Joe Kraemer
Pitcher · Career Stats, Bio & Records (1989-1990)
Joe Kraemer was a pitcher who played in Major League Baseball from 1989 to 1990 for the Chicago Cubs, a span of 2 seasons. Across 19 career appearances, he went 0-1 with a 6.91 ERA and 21 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
- 6'2" / 185 lb
- MLB Debut
- 1989-08-22
- Last Game
- 1990-06-25
Full name: Joseph Wayne Kraemer
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1989 | CHN | NL | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3.7 | 7 | 2 | 2 | 5 | 4.91 | — | 0.0 |
| 1990 | CHN | NL | 0 | 0 | 18 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 25.0 | 31 | 20 | 14 | 16 | 7.20 | 3.86 (-86%) | -391.9 |
| Career · 2 seasons | 0 | 1 | 19 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 28.2 | 38 | 22 | 16 | 21 | 6.91 | — | -392 | ||
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 19 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | .000 | .000 | .000 | .000 | 0 |
Career AVG .000 vs. league average .256 across their career seasons — 100.0% below league average.
Career OBP .000 vs. league average .322 across their career seasons — 100.0% below league average.
Career SLG .000 vs. league average .380 across their career seasons — 100.0% below league average.
Career OPS .000 vs. league average .702 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1989 | CHN | NL | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | .000 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1990 | CHN | NL | 18 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| Career · 2 seasons | 19 | 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
View full game log (38 games) →Per-game data from Retrosheet (regular season, through 2025).
Batting — Home / Away
| Split | G | AB | R | H | HR | RBI | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 12 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 |
| Away | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — |
Pitching — Home / Away
| Split | G | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 12 | 20.1 | 29 | 17 | 14 | 15 | 7.52 |
| Away | 7 | 8.1 | 9 | 5 | 2 | 6 | 5.40 |
Last 10 Games — Pitching
| Date | Tm | Opp | Dec | IP | H | R | ER | BB | SO | HR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990-06-25 | CHC | WSN | — | 1.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 1990-06-23 | CHC | STL | — | 1.2 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| 1990-06-22 | CHC | STL | — | 2.0 | 4 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 3 | 0 |
| 1990-06-15 | CHC | PHI | — | 1.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 1990-06-13 | CHC | NYN | — | 0.1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| 1990-06-12 | CHC | NYN | — | 2.0 | 7 | 8 | 8 | 6 | 0 | 0 |
| 1990-05-13 | CHC | CIN | — | 1.1 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 1990-05-08 | CHC | ATL | — | 1.1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1990-05-07 | CHC | ATL | — | 2.0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| 1990-05-05 | CHC | SDP | — | 3.0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each position.
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | 19 |
Salary History
| Year | Team | League | Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1990 | CHN | NL | $100,000 |
| Total Career Earnings | $100,000 | ||
College History
| School Name | City | State | Years Attended |
|---|---|---|---|
| Portland State University | Portland | OR | 1985 |
| Lower Columbia College | Longview | WA | 1983 |
Frequently Asked Questions about Joe Kraemer
- What years did Joe Kraemer play?
- Joe Kraemer played in Major League Baseball from 1989 to 1990.
- Was Joe Kraemer a pitcher?
- Yes. Joe Kraemer pitched in the major leagues, recording 0 wins and 21 strikeouts.
- How many home runs did Joe Kraemer hit?
- Joe Kraemer hit 0 career home runs.
- What was Joe Kraemer's career batting average?
- Joe Kraemer batted .000 over his career, with 0 hits in 1 at bats.
- What was Joe Kraemer's career ERA?
- Joe Kraemer finished with a 6.91 career ERA, going 0-1 with 21 strikeouts.
- How many strikeouts did Joe Kraemer have?
- Joe Kraemer recorded 21 career strikeouts.