Joe Jaeger
Pitcher · Career Stats, Bio & Records (1920)
Joe Jaeger was a pitcher who played in Major League Baseball in 1920 for the Chicago Cubs. Across 2 career appearances, he went 0-0 with a 12.00 ERA.
- 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
- R / R
- Height / Weight
- 6'1" / 190 lb
- Died
- 12/13/1963 in Hampton, IA, USA
- MLB Debut
- 1920-07-28
- Last Game
- 1920-09-06
Full name: Joseph Peter Jaeger
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1920 | CHN | NL | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3.0 | 6 | 4 | 4 | 0 | 12.00 | — | 0.0 |
| Career · 1 season | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3.0 | 6 | 4 | 4 | 0 | 12.00 | — | 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.
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | .000 | .000 | .000 | .000 | 0 |
Career AVG .000 vs. league average .272 across their career seasons — 100.0% below league average.
Career OBP .000 vs. league average .332 across their career seasons — 100.0% below league average.
Career SLG .000 vs. league average .363 across their career seasons — 100.0% below league average.
Career OPS .000 vs. league average .695 across their career seasons — 100.0% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1920 | CHN | NL | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | .000 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| Career · 1 season | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | .000 | — | — | — | — | 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
Per-game data from Retrosheet (regular season, through 2025).
Batting — Home / Away
| Split | G | AB | R | H | HR | RBI | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Away | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 |
Pitching — Home / Away
| Split | G | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Away | 2 | 3.0 | 6 | 4 | 4 | 0 | 12.00 |
Last 2 Games — Batting
| Date | Tm | Opp | Res | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1920-09-06 | CHC | PIT | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 1920-07-28 | CHC | BSN | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Last 2 Games — Pitching
| Date | Tm | Opp | Dec | IP | H | R | ER | BB | SO | HR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1920-09-06 | CHC | PIT | — | 2.0 | 3 | 4 | 2 | 3 | 0 | 0 |
| 1920-07-28 | CHC | BSN | — | 1.0 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each position.
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | 2 |
Joe Jaeger: the record in brief
According to the bio, Joe Jaeger debuted on July 28, 1920 and played a final game on September 6, 1920. Jaeger's only club in the season tables is the Chicago Cubs. Jaeger is listed as a pitcher at 6-foot-1 and 190 pounds. Jaeger batted and threw right-handed, per the bio block. The recorded birth is March 3, 1895, in St. Cloud, MN, USA. Jaeger died on December 13, 1963, in Hampton, IA, USA. Joe Jaeger was the playing name; the full given name is Joseph Peter.
Jaeger's career pitching line is 0 wins, 0 losses and a 12.00 ERA over 2 appearances. Against a 3.45 league ERA for the same seasons, the 12.00 mark was 248.3% worse. All of that pitching came in 1920, with 2 games and 0 strikeouts.
Every defensive appearance on record for Jaeger, 2 games, came at pitcher.
Frequently Asked Questions about Joe Jaeger
- Was Joe Jaeger a pitcher?
- Yes. Joe Jaeger pitched in the major leagues, recording 0 wins and 0 strikeouts.
- How many home runs did Joe Jaeger hit?
- Joe Jaeger hit 0 career home runs.
- What teams did Joe Jaeger play for?
- Joe Jaeger played for one team, the Chicago Cubs (1920).
- What were Joe Jaeger's career stats?
- In 2 games, Joe Jaeger went 0-0 with a 12.00 ERA, 0 strikeouts, and 3.0 innings pitched.
- What position did Joe Jaeger play?
- Joe Jaeger played primarily as a pitcher, the position where he appeared in the most games.
- How tall was Joe Jaeger and how much did he weigh?
- Joe Jaeger was listed at 6 feet 1 inch and 190 pounds.
- What was Joe Jaeger's career ERA?
- Joe Jaeger finished with a 12.00 career ERA, going 0-0 with 0 strikeouts.
- How many strikeouts did Joe Jaeger have?
- Joe Jaeger recorded 0 career strikeouts.
- Is Joe Jaeger in the Hall of Fame?
- No. Joe Jaeger has not been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.