Joe Oeschger
Pitcher · Career Stats, Bio & Records (1914-1925)
Joe Oeschger was a pitcher who played in Major League Baseball from 1914 to 1925 for 4 teams, including the Philadelphia Phillies, a span of 12 seasons. Across 365 career appearances, he went 82-116 with a 3.81 ERA and 535 strikeouts. He also batted .165 with 0 home runs.
- 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 / R
- Height / Weight
- 6'0" / 190 lb
- Died
- 7/28/1986 in Rohnert Park, CA, USA
- MLB Debut
- 1914-04-21
- Last Game
- 1925-09-06
Full name: Joseph Carl Oeschger
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1914 | PHI | NL | 4 | 8 | 32 | 10 | 5 | 0 | 1 | 124.0 | 129 | 52 | 54 | 47 | 3.77 | 2.93 (-29%) | -2629.7 |
| 1915 | PHI | NL | 1 | 0 | 6 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 23.2 | 21 | 9 | 9 | 8 | 3.42 | 2.90 (-18%) | -316.4 |
| 1916 | PHI | NL | 1 | 0 | 14 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 30.1 | 18 | 8 | 14 | 17 | 2.37 | 2.78 (+15%) | -617.6 |
| 1917 | PHI | NL | 15 | 14 | 42 | 30 | 18 | 5 | 1 | 262.0 | 241 | 80 | 72 | 123 | 2.75 | 2.69 (-2%) | 746.6 |
| 1918 | PHI | NL | 6 | 18 | 30 | 23 | 13 | 2 | 3 | 184.0 | 159 | 62 | 83 | 60 | 3.03 | 2.83 (-7%) | -2259.1 |
| 1919 | PHI | NL | 0 | 1 | 5 | 4 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 38.0 | 52 | 25 | 16 | 5 | 5.92 | 3.09 (-92%) | -874.6 |
| 1919 | NY1 | NL | 0 | 1 | 5 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 8.0 | 12 | 4 | 2 | 3 | 4.50 | — | 0.0 |
| 1919 | BSN | NL | 4 | 2 | 7 | 7 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 56.2 | 63 | 16 | 21 | 16 | 2.54 | 3.09 (+18%) | -29.3 |
| 1920 | BSN | NL | 15 | 13 | 38 | 30 | 20 | 5 | 0 | 299.0 | 294 | 115 | 99 | 80 | 3.46 | 3.45 (avg) | -2402.5 |
| 1921 | BSN | NL | 20 | 14 | 46 | 36 | 19 | 3 | 0 | 299.0 | 303 | 117 | 97 | 68 | 3.52 | 4.02 (+12%) | -2188.7 |
| 1922 | BSN | NL | 6 | 21 | 46 | 23 | 10 | 1 | 1 | 195.2 | 234 | 110 | 81 | 51 | 5.06 | 4.18 (-21%) | -1909.7 |
| 1923 | BSN | NL | 5 | 15 | 44 | 19 | 6 | 1 | 2 | 166.1 | 227 | 105 | 54 | 33 | 5.68 | 4.03 (-41%) | 81.5 |
| 1924 | NY1 | NL | 2 | 0 | 10 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 29.0 | 35 | 10 | 14 | 10 | 3.10 | 4.13 (+25%) | -207.3 |
| 1924 | PHI | NL | 2 | 7 | 19 | 8 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 65.1 | 88 | 32 | 16 | 8 | 4.41 | 4.13 (-7%) | -1470.7 |
| 1925 | BRO | NL | 1 | 2 | 21 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 37.0 | 60 | 25 | 19 | 6 | 6.08 | 4.55 (-34%) | -971.5 |
| Career · 15 seasons | 82 | 116 | 365 | 197 | 99 | 18 | 8 | 1,818.0 | 1,936 | 770 | 651 | 535 | 3.81 | — | -15,049 | ||
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 366 | 599 | 34 | 99 | 13 | 0 | 0 | 41 | 0 | 20 | 138 | .165 | .192 | .187 | .379 | -3,009 |
Career AVG .165 vs. league average .269 across their career seasons — 38.6% below league average.
