Josh Outman, baseball player, 2008-2014

Josh Outman

Born: 9/14/1984 in St. Louis, MO, USA

MLB Debut: 2008-09-02 | Final Game: 2014-09-19

Bats: L | Throws: L | Height: 6'1" | Weight: 205 lbs

Full name: Joshua Stephen Outman

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Biography

Josh Outman was a professional baseball pitcher born in 1984, who made significant contributions to Major League Baseball from 2008 to 2014. Known for his left-handed pitching and a dynamic presence on the mound, Outman played in a competitive era characterized by a focus on power hitting and advanced analytics. He began his MLB career with the Oakland Athletics, where he showcased his skills and quickly gained attention for his striking ability and competitive spirit. Over the course of his career, Outman compiled a record of 16-11 and maintained an earned run average (ERA) of 4.43. He recorded a total of 226 strikeouts, demonstrating his capacity to overpower hitters and contribute vital innings for his teams. While he did not register any saves during his time in the majors, his role as a reliable pitcher was crucial for the bullpens he joined. Outman's contributions were particularly valued in middle relief and as a spot starter, exemplifying the adaptability required of pitchers during this era of the game. After his retirement, he left behind a legacy of perseverance and skill that resonated with fans and aspiring athletes alike.

Career Pitching Statistics

W L G GS CG SHO SV IP H ER HR BB SO ERA Pitcher PIV
16 11 161 32 0 0 0 274.3 276 135 28 115 226 4.43 0

Career ERA 4.43 vs. league average 4.03 across their career seasons — 9.8% 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
2008 OAK AL 1 2 6 4 0 0 0 25.7 34 13 8 19 4.56 4.32 (-5%) 643.1
2009 OAK AL 4 1 14 12 0 0 0 67.3 53 26 25 53 3.48 4.32 (+20%) -89.7
2011 OAK AL 3 5 13 9 0 0 0 58.3 62 24 23 35 3.70 3.94 (+6%) 63.1
2012 COL NL 1 3 27 7 0 0 0 40.7 47 37 20 40 8.19 4.01 (-104%) -846.8
2013 COL NL 3 0 61 0 0 0 0 54.0 56 26 23 53 4.33 3.87 (-12%) 838.0
2014 CLE AL 4 0 31 0 0 0 0 24.7 22 9 16 24 3.28 3.74 (+12%) -929.5
2014 NYY AL 0 0 9 0 0 0 0 3.7 2 0 0 2 0.00 — -

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
162 24 0 1 0 0 0 1 0 1 12 0.042 0.080 0.042 0.122 0.0

Career AVG .042 vs. league average .257 across their career seasons — 83.8% below league average.

Career OBP .080 vs. league average .323 across their career seasons — 75.2% below league average.

Career SLG .042 vs. league average .404 across their career seasons — 89.7% below league average.

Career OPS 0.122 vs. league average 0.726 across their career seasons — 83.3% 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 OAK AL 6 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 — — — — 0.0
2009 OAK AL 14 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0.000 — — — — 0.0
2011 OAK AL 13 5 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0.000 — — — — 0.0
2012 COL NL 28 12 0 1 0 0 0 1 0 1 8 0.083 — — — — 0.0
2013 COL NL 61 5 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 0.000 — — — — 0.0
2014 CLE AL 31 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 — — — — 0.0
2014 NYY AL 9 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 161 32 11 34 3 4

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
2008 OAK P 6 4 1 2 1 0
2009 OAK P 14 12 2 3 1 0
2011 OAK P 13 9 2 11 1 1
2012 COL P 27 7 1 5 0 0
2013 COL P 61 0 3 8 0 2
2014 CLE P 31 0 2 4 0 0
2014 NYA P 9 0 0 1 0 1

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Pitcher 161

Salary History

Year Team League Salary
2014 CLE AL $1,250,000
2012 COL NL $482,000
2010 OAK AL $410,000
2009 OAK AL $400,000
Total Career Earnings $2,542,000

College History

School Name City State Years Attended
University of Central Missouri Warrensburg MO 2005
St. Louis Community College - Forest Park Campus St. Louis MO 2003, 2004