Joe Roa
Pitcher · Career Stats, Bio & Records (1995-2004)
Joe Roa was a pitcher who played in Major League Baseball from 1995 to 2004 for 6 teams, including the Cleveland Guardians, a span of 10 seasons. Across 120 career appearances, he went 9-16 with a 4.94 ERA and 154 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
- R / R
- Height / Weight
- 6'1" / 195 lb
- MLB Debut
- 1995-09-20
- Last Game
- 2004-09-22
Full name: Joseph Rodger Roa
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1995 | CLE | AL | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6.0 | 9 | 4 | 2 | 0 | 6.00 | — | 0.0 |
| 1996 | CLE | AL | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1.2 | 4 | 2 | 3 | 0 | 10.80 | — | 0.0 |
| 1997 | SFN | NL | 2 | 5 | 28 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 65.2 | 86 | 38 | 20 | 34 | 5.21 | 4.39 (-19%) | -448.3 |
| 2002 | PHI | NL | 4 | 4 | 14 | 11 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 71.1 | 78 | 32 | 13 | 35 | 4.04 | 4.28 (+6%) | -528.1 |
| 2003 | PHI | NL | 0 | 2 | 6 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 19.1 | 28 | 13 | 4 | 16 | 6.05 | 4.40 (-38%) | 111.7 |
| 2003 | COL | NL | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6.2 | 7 | 3 | 0 | 4 | 4.05 | — | 0.0 |
| 2003 | SDN | NL | 1 | 1 | 18 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 25.1 | 34 | 19 | 6 | 18 | 6.75 | 4.40 (-53%) | -383.5 |
| 2004 | MIN | AL | 2 | 3 | 48 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 70.0 | 84 | 35 | 24 | 47 | 4.50 | 4.46 (-1%) | -273.0 |
| Career · 8 seasons | 9 | 16 | 120 | 19 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 266.0 | 330 | 146 | 72 | 154 | 4.94 | — | -1,521 | ||
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 120 | 47 | 1 | 10 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 2 | 13 | .213 | .240 | .234 | .474 | 0 |
Career AVG .213 vs. league average .266 across their career seasons — 19.9% below league average.
Career OBP .240 vs. league average .336 across their career seasons — 28.5% below league average.
Career SLG .234 vs. league average .422 across their career seasons — 44.5% below league average.
Career OPS .474 vs. league average .757 across their career seasons — 37.4% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1995 | CLE | AL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1996 | CLE | AL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1997 | SFN | NL | 28 | 15 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 5 | .133 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 2002 | PHI | NL | 14 | 25 | 1 | 6 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 5 | .240 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 2003 | PHI | NL | 6 | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | .250 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 2003 | COL | NL | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 2003 | SDN | NL | 18 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | .333 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 2004 | MIN | AL | 48 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| Career · 8 seasons | 120 | 47 | 1 | 10 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 2 | 13 | .213 | — | — | — | — | 0 | ||
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 (240 games) →Per-game data from Retrosheet (regular season, through 2025).
Batting — Home / Away
| Split | G | AB | R | H | HR | RBI | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 57 | 25 | 1 | 6 | 0 | 3 | .240 |
| Away | 63 | 22 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 0 | .182 |
Pitching — Home / Away
| Split | G | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 57 | 134.0 | 148 | 67 | 30 | 82 | 4.50 |
| Away | 63 | 132.0 | 182 | 79 | 42 | 72 | 5.39 |
Last 10 Games — Pitching
| Date | Tm | Opp | Dec | IP | H | R | ER | BB | SO | HR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2004-09-22 | MIN | CHW | L | 0.1 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 2004-09-18 | MIN | BAL | — | 1.2 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 2 |
| 2004-09-17 | MIN | BAL | — | 1.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 2004-09-13 | MIN | DET | — | 0.2 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 0 |
| 2004-09-05 | MIN | KCR | — | 1.2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 2004-08-31 | MIN | TEX | — | 1.1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 2004-08-29 | MIN | LAA | — | 0.1 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2004-08-26 | MIN | TEX | — | 1.1 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 0 |
| 2004-08-25 | MIN | TEX | — | 1.1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2004-08-19 | MIN | NYY | — | 2.0 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 1 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
Season-by-Season Fielding
Career Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each position.
