Joe Stanka

Born: 7/23/1931 in Hammon, OK, USA

Died: 10/15/2018 in Katy, TX, USA

MLB Debut: 1959-09-02 | Final Game: 1959-09-05

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'6" | Weight: 201 lbs

Full name: Joe Donald Stanka

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Biography

Joe Stanka was a professional baseball pitcher born in 1931, who played in Major League Baseball for a brief stint in 1959. His career, spanning from September 2 to September 5, 1959, was marked by his contributions to the game during an era characterized by the transition from the deadball era to a more offense-driven style of play. Stanka, who showcased his talents as a right-handed pitcher, finished his short career with a record of 1-0 and an earned run average (ERA) of 3.38. During his time in the majors, Stanka recorded a total of 3 strikeouts, demonstrating his ability to challenge hitters despite the limited duration of his career. While he did not accumulate saves, his presence on the mound contributed to the competitive atmosphere of the era. Though his major league career was brief, Stanka remains a part of baseball history, embodying the spirit of many players whose journeys through the sport were shaped by the evolving dynamics of the game.

Career Pitching Statistics

W	L	G	GS	CG	SHO	SV	IP	H	ER	HR	BB	SO	ERA	Pitcher PIV
1	0	2	0	0	0	0	5.3	2	2	1	4	3	3.38	0

Career ERA 3.38 vs. league average 3.90 across their career seasons — 13.6% 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
1959	CHW	AL	1	0	2	0	0	0	0	5.3	2	2	4	3	3.38	—	-

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
2	3	1	1	0	0	0	1	0	0	1	0.333	0.333	0.333	0.667	0.0

Career AVG .333 vs. league average .257 across their career seasons — +29.9% above league average.

Career OBP .333 vs. league average .324 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career SLG .333 vs. league average .392 across their career seasons — 15.0% below league average.

Career OPS 0.667 vs. league average 0.716 across their career seasons — 6.9% 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
1959	CHW	AL	2	3	1	1	0	0	0	1	0	0	1	0.333	—	—	—	—	0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
P	2	0	0	0	0	0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1959	CHA	P	2	0	0	0	0	0

Career Games by Position

Position	Games
Pitcher	2