Joe Price, baseball player, 1980-1990

Joe Price

Born: 11/29/1956 in Inglewood, CA, USA

MLB Debut: 1980-06-14 | Final Game: 1990-09-16

Bats: R | Throws: L | Height: 6'4" | Weight: 220 lbs

Full name: Joseph Walter Price

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Biography

Joe Price, born in 1956, was a professional baseball pitcher who enjoyed a career spanning from 1980 to 1990. He made his mark in Major League Baseball during a time characterized by dynamic offensive strategies and evolving pitching techniques. Over the course of his career, Price compiled a record of 45 wins and 49 losses, with a notable earned run average (ERA) of 3.65. His ability to strike out batters was evident, as he amassed a total of 657 strikeouts throughout his time in the league, complemented by 13 saves. Price was recognized for his versatility and competitiveness on the mound, contributing to various teams during his tenure. His playing style reflected the broader trends of the era, as pitchers adapted to the increasing power of hitters and the changing landscape of baseball in the late 20th century. Although his career statistics may not place him among the all-time greats, Price's contributions were significant in his own right, and he remains a respected figure among those who appreciate the evolution of pitching in baseball history. He retired on September 16, 1990, leaving behind a legacy of determination and skill that resonated with fans and players alike.

Career Pitching Statistics

W L G GS CG SHO SV IP H ER HR BB SO ERA Pitcher PIV
45 49 372 84 10 1 13 906.0 839 367 95 337 657 3.65 0

Career ERA 3.65 vs. league average 3.87 across their career seasons — 5.7% better 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
1980 CIN NL 7 3 24 13 2 0 0 111.3 95 44 37 44 3.56 3.84 (+7%) -887.6
1981 CIN NL 6 1 41 0 0 0 4 53.7 42 15 18 41 2.52 3.58 (+30%) 1055.7
1982 CIN NL 3 4 59 1 0 0 3 72.7 73 23 32 71 2.85 3.86 (+26%) 667.4
1983 CIN NL 10 6 21 21 5 0 0 144.0 118 46 46 83 2.88 3.87 (+26%) 846.7
1984 CIN NL 7 13 30 30 3 1 0 171.7 176 80 61 129 4.19 3.81 (-10%) 26.2
1985 CIN NL 2 2 26 8 0 0 1 64.7 59 28 23 52 3.90 3.89 (avg) -425.8
1986 CIN NL 1 2 25 2 0 0 0 41.7 49 25 22 30 5.40 3.97 (-36%) -527.9
1987 SFG NL 2 2 20 0 0 0 1 35.0 19 10 13 42 2.57 4.29 (+40%) -
1988 SFG NL 1 6 38 3 0 0 4 61.7 59 27 27 49 3.94 3.73 (-6%) -
1989 SFG NL 1 1 7 1 0 0 0 14.0 16 9 4 10 5.79 3.71 (-56%) -
1989 BOS AL 2 5 31 5 0 0 0 70.3 71 34 30 52 4.35 3.71 (-17%) -592.5
1990 BAL AL 3 4 50 0 0 0 0 65.3 62 26 24 54 3.58 3.86 (+7%) 20.1

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
372 171 6 19 1 0 0 5 0 9 54 0.111 0.156 0.117 0.273 -402.1

Career AVG .111 vs. league average .259 across their career seasons — 57.1% below league average.

Career OBP .156 vs. league average .324 across their career seasons — 52.0% below league average.

Career SLG .117 vs. league average .388 across their career seasons — 69.8% below league average.

Career OPS 0.273 vs. league average 0.712 across their career seasons — 61.7% 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
1980 CIN NL 24 39 1 5 0 0 0 0 0 0 6 0.128 — — — — 0.0
1981 CIN NL 41 3 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0.000 — — — — 0.0
1982 CIN NL 59 3 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0.333 — — — — 0.0
1983 CIN NL 21 41 0 4 0 0 0 0 0 3 14 0.098 — — — — 0.0
1984 CIN NL 30 48 3 7 1 0 0 2 0 2 16 0.146 — — — — -402.1
1985 CIN NL 26 14 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 7 0.000 — — — — 0.0
1986 CIN NL 25 7 0 1 0 0 0 2 0 1 1 0.143 — — — — 0.0
1987 SFG NL 20 6 1 1 0 0 0 1 0 0 3 0.167 — — — — 0.0
1988 SFG NL 38 8 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 4 0.000 — — — — 0.0
1989 SFG NL 7 2 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 0.000 — — — — 0.0
1989 BOS AL 31 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 — — — — 0.0
1990 BAL AL 50 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
2 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0.000

Playoff Batting by Year

Year Round Team G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI BB SO AVG
1987 NLCS SFN 2 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0.000

Playoff Career Pitching

W L G GS SV IP H ER BB SO ERA
1 0 2 0 0 5.7 3 0 1 7 0.00

Playoff Pitching by Year

Year Round Team W L G GS SV IP H ER BB SO ERA
1987 NLCS SFN 1 0 2 0 0 5.7 3 0 1 7 0.00

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
P 372 84 27 104 12 6

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1980 CIN P 24 13 3 16 2 1
1981 CIN P 41 0 1 13 2 0
1982 CIN P 59 1 1 8 2 0
1983 CIN P 21 21 8 21 4 3
1984 CIN P 30 30 4 14 0 0
1985 CIN P 26 8 1 4 0 1
1986 CIN P 25 2 2 2 0 0
1987 SFN P 20 0 1 2 0 0
1988 SFN P 38 3 3 8 0 0
1989 SFN P 7 1 0 3 0 1
1989 BOS P 31 5 2 5 0 0
1990 BAL P 50 0 1 8 2 0

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Pitcher 372

Awards & Honors

Year Award Notes
1983 Pitcher of the Month July

Salary History

Year Team League Salary
1990 BAL AL $325,000
1989 SFN NL $68,000
1988 SFN NL $300,000
1987 SFN NL $100,000
1986 CIN NL $430,000
1985 CIN NL $410,000
Total Career Earnings $1,633,000

College History

School Name City State Years Attended
University of Oklahoma Norman OK 1977
Oklahoma State University Stillwater OK 1975, 1976