Joe Trimble

Born: 10/12/1930 in Providence, RI, USA

Died: 8/11/2011 in Lincoln, RI, USA

MLB Debut: 1955-04-29 | Final Game: 1957-07-14

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'1" | Weight: 190 lbs

Full name: Joseph Gerard Trimble

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Biography

Joe Trimble was a professional baseball player born in 1930 who played as a position player in Major League Baseball from 1955 to 1957. His career, albeit brief, took place during a transformative era in the sport, characterized by the early integration of players and a shift towards more dynamic styles of play. Trimble appeared in a total of 7 games, showcasing his skills at the highest level of competition. During his time in the major leagues, Trimble recorded 1 hit in 7 at-bats, resulting in a batting average of .143. Despite not hitting any home runs or driving in runs, his presence on the field contributed to the fabric of the game during his tenure. While his career may not have been long or statistically prolific, Trimble's journey through professional baseball reflects the challenges and opportunities faced by players in the mid-20th century.

Career Pitching Statistics

W	L	G	GS	CG	SHO	SV	IP	H	ER	HR	BB	SO	ERA	Pitcher PIV
0	2	7	4	0	0	0	21.7	23	18	7	16	10	7.48	0

Career ERA 7.48 vs. league average 3.92 across their career seasons — 91.0% 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
1955	BOS	AL	0	0	2	0	0	0	0	2.0	0	0	3	1	0.00	—	0.0
1957	PIT	NL	0	2	5	4	0	0	0	19.7	23	18	13	9	8.24	3.83 (-115%)	-2207.6

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
7	7	1	1	0	0	0	0	0	0	1	0.143	0.143	0.143	0.286	0.0

Career AVG .143 vs. league average .258 across their career seasons — 44.6% below league average.

Career OBP .143 vs. league average .328 across their career seasons — 56.4% below league average.

Career SLG .143 vs. league average .393 across their career seasons — 63.6% below league average.

Career OPS 0.286 vs. league average 0.721 across their career seasons — 60.3% 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
1955	BOS	AL	2	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	.000	—	—	—	—	0.0
1957	PIT	NL	5	7	1	1	0	0	0	0	0	0	1	0.143	—	—	—	—	0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
P	7	4	1	6	1	1

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1955	BOS	P	2	0	0	1	0	0
1957	PIT	P	5	4	1	5	1	1

Career Games by Position

Position	Games
Pitcher	7