A. J. Achter
Pitcher · Career Stats, Bio & Records (2014-2016)
A. J. Achter was a pitcher who played in Major League Baseball from 2014 to 2016 for the Minnesota Twins and the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim, a span of 3 seasons. Across 45 career appearances, he went 2-1 with a 3.92 ERA and 33 strikeouts.
- W (Wins):
- Games credited to a pitcher whose team took a lead it never surrendered while he was the pitcher of record.
- ERA (Earned Run Average):
- Earned runs allowed per nine innings pitched: (ER × 9) ÷ IP. The primary measure of pitching effectiveness.
- SO (Strikeouts):
- For a batter, times retired on a third strike; for a pitcher, batters retired on a third strike.
- WHIP (Walks and Hits per Inning Pitched):
- Baserunners allowed per inning: (BB + H) ÷ IP. Under 1.00 is elite.
Data updated
- Position
- Pitcher
- Bats / Throws
- R / R
- Height / Weight
- 6'5" / 215 lb
- MLB Debut
- 2014-09-03
- Last Game
- 2016-10-01
Full name: Adam Joseph Achter
Season-by-Season Pitching
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| Year | Team | Lg | W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA | Lg ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | MIN | AL | 1 | 0 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 11.0 | 14 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 3.27 | 3.74 (+13%) | -457.7 |
| 2015 | MIN | AL | 0 | 1 | 11 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 13.1 | 12 | 10 | 6 | 14 | 6.75 | 3.96 (-70%) | -774.0 |
| 2016 | LAA | AL | 1 | 0 | 27 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 37.2 | 43 | 13 | 12 | 14 | 3.11 | 4.19 (+26%) | -1567.5 |
| Career · 3 seasons | 2 | 1 | 45 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 62.0 | 69 | 27 | 21 | 33 | 3.92 | — | -2,799 | ||
Lg columns show the league average for that season, with the player's figure as a percentage above or below it. Career totals the seasons listed above.
Season-by-Season Batting
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| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | Lg AVG | Lg OBP | Lg SLG | Lg OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | MIN | AL | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 2015 | MIN | AL | 11 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 2016 | LAA | AL | 27 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| Career · 3 seasons | 45 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — | — | 0 | ||
Lg columns show the league average for that season, with the player's figure as a percentage above or below it. Career totals the seasons listed above.
Game Log & Splits
View full game log (90 games) →Per-game data from Retrosheet (regular season, through 2025).
Batting — Home / Away
| Split | G | AB | R | H | HR | RBI | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 24 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — |
| Away | 21 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — |
Pitching — Home / Away
| Split | G | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 24 | 36.2 | 37 | 13 | 9 | 21 | 3.19 |
| Away | 21 | 25.1 | 32 | 14 | 12 | 12 | 4.97 |
Last 10 Games — Pitching
| Date | Tm | Opp | Dec | IP | H | R | ER | BB | SO | HR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016-10-01 | LAA | HOU | — | 2.0 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 0 |
| 2016-09-28 | LAA | OAK | W | 1.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| 2016-09-24 | LAA | HOU | — | 0.2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2016-09-23 | LAA | HOU | — | 1.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 2016-09-21 | LAA | TEX | — | 1.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2016-09-19 | LAA | TEX | — | 0.1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 2016-09-18 | LAA | TOR | — | 1.0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2016-09-15 | LAA | TOR | — | 0.2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2016-09-13 | LAA | SEA | — | 2.0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2016-09-10 | LAA | TEX | — | 0.2 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each position.
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | 45 |
A. J. Achter: the record in brief
September 3, 2014 and October 1, 2016 bracket A. J. Achter's time in the majors: the debut and the last game on record. Achter played for the Minnesota Twins (2014 through 2015) and the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim (2016). Achter, born on August 27, 1988, in Toledo, OH, USA, is listed as a pitcher and both batted and threw right-handed. Achter's listed size is 215 pounds on a 6-foot-5 frame. On the record, A. J. Achter was born Adam Joseph Achter.
The pitching table credits Achter with a 2-1 record and a 3.92 ERA in 45 games. Also on Achter's record: 33 strikeouts. Achter's 3.92 ERA was close to the 3.96 league figure for those seasons. 2016 was Achter's sharpest full season, a 3.11 ERA against the league's 4.19.
Every defensive appearance on record for Achter, 45 games, came at pitcher. Fielding on the mound produced 3 putouts and 5 assists against 1 errors.
The game-log section draws on 90 games of Retrosheet box scores for Achter.
Frequently Asked Questions about A. J. Achter
- What years did A. J. Achter play?
- A. J. Achter played in Major League Baseball from 2014 to 2016.
- Was A. J. Achter a pitcher?
- Yes. A. J. Achter pitched in the major leagues, recording 2 wins and 33 strikeouts.
- What teams did A. J. Achter play for?
- A. J. Achter played for 2 teams: the Minnesota Twins (2014–2015) and the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim (2016).
- What were A. J. Achter's career stats?
- In 45 games, A. J. Achter went 2-1 with a 3.92 ERA, 33 strikeouts, and 62.0 innings pitched.
- What position did A. J. Achter play?
- A. J. Achter played primarily as a pitcher, the position where he appeared in the most games.
- How tall was A. J. Achter and how much did he weigh?
- A. J. Achter was listed at 6 feet 5 inches and 215 pounds.
- What was A. J. Achter's career ERA?
- A. J. Achter finished with a 3.92 career ERA, going 2-1 with 33 strikeouts.
- How many strikeouts did A. J. Achter have?
- A. J. Achter recorded 33 career strikeouts.
- Is A. J. Achter in the Hall of Fame?
- No. A. J. Achter has not been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.