Joe Strong, baseball player, 2000-2001

Joe Strong

Born: 9/9/1962 in Fairfield, CA, USA

MLB Debut: 2000-05-11 | Final Game: 2001-05-05

Bats: B | Throws: R | Height: 6'0" | Weight: 200 lbs

Full name: Joseph Benjamin Strong

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Biography

Joe Strong was a professional baseball pitcher whose career spanned from 2000 to 2001. Born in 1962, Strong made a brief mark in Major League Baseball during the early 2000s, a period characterized by offensive explosion and the emergence of power hitters. He played primarily in a relief role, showcasing his versatility on the mound. Throughout his career, Strong recorded a win-loss record of 1-1, with an earned run average (ERA) of 5.81. He struck out 22 batters and secured one save, contributing to his team's efforts in critical game situations. While his time in the spotlight was limited, Strong's experience and skills as a pitcher reflected the challenges faced by many players during an era defined by high-scoring games and evolving pitching strategies. His journey through the majors adds to the rich tapestry of baseball history, illustrating the relentless pursuit of success in America’s pastime.

Negro Leagues Career Statistics

Batting

PA AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI BB SO SB BA OBP SLG OPS
51.0 44.0 8.0 8.0 4.0 0 0 4.0 7.0 1.0 0 0.182 0.294 0.273 0.567

Pitching

W L G GS CG SHO SV IP H R ER HR BB SO ERA
15.0 0 0 11.0 5.0 0 0 0.0 85.0 53.0 0 4.0 0 0 0.00

Negro Leagues Season-by-Season Batting

Season PA AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI BB SO SB BA OBP SLG OPS
1924 2.0 1.0 2.0 1.0 1.0 0 0 2.0 1.0 0 0 1.000 1.000 2.000 3.000
1925 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 .000 .000 .000
1927 4.0 2.0 0 1.0 0 0 0 0 2.0 0 0 0.500 0.750 0.500 1.250
1930 7.0 6.0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1.0 0 0 .000 0.143 .000 0.143
1932 4.0 3.0 1.0 1.0 1.0 0 0 2.0 1.0 0 0 0.333 0.500 0.667 1.167
1934 1.0 1.0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1.0 0 .000 .000 .000 .000
1936 23.0 21.0 1.0 4.0 2.0 0 0 0 2.0 0 0 0.190 0.261 0.286 0.547
1937 10.0 10.0 4.0 1.0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.100 0.100 0.100 0.200

Negro Leagues Season-by-Season Pitching

Season W L G GS CG SHO SV IP H R ER HR BB SO ERA
1925 2.0 0 0 1.0 0 0 0 0.0 6.0 5.0 0 0 0 0 0.00
1927 1.0 0 0 1.0 1.0 0 0 0.0 0 1.0 0 0 0 0 0.00
1930 1.0 0 0 2.0 0 0 0 0.0 21.0 15.0 0 2.0 0 0 0.00
1932 3.0 0 0 1.0 1.0 0 0 0.0 3.0 1.0 0 0 0 0 0.00
1936 3.0 0 0 2.0 2.0 0 0 0.0 26.0 13.0 0 0 0 0 0.00
1937 5.0 0 0 4.0 1.0 0 0 0.0 29.0 18.0 0 2.0 0 0 0.00

Career Pitching Statistics

W L G GS CG SHO SV IP H ER HR BB SO ERA Pitcher PIV
1 1 23 0 0 0 1 26.3 29 17 4 15 22 5.81 0

Career ERA 5.81 vs. league average 4.59 across their career seasons — 26.5% 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
2000 MIA NL 1 1 18 0 0 0 1 19.7 26 16 12 18 7.32 4.77 (-54%) -
2001 MIA NL 0 0 5 0 0 0 0 6.7 3 1 3 4 1.35 — -

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
23 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 0.000 0.000 0.000 0.000 0.0

Career AVG .000 vs. league average .267 across their career seasons — 100.0% below league average.

Career OBP .000 vs. league average .339 across their career seasons — 100.0% below league average.

Career SLG .000 vs. league average .432 across their career seasons — 100.0% below league average.

Career OPS 0.000 vs. league average 0.771 across their career seasons — 100.0% 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
2000 MIA NL 18 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0.000 — — — — 0.0
2001 MIA NL 5 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0.000 — — — — 0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
P 23 0 2 8 0 0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
2000 FLO P 18 0 2 4 0 0
2001 FLO P 5 0 0 4 0 0

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Pitcher 23

College History

School Name City State Years Attended
University of California - Riverside Riverside CA 1984