Jose de Jesus
Born: 1/6/1965 in Brooklyn, NY, USA
MLB Debut: 1988-09-09 | Final Game: 1994-08-08
Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'5" | Weight: 175 lbs
Full name: Jose Luis de Jesus
Biography
Jose de Jesus, born in 1965, was a professional baseball pitcher who played in Major League Baseball from 1988 until his retirement in 1994. Over his career, he appeared in a total of 39 games, achieving a win-loss record of 20-19. De Jesus was known for his effective pitching style, which allowed him to maintain a respectable earned run average (ERA) of 3.84 while accumulating 221 strikeouts. He also contributed to his teams with one save during his time in the league.
De Jesus played in an era that was marked by significant changes in baseball, including the rise of power hitting and the increasing importance of specialized relief pitchers. Despite the challenges of competing against some of the era's most formidable hitters, he established himself as a reliable presence on the mound. His career, while not as lengthy as some of his contemporaries, showcased his talent and determination, leaving a lasting impact on the teams he played for and the fans who supported them.
Career Pitching Statistics
| W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | HR | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 | 19 | 63 | 57 | 6 | 1 | 1 | 349.0 | 284 | 149 | 20 | 227 | 221 | 3.84 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Pitching
| Year | Team | Lg | W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1988 | KCR | AL | 0 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2.7 | 6 | 8 | 5 | 2 | 27.00 | - |
| 1989 | KCR | AL | 0 | 0 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 8.0 | 7 | 4 | 8 | 2 | 4.50 | - |
| 1990 | PHI | NL | 7 | 8 | 22 | 22 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 130.0 | 97 | 54 | 73 | 87 | 3.74 | -1132.3 |
| 1991 | PHI | NL | 10 | 9 | 31 | 29 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 181.7 | 147 | 69 | 128 | 118 | 3.42 | -1536.6 |
| 1994 | KCR | AL | 3 | 1 | 5 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 26.7 | 27 | 14 | 13 | 12 | 4.72 | - |
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 63 | 100 | 4 | 11 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 0 | 6 | 60 | 0.110 | 0.160 | 0.120 | 0.280 | -607.1 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1988 | KCR | AL | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 1989 | KCR | AL | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 1990 | PHI | NL | 22 | 38 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 4 | 21 | 0.079 | 0.0 |
| 1991 | PHI | NL | 31 | 62 | 3 | 8 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 2 | 39 | 0.129 | -607.1 |
| 1994 | KCR | AL | 5 | 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 | 63 | 57 | 15 | 34 | 3 | 1 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1988 | KCA | P | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1989 | KCA | P | 3 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 1990 | PHI | P | 22 | 22 | 9 | 14 | 2 | 1 |
| 1991 | PHI | P | 31 | 29 | 4 | 18 | 1 | 0 |
| 1994 | KCA | P | 5 | 4 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | 63 |
Salary History
| Year | Team | League | Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1993 | PHI | NL | $200,000 |
| 1992 | PHI | NL | $247,500 |
| 1991 | PHI | NL | $145,000 |
| 1990 | KCA | AL | $100,000 |
| Total Career Earnings | $692,500 | ||