Joe Price
Born: 11/29/1956 in Inglewood, CA, USA
MLB Debut: 1980-06-14 | Final Game: 1990-09-16
Bats: R | Throws: L | Height: 6'4" | Weight: 220 lbs
Full name: Joseph Walter Price
Biography
Joe Price, born in 1956, was a professional baseball pitcher who enjoyed a career spanning from 1980 to 1990. He made his mark in Major League Baseball during a time characterized by dynamic offensive strategies and evolving pitching techniques. Over the course of his career, Price compiled a record of 45 wins and 49 losses, with a notable earned run average (ERA) of 3.65. His ability to strike out batters was evident, as he amassed a total of 657 strikeouts throughout his time in the league, complemented by 13 saves.
Price was recognized for his versatility and competitiveness on the mound, contributing to various teams during his tenure. His playing style reflected the broader trends of the era, as pitchers adapted to the increasing power of hitters and the changing landscape of baseball in the late 20th century. Although his career statistics may not place him among the all-time greats, Price's contributions were significant in his own right, and he remains a respected figure among those who appreciate the evolution of pitching in baseball history. He retired on September 16, 1990, leaving behind a legacy of determination and skill that resonated with fans and players alike.
Career Pitching Statistics
| W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | HR | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 45 | 49 | 372 | 84 | 10 | 1 | 13 | 906.0 | 839 | 367 | 95 | 337 | 657 | 3.65 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Pitching
| Year | Team | Lg | W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1980 | CIN | NL | 7 | 3 | 24 | 13 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 111.3 | 95 | 44 | 37 | 44 | 3.56 | -887.6 |
| 1981 | CIN | NL | 6 | 1 | 41 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 53.7 | 42 | 15 | 18 | 41 | 2.52 | 1055.7 |
| 1982 | CIN | NL | 3 | 4 | 59 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 72.7 | 73 | 23 | 32 | 71 | 2.85 | 667.4 |
| 1983 | CIN | NL | 10 | 6 | 21 | 21 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 144.0 | 118 | 46 | 46 | 83 | 2.88 | 846.7 |
| 1984 | CIN | NL | 7 | 13 | 30 | 30 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 171.7 | 176 | 80 | 61 | 129 | 4.19 | 26.2 |
| 1985 | CIN | NL | 2 | 2 | 26 | 8 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 64.7 | 59 | 28 | 23 | 52 | 3.90 | -425.8 |
| 1986 | CIN | NL | 1 | 2 | 25 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 41.7 | 49 | 25 | 22 | 30 | 5.40 | -527.9 |
| 1987 | SFG | NL | 2 | 2 | 20 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 35.0 | 19 | 10 | 13 | 42 | 2.57 | - |
| 1988 | SFG | NL | 1 | 6 | 38 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 61.7 | 59 | 27 | 27 | 49 | 3.94 | - |
| 1989 | BOS | AL | 2 | 5 | 31 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 70.3 | 71 | 34 | 30 | 52 | 4.35 | -592.5 |
| 1989 | SFG | NL | 1 | 1 | 7 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 14.0 | 16 | 9 | 4 | 10 | 5.79 | - |
| 1990 | BAL | AL | 3 | 4 | 50 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 65.3 | 62 | 26 | 24 | 54 | 3.58 | 20.1 |
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 372 | 171 | 6 | 19 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 0 | 9 | 54 | 0.111 | 0.156 | 0.117 | 0.273 | -402.1 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1980 | CIN | NL | 24 | 39 | 1 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 0.128 | 0.0 |
| 1981 | CIN | NL | 41 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0.000 | 0.0 |
| 1982 | CIN | NL | 59 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0.333 | 0.0 |
| 1983 | CIN | NL | 21 | 41 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 14 | 0.098 | 0.0 |
| 1984 | CIN | NL | 30 | 48 | 3 | 7 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 16 | 0.146 | -402.1 |
| 1985 | CIN | NL | 26 | 14 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 7 | 0.000 | 0.0 |
| 1986 | CIN | NL | 25 | 7 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0.143 | 0.0 |
| 1987 | SFG | NL | 20 | 6 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0.167 | 0.0 |
| 1988 | SFG | NL | 38 | 8 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 0.000 | 0.0 |
| 1989 | BOS | AL | 31 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 1989 | SFG | NL | 7 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0.000 | 0.0 |
| 1990 | BAL | AL | 50 | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0.000 |
Playoff Batting by Year
| Year | Round | Team | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1987 | NLCS | SFN | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0.000 |
Playoff Career Pitching
| W | L | G | GS | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 5.7 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 7 | 0.00 |
Playoff Pitching by Year
| Year | Round | Team | W | L | G | GS | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1987 | NLCS | SFN | 1 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 5.7 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 7 | 0.00 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| P | 372 | 84 | 27 | 104 | 12 | 6 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1980 | CIN | P | 24 | 13 | 3 | 16 | 2 | 1 |
| 1981 | CIN | P | 41 | 0 | 1 | 13 | 2 | 0 |
| 1982 | CIN | P | 59 | 1 | 1 | 8 | 2 | 0 |
| 1983 | CIN | P | 21 | 21 | 8 | 21 | 4 | 3 |
| 1984 | CIN | P | 30 | 30 | 4 | 14 | 0 | 0 |
| 1985 | CIN | P | 26 | 8 | 1 | 4 | 0 | 1 |
| 1986 | CIN | P | 25 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| 1987 | SFN | P | 20 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| 1988 | SFN | P | 38 | 3 | 3 | 8 | 0 | 0 |
| 1989 | BOS | P | 31 | 5 | 2 | 5 | 0 | 0 |
| 1989 | SFN | P | 7 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 1 |
| 1990 | BAL | P | 50 | 0 | 1 | 8 | 2 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | 372 |
Awards & Honors
| Year | Award | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| 1983 | Pitcher of the Month | July |
Salary History
| Year | Team | League | Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1990 | BAL | AL | $325,000 |
| 1989 | SFN | NL | $68,000 |
| 1988 | SFN | NL | $300,000 |
| 1987 | SFN | NL | $100,000 |
| 1986 | CIN | NL | $430,000 |
| 1985 | CIN | NL | $410,000 |
| Total Career Earnings | $1,633,000 | ||
College History
| School Name | City | State | Years Attended |
|---|---|---|---|
| University of Oklahoma | Norman | OK | 1977 |
| Oklahoma State University | Stillwater | OK | 1975, 1976 |