Joey Eischen
Born: 5/25/1970 in West Covina, CA, USA
MLB Debut: 1994-06-19 | Final Game: 2006-05-29
Bats: L | Throws: L | Height: 6'1" | Weight: 190 lbs
Full name: Joseph Raymond Eischen
Biography
Joey Eischen, born in 1970, was a professional baseball pitcher whose career spanned from 1994 to 2006. He made his Major League debut on June 19, 1994, and played until May 29, 2006. Eischen was known for his strong left-handed pitching, which allowed him to effectively challenge hitters throughout his career. With a career record of 11-9 and an earned run average (ERA) of 3.67, he demonstrated a solid ability to keep runs to a minimum while providing valuable innings for his teams.
Over the course of his career, Eischen accumulated 244 strikeouts and recorded 3 saves, showcasing his versatility as both a starter and a reliever. He played during a time when the game was seeing an increase in offensive production, yet he managed to carve out a niche as a reliable pitcher who could handle high-pressure situations. Eischen's contributions on the mound were significant for several teams, and he remains a respected figure for his work ethic and competitive spirit in the game of baseball.
Career Pitching Statistics
| W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | HR | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11 | 9 | 324 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 296.3 | 297 | 121 | 25 | 139 | 244 | 3.67 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Pitching
| Year | Team | Lg | W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1994 | WSN | NL | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.7 | 4 | 4 | 0 | 1 | 54.00 | - |
| 1995 | LAD | NL | 0 | 0 | 17 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 20.3 | 19 | 7 | 11 | 15 | 3.10 | - |
| 1996 | DET | AL | 1 | 1 | 24 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 25.0 | 27 | 9 | 14 | 15 | 3.24 | -377.3 |
| 1996 | LAD | NL | 0 | 1 | 28 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 43.3 | 48 | 23 | 20 | 36 | 4.78 | - |
| 1997 | CIN | NL | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1.3 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 6.75 | 0.0 |
| 2001 | WSN | NL | 0 | 1 | 24 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 29.7 | 29 | 16 | 16 | 19 | 4.85 | - |
| 2002 | WSN | NL | 6 | 1 | 59 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 53.7 | 43 | 8 | 18 | 51 | 1.34 | - |
| 2003 | WSN | NL | 2 | 2 | 70 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 53.0 | 57 | 18 | 13 | 40 | 3.06 | - |
| 2004 | WSN | NL | 0 | 1 | 21 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 18.3 | 16 | 8 | 8 | 17 | 3.93 | - |
| 2005 | WAS | NL | 2 | 1 | 57 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 36.3 | 34 | 13 | 19 | 30 | 3.22 | 457.8 |
| 2006 | WAS | NL | 0 | 1 | 22 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 14.7 | 18 | 14 | 19 | 18 | 8.59 | -746.2 |
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 327 | 28 | 4 | 5 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 12 | 0.179 | 0.207 | 0.214 | 0.421 | 0.0 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1994 | WSN | NL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 1995 | LAD | NL | 17 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0.000 | 0.0 |
| 1996 | DET | AL | 24 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 1996 | LAD | NL | 28 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0.000 | 0.0 |
| 1997 | CIN | NL | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.000 | 0.0 |
| 2001 | WSN | NL | 24 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 2002 | WSN | NL | 59 | 8 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 0.125 | 0.0 |
| 2003 | WSN | NL | 71 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0.250 | 0.0 |
| 2004 | WSN | NL | 22 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.667 | 0.0 |
| 2005 | WAS | NL | 58 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0.333 | 0.0 |
| 2006 | WAS | NL | 22 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0.000 | 0.0 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| P | 324 | 0 | 13 | 45 | 5 | 3 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1994 | MON | P | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1995 | LAN | P | 17 | 0 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 1996 | DET | P | 24 | 0 | 0 | 7 | 0 | 1 |
| 1996 | LAN | P | 28 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 1 |
| 1997 | CIN | P | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2001 | MON | P | 24 | 0 | 3 | 4 | 0 | 0 |
| 2002 | MON | P | 59 | 0 | 3 | 8 | 1 | 0 |
| 2003 | MON | P | 70 | 0 | 1 | 13 | 2 | 1 |
| 2004 | MON | P | 21 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| 2005 | WAS | P | 57 | 0 | 2 | 6 | 1 | 0 |
| 2006 | WAS | P | 22 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | 324 |
Salary History
| Year | Team | League | Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006 | WAS | NL | $1,300,000 |
| 2005 | WAS | NL | $1,040,000 |
| 2004 | MON | NL | $1,300,000 |
| 2003 | MON | NL | $750,000 |
| 1997 | CIN | NL | $215,000 |
| 1996 | LAN | NL | $135,000 |
| 1995 | MON | NL | $109,000 |
| 1994 | MON | NL | $109,000 |
| Total Career Earnings | $4,958,000 | ||
College History
| School Name | City | State | Years Attended |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pasadena City College | Pasadena | CA | 1989 |