Joe McIntosh
Pitcher · Career Stats, Bio & Records (1974-1975)
Joe McIntosh was a pitcher who played in Major League Baseball from 1974 to 1975 for the San Diego Padres, a span of 2 seasons. Across 47 career appearances, he went 8-19 with a 3.68 ERA and 93 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
- B / R
- Height / Weight
- 6'2" / 185 lb
- MLB Debut
- 1974-04-05
- Last Game
- 1975-09-27
Full name: Joseph Anthony McIntosh
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1974 | SDN | NL | 0 | 4 | 10 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 37.1 | 36 | 15 | 17 | 22 | 3.62 | 3.63 (avg) | -245.8 |
| 1975 | SDN | NL | 8 | 15 | 37 | 28 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 183.0 | 195 | 75 | 60 | 71 | 3.69 | 3.71 (+1%) | -509.5 |
| Career · 2 seasons | 8 | 19 | 47 | 33 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 220.1 | 231 | 90 | 77 | 93 | 3.68 | — | -755 | ||
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 48 | 58 | 6 | 9 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 0 | 4 | 12 | .155 | .200 | .190 | .390 | -281 |
Career AVG .155 vs. league average .257 across their career seasons — 39.7% below league average.
Career OBP .200 vs. league average .326 across their career seasons — 38.6% below league average.
Career SLG .190 vs. league average .372 across their career seasons — 49.0% below league average.
Career OPS .390 vs. league average .697 across their career seasons — 44.1% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1974 | SDN | NL | 10 | 10 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | .000 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1975 | SDN | NL | 38 | 48 | 6 | 9 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 0 | 4 | 10 | .188 | — | — | — | — | -280.8 |
| Career · 2 seasons | 48 | 58 | 6 | 9 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 0 | 4 | 12 | .155 | — | — | — | — | -281 | ||
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 (95 games) →Per-game data from Retrosheet (regular season, through 2025).
Batting — Home / Away
| Split | G | AB | R | H | HR | RBI | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 23 | 21 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 2 | .095 |
| Away | 25 | 37 | 4 | 7 | 0 | 3 | .189 |
Pitching — Home / Away
| Split | G | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 23 | 105.0 | 105 | 37 | 39 | 44 | 3.17 |
| Away | 24 | 115.1 | 126 | 53 | 38 | 49 | 4.14 |
Last 10 Games — Batting
| Date | Tm | Opp | Res | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1975-09-27 | SDP | SFG | L | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 1975-09-24 | SDP | LAD | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1975-09-22 | SDP | LAD | W | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1975-09-17 | SDP | LAD | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1975-09-15 | SDP | LAD | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1975-09-08 | SDP | CIN | L | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1975-09-03 | SDP | ATL | W | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1975-08-29 | SDP | WSN | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1975-08-25 | SDP | NYN | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1975-08-24 | SDP | PHI | W | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Last 10 Games — Pitching
| Date | Tm | Opp | Dec | IP | H | R | ER | BB | SO | HR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1975-09-27 | SDP | SFG | L | 7.0 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 1 |
| 1975-09-24 | SDP | LAD | — | 1.0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1975-09-22 | SDP | LAD | — | 1.0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1975-09-17 | SDP | LAD | — | 2.0 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 0 |
| 1975-09-15 | SDP | LAD | L | 1.0 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| 1975-09-08 | SDP | CIN | — | 6.2 | 9 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 0 |
| 1975-09-03 | SDP | ATL | — | 2.1 | 6 | 4 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 1 |
| 1975-08-29 | SDP | WSN | L | 5.0 | 6 | 3 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 1 |
| 1975-08-25 | SDP | NYN | — | 2.2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| 1975-08-24 | SDP | PHI | — | 0.1 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each position.
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | 47 |
College History
| School Name | City | State | Years Attended |
|---|---|---|---|
| Washington State University | Pullman | WA | 1971, 1972, 1973 |
Joe McIntosh: the record in brief
Joe McIntosh's major league career runs from a debut on April 5, 1974 to a final game on September 27, 1975. All of the seasons listed were played for the San Diego Padres. At 6'2" and 185 pounds, McIntosh is listed as a pitcher. McIntosh batted from both sides and threw right-handed, per the bio block. McIntosh was born on August 4, 1951, in Billings, MT, USA. The given name on file is Joseph Anthony McIntosh.
The pitching table credits McIntosh with a 8-19 record and a 3.68 ERA in 47 games. The same table counts 93 strikeouts. McIntosh's 3.68 ERA was close to the 3.67 league figure for those seasons. No season topped the 8 wins of 1975. In 1975, one of the busiest seasons, McIntosh posted a 3.69 ERA; the league figure that year was 3.71.
The batting table for McIntosh shows 9 hits in 58 at bats (.155).
The position breakdown shows 47 games, all at pitcher. Fielding on the mound produced 13 putouts and 30 assists against 0 errors.
Frequently Asked Questions about Joe McIntosh
- What years did Joe McIntosh play?
- Joe McIntosh played in Major League Baseball from 1974 to 1975.
- Was Joe McIntosh a pitcher?
- Yes. Joe McIntosh pitched in the major leagues, recording 8 wins and 93 strikeouts.
- How many home runs did Joe McIntosh hit?
- Joe McIntosh hit 0 career home runs with 9 hits.
- What teams did Joe McIntosh play for?
- Joe McIntosh played for one team, the San Diego Padres (1974–1975).
- What were Joe McIntosh's career stats?
- In 47 games, Joe McIntosh went 8-19 with a 3.68 ERA, 93 strikeouts, and 220.1 innings pitched.
- What position did Joe McIntosh play?
- Joe McIntosh played primarily as a pitcher, the position where he appeared in the most games.
- How tall was Joe McIntosh and how much did he weigh?
- Joe McIntosh was listed at 6 feet 2 inches and 185 pounds.
- What was Joe McIntosh's career ERA?
- Joe McIntosh finished with a 3.68 career ERA, going 8-19 with 93 strikeouts.
- How many strikeouts did Joe McIntosh have?
- Joe McIntosh recorded 93 career strikeouts.
- Is Joe McIntosh in the Hall of Fame?
- No. Joe McIntosh has not been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.