J. R. Graham
Pitcher · Career Stats, Bio & Records (2015-2016)
J. R. Graham was a pitcher who played in Major League Baseball from 2015 to 2016 for the Minnesota Twins, a span of 2 seasons. Across 40 career appearances, he went 1-1 with a 5.10 ERA and 55 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
- 5'11" / 195 lb
- MLB Debut
- 2015-04-06
- Last Game
- 2016-05-04
Full name: Johnathan Ryan Graham
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 | MIN | AL | 1 | 1 | 39 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 63.2 | 73 | 35 | 21 | 53 | 4.95 | 3.96 (-25%) | -1157.3 |
| 2016 | MIN | AL | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1.2 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 10.80 | — | 0.0 |
| Career · 2 seasons | 1 | 1 | 40 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 65.1 | 76 | 37 | 22 | 55 | 5.10 | — | -1,157 | ||
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 | MIN | AL | 39 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 2016 | MIN | AL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| Career · 2 seasons | 40 | 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 (80 games) →Per-game data from Retrosheet (regular season, through 2025).
Batting — Home / Away
| Split | G | AB | R | H | HR | RBI | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 20 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — |
| Away | 20 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — |
Pitching — Home / Away
| Split | G | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 20 | 36.1 | 39 | 13 | 13 | 32 | 3.22 |
| Away | 20 | 29.0 | 37 | 24 | 9 | 23 | 7.45 |
Last 10 Games — Pitching
| Date | Tm | Opp | Dec | IP | H | R | ER | BB | SO | HR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016-05-04 | MIN | HOU | — | 1.2 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 0 |
| 2015-10-04 | MIN | KCR | — | 1.1 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 0 |
| 2015-09-30 | MIN | CLE | — | 1.0 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2015-09-24 | MIN | CLE | — | 1.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 0 |
| 2015-09-17 | MIN | LAA | — | 2.0 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 0 |
| 2015-09-12 | MIN | CHW | — | 0.2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2015-08-25 | MIN | TBR | W | 0.2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| 2015-08-23 | MIN | BAL | — | 0.0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2015-08-18 | MIN | NYY | L | 1.0 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| 2015-08-14 | MIN | CLE | — | 2.1 | 5 | 3 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each position.
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | 40 |
J. R. Graham: the record in brief
J. R. Graham played a first major league game on April 6, 2015 and a last one on May 4, 2016. Graham's only club in the season tables is the Minnesota Twins. Graham played primarily as a pitcher and both batted and threw right-handed. Born on January 14, 1990, in Livermore, CA, USA, Graham was listed at 5-foot-11 and 195 pounds. Graham's full given name, per the bio, is Johnathan Ryan Graham.
Graham pitched in 40 games, starting 1, and finished with a 1-1 record and 5.10 ERA. The same table counts 55 strikeouts. Against a 4.08 league ERA for the same seasons, the 5.10 mark was 25.1% worse. In 2015, one of the busiest seasons, Graham posted a 4.95 ERA; the league figure that year was 3.96.
The game-log section draws on 80 games of Retrosheet box scores for Graham.
Every defensive appearance on record for Graham, 40 games, came at pitcher. Fielding on the mound produced 6 putouts and 11 assists against 0 errors.
Frequently Asked Questions about J. R. Graham
- What years did J. R. Graham play?
- J. R. Graham played in Major League Baseball from 2015 to 2016.
- Was J. R. Graham a pitcher?
- Yes. J. R. Graham pitched in the major leagues, recording 1 wins and 55 strikeouts.
- What teams did J. R. Graham play for?
- J. R. Graham played for one team, the Minnesota Twins (2015–2016).
- What were J. R. Graham's career stats?
- In 40 games, J. R. Graham went 1-1 with a 5.10 ERA, 55 strikeouts, and 65.1 innings pitched.
- What position did J. R. Graham play?
- J. R. Graham played primarily as a pitcher, the position where he appeared in the most games.
- How tall was J. R. Graham and how much did he weigh?
- J. R. Graham was listed at 5 feet 11 inches and 195 pounds.
- What was J. R. Graham's career ERA?
- J. R. Graham finished with a 5.10 career ERA, going 1-1 with 55 strikeouts.
- How many strikeouts did J. R. Graham have?
- J. R. Graham recorded 55 career strikeouts.
- Is J. R. Graham in the Hall of Fame?
- No. J. R. Graham has not been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.