Joe Horgan

Born: 6/7/1977 in Sacramento, CA, USA

MLB Debut: 2004-06-12 | Final Game: 2005-04-23

Bats: L | Throws: L | Height: 6'1" | Weight: 200 lbs

Full name: Joseph Paul Horgan

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Biography

Joe Horgan, born in 1977, was a professional baseball pitcher whose career spanned from 2004 to 2005. Making his debut in the early 2000s, Horgan played during a time when Major League Baseball was grappling with the complexities of player performance, including the scrutiny of steroid use and evolving pitching strategies. Throughout his brief career, he showcased his skills primarily as a reliever, appearing in a total of 24 games. Horgan concluded his career with a record of 4-1 and an earned run average (ERA) of 5.48. He recorded 35 strikeouts and secured 2 saves, demonstrating his ability to contribute in high-pressure situations. While his career was not lengthy, Horgan's presence on the mound highlighted the competitive nature of relief pitching during this era. His journey through the majors reflected the challenges faced by many pitchers striving to maintain success in a rapidly changing game.

Career Pitching Statistics

W	L	G	GS	CG	SHO	SV	IP	H	ER	HR	BB	SO	ERA	Pitcher PIV
4	1	55	0	0	0	2	46.0	54	28	5	26	35	5.48	0

Career ERA 5.48 vs. league average 4.38 across their career seasons — 25.1% worse than league average.

Season-by-Season Pitching

Year	Team	Lg	W	L	G	GS	CG	SHO	SV	IP	H	ER	BB	SO	ERA	Lg ERA	Pitcher PIV
2004	WSN	NL	4	1	47	0	0	0	2	40.0	35	14	22	30	3.15	4.46 (+29%)	-
2005	WAS	NL	0	0	8	0	0	0	0	6.0	19	14	4	5	21.00	—	0.0

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
55	4	0	1	0	0	0	1	0	0	1	0.250	0.250	0.250	0.500	0.0

Career AVG .250 vs. league average .265 across their career seasons — 5.8% below league average.

Career OBP .250 vs. league average .333 across their career seasons — 24.9% below league average.

Career SLG .250 vs. league average .423 across their career seasons — 40.9% below league average.

Career OPS 0.500 vs. league average 0.756 across their career seasons — 33.9% below league average.

Season-by-Season Batting

Year	Team	Lg	G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	Lg AVG	Lg OBP	Lg SLG	Lg OPS	PIV
2004	WSN	NL	47	4	0	1	0	0	0	1	0	0	1	0.250	—	—	—	—	0.0
2005	WAS	NL	8	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	55	0	3	7	0	0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
2004	MON	P	47	0	3	6	0	0
2005	WAS	P	8	0	0	1	0	0

Career Games by Position

Position	Games
Pitcher	55

Salary History

Year	Team	League	Salary
2005	WAS	NL	$319,000
Total Career Earnings			$319,000

College History

School Name	City	State	Years Attended
Sacramento City College	Sacramento	CA	1996