Joe Thatcher

Born: 10/4/1981 in Indianapolis, IN, USA

MLB Debut: 2007-07-26 | Final Game: 2015-10-02

Bats: L | Throws: L | Height: 6'2" | Weight: 230 lbs

Full name: Joseph Thatcher

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Biography

Joe Thatcher was a professional baseball pitcher whose career spanned from 2007 to 2015. Born in 1981, Thatcher made his Major League Baseball debut on July 26, 2007, and played a significant role in the bullpen for various teams during his tenure. Known for his left-handed pitching, he finished his career with a record of 11-16 and an impressive earned run average (ERA) of 3.38 over his time in the league. Thatcher recorded a total of 270 strikeouts and achieved one save, showcasing his ability to both start and relieve in crucial situations. Competing in an era marked by the increasing emphasis on bullpen specialization, Thatcher became a reliable asset for teams seeking effective left-handed options against tough hitters. His performance contributed to the evolving strategies within Major League Baseball, as teams sought to maximize matchups in high-leverage situations. Although he may not have amassed large career totals, Thatcher's consistent presence on the mound and his effectiveness against left-handed batters made him a valued player throughout his career.

Career Pitching Statistics

W	L	G	GS	CG	SHO	SV	IP	H	ER	HR	BB	SO	ERA	Pitcher PIV
11	16	405	0	0	0	1	260.7	252	98	19	91	270	3.38	0

Career ERA 3.38 vs. league average 4.08 across their career seasons — 17.1% better than league average.

Season-by-Season Pitching

Year	Team	Lg	W	L	G	SV	IP	H	ER	BB	SO	ERA	Lg ERA	Pitcher PIV
2007	SDP	NL	2	2	22	0	21.0	13	3	6	16	1.29	4.47 (+71%)	-
2008	SDP	NL	0	4	25	0	25.7	42	24	13	17	8.42	4.32 (-95%)	-
2009	SDP	NL	1	0	52	0	45.0	37	14	18	55	2.80	4.32 (+35%)	-
2010	SDP	NL	1	0	65	0	35.0	23	5	7	45	1.29	4.08 (+68%)	-
2011	SDP	NL	0	0	18	0	10.0	8	5	7	9	4.50	3.94 (-14%)	-
2012	SDP	NL	1	4	55	1	31.7	30	12	14	39	3.41	4.01 (+15%)	-
2013	SDP	NL	3	1	50	0	30.0	28	7	4	29	2.10	3.87 (+46%)	-
2013	AZ	NL	0	1	22	0	9.3	12	7	6	7	6.75	3.87 (-75%)	-
2014	AZ	NL	1	0	37	0	24.0	23	7	3	25	2.62	3.74 (+30%)	-
2014	LAA	AL	1	1	16	0	6.3	13	6	1	2	8.53	—	0.0
2015	HOU	AL	1	3	43	0	22.7	23	8	12	26	3.18	3.96 (+20%)	546.7

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
405	1	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	1	0.000	0.000	0.000	0.000	0.0

Career AVG .000 vs. league average .258 across their career seasons — 100.0% below league average.

Career OBP .000 vs. league average .324 across their career seasons — 100.0% below league average.

Career SLG .000 vs. league average .406 across their career seasons — 100.0% below league average.

Career OPS 0.000 vs. league average 0.730 across their career seasons — 100.0% below league average.

Season-by-Season Batting

Year	Team	Lg	G	AB	SO	AVG	Lg AVG	Lg OBP	Lg SLG	Lg OPS
2007	SDP	NL	22	0	0	.000	—	—	—	—
2008	SDP	NL	25	1	1	0.000	—	—	—	—
2009	SDP	NL	52	0	0	.000	—	—	—	—
2010	SDP	NL	65	0	0	.000	—	—	—	—
2011	SDP	NL	18	0	0	.000	—	—	—	—
2012	SDP	NL	55	0	0	.000	—	—	—	—
2013	SDP	NL	50	0	0	.000	—	—	—	—
2013	AZ	NL	22	0	0	.000	—	—	—	—
2014	AZ	NL	37	0	0	.000	—	—	—	—
2014	LAA	AL	16	0	0	.000	—	—	—	—
2015	HOU	AL	43	0	0	.000	—	—	—	—

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
P	405	0	4	19	2	0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	PO	A	E
2007	SDN	P	22	1	1	2
2008	SDN	P	25	0	3	0
2009	SDN	P	52	1	4	0
2010	SDN	P	65	1	0	0
2011	SDN	P	18	0	1	0
2012	SDN	P	55	0	3	0
2013	SDN	P	50	0	4	0
2013	ARI	P	22	0	0	0
2014	ARI	P	37	0	0	0
2014	LAA	P	16	1	0	0
2015	HOU	P	43	0	3	0

Career Games by Position

Position	Games
Pitcher	405

Salary History

Year	Team	League	Salary
2015	HOU	AL	$1,000,000
2014	ARI	NL	$2,375,000
2013	SDN	NL	$1,350,000
2012	SDN	NL	$700,000
2011	SDN	NL	$433,900
2010	SDN	NL	$412,700
2008	SDN	NL	$393,000
Total Career Earnings			$6,664,600