Joe Corbett
Born: 12/4/1875 in San Francisco, CA, USA
Died: 5/2/1945 in San Francisco, CA, USA
MLB Debut: 1895-08-23 | Final Game: 1904-07-29
Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 5'10" | Weight: 175 lbs
Full name: Joseph Aloysius Corbett
Biography
Joe Corbett, born in 1875, was a prominent pitcher whose career spanned from 1895 until 1904. Known for his skill on the mound during the formative years of professional baseball, Corbett compiled a career record of 32 wins and 18 losses, with an earned run average (ERA) of 3.42. His ability to strike out batters was notable, as he recorded a total of 248 strikeouts over his career, underscoring his effectiveness as a pitcher in an era where the game was evolving rapidly, both in terms of strategy and athleticism.
Corbett's playing style was characterized by a competitive spirit and a formidable presence on the mound. While he finished his career with one save, his contributions to his teams were felt in crucial moments, making him a reliable option in high-pressure situations. His tenure in the early 1900s coincided with significant changes in the game, including the transition from the deadball era to a more offense-oriented style, reflecting the dynamic nature of baseball during his playing years. Joe Corbett remains a noteworthy figure in the history of baseball, remembered for his contributions to the sport and the legacy he left behind as a skilled pitcher.
Career Pitching Statistics
| W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | HR | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 32 | 18 | 62 | 57 | 52 | 1 | 1 | 481.7 | 497 | 183 | 7 | 192 | 248 | 3.42 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Pitching
| Year | Team | Lg | W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1895 | WAS | NL | 0 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 19.0 | 26 | 12 | 9 | 3 | 5.68 | -1089.1 |
| 1896 | BLN | NL | 3 | 0 | 8 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 41.0 | 31 | 10 | 17 | 28 | 2.20 | 850.6 |
| 1897 | BLN | NL | 24 | 8 | 37 | 37 | 34 | 1 | 0 | 313.0 | 330 | 108 | 115 | 149 | 3.11 | 4604.1 |
| 1904 | STL | NL | 5 | 8 | 14 | 14 | 12 | 0 | 0 | 108.7 | 110 | 53 | 51 | 68 | 4.39 | - |
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 72 | 230 | 32 | 54 | 11 | 2 | 0 | 32 | 4 | 6 | 28 | 0.235 | 0.257 | 0.300 | 0.557 | -637.2 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1895 | WAS | NL | 7 | 15 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 0.133 | 0.0 |
| 1896 | BLN | NL | 9 | 22 | 0 | 6 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0.273 | 0.0 |
| 1897 | BLN | NL | 42 | 150 | 27 | 37 | 6 | 1 | 0 | 22 | 4 | 4 | 11 | 0.247 | -637.2 |
| 1904 | STL | NL | 14 | 43 | 4 | 9 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 0 | 2 | 8 | 0.209 | 0.0 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3B | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| OF | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| P | 62 | 14 | 37 | 114 | 22 | 3 |
| SS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 4 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1895 | WAS | P | 3 | 0 | 3 | 5 | 0 | 0 |
| 1895 | WAS | SS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 4 | 0 |
| 1895 | WAS | OF | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1896 | BLN | P | 8 | 0 | 4 | 5 | 1 | 0 |
| 1896 | BLN | 3B | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1897 | BLN | P | 37 | 0 | 21 | 76 | 16 | 1 |
| 1897 | BLN | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1897 | BLN | OF | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 1904 | SLN | P | 14 | 14 | 9 | 28 | 5 | 2 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | 62 |
| Third Base | 1 |
| Shortstop | 3 |
| Left Field | 4 |
College History
| School Name | City | State | Years Attended |
|---|---|---|---|
| St. Mary's College of California | Moraga | CA | 1890, 1891, 1892, 1893, 1894 |