Josh Sharpless
Pitcher · Career Stats, Bio & Records (2006-2007)
Josh Sharpless was a pitcher who played in Major League Baseball from 2006 to 2007 for the Pittsburgh Pirates, a span of 2 seasons. Across 20 career appearances, he went 0-1 with a 4.41 ERA and 8 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
- 6'5" / 234 lb
- MLB Debut
- 2006-08-01
- Last Game
- 2007-06-10
Full name: Joshua David Sharpless
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006 | PIT | NL | 0 | 0 | 14 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 12.0 | 7 | 2 | 11 | 7 | 1.50 | 4.53 (+67%) | -61.0 |
| 2007 | PIT | NL | 0 | 1 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4.1 | 7 | 6 | 1 | 1 | 12.46 | — | 0.0 |
| Career · 2 seasons | 0 | 1 | 20 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 16.1 | 14 | 8 | 12 | 8 | 4.41 | — | -61 | ||
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.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006 | PIT | NL | 14 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 2007 | PIT | NL | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| Career · 2 seasons | 20 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — | — | 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 (40 games) →Per-game data from Retrosheet (regular season, through 2025).
Batting — Home / Away
| Split | G | AB | R | H | HR | RBI | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — |
| Away | 13 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — |
Pitching — Home / Away
| Split | G | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 7 | 5.1 | 6 | 5 | 5 | 1 | 8.44 |
| Away | 13 | 11.0 | 8 | 3 | 7 | 7 | 2.45 |
Last 10 Games — Pitching
| Date | Tm | Opp | Dec | IP | H | R | ER | BB | SO | HR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2007-06-10 | PIT | NYY | — | 0.2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 2007-06-06 | PIT | WAS | — | 1.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2007-06-04 | PIT | LAD | — | 1.0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 2007-05-31 | PIT | SDP | L | 0.1 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 2007-05-30 | PIT | SDP | — | 1.0 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| 2007-05-28 | PIT | CIN | — | 0.1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2006-09-28 | PIT | HOU | — | 1.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 2006-09-27 | PIT | HOU | — | 0.2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2006-09-24 | PIT | SDP | — | 1.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2006-09-21 | PIT | LAD | — | 0.2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each position.
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | 20 |
College History
| School Name | City | State | Years Attended |
|---|---|---|---|
| Allegheny College | Meadville | PA | 2002, 2003 |
Josh Sharpless: the record in brief
According to the bio, Josh Sharpless debuted on August 1, 2006 and played a final game on June 10, 2007. Sharpless's only club in the season tables is the Pittsburgh Pirates. At 6-foot-5 and 234 pounds, Sharpless is listed as a pitcher. Sharpless batted and threw right-handed, per the bio block. The recorded birth is January 26, 1981, in Beaver, PA, USA. On the record, Josh Sharpless was born Joshua David Sharpless.
Sharpless pitched in 20 games, starting 0, and finished with a 0-1 record and 4.41 ERA. The same table counts 8 strikeouts. Sharpless's 4.41 ERA was close to the 4.50 league figure for those seasons. In 2006, one of the busiest seasons, Sharpless posted a 1.50 ERA; the league figure that year was 4.53.
Sharpless appears at one position only: pitcher, in 20 games. On the mound, Sharpless's fielding totals are 3 putouts, 1 assists and 0 errors.
The college table lists Allegheny College in 2002 and 2003. Retrosheet box scores cover 40 of Sharpless's games, and the full game log is linked from the splits section.
Frequently Asked Questions about Josh Sharpless
- What years did Josh Sharpless play?
- Josh Sharpless played in Major League Baseball from 2006 to 2007.
- Was Josh Sharpless a pitcher?
- Yes. Josh Sharpless pitched in the major leagues, recording 0 wins and 8 strikeouts.
- What teams did Josh Sharpless play for?
- Josh Sharpless played for one team, the Pittsburgh Pirates (2006–2007).
- What were Josh Sharpless's career stats?
- In 20 games, Josh Sharpless went 0-1 with a 4.41 ERA, 8 strikeouts, and 16.1 innings pitched.
- What position did Josh Sharpless play?
- Josh Sharpless played primarily as a pitcher, the position where he appeared in the most games.
- How tall was Josh Sharpless and how much did he weigh?
- Josh Sharpless was listed at 6 feet 5 inches and 234 pounds.
- What was Josh Sharpless's career ERA?
- Josh Sharpless finished with a 4.41 career ERA, going 0-1 with 8 strikeouts.
- How many strikeouts did Josh Sharpless have?
- Josh Sharpless recorded 8 career strikeouts.
- Is Josh Sharpless in the Hall of Fame?
- No. Josh Sharpless has not been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.