Joe Barlow
Pitcher · Career Stats, Bio & Records (2021-2023)
Joe Barlow was a pitcher who played in Major League Baseball from 2021 to 2023 for the Texas Rangers, a span of 3 seasons. Across 79 career appearances, he went 4-4 with a 3.05 ERA, 61 strikeouts, and 24 saves.
- 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
- 6'2" / 210 lb
- MLB Debut
- 2021-06-24
Full name: Joseph Israel Barlow
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | TEX | AL | 0 | 2 | 31 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 11 | 29.0 | 12 | 5 | 12 | 27 | 1.55 | 4.27 (+64%) | 597.8 |
| 2022 | TEX | AL | 3 | 1 | 35 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 13 | 35.0 | 27 | 15 | 13 | 28 | 3.86 | 3.97 (+3%) | -751.1 |
| 2023 | TEX | AL | 1 | 1 | 13 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 9.2 | 13 | 5 | 2 | 6 | 4.66 | 4.33 (-7%) | 0.0 |
| Career · 3 seasons | 4 | 4 | 79 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 24 | 73.2 | 52 | 25 | 27 | 61 | 3.05 | — | -153 | ||
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | TEX | AL | 31 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 2022 | TEX | AL | 35 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 2023 | TEX | AL | 13 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| Career · 3 seasons | 79 | 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 (158 games) →Per-game data from Retrosheet (regular season, through 2025).
Batting — Home / Away
| Split | G | AB | R | H | HR | RBI | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 43 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — |
| Away | 36 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — |
Pitching — Home / Away
| Split | G | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 43 | 41.0 | 30 | 15 | 13 | 37 | 3.29 |
| Away | 36 | 32.2 | 22 | 10 | 14 | 24 | 2.76 |
Last 10 Games — Pitching
| Date | Tm | Opp | Dec | IP | H | R | ER | BB | SO | HR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023-07-01 | TEX | HOU | — | 0.2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 2023-06-29 | TEX | DET | L | 0.0 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 2023-06-24 | TEX | NYY | — | 1.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2023-06-23 | TEX | NYY | W | 1.0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2023-06-20 | TEX | CHW | — | 0.2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2023-06-18 | TEX | TOR | — | 1.0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 2023-06-16 | TEX | TOR | — | 1.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 |
| 2023-06-15 | TEX | LAA | — | 1.0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2023-05-28 | TEX | BAL | — | 0.2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2023-05-22 | TEX | PIT | — | 0.1 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each position.
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | 79 |
Joe Barlow: the record in brief
Joe Barlow's entire major league record comes from the period beginning June 24, 2021. Every season row on the page belongs to the Texas Rangers, from 2021 through 2023. Barlow, born on September 28, 1995, in Riverton, UT, USA, is listed as a pitcher and batted and threw right-handed. Barlow's listed size is 210 pounds on a 6-foot-2 frame. Joe Barlow was the playing name; the full given name is Joseph Israel.
The pitching table credits Barlow with a 4-4 record and a 3.05 ERA in 79 games. Also on Barlow's record: 61 strikeouts and 24 saves. Against a 4.19 league ERA for the same years, Barlow was 27.1% better. Barlow saved 13 games in 2022, the season high. In 2021, one of the busiest seasons, Barlow posted a 1.55 ERA; the league figure that year was 4.27.
The position breakdown shows 79 games, all at pitcher. On the mound, the fielding record shows 0 errors alongside 3 putouts and 3 assists.
Barlow's game-by-game log, linked below the splits, holds 158 games from Retrosheet.
Frequently Asked Questions about Joe Barlow
- What years did Joe Barlow play?
- Joe Barlow played in Major League Baseball from 2021 to 2023.
- Was Joe Barlow a pitcher?
- Yes. Joe Barlow pitched in the major leagues, recording 4 wins and 61 strikeouts.
- What was Joe Barlow's career ERA?
- Joe Barlow finished with a 3.05 career ERA, going 4-4 with 61 strikeouts.
- How many strikeouts did Joe Barlow have?
- Joe Barlow recorded 61 career strikeouts.
- Is Joe Barlow in the Hall of Fame?
- No. Joe Barlow has not been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.
- What teams did Joe Barlow play for?
- Joe Barlow played for the Texas Rangers.