Joe Horgan
Pitcher · Career Stats, Bio & Records (2004-2005)
Joe Horgan was a pitcher who played in Major League Baseball from 2004 to 2005 for the Montreal Expos and the Washington Nationals, a span of 2 seasons. Across 55 career appearances, he went 4-1 with a 5.48 ERA and 35 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
- L / L
- Height / Weight
- 6'1" / 200 lb
- MLB Debut
- 2004-06-12
- Last Game
- 2005-04-23
Full name: Joseph Paul Horgan
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2004 | MON | NL | 4 | 1 | 47 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 40.0 | 35 | 14 | 22 | 30 | 3.15 | 4.46 (+29%) | -584.6 |
| 2005 | WAS | NL | 0 | 0 | 8 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6.0 | 19 | 14 | 4 | 5 | 21.00 | — | 0.0 |
| Career · 2 seasons | 4 | 1 | 55 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 46.0 | 54 | 28 | 26 | 35 | 5.48 | — | -585 | ||
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.
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 | .250 | .250 | .250 | .500 | 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 .500 vs. league average .756 across their career seasons — 33.9% below league average.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2004 | MON | NL | 47 | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | .250 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 2005 | WAS | NL | 8 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| Career · 2 seasons | 55 | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | .250 | — | — | — | — | 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 (110 games) →Per-game data from Retrosheet (regular season, through 2025).
Batting — Home / Away
| Split | G | AB | R | H | HR | RBI | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 29 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | .500 |
| Away | 26 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 |
Pitching — Home / Away
| Split | G | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 29 | 19.1 | 20 | 13 | 16 | 17 | 6.05 |
| Away | 26 | 26.2 | 34 | 15 | 10 | 18 | 5.06 |
Last 10 Games — Pitching
| Date | Tm | Opp | Dec | IP | H | R | ER | BB | SO | HR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2005-04-23 | WAS | NYN | — | 1.0 | 6 | 6 | 5 | 1 | 3 | 0 |
| 2005-04-22 | WAS | NYN | — | 0.2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2005-04-19 | WAS | MIA | — | 0.1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2005-04-18 | WAS | MIA | — | 1.0 | 6 | 5 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2005-04-17 | WAS | AZ | — | 0.2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2005-04-11 | WAS | ATL | — | 1.0 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| 2005-04-07 | WAS | PHI | — | 0.1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 2005-04-04 | WAS | PHI | — | 1.0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| 2004-09-29 | WSN | MIA | — | 2.0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| 2004-09-26 | WSN | PHI | — | 0.1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each position.
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | 55 |
Salary History
Joe Horgan's recorded salaries total $319,000 over 1 season, in 2005. This total is partial: the salary data covers 1985 to 2016, and Horgan's career ran from 2004 to 2005. No salary is recorded for 2004.
| Year | Team | League | Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2005 | WAS | NL | $319,000 |
| Total recorded salary (partial) | $319,000 | ||
College History
| School Name | City | State | Years Attended |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sacramento City College | Sacramento | CA | 1996 |
Joe Horgan: the record in brief
Joe Horgan's major league career runs from a debut on June 12, 2004 to a final game on April 23, 2005. The team column moves through the Montreal Expos (2004) and the Washington Nationals (2005). Horgan, a pitcher by primary position, threw and hit left-handed. Height and weight on file: 6'1" and 200 pounds. The birth record reads June 7, 1977, in Sacramento, CA, USA. The bio lists the given name Joseph Paul.
Horgan's career pitching line is 4 wins, 1 loss and a 5.48 ERA over 55 appearances. The same table counts 35 strikeouts. Against a 4.38 league ERA for the same seasons, the 5.48 mark was 25.1% worse. 2004 was Horgan's sharpest full season, a 3.15 ERA against the league's 4.46.
Horgan appears at one position only: pitcher, in 55 games. On the mound, Horgan's fielding totals are 3 putouts, 7 assists and 0 errors.
Frequently Asked Questions about Joe Horgan
- What years did Joe Horgan play?
- Joe Horgan played in Major League Baseball from 2004 to 2005.
- Was Joe Horgan a pitcher?
- Yes. Joe Horgan pitched in the major leagues, recording 4 wins and 35 strikeouts.
- How many home runs did Joe Horgan hit?
- Joe Horgan hit 0 career home runs with 1 hit.
- What teams did Joe Horgan play for?
- Joe Horgan played for one team, the Washington Nationals (2004–2005).
- What were Joe Horgan's career stats?
- In 55 games, Joe Horgan went 4-1 with a 5.48 ERA, 35 strikeouts, 46.0 innings pitched, and 2 saves.
- How much did Joe Horgan earn in his career?
- Joe Horgan's recorded salaries total $319,000 over 1 season, in 2005. This total is partial: the salary data covers 1985 to 2016, and Horgan's career ran from 2004 to 2005. No salary is recorded for 2004.
- What was Joe Horgan's salary?
- Joe Horgan's recorded salary was $319,000 in 2005.
- What position did Joe Horgan play?
- Joe Horgan played primarily as a pitcher, the position where he appeared in the most games.
- How tall was Joe Horgan and how much did he weigh?
- Joe Horgan was listed at 6 feet 1 inch and 200 pounds.
- What was Joe Horgan's career ERA?
- Joe Horgan finished with a 5.48 career ERA, going 4-1 with 35 strikeouts.
- How many strikeouts did Joe Horgan have?
- Joe Horgan recorded 35 career strikeouts.
- Is Joe Horgan in the Hall of Fame?
- No. Joe Horgan has not been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.