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 | 3.2 | 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
Joe Kraemer's recorded salaries total $100,000 over 1 season, in 1990. This total is partial: the salary data covers 1985 to 2016, and Kraemer's career ran from 1989 to 1990. No salary is recorded for 1989.
| Year | Team | League | Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1990 | CHN | NL | $100,000 |
| Total recorded salary (partial) | $100,000 | ||
College History
| School Name | City | State | Years Attended |
|---|---|---|---|
| Portland State University | Portland | OR | 1985 |
| Lower Columbia College | Longview | WA | 1983 |
Joe Kraemer: the record in brief
Joe Kraemer played a first major league game on August 22, 1989 and a last one on June 25, 1990. The team column never changes: it is the Chicago Cubs from 1989 to 1990. At 6 feet, 2 inches and 185 pounds, Kraemer is listed as a pitcher. Kraemer threw and hit left-handed, per the bio block. The recorded birth is September 10, 1964, in Olympia, WA, USA. The given name on file is Joseph Wayne Kraemer.
Kraemer's career pitching line is 0 wins, 1 loss and a 6.91 ERA over 19 appearances. Kraemer had 21 strikeouts. Against a 3.79 league ERA for the same seasons, the 6.91 mark was 82.4% worse. Among the heaviest workloads, the lowest ERA was 7.20 in 1990, when the league's was 3.86.
Every defensive appearance on record for Kraemer, 19 games, came at pitcher. The fielding table credits Kraemer with 2 putouts, 4 assists and 1 errors on the mound.
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 teams did Joe Kraemer play for?
- Joe Kraemer played for one team, the Chicago Cubs (1989–1990).
- What were Joe Kraemer's career stats?
- In 19 games, Joe Kraemer went 0-1 with a 6.91 ERA, 21 strikeouts, and 28.2 innings pitched.
- How much did Joe Kraemer earn in his career?
- Joe Kraemer's recorded salaries total $100,000 over 1 season, in 1990. This total is partial: the salary data covers 1985 to 2016, and Kraemer's career ran from 1989 to 1990. No salary is recorded for 1989.
- What was Joe Kraemer's salary?
- Joe Kraemer's recorded salary was $100,000 in 1990.
- What position did Joe Kraemer play?
- Joe Kraemer played primarily as a pitcher, the position where he appeared in the most games.
- How tall was Joe Kraemer and how much did he weigh?
- Joe Kraemer was listed at 6 feet 2 inches and 185 pounds.
- 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.
- Is Joe Kraemer in the Hall of Fame?
- No. Joe Kraemer has not been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.