Joe Savery
Pitcher · Career Stats, Bio & Records (2011-2014)
Joe Savery was a pitcher who played in Major League Baseball from 2011 to 2014 for the Philadelphia Phillies and the Athletics, a span of 4 seasons. Across 44 career appearances, he went 3-2 with a 3.83 ERA and 32 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
- L / L
- Height / Weight
- 6'3" / 235 lb
- MLB Debut
- 2011-09-20
- Last Game
- 2014-05-18
Full name: Joseph Cain Savery
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 | PHI | NL | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2.2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0.00 | — | 0.0 |
| 2012 | PHI | NL | 1 | 2 | 19 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 25.0 | 26 | 15 | 8 | 16 | 5.40 | 4.01 (-35%) | -600.1 |
| 2013 | PHI | NL | 2 | 0 | 18 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 20.0 | 15 | 7 | 11 | 14 | 3.15 | 3.87 (+19%) | -41.2 |
| 2014 | OAK | AL | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4.0 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0.00 | — | 0.0 |
| Career · 4 seasons | 3 | 2 | 44 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 51.2 | 45 | 22 | 20 | 32 | 3.83 | — | -641 | ||
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 44 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | .000 | .000 | .000 | .000 | 0 |
Career AVG .000 vs. league average .254 across their career seasons — 100.0% below league average.
Career OBP .000 vs. league average .318 across their career seasons — 100.0% below league average.
Career SLG .000 vs. league average .397 across their career seasons — 100.0% below league average.
Career OPS .000 vs. league average .714 across their career seasons — 100.0% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 | PHI | NL | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 2012 | PHI | NL | 19 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | .000 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 2013 | PHI | NL | 18 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 2014 | OAK | AL | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| Career · 4 seasons | 44 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | .000 | — | — | — | — | 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 (88 games) →Per-game data from Retrosheet (regular season, through 2025).
Batting — Home / Away
| Split | G | AB | R | H | HR | RBI | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 19 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 |
| Away | 25 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 |
Pitching — Home / Away
| Split | G | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 19 | 24.0 | 17 | 8 | 10 | 13 | 3.00 |
| Away | 25 | 27.2 | 28 | 14 | 10 | 19 | 4.55 |
Last 10 Games — Pitching
| Date | Tm | Opp | Dec | IP | H | R | ER | BB | SO | HR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014-05-18 | OAK | CLE | — | 2.0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 2014-05-13 | OAK | CHW | — | 1.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2014-05-11 | OAK | WAS | — | 1.0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2013-09-29 | PHI | ATL | — | 1.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2013-09-26 | PHI | ATL | — | 1.0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| 2013-09-23 | PHI | MIA | — | 1.2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 |
| 2013-09-21 | PHI | NYN | — | 0.1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 2013-09-15 | PHI | WAS | — | 0.1 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2013-09-13 | PHI | WAS | — | 1.0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 2013-09-10 | PHI | SDP | — | 1.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
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 | 44 |
Salary History
Joe Savery's recorded salaries total $480,000 over 1 season, in 2012. This total is partial: the salary data covers 1985 to 2016, and Savery's career ran from 2011 to 2014. No salary is recorded for 2011, 2013, and 2014.
| Year | Team | League | Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 | PHI | NL | $480,000 |
| Total recorded salary (partial) | $480,000 | ||
College History
| School Name | City | State | Years Attended |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rice University | Houston | TX | 2005, 2006, 2007 |
Joe Savery: the record in brief
The profile opens with Joe Savery's first major league game on September 20, 2011; the last one listed came on May 18, 2014. Club by club, the record runs the Philadelphia Phillies (2011 to 2013) and the Oakland Athletics (2014). Savery, born on November 4, 1985, in Houston, TX, USA, is listed as a pitcher and batted and threw left-handed. Size on record: 6-foot-3 and 235 pounds. Joe Savery was the playing name; the full given name is Joseph Cain.
The pitching table credits Savery with a 3-2 record and a 3.83 ERA in 44 games. Also on Savery's record: 32 strikeouts. Savery's 3.83 ERA was close to the 3.89 league figure for those seasons. In 2013, one of the busiest seasons, Savery posted a 3.15 ERA; the league figure that year was 3.87.
Savery appears at one position only: pitcher, in 44 games. Fielding on the mound produced 2 putouts and 10 assists against 2 errors.
Frequently Asked Questions about Joe Savery
- What years did Joe Savery play?
- Joe Savery played in Major League Baseball from 2011 to 2014.
- Was Joe Savery a pitcher?
- Yes. Joe Savery pitched in the major leagues, recording 3 wins and 32 strikeouts.
- How many home runs did Joe Savery hit?
- Joe Savery hit 0 career home runs.
- What teams did Joe Savery play for?
- Joe Savery played for 2 teams: the Philadelphia Phillies (2011–2013) and the Oakland Athletics (2014).
- What were Joe Savery's career stats?
- In 44 games, Joe Savery went 3-2 with a 3.83 ERA, 32 strikeouts, and 51.2 innings pitched.
- How much did Joe Savery earn in his career?
- Joe Savery's recorded salaries total $480,000 over 1 season, in 2012. This total is partial: the salary data covers 1985 to 2016, and Savery's career ran from 2011 to 2014. No salary is recorded for 2011, 2013, and 2014.
- What was Joe Savery's salary?
- Joe Savery's recorded salary was $480,000 in 2012.
- What position did Joe Savery play?
- Joe Savery played primarily as a pitcher, the position where he appeared in the most games.
- How tall was Joe Savery and how much did he weigh?
- Joe Savery was listed at 6 feet 3 inches and 235 pounds.
- What was Joe Savery's career ERA?
- Joe Savery finished with a 3.83 career ERA, going 3-2 with 32 strikeouts.
- How many strikeouts did Joe Savery have?
- Joe Savery recorded 32 career strikeouts.
- Is Joe Savery in the Hall of Fame?
- No. Joe Savery has not been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.