Jay Aldrich
Born: 4/14/1961 in Alexandria, LA, USA
MLB Debut: 1987-06-05 | Final Game: 1990-04-26
Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'3" | Weight: 210 lbs
Full name: Jay Robert Aldrich
Biography
Jay Aldrich, born in 1961, was a professional baseball pitcher whose career spanned from 1987 to 1990. He made his mark in Major League Baseball during a period characterized by the increased emphasis on offensive play and the evolution of pitching strategies. Aldrich played a total of four seasons, during which he recorded a win-loss record of 6-5, an earned run average (ERA) of 4.72, and notched 46 strikeouts alongside 2 saves.
Aldrich's playing style was defined by his ability to pitch effectively in high-pressure situations, contributing to his team's efforts both as a starter and in relief roles. Throughout his career, he demonstrated the resilience and adaptability required of a pitcher in the increasingly competitive landscape of the late 1980s. Although his overall statistics may not reflect the dominance seen from some of his contemporaries, Aldrich's contributions to his teams during his tenure were significant, marking him as a reliable option on the mound during a transformative era in baseball.
Career Pitching Statistics
| W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | HR | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6 | 5 | 62 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 108.7 | 119 | 57 | 12 | 39 | 46 | 4.72 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Pitching
| Year | Team | Lg | W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1987 | ATL | AL | 3 | 1 | 31 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 58.3 | 71 | 32 | 13 | 22 | 4.94 | - |
| 1989 | ATL | NL | 1 | 2 | 8 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 12.3 | 7 | 3 | 6 | 7 | 2.19 | 192.6 |
| 1989 | ATL | AL | 1 | 0 | 16 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 26.0 | 24 | 11 | 13 | 12 | 3.81 | 192.6 |
| 1990 | BAL | AL | 1 | 2 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 12.0 | 17 | 11 | 7 | 5 | 8.25 | -284.8 |
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 62 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0.000 | 0.000 | 0.000 | 0.000 | 0.0 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1987 | ATL | AL | 31 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 1989 | ATL | NL | 8 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0.000 | 0.0 |
| 1989 | ATL | AL | 16 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 1990 | BAL | AL | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| P | 62 | 0 | 12 | 11 | 2 | 1 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1987 | ML4 | P | 31 | 0 | 6 | 5 | 1 | 0 |
| 1989 | ATL | P | 8 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| 1989 | ML4 | P | 16 | 0 | 4 | 4 | 0 | 1 |
| 1990 | BAL | P | 7 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | 62 |
Salary History
| Year | Team | League | Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1987 | ML4 | AL | $62,500 |
| Total Career Earnings | $62,500 | ||
College History
| School Name | City | State | Years Attended |
|---|---|---|---|
| Montclair State University | Montclair | NJ | 1980, 1981, 1982 |