Joe Houser

Born: 7/3/1891 in Steubenville, OH, USA

Died: 1/3/1953 in Orlando, FL, USA

MLB Debut: 1914-04-24 | Final Game: 1914-07-03

Bats: L | Throws: L | Height: 5'9" | Weight: 160 lbs

Full name: Joseph William Houser

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Biography

Joe Houser was a professional baseball player born in 1891, whose career in Major League Baseball spanned a brief period from April 24, 1914, to July 3, 1914. As a position player, Houser made a limited impact in the league, appearing in just 8 games during his time with the team. He recorded 1 hit, leading to a batting average of .143, along with 1 run batted in, and did not hit any home runs or steal any bases. Although his time in the major leagues was short-lived, Houser's contribution to the game during the early 20th century reflects the competitive spirit of the era. The 1910s were characterized by a transition in baseball, as teams began to move away from the deadball era's emphasis on low-scoring games and small ball tactics. While Houser's playing career may not have left a lasting statistical legacy, he remains a part of baseball history, representing the many players who aspired to make their mark in a rapidly evolving sport.

Career Pitching Statistics

W	L	G	GS	CG	SHO	SV	IP	H	ER	HR	BB	SO	ERA	Pitcher PIV
0	1	7	2	0	0	0	23.0	21	14	1	20	6	5.48	0

Career ERA 5.48 vs. league average 2.93 across their career seasons — 87.1% 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
1914	BUF	FL	0	1	7	2	0	0	0	23.0	21	14	20	6	5.48	2.93 (-87%)	-1263.8

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
8	7	1	1	0	0	0	1	0	0	0	0.143	0.143	0.143	0.286	0.0

Career AVG .143 vs. league average .255 across their career seasons — 44.0% below league average.

Career OBP .143 vs. league average .322 across their career seasons — 55.7% below league average.

Career SLG .143 vs. league average .339 across their career seasons — 57.9% below league average.

Career OPS 0.286 vs. league average 0.661 across their career seasons — 56.8% 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
1914	BUF	FL	8	7	1	1	0	0	0	1	0	0	0	0.143	—	—	—	—	0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
OF	1	0	0	0	0	0
P	7	0	1	11	0	0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1914	BUF	OF	1	0	0	0	0	0
1914	BUF	P	7	0	1	11	0	0

Career Games by Position

Position	Games
Pitcher	7
Right Field	1