Jeff Innis
Born: 7/5/1962 in Decatur, IL, USA
Died: 1/30/2022 in Dawsonville, GA, USA
MLB Debut: 1987-05-16 | Final Game: 1993-10-02
Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'1" | Weight: 170 lbs
Full name: Jeffrey David Innis
Biography
Jeff Innis was born in 1962 and enjoyed a professional baseball career as a pitcher from 1987 until his retirement on October 2, 1993. Known for his versatility on the mound, Innis made a significant impact during his time in Major League Baseball, primarily with the New York Mets. He was recognized for his effective pitching style, which was characterized by a strong command and an ability to limit runs, as evidenced by his career earned run average (ERA) of 3.05.
Over the course of his career, Innis compiled a win-loss record of 10-20, along with 192 strikeouts and 5 saves. His contributions were particularly notable during a competitive era in baseball, where pitching depth and strategy were crucial for team success. Innis's ability to perform under pressure and provide solid innings made him a reliable option for the Mets, and he remains a respected figure among fans of the team and the sport.
Career Pitching Statistics
| W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | HR | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10 | 20 | 288 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 360.0 | 337 | 122 | 22 | 121 | 192 | 3.05 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Pitching
| Year | Team | Lg | W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1987 | NYN | NL | 0 | 1 | 17 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 25.7 | 29 | 9 | 4 | 28 | 3.16 | 314.4 |
| 1988 | NYN | NL | 1 | 1 | 12 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 19.0 | 19 | 4 | 2 | 14 | 1.89 | 1012.1 |
| 1989 | NYN | NL | 0 | 1 | 29 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 39.7 | 38 | 14 | 8 | 16 | 3.18 | 418.0 |
| 1990 | NYN | NL | 1 | 3 | 18 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 26.3 | 19 | 7 | 10 | 12 | 2.39 | -836.3 |
| 1991 | NYN | NL | 0 | 2 | 69 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 84.7 | 66 | 25 | 23 | 47 | 2.66 | 2247.6 |
| 1992 | NYN | NL | 6 | 9 | 76 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 88.0 | 85 | 28 | 36 | 39 | 2.86 | -389.8 |
| 1993 | NYN | NL | 2 | 3 | 67 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 76.7 | 81 | 35 | 38 | 36 | 4.11 | -833.6 |
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 288 | 9 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0.000 | 0.000 | 0.000 | 0.000 | 0.0 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1987 | NYN | NL | 17 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0.000 | 0.0 |
| 1988 | NYN | NL | 12 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 1989 | NYN | NL | 29 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.000 | 0.0 |
| 1990 | NYN | NL | 18 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 1991 | NYN | NL | 69 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0.000 | 0.0 |
| 1992 | NYN | NL | 76 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.000 | 0.0 |
| 1993 | NYN | NL | 67 | 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 | 288 | 1 | 47 | 73 | 2 | 3 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1987 | NYN | P | 17 | 1 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| 1988 | NYN | P | 12 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1989 | NYN | P | 29 | 0 | 7 | 8 | 1 | 0 |
| 1990 | NYN | P | 18 | 0 | 4 | 3 | 0 | 0 |
| 1991 | NYN | P | 69 | 0 | 13 | 26 | 1 | 1 |
| 1992 | NYN | P | 76 | 0 | 13 | 21 | 0 | 1 |
| 1993 | NYN | P | 67 | 0 | 7 | 13 | 0 | 1 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | 288 |
Salary History
| Year | Team | League | Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1993 | NYN | NL | $850,000 |
| 1992 | NYN | NL | $355,000 |
| 1991 | NYN | NL | $155,000 |
| 1990 | NYN | NL | $110,000 |
| 1989 | NYN | NL | $78,000 |
| Total Career Earnings | $1,548,000 | ||
College History
| School Name | City | State | Years Attended |
|---|---|---|---|
| University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign | Champaign | IL | 1981, 1982, 1983 |