Joel Skinner, baseball player, 1983-1991

Joel Skinner

Born: 2/21/1961 in La Jolla, CA, USA

MLB Debut: 1983-06-12 | Final Game: 1991-09-22

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'4" | Weight: 198 lbs

Full name: Joel Patrick Skinner

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Biography

Joel Skinner, born in 1961, was a professional baseball player who made his mark in Major League Baseball from 1983 to 1991. Primarily recognized as a position player, Skinner played a total of 564 games during his career. He recorded 329 hits, 17 home runs, and 136 RBIs, finishing his playing days with a batting average of .228. Known for his versatility on the field, Skinner contributed not only offensively but also defensively, showcasing the skills that characterized players of his era. Skinner's career unfolded during a transitional period in baseball, as the game began to shift towards a more power-centric style in the late 1980s. Despite not being a prolific power hitter, his ability to play multiple positions and his contributions in clutch situations earned him respect among teammates and coaches alike. After his retirement, Skinner continued to be involved in baseball, serving in various coaching roles, furthering his legacy within the sport. His journey through the MLB exemplified the dedication and tenacity that defined many players of his generation.

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
564 1441 119 329 62 3 17 136 3 80 387 0.228 0.269 0.311 0.580 -5084.8

Career AVG .228 vs. league average .258 across their career seasons — 11.4% below league average.

Career OBP .269 vs. league average .324 across their career seasons — 16.8% below league average.

Career SLG .311 vs. league average .389 across their career seasons — 20.0% below league average.

Career OPS 0.580 vs. league average 0.712 across their career seasons — 18.6% 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
1983 CHW AL 6 11 2 3 0 0 0 1 0 0 1 0.273 — — — — 0.0
1984 CHW AL 43 80 4 17 2 0 0 3 1 7 19 0.212 .259 (-18%) .322 (-16%) .384 (-38%) .707 (-28%) -367.3
1985 CHW AL 22 44 9 15 4 1 1 5 0 5 13 0.341 — — — — 0.0
1986 CHW AL 60 149 17 30 5 1 4 20 1 9 43 0.201 .257 (-22%) .325 (-23%) .395 (-17%) .720 (-20%) -553.4
1986 NYY AL 54 166 6 43 4 0 1 17 0 7 40 0.259 .257 (+1%) .325 (-12%) .395 (-24%) .720 (-18%) -553.4
1987 NYY AL 64 139 9 19 4 0 3 14 0 8 46 0.137 .262 (-48%) .331 (-44%) .415 (-45%) .746 (-44%) -1168.0
1988 NYY AL 88 251 23 57 15 0 4 23 0 14 72 0.227 .254 (-11%) .317 (-16%) .377 (-11%) .695 (-14%) -655.0
1989 CLE AL 79 178 10 41 10 0 1 13 1 9 42 0.230 .254 (-9%) .319 (-15%) .375 (-19%) .694 (-17%) -553.0
1990 CLE AL 49 139 16 35 4 1 2 16 0 7 44 0.252 .257 (-2%) .324 (-11%) .385 (-12%) .710 (-12%) -293.0
1991 CLE AL 99 284 23 69 14 0 1 24 0 14 67 0.243 .255 (-5%) .323 (-14%) .384 (-21%) .708 (-18%) -962.3

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
1B 1 0 1 0 0 0
C 560 449 2425 170 32 26
OF 2 0 0 0 0 0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1983 CHA C 6 2 20 4 1 1
1984 CHA C 43 23 171 11 2 1
1985 CHA C 21 15 94 8 3 0
1986 CHA C 60 48 227 15 3 4
1986 NYA C 54 52 280 22 6 5
1987 NYA C 64 46 232 18 4 2
1988 NYA 1B 1 0 1 0 0 0
1988 NYA C 85 72 395 16 4 5
1988 NYA OF 2 0 0 0 0 0
1989 CLE C 79 57 280 22 3 1
1990 CLE C 49 44 222 16 1 3
1991 CLE C 99 90 504 38 5 4

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Catcher 560
First Base 1
Left Field 1
Right Field 1

Salary History

Year Team League Salary
1993 CLE AL $750,000
1992 CLE AL $700,000
1991 CLE AL $610,000
1990 CLE AL $280,000
1989 CLE AL $200,000
1988 NYA AL $110,000
1987 NYA AL $110,000
1986 CHA AL $75,000
Total Career Earnings $2,835,000