Joe Bisenius
Pitcher · Career Stats, Bio & Records (2007-2010)
Joe Bisenius was a pitcher who played in Major League Baseball from 2007 to 2010 for the Philadelphia Phillies and the Washington Nationals, a span of 4 seasons. Across 7 career appearances, he went 0-0 with a 6.75 ERA and 8 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
- 6'4" / 210 lb
- MLB Debut
- 2007-04-05
- Last Game
- 2010-09-27
Full name: Joseph Richard Bisenius
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2007 | PHI | NL | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2.0 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 3 | 0.00 | — | 0.0 |
| 2010 | WAS | NL | 0 | 0 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4.2 | 6 | 5 | 6 | 5 | 9.64 | — | 0.0 |
| Career · 2 seasons | 0 | 0 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6.2 | 8 | 5 | 8 | 8 | 6.75 | — | 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.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2007 | PHI | NL | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 2010 | WAS | NL | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| Career · 2 seasons | 7 | 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 (14 games) →Per-game data from Retrosheet (regular season, through 2025).
Batting — Home / Away
| Split | G | AB | R | H | HR | RBI | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — |
| Away | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — |
Pitching — Home / Away
| Split | G | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 5 | 5.0 | 7 | 4 | 6 | 7 | 7.20 |
| Away | 2 | 1.2 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 5.40 |
Last 7 Games — Pitching
| Date | Tm | Opp | Dec | IP | H | R | ER | BB | SO | HR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010-09-27 | WAS | PHI | — | 0.2 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 2 | 2 | 0 |
| 2010-09-25 | WAS | ATL | — | 1.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 3 | 0 |
| 2010-09-20 | WAS | HOU | — | 1.0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 2010-09-17 | WAS | PHI | — | 1.0 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| 2010-09-10 | WAS | MIA | — | 1.0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2007-04-07 | PHI | MIA | — | 0.2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| 2007-04-05 | PHI | ATL | — | 1.1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each position.
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | 7 |
Salary History
Joe Bisenius's recorded salaries total $380,000 over 1 season, in 2007. This total is partial: the salary data covers 1985 to 2016, and Bisenius's career ran from 2007 to 2010. No salary is recorded for 2010.
| Year | Team | League | Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2007 | PHI | NL | $380,000 |
| Total recorded salary (partial) | $380,000 | ||
College History
| School Name | City | State | Years Attended |
|---|---|---|---|
| Iowa Western Community College | Council Bluffs | IA | 2002, 2003 |
| Oklahoma City University | Oklahoma City | OK | 2004 |
Joe Bisenius: the record in brief
Between the debut on April 5, 2007 and the final game on September 27, 2010, Joe Bisenius built the record summarized on this page. The team column moves through the Philadelphia Phillies (2007) and the Washington Nationals (2010). Bisenius played primarily as a pitcher and threw and hit right-handed. Born on September 18, 1982, in Sioux City, IA, USA, Bisenius was listed at 210 pounds on a 6-foot-4 frame. On the record, Joe Bisenius was born Joseph Richard Bisenius.
Across 7 games (0 starts), Bisenius recorded 0 wins against 0 losses with a 6.75 ERA. Bisenius had 8 strikeouts. The league ERA over Bisenius's seasons was 4.28, so the 6.75 figure ran 57.8% worse than average.
Every defensive appearance on record for Bisenius, 7 games, came at pitcher.
The one salary on file is $380,000, for 2007. This total is partial: the salary data covers 1985 to 2016, and Bisenius's career ran from 2007 to 2010. No salary is recorded for 2010. Before the majors, Bisenius played college baseball at Iowa Western Community College (2002 and 2003). Bisenius's game-by-game log, linked below the splits, holds 14 games from Retrosheet.
Frequently Asked Questions about Joe Bisenius
- What years did Joe Bisenius play?
- Joe Bisenius played in Major League Baseball from 2007 to 2010.
- Was Joe Bisenius a pitcher?
- Yes. Joe Bisenius pitched in the major leagues, recording 0 wins and 8 strikeouts.
- What teams did Joe Bisenius play for?
- Joe Bisenius played for 2 teams: the Philadelphia Phillies (2007) and the Washington Nationals (2010).
- What were Joe Bisenius's career stats?
- In 7 games, Joe Bisenius went 0-0 with a 6.75 ERA, 8 strikeouts, and 6.2 innings pitched.
- How much did Joe Bisenius earn in his career?
- Joe Bisenius's recorded salaries total $380,000 over 1 season, in 2007. This total is partial: the salary data covers 1985 to 2016, and Bisenius's career ran from 2007 to 2010. No salary is recorded for 2010.
- What was Joe Bisenius's salary?
- Joe Bisenius's recorded salary was $380,000 in 2007.
- What position did Joe Bisenius play?
- Joe Bisenius played primarily as a pitcher, the position where he appeared in the most games.
- How tall was Joe Bisenius and how much did he weigh?
- Joe Bisenius was listed at 6 feet 4 inches and 210 pounds.
- What was Joe Bisenius's career ERA?
- Joe Bisenius finished with a 6.75 career ERA, going 0-0 with 8 strikeouts.
- How many strikeouts did Joe Bisenius have?
- Joe Bisenius recorded 8 career strikeouts.
- Is Joe Bisenius in the Hall of Fame?
- No. Joe Bisenius has not been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.