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | 120 |
Salary History
Joe Roa's recorded salaries total $977,500 over 4 seasons, 1997 to 2004. This total is partial: the salary data covers 1985 to 2016, and Roa's career ran from 1995 to 2004. No salary is recorded for 1995, 1996, and 2002.
| Year | Team | League | Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2004 | MIN | AL | $320,000 |
| 2003 | PHI | NL | $315,000 |
| 1998 | SFN | NL | $192,500 |
| 1997 | SFN | NL | $150,000 |
| Total recorded salary (partial) | $977,500 | ||
Joe Roa: the record in brief
The profile opens with Joe Roa's first major league game on September 20, 1995; the last one listed came on September 22, 2004. The team column moves through the Cleveland Indians (1995 to 1996), the San Francisco Giants (1997), the Philadelphia Phillies (2002 through 2003), the Colorado Rockies (2003), the San Diego Padres (2003), and the Minnesota Twins (2004). Roa, born on October 11, 1971, in Southfield, MI, USA, is listed as a pitcher and both batted and threw right-handed. Size on record: 195 pounds on a 6-foot-1 frame. The given name on file is Joseph Rodger Roa.
The pitching table credits Roa with a 9-16 record and a 4.94 ERA in 120 games. Roa had 154 strikeouts. Against a 4.43 league ERA for the same seasons, the 4.94 mark was 11.5% worse. Among the heaviest workloads, the lowest ERA was 4.04 in 2002, when the league's was 4.28.
Every defensive appearance on record for Roa, 120 games, came at pitcher. The fielding table credits Roa with 19 putouts, 40 assists and 2 errors on the mound.
Frequently Asked Questions about Joe Roa
- What years did Joe Roa play?
- Joe Roa played in Major League Baseball from 1995 to 2004.
- Was Joe Roa a pitcher?
- Yes. Joe Roa pitched in the major leagues, recording 9 wins and 154 strikeouts.
- How many home runs did Joe Roa hit?
- Joe Roa hit 0 career home runs with 10 hits.
- What teams did Joe Roa play for?
- Joe Roa played for 6 teams: the Cleveland Indians (1995–1996), the San Francisco Giants (1997), the Philadelphia Phillies (2002–2003), the Colorado Rockies (2003), the San Diego Padres (2003), and the Minnesota Twins (2004).
- What were Joe Roa's career stats?
- In 120 games, Joe Roa went 9-16 with a 4.94 ERA, 154 strikeouts, and 266.0 innings pitched.
- How much did Joe Roa earn in his career?
- Joe Roa's recorded salaries total $977,500 over 4 seasons, 1997 to 2004. This total is partial: the salary data covers 1985 to 2016, and Roa's career ran from 1995 to 2004. No salary is recorded for 1995, 1996, and 2002.
- What was Joe Roa's salary?
- Joe Roa's last recorded salary was $320,000, in 2004. His highest recorded salary was $320,000, in 2004, and his lowest was $150,000, in 1997. The Salary History table lists each season from 1997 to 2004.
- What position did Joe Roa play?
- Joe Roa played primarily as a pitcher, the position where he appeared in the most games.
- How tall was Joe Roa and how much did he weigh?
- Joe Roa was listed at 6 feet 1 inch and 195 pounds.
- What was Joe Roa's career ERA?
- Joe Roa finished with a 4.94 career ERA, going 9-16 with 154 strikeouts.
- How many strikeouts did Joe Roa have?
- Joe Roa recorded 154 career strikeouts.
- Is Joe Roa in the Hall of Fame?
- No. Joe Roa has not been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.