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
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 |
Season-by-Season Pitching
| Year | Team | Lg | W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2004 | WSN | NL | 4 | 1 | 47 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 40.0 | 35 | 14 | 22 | 30 | 3.15 | - |
| 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 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | 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 |