Joe Slusarski, baseball player, 1991-2001

Joe Slusarski

Born: 12/19/1966 in Indianapolis, IN, USA

MLB Debut: 1991-04-11 | Final Game: 2001-06-21

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'4" | Weight: 195 lbs

Full name: Joseph Andrew Slusarski

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Biography

Joe Slusarski, born in 1966, was a professional baseball pitcher who had a career in Major League Baseball from 1991 to 2001. Over his decade-long career, Slusarski played for several teams, showcasing his skills in a challenging era marked by offensive explosions and a greater emphasis on power hitting. He finished his career with a record of 13 wins and 21 losses, an earned run average (ERA) of 5.18, 173 strikeouts, and 3 saves, contributing to a competitive landscape in the sport. Slusarski's playing style was characterized by his versatility on the mound, as he was capable of stepping into various roles, whether as a starter or reliever. Although he may not have achieved overwhelming statistical accolades, his perseverance and adaptability allowed him to carve out a niche in the league, where he faced some of the best hitters of his time. His tenure in the majors serves as a testament to the dedication required to excel in baseball, even when faced with the pressures and demands of an evolving game.

Career Pitching Statistics

W L G GS CG SHO SV IP H ER HR BB SO ERA Pitcher PIV
13 21 118 34 1 0 3 305.7 342 176 45 125 173 5.18 0

Career ERA 5.18 vs. league average 4.33 across their career seasons — 19.7% 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
1991 OAK AL 5 7 20 19 1 0 0 109.3 121 64 52 60 5.27 3.91 (-35%) -2929.4
1992 OAK AL 5 5 15 14 0 0 0 76.0 85 46 27 38 5.45 3.75 (-45%) -3678.2
1993 OAK AL 0 0 2 1 0 0 0 8.7 9 5 11 1 5.19 — 0.0
1995 ATL AL 1 1 12 0 0 0 0 15.0 21 9 6 6 5.40 4.45 (-21%) -
1999 HOU NL 0 0 3 0 0 0 0 3.7 1 0 3 3 0.00 — 0.0
2000 HOU NL 2 7 54 0 0 0 3 77.0 80 36 22 54 4.21 4.77 (+12%) 1394.9
2001 ATL NL 0 0 4 0 0 0 0 6.0 9 6 1 5 9.00 — 0.0
2001 HOU NL 0 1 8 0 0 0 0 10.0 16 10 3 6 9.00 4.42 (-104%) -233.4

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
118 9 1 1 0 0 0 1 0 0 5 0.111 0.111 0.111 0.222 0.0

Career AVG .111 vs. league average .264 across their career seasons — 58.0% below league average.

Career OBP .111 vs. league average .334 across their career seasons — 66.8% below league average.

Career SLG .111 vs. league average .413 across their career seasons — 73.1% below league average.

Career OPS 0.222 vs. league average 0.747 across their career seasons — 70.3% 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
1991 OAK AL 20 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 — — — — 0.0
1992 OAK AL 15 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 — — — — 0.0
1993 OAK AL 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 — — — — 0.0
1995 ATL AL 12 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 — — — — 0.0
1999 HOU NL 3 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 — — — — 0.0
2000 HOU NL 54 9 1 1 0 0 0 1 0 0 5 0.111 — — — — 0.0
2001 ATL NL 4 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 — — — — 0.0
2001 HOU NL 8 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 118 34 19 26 1 1

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1991 OAK P 20 19 7 10 1 0
1992 OAK P 15 14 2 6 0 0
1993 OAK P 2 1 1 2 0 1
1995 ML4 P 12 0 2 1 0 0
1999 HOU P 3 0 0 0 0 0
2000 HOU P 54 0 5 6 0 0
2001 ATL P 4 0 2 0 0 0
2001 HOU P 8 0 0 1 0 0

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Pitcher 118

Salary History

Year Team League Salary
2001 ATL NL $360,000
1995 ML4 AL $109,000
1993 OAK AL $130,000
1992 OAK AL $125,000
Total Career Earnings $724,000

College History

School Name City State Years Attended
Lincoln Land Community College Springfield IL 1985, 1986
University of New Orleans New Orleans LA 1987, 1988