Joe Roa, baseball player, 1995-2004

Joe Roa

Born: 10/11/1971 in Southfield, MI, USA

MLB Debut: 1995-09-20 | Final Game: 2004-09-22

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'1" | Weight: 195 lbs

Full name: Joseph Rodger Roa

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Biography

Joe Roa, born in 1971, was a professional baseball pitcher who played in Major League Baseball from 1995 until 2004. Known for his versatility on the mound, Roa made a name for himself during an era characterized by a mix of offensive prowess and evolving pitching techniques. Over his career, he compiled a record of 9-16, with an earned run average (ERA) of 4.94 and a total of 154 strikeouts. While he did not register any saves, Roa's ability to contribute as a reliable arm in various roles underscored his importance to the teams he played for. Roa's career spanned a transitional period in baseball, as the late 1990s and early 2000s witnessed the rise of power hitters and a shift in pitching strategies. Despite the challenges of competing in a high-scoring environment, he maintained a competitive spirit and showcased his skills against some of the game’s best hitters. After concluding his major league career on September 22, 2004, Roa left a lasting legacy as a dedicated player who navigated the complexities of baseball during a dynamic time in the sport.

Career Pitching Statistics

W L G GS CG SHO SV IP H ER HR BB SO ERA Pitcher PIV
9 16 120 19 0 0 0 266.0 330 146 39 72 154 4.94 0

Career ERA 4.94 vs. league average 4.43 across their career seasons — 11.5% 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
1995 CLE AL 0 1 1 1 0 0 0 6.0 9 4 2 0 6.00 — 0.0
1996 CLE AL 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 1.7 4 2 3 0 10.80 — 0.0
1997 SFG NL 2 5 28 3 0 0 0 65.7 86 38 20 34 5.21 4.39 (-19%) -
2002 PHI NL 4 4 14 11 0 0 0 71.3 78 32 13 35 4.04 4.28 (+6%) -535.9
2003 PHI NL 0 2 6 3 0 0 0 19.3 28 13 4 16 6.05 4.40 (-38%) 111.7
2003 COL NL 0 0 4 0 0 0 0 6.7 7 3 0 4 4.05 — 0.0
2003 SDP NL 1 1 18 1 0 0 0 25.3 34 19 6 18 6.75 4.40 (-53%) -
2004 MIN AL 2 3 48 0 0 0 0 70.0 84 35 24 47 4.50 4.46 (-1%) -277.0

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
120 47 1 10 1 0 0 3 0 2 13 0.213 0.240 0.234 0.474 0.0

Career AVG .213 vs. league average .266 across their career seasons — 19.9% below league average.

Career OBP .240 vs. league average .336 across their career seasons — 28.5% below league average.

Career SLG .234 vs. league average .422 across their career seasons — 44.5% below league average.

Career OPS 0.474 vs. league average 0.757 across their career seasons — 37.4% 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
1995 CLE AL 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 — — — — 0.0
1996 CLE AL 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 — — — — 0.0
1997 SFG NL 28 15 0 2 0 0 0 0 0 1 5 0.133 — — — — 0.0
2002 PHI NL 14 25 1 6 1 0 0 2 0 1 5 0.240 — — — — 0.0
2003 PHI NL 6 4 0 1 0 0 0 1 0 0 2 0.250 — — — — 0.0
2003 COL NL 4 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 — — — — 0.0
2003 SDP NL 18 3 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0.333 — — — — 0.0
2004 MIN AL 48 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 120 19 19 40 2 8

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1995 CLE P 1 1 2 2 0 0
1996 CLE P 1 0 0 0 0 0
1997 SFN P 28 3 6 16 1 4
2002 PHI P 14 11 2 4 0 1
2003 PHI P 6 3 1 4 0 2
2003 COL P 4 0 1 1 0 0
2003 SDN P 18 1 2 4 0 0
2004 MIN P 48 0 5 9 1 1

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Pitcher 120

Salary History

Year Team League Salary
2004 MIN AL $320,000
2003 PHI NL $315,000
1998 SFN NL $192,500
1997 SFN NL $150,000
Total Career Earnings $977,500