Career OBP .192 vs. league average .332 across their career seasons — 42.1% below league average.
Career SLG .187 vs. league average .364 across their career seasons — 48.6% below league average.
Career OPS .379 vs. league average .696 across their career seasons — 45.5% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1914 | PHI | NL | 32 | 40 | 2 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 15 | .075 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1915 | PHI | NL | 6 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | .000 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1916 | PHI | NL | 14 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 3 | .000 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1917 | PHI | NL | 43 | 88 | 8 | 10 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 5 | 33 | .114 | .248 (-54%) | .312 (-48%) | .323 (-58%) | .635 (-53%) | -670.1 |
| 1918 | PHI | NL | 30 | 60 | 2 | 5 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 5 | 26 | .083 | .255 (-67%) | .318 (-52%) | .326 (-69%) | .645 (-61%) | -525.1 |
| 1919 | PHI | NL | 5 | 15 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 3 | .000 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1919 | NY1 | NL | 5 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1919 | BSN | NL | 7 | 22 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 6 | .091 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1920 | BSN | NL | 38 | 101 | 3 | 18 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 7 | 0 | 1 | 14 | .178 | .271 (-34%) | .331 (-44%) | .363 (-37%) | .694 (-40%) | -648.7 |
| 1921 | BSN | NL | 46 | 110 | 9 | 28 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 11 | 0 | 3 | 13 | .255 | .286 (-11%) | .344 (-20%) | .395 (-33%) | .739 (-27%) | -479.6 |
| 1922 | BSN | NL | 46 | 63 | 3 | 12 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 0 | 2 | 8 | .190 | .285 (-33%) | .345 (-38%) | .397 (-40%) | .743 (-39%) | -409.2 |
| 1923 | BSN | NL | 44 | 52 | 4 | 12 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 0 | 1 | 7 | .231 | .282 (-18%) | .344 (-29%) | .390 (-36%) | .734 (-33%) | -275.8 |
| 1924 | NY1 | NL | 10 | 7 | 2 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | .429 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1924 | PHI | NL | 19 | 20 | 0 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 5 | .250 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1925 | BRO | NL | 21 | 8 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | .125 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| Career · 15 seasons | 366 | 599 | 34 | 99 | 13 | 0 | 0 | 41 | 0 | 20 | 138 | .165 | — | — | — | — | -3,009 | ||
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 (731 games) →Per-game data from Retrosheet (regular season, through 2025).
Batting — Home / Away
| Split | G | AB | R | H | HR | RBI | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 193 | 283 | 21 | 51 | 0 | 19 | .180 |
| Away | 173 | 316 | 14 | 48 | 0 | 20 | .152 |
Pitching — Home / Away
| Split | G | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 193 | 929.2 | 980 | 374 | 325 | 311 | 3.62 |
| Away | 172 | 889.1 | 951 | 396 | 322 | 223 | 4.01 |
Last 10 Games — Batting
| Date | Tm | Opp | Res | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1925-09-06 | BRO | BSN | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1925-08-27 | BRO | STL | W | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1925-08-24 | BRO | CHC | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1925-08-23 | BRO | CHC | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1925-08-16 | BRO | PHI | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1925-08-11 | BRO | CIN | L | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1925-08-08 | BRO | PIT | L | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1925-08-07 | BRO | PIT | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1925-07-30 | BRO | STL | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1925-07-29 | BRO | STL | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Last 10 Games — Pitching
