Joe Kerrigan
Born: 1/30/1954 in Philadelphia, PA, USA
MLB Debut: 1976-07-09 | Final Game: 1980-04-12
Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'5" | Weight: 205 lbs
Full name: Joseph Thomas Kerrigan
Biography
Joe Kerrigan, born in 1954, was a professional baseball pitcher whose career spanned from 1976 to 1980. Known for his competitive spirit and reliable performance on the mound, Kerrigan played during an era where pitching was evolving with an emphasis on strikeouts and relief appearances. Over the course of his career, he recorded an 8-12 win-loss record, with a 3.89 earned run average (ERA) that reflected his ability to keep opposing hitters in check.
Kerrigan amassed a total of 107 strikeouts and finished with 15 saves, showcasing his versatility as both a starter and a reliever. Though his time in Major League Baseball was relatively brief, Kerrigan's contributions to his teams were marked by a dedication to the craft of pitching, and he left an indelible mark on the game as a player who navigated the challenges of his era. His career provided a foundation for future generations of pitchers seeking to balance traditional techniques with the emerging strategies of modern baseball.
Career Pitching Statistics
| W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | HR | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8 | 12 | 131 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 15 | 220.0 | 221 | 95 | 17 | 92 | 107 | 3.89 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Pitching
| Year | Team | Lg | W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1976 | WSN | NL | 2 | 6 | 38 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 56.7 | 63 | 24 | 23 | 22 | 3.81 | - |
| 1977 | WSN | NL | 3 | 5 | 66 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 11 | 89.3 | 80 | 32 | 33 | 43 | 3.22 | - |
| 1978 | BAL | AL | 3 | 1 | 26 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 71.7 | 75 | 38 | 36 | 41 | 4.77 | -2106.0 |
| 1980 | BAL | AL | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2.3 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 3.86 | 0.0 |
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 131 | 10 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 7 | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1976 | WSN | NL | 38 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0.000 | 0.0 |
| 1977 | WSN | NL | 66 | 8 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 0.000 | 0.0 |
| 1978 | BAL | AL | 26 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 1980 | BAL | AL | 1 | 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 | 131 | 2 | 14 | 46 | 4 | 8 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1976 | MON | P | 38 | 0 | 7 | 9 | 1 | 2 |
| 1977 | MON | P | 66 | 0 | 6 | 16 | 2 | 3 |
| 1978 | BAL | P | 26 | 2 | 1 | 19 | 1 | 3 |
| 1980 | BAL | P | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | 131 |
College History
| School Name | City | State | Years Attended |
|---|---|---|---|
| Temple University | Philadelphia | PA | 1973 |