Jake Petricka, baseball player, 2013-2021

Jake Petricka

Born: 6/5/1988 in Northfield, MN, USA

MLB Debut: 2013-08-22 | Final Game: 2021-09-10

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'4" | Weight: 218 lbs

Full name: Jacob Steven Petricka

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Biography

Jake Petricka, born in 1988, was a professional baseball pitcher who played in Major League Baseball from 2013 until his retirement in 2021. Known for his strong right arm and competitive spirit, Petricka made a significant impact during his time in the league, particularly with the Chicago White Sox. He debuted in the midst of a transitional era for the franchise, contributing to both the team's rebuilding phase and its quest for contention. Over the course of his career, Petricka finished with a record of 10-13 and an earned run average (ERA) of 4.24. He struck out 183 batters while accumulating 16 saves, showcasing his versatility as both a starter and a reliever. His ability to pitch effectively in high-pressure situations solidified his role within the bullpen. Petricka's career spanned various changes in baseball, including shifts in pitching strategies and the increasing emphasis on bullpen usage, further underscoring his adaptability as a player in a rapidly evolving game.

Career Pitching Statistics

W L G GS CG SHO SV IP H ER HR BB SO ERA Pitcher PIV
10 13 235 0 0 0 16 237.7 261 112 19 104 183 4.24 0

Career ERA 4.24 vs. league average 4.13 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
2013 CHW AL 1 1 16 0 0 0 0 19.3 20 7 10 10 3.26 3.87 (+16%) -
2014 CHW AL 1 6 67 0 0 0 14 73.0 67 24 33 55 2.96 3.74 (+21%) -
2015 CHW AL 4 3 62 0 0 0 2 52.0 56 21 18 33 3.63 3.96 (+8%) -
2016 CHW AL 0 0 9 0 0 0 0 8.0 8 4 8 7 4.50 — -
2017 CHW AL 1 1 27 0 0 0 0 25.7 39 20 6 26 7.01 4.36 (-61%) -
2018 TOR AL 3 1 41 0 0 0 0 45.7 59 23 16 41 4.53 4.15 (-9%) -350.0
2019 MIL NL 0 0 6 0 0 0 0 8.0 6 3 6 3 3.38 — 0.0
2021 LAA AL 0 1 7 0 0 0 0 6.0 6 10 7 8 15.00 — 0.0

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
235 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 .252 across their career seasons — 100.0% below league average.

Career OBP .000 vs. league average .319 across their career seasons — 100.0% below league average.

Career SLG .000 vs. league average .411 across their career seasons — 100.0% below league average.

Career OPS 0.000 vs. league average 0.730 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
2013 CHW AL 16 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 — — — — 0.0
2014 CHW AL 67 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 — — — — 0.0
2015 CHW AL 62 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 — — — — 0.0
2016 CHW AL 9 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 — — — — 0.0
2017 CHW AL 27 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 — — — — 0.0
2018 TOR AL 41 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0.000 — — — — 0.0
2019 MIL NL 6 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 — — — — 0.0
2021 LAA AL 7 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 235 0 12 28 0 4

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
2013 CHA P 16 0 0 4 0 0
2014 CHA P 67 0 6 7 0 1
2015 CHA P 62 0 1 6 0 1
2016 CHA P 9 0 1 3 0 1
2017 CHA P 27 0 1 3 0 1
2018 TOR P 41 0 1 4 0 0
2019 MIL P 6 0 2 0 0 0
2021 LAA P 7 0 0 1 0 0

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Pitcher 235

Salary History

Year Team League Salary
2016 CHA AL $535,000
2015 CHA AL $520,000
Total Career Earnings $1,055,000

College History

School Name City State Years Attended
Indiana State University Terre Haute IN 2009, 2010