| Date | Tm | Opp | Dec | IP | H | R | ER | BB | SO | HR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1925-09-06 | BRO | BSN | — | 0.2 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| 1925-08-27 | BRO | STL | W | 1.0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| 1925-08-24 | BRO | CHC | — | 1.0 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 1925-08-23 | BRO | CHC | — | 1.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 1925-08-16 | BRO | PHI | — | 1.0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1925-08-11 | BRO | CIN | L | 3.2 | 8 | 4 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 1925-08-08 | BRO | PIT | L | 8.0 | 13 | 12 | 7 | 4 | 1 | 0 |
| 1925-08-07 | BRO | PIT | — | 1.0 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1925-07-30 | BRO | STL | — | 1.0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| 1925-07-29 | BRO | STL | — | 1.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1914 | PHI | P | 32 | 0 | 4 | 29 | 3 | 0 |
| 1915 | PHI | P | 6 | 0 | 1 | 6 | 0 | 0 |
| 1916 | PHI | P | 14 | 0 | 1 | 10 | 0 | 2 |
| 1917 | PHI | P | 42 | 0 | 5 | 57 | 2 | 2 |
| 1918 | PHI | P | 30 | 0 | 8 | 45 | 3 | 2 |
| 1919 | PHI | P | 5 | 0 | 4 | 9 | 0 | 0 |
| 1919 | NY1 | P | 5 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| 1919 | BSN | P | 7 | 0 | 1 | 11 | 1 | 0 |
| 1920 | BSN | P | 38 | 0 | 10 | 70 | 5 | 3 |
| 1921 | BSN | P | 46 | 0 | 11 | 93 | 5 | 2 |
| 1922 | BSN | P | 46 | 0 | 6 | 51 | 1 | 3 |
| 1923 | BSN | P | 44 | 0 | 7 | 38 | 0 | 3 |
| 1924 | NY1 | P | 10 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 0 |
| 1924 | PHI | P | 19 | 0 | 2 | 15 | 0 | 2 |
| 1925 | BRO | P | 21 | 0 | 2 | 8 | 1 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each position.
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | 365 |
College History
| School Name | City | State | Years Attended |
|---|---|---|---|
| St. Mary's College of California | Moraga | CA | 1913, 1914 |
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Joe Oeschger: the record in brief
Between the debut on April 21, 1914 and the final game on September 6, 1925, Joe Oeschger built the record summarized on this page. By club, Oeschger's seasons break down as the Philadelphia Phillies (1914 through 1924), the New York Giants (1919 through 1924), the Boston Braves (1919 through 1923), and the Brooklyn Robins (1925). Oeschger, born on May 24, 1892, in Chicago, IL, USA, is listed as a pitcher and threw and hit right-handed. Oeschger's listed size is 6 feet, 0 inches and 190 pounds. The bio records the death on July 28, 1986, in Rohnert Park, CA, USA. The given name on file is Joseph Carl Oeschger.
Oeschger pitched in 365 games, starting 197, and finished with a 82-116 record and 3.81 ERA. Oeschger had 535 strikeouts, 99 complete games, and 18 shutouts. The league ERA over Oeschger's seasons was 3.49, so the 3.81 figure ran 9.1% worse than average. 1921 brought Oeschger a season-high 20 wins. Oeschger struck out 123 batters in 1917, a career high.
Frequently Asked Questions about Joe Oeschger
- What years did Joe Oeschger play?
- Joe Oeschger played in Major League Baseball from 1914 to 1925.
- Was Joe Oeschger a pitcher?
- Yes. Joe Oeschger pitched in the major leagues, recording 82 wins and 535 strikeouts.
- How many home runs did Joe Oeschger hit?
- Joe Oeschger hit 0 career home runs with 99 hits.
- What teams did Joe Oeschger play for?
- Joe Oeschger played for 4 teams: the Philadelphia Phillies (1914–1919, 1924), the New York Giants (1919, 1924), the Boston Braves (1919–1923), and the Brooklyn Robins (1925).
- What were Joe Oeschger's career stats?
- In 365 games, Joe Oeschger went 82-116 with a 3.81 ERA, 535 strikeouts, 1,818.0 innings pitched, and 8 saves. At the plate he had 99 hits and 0 home runs.
- What position did Joe Oeschger play?
- Joe Oeschger played primarily as a pitcher, the position where he appeared in the most games.
- How tall was Joe Oeschger and how much did he weigh?
- Joe Oeschger was listed at 6 feet and 190 pounds.
- What was Joe Oeschger's career ERA?
- Joe Oeschger finished with a 3.81 career ERA, going 82-116 with 535 strikeouts.
- How many strikeouts did Joe Oeschger have?
- Joe Oeschger recorded 535 career strikeouts.
- Is Joe Oeschger in the Hall of Fame?
- No. Joe Oeschger has not been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.