Justin Germano
Born: 8/6/1982 in Pasadena, CA, USA
MLB Debut: 2004-05-22 | Final Game: 2014-05-13
Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'2" | Weight: 210 lbs
Full name: Justin William Germano
Biography
Justin Germano, born in 1982, was a professional baseball pitcher who had a career spanning from 2004 to 2014. He made his Major League Baseball debut with the San Diego Padres and later played for several teams, including the Chicago Cubs and the Cleveland Indians. Over the course of his career, Germano compiled a win-loss record of 10-30 and maintained an earned run average (ERA) of 5.4. He recorded a total of 209 strikeouts, showcasing his ability to miss bats despite a challenging overall record.
Germano's playing style was characterized by a reliance on command and an ability to pitch effectively in challenging situations, although he often faced stiff competition in a league known for its offensive prowess during the late 2000s. His contributions to the teams he played for were marked by resilience and determination, traits that defined his journey in a sport that demands excellence and consistency. After retiring in 2014, Germano left behind a legacy as a versatile pitcher who navigated the ups and downs of a professional baseball career.
Career Pitching Statistics
| W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | HR | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10 | 30 | 96 | 48 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 330.0 | 368 | 198 | 41 | 107 | 209 | 5.40 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Pitching
| Year | Team | Lg | W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2004 | SDP | NL | 1 | 2 | 7 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 21.3 | 31 | 21 | 14 | 16 | 8.86 | - |
| 2006 | CIN | NL | 0 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6.7 | 8 | 4 | 3 | 8 | 5.40 | 0.0 |
| 2007 | SDP | NL | 7 | 10 | 26 | 23 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 133.3 | 133 | 66 | 40 | 78 | 4.46 | - |
| 2008 | SDP | NL | 0 | 3 | 12 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 43.7 | 54 | 29 | 13 | 17 | 5.98 | - |
| 2010 | CLE | AL | 0 | 3 | 23 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 35.3 | 27 | 13 | 8 | 29 | 3.31 | -670.8 |
| 2011 | CLE | AL | 0 | 1 | 9 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 12.7 | 15 | 8 | 5 | 5 | 5.68 | -310.4 |
| 2012 | BOS | AL | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5.7 | 5 | 0 | 2 | 7 | 0.00 | 0.0 |
| 2012 | CHC | NL | 2 | 10 | 13 | 12 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 64.0 | 81 | 48 | 19 | 45 | 6.75 | - |
| 2013 | TOR | AL | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2.0 | 6 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 9.00 | 0.0 |
| 2014 | TEX | AL | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5.3 | 8 | 7 | 3 | 3 | 11.81 | 0.0 |
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 96 | 67 | 4 | 10 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 4 | 31 | 0.149 | 0.197 | 0.179 | 0.376 | 0.0 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2004 | SDP | NL | 7 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0.000 | 0.0 |
| 2006 | CIN | NL | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0.000 | 0.0 |
| 2007 | SDP | NL | 26 | 32 | 2 | 5 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 3 | 13 | 0.156 | 0.0 |
| 2008 | SDP | NL | 12 | 9 | 1 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0.444 | 0.0 |
| 2010 | CLE | AL | 23 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 2011 | CLE | AL | 9 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 2012 | BOS | AL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 2012 | CHC | NL | 13 | 17 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 10 | 0.059 | 0.0 |
| 2013 | TOR | AL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 2014 | TEX | AL | 2 | 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 | 96 | 48 | 28 | 53 | 0 | 4 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2004 | SDN | P | 7 | 5 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 0 |
| 2006 | CIN | P | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2007 | SDN | P | 26 | 23 | 11 | 21 | 0 | 1 |
| 2008 | SDN | P | 12 | 6 | 9 | 4 | 0 | 1 |
| 2010 | CLE | P | 23 | 1 | 1 | 6 | 0 | 0 |
| 2011 | CLE | P | 9 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 0 | 0 |
| 2012 | BOS | P | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 2012 | CHN | P | 13 | 12 | 5 | 13 | 0 | 2 |
| 2013 | TOR | P | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2014 | TEX | P | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | 96 |
Salary History
| Year | Team | League | Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 | CLE | AL | $415,600 |
| 2008 | SDN | NL | $404,500 |
| Total Career Earnings | $820,100 | ||