him a valuable asset in both middle relief and late-inning situations. He was part of a generation of pitchers who faced the challenges of a rapidly evolving game marked by increased offensive output and the emphasis on strikeouts. Despite the competitive landscape, Osich carved out a niche for himself through his tenacity and skill on the mound. His contributions to the teams he played for, particularly the Giants, were felt during a pivotal era in baseball, as teams increasingly relied on specialized relief pitchers to secure victories. After concluding his professional career, Osich left behind a legacy as a dedicated competitor who navigated the complexities of modern baseball.

Career Pitching Statistics

W L G GS CG SHO SV IP H ER HR BB SO ERA Pitcher PIV
13 6 251 1 0 0 1 220.7 221 123 45 86 199 5.02 0

Career ERA 5.02 vs. league average 4.25 across their career seasons — 18.0% 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
2015 SFG NL 2 0 35 0 0 0 0 28.7 24 7 8 27 2.20 3.96 (+45%) -
2016 SFG NL 1 3 59 0 0 0 0 36.3 31 19 19 25 4.71 4.19 (-12%) -
2017 SFG NL 3 2 54 0 0 0 0 43.3 48 30 27 43 6.23 4.36 (-43%) -
2018 SFG NL 0 0 12 0 0 0 0 12.0 20 11 7 10 8.25 4.15 (-99%) -
2019 CHW AL 4 0 57 0 0 0 0 67.7 62 35 15 61 4.66 4.51 (-3%) -
2020 BOS AL 1 1 13 1 0 0 0 15.7 16 10 5 20 5.74 4.45 (-29%) -908.7
2020 CHC NL 0 0 4 0 0 0 0 2.7 5 3 0 4 10.12 — -
2021 CIN NL 2 0 17 0 0 0 1 14.3 15 8 5 9 5.02 4.27 (-18%) -834.9

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
251 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0.000 0.000 0.000 0.000 0.0

Career AVG .000 vs. league average .251 across their career seasons — 100.0% below league average.

Career OBP .000 vs. league average .320 across their career seasons — 100.0% below league average.

Career SLG .000 vs. league average .417 across their career seasons — 100.0% below league average.

Career OPS 0.000 vs. league average 0.737 across their career seasons — 100.0% 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
2015 SFG NL 35 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0.000 — — — — 0.0
2016 SFG NL 59 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 — — — — 0.0
2017 SFG NL 54 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 — — — — 0.0
2018 SFG NL 12 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 — — — — 0.0
2019 CHW AL 57 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 — — — — 0.0
2020 BOS AL 13 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 — — — — 0.0
2020 CHC NL 4 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 — — — — 0.0
2021 CIN NL 17 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 — — — — 0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
P 251 1 19 25 2 0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
2015 SFN P 35 0 1 2 1 0
2016 SFN P 59 0 2 9 1 0
2017 SFN P 54 0 2 3 0 0
2018 SFN P 12 0 2 1 0 0
2019 CHA P 57 0 7 7 0 0
2020 BOS P 13 1 1 1 0 0
2020 CHN P 4 0 0 0 0 0
2021 CIN P 17 0 4 2 0 0

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Pitcher 251

Salary History

Year Team League Salary
2016 SFN NL $512,500
Total Career Earnings $512,500