Josh Newman
Born: 6/11/1982 in Portsmouth, OH, USA
MLB Debut: 2007-09-12 | Final Game: 2008-08-21
Bats: L | Throws: L | Height: 6'1" | Weight: 200 lbs
Full name: Joshua Paul Newman
Biography
Josh Newman, born in 1982, was a professional baseball player who played as a position player during his brief career in Major League Baseball from 2007 to 2008. Despite a limited tenure in the league, appearing in only 14 games, Newman’s journey to the major leagues exemplified the challenges many players face in their pursuit of a professional career.
During his time in the majors, Newman did not record any hits, home runs, or RBIs, finishing with a batting average of 0.0. His career was marked by a lack of offensive production, as he also did not register any stolen bases. While Newman's statistical output may not reflect the typical achievements associated with professional baseball players, his experience in the highly competitive environment of Major League Baseball serves as a testament to the dedication and perseverance required to reach that level. Newman’s story is a reminder of the countless athletes who aspire to make their mark in the sport, even if their time in the spotlight is fleeting.
Career Pitching Statistics
| W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | HR | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | 0 | 14 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 17.7 | 27 | 16 | 4 | 12 | 11 | 8.15 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Pitching
| Year | Team | Lg | W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2007 | COL | NL | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2.0 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 4.50 | 0.0 |
| 2008 | COL | NL | 0 | 0 | 8 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 8.7 | 15 | 9 | 6 | 6 | 9.35 | 0.0 |
| 2008 | KCR | AL | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 7.0 | 10 | 6 | 6 | 2 | 7.71 | - |
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 14 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | .000 | .000 | .000 | 0.0 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2007 | COL | NL | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 2008 | COL | NL | 8 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 2008 | KCR | AL | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| P | 14 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 0 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2007 | COL | P | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| 2008 | COL | P | 8 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| 2008 | KCA | P | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | 14 |
College History
| School Name | City | State | Years Attended |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Ohio State University | Columbus | OH | 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004 |