Joe Musgrove
Active Player
Born: 12/4/1992 in El Cajon, CA, USA
MLB Debut: 2016-08-02
Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'5" | Weight: 230 lbs
Full name: Joseph Anthony Musgrove
Biography
Joe Musgrove, born in 1992, is an active professional baseball pitcher known for his dynamic presence on the mound and his ability to consistently perform in high-pressure situations. Since making his MLB debut on August 2, 2016, Musgrove has established himself as a reliable starter, currently boasting a career record of 66-62 and an earned run average (ERA) of 3.73. His impressive strikeout total of 1,050 showcases his ability to overpower hitters and his effectiveness in generating swings and misses, while he has also recorded 2 saves throughout his career, highlighting his versatility as a pitcher.
Musgrove's contributions to the game were recognized when he earned an All-Star selection, a testament to his skill and impact on the field. As he continues to compete in the modern era of baseball, Musgrove represents a new generation of pitchers who blend traditional pitching prowess with contemporary strategies. His ongoing career in Major League Baseball reflects not only his personal achievements but also the evolving nature of the game as it adapts to new challenges and opportunities in the sport.
Career Pitching Statistics
| W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | HR | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 66 | 62 | 206 | 180 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 1056.0 | 970 | 438 | 133 | 262 | 1050 | 3.73 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Pitching
| Year | Team | Lg | W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | HOU | AL | 4 | 4 | 11 | 10 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 62.0 | 59 | 28 | 16 | 55 | 4.06 | 17.4 |
| 2017 | HOU | AL | 7 | 8 | 38 | 15 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 109.3 | 117 | 58 | 28 | 98 | 4.77 | -70.6 |
| 2018 | PIT | NL | 6 | 9 | 19 | 19 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 115.3 | 113 | 52 | 23 | 100 | 4.06 | 1662.9 |
| 2019 | PIT | NL | 11 | 12 | 32 | 31 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 170.3 | 168 | 84 | 39 | 157 | 4.44 | 3024.8 |
| 2020 | PIT | NL | 1 | 5 | 8 | 8 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 39.7 | 33 | 17 | 16 | 55 | 3.86 | 1034.7 |
| 2021 | SDP | NL | 11 | 9 | 32 | 31 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 181.3 | 142 | 64 | 54 | 203 | 3.18 | - |
| 2022 | SDP | NL | 10 | 7 | 30 | 30 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 181.0 | 154 | 59 | 42 | 184 | 2.93 | - |
| 2023 | SDP | NL | 10 | 3 | 17 | 17 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 97.3 | 90 | 33 | 21 | 97 | 3.05 | - |
| 2024 | SDP | NL | 6 | 5 | 19 | 19 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 99.7 | 94 | 43 | 23 | 101 | 3.88 | - |
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 229 | 138 | 12 | 20 | 5 | 1 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 3 | 55 | 0.145 | 0.162 | 0.196 | 0.358 | -912.9 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | HOU | AL | 11 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 2017 | HOU | AL | 38 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0.000 | 0.0 |
| 2018 | PIT | NL | 20 | 31 | 2 | 5 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 12 | 0.161 | 0.0 |
| 2019 | PIT | NL | 46 | 51 | 8 | 8 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 2 | 19 | 0.157 | -413.9 |
| 2020 | PIT | NL | 8 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 2021 | SDP | NL | 40 | 51 | 2 | 7 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 23 | 0.137 | -499.1 |
| 2022 | SDP | NL | 30 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 2023 | SDP | NL | 17 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 2024 | SDP | NL | 19 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
Postseason Statistics
Playoff Career Batting
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 |
Playoff Batting by Year
| Year | Round | Team | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | NLWC2 | SDN | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 |
| 2022 | NLDS2 | SDN | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 |
| 2022 | NLWC1 | SDN | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 |
| 2022 | NLCS | SDN | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 |
| 2017 | WS | HOU | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 |
| 2017 | ALCS | HOU | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 |
| 2017 | ALDS2 | HOU | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 |
Playoff Career Pitching
| W | L | G | GS | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 | 1 | 11 | 4 | 0 | 29.0 | 22 | 13 | 7 | 25 | 4.03 |
Playoff Pitching by Year
| Year | Round | Team | W | L | G | GS | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | NLWC2 | SDN | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 3.7 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 4 | 2.45 |
| 2022 | NLCS | SDN | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 5.7 | 8 | 4 | 2 | 5 | 6.35 |
| 2022 | NLDS2 | SDN | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 6.0 | 6 | 2 | 3 | 8 | 3.00 |
| 2022 | NLWC1 | SDN | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 7.0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 5 | 0.00 |
| 2017 | ALCS | HOU | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0.7 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 27.00 |
| 2017 | ALDS2 | HOU | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2.0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 4.50 |
| 2017 | WS | HOU | 1 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 4.0 | 3 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 6.75 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| OF | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| P | 206 | 180 | 138 | 138 | 11 | 10 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | HOU | P | 11 | 10 | 10 | 8 | 0 | 2 |
| 2017 | HOU | P | 38 | 15 | 15 | 21 | 1 | 2 |
| 2018 | PIT | P | 19 | 19 | 15 | 22 | 1 | 2 |
| 2019 | PIT | P | 32 | 31 | 30 | 24 | 4 | 0 |
| 2020 | PIT | P | 8 | 8 | 7 | 8 | 0 | 0 |
| 2021 | SDN | P | 32 | 31 | 21 | 18 | 1 | 0 |
| 2021 | SDN | OF | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2022 | SDN | P | 30 | 30 | 19 | 17 | 1 | 2 |
| 2023 | SDN | P | 17 | 17 | 10 | 8 | 2 | 2 |
| 2024 | SDN | P | 19 | 19 | 11 | 12 | 1 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | 206 |
| Left Field | 1 |
Awards & Honors
| Year | Award | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | Player of the Week | Week of 2021-04-10 |