Joey Long
Pitcher · Career Stats, Bio & Records (1997)
Joey Long was a pitcher who played in Major League Baseball in 1997 for the San Diego Padres. Across 10 career appearances, he went 0-0 with a 8.18 ERA and 8 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
- R / L
- Height / Weight
- 6'2" / 220 lb
- MLB Debut
- 1997-04-25
- Last Game
- 1997-05-24
Full name: Joey J. Long
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1997 | SDN | NL | 0 | 0 | 10 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 11.0 | 17 | 10 | 8 | 8 | 8.18 | 4.39 (-86%) | -247.9 |
| Career · 1 season | 0 | 0 | 10 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 11.0 | 17 | 10 | 8 | 8 | 8.18 | — | -248 | ||
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.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1997 | SDN | NL | 10 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| Career · 1 season | 10 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — | — | 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 (20 games) →Per-game data from Retrosheet (regular season, through 2025).
Batting — Home / Away
| Split | G | AB | R | H | HR | RBI | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — |
| Away | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — |
Pitching — Home / Away
| Split | G | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 4 | 5.0 | 8 | 4 | 0 | 6 | 7.20 |
| Away | 6 | 6.0 | 9 | 6 | 8 | 2 | 9.00 |
Last 10 Games — Pitching
| Date | Tm | Opp | Dec | IP | H | R | ER | BB | SO | HR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1997-05-24 | SDP | MIA | — | 1.1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| 1997-05-18 | SDP | CIN | — | 2.0 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| 1997-05-16 | SDP | CHC | — | 1.0 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1997-05-14 | SDP | WSN | — | 0.0 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1997-05-13 | SDP | WSN | — | 1.0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| 1997-05-09 | SDP | CIN | — | 2.0 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 1997-05-08 | SDP | CHC | — | 1.0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 |
| 1997-05-04 | SDP | WSN | — | 0.2 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 1997-04-28 | SDP | MIA | — | 0.2 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 4 | 0 | 0 |
| 1997-04-25 | SDP | ATL | — | 1.1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each position.
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | 10 |
College History
| School Name | City | State | Years Attended |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kent State University | Kent | OH | 1990, 1991 |
Joey Long: the record in brief
April 25, 1997 and May 24, 1997 bracket Joey Long's time in the majors: the debut and the last game on record. Long spent the whole of the career shown here with one club, the San Diego Padres. Long played primarily as a pitcher and hit right-handed while throwing left-handed. Born on July 15, 1970, in Sidney, OH, USA, Long was listed at 220 pounds on a 6-foot-2 frame. The given name on file is Joey J. Long.
Long went 0-0 with a 8.18 ERA in 10 games, 0 of them starts. Also on Long's record: 8 strikeouts. Against a 4.39 league ERA for the same seasons, the 8.18 mark was 86.4% worse. All of that pitching came in 1997, with 10 games and 8 strikeouts.
The college table lists Kent State University in 1990 and 1991. The game-log section draws on 20 games of Retrosheet box scores for Long.
Every defensive appearance on record for Long, 10 games, came at pitcher. On the mound, Long's fielding totals are 2 putouts, 1 assists and 0 errors.
Frequently Asked Questions about Joey Long
- Was Joey Long a pitcher?
- Yes. Joey Long pitched in the major leagues, recording 0 wins and 8 strikeouts.
- What was Joey Long's career ERA?
- Joey Long finished with a 8.18 career ERA, going 0-0 with 8 strikeouts.
- How many strikeouts did Joey Long have?
- Joey Long recorded 8 career strikeouts.
- Is Joey Long in the Hall of Fame?
- No. Joey Long has not been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.
- What teams did Joey Long play for?
- Joey Long played for the San Diego Padres.