Joe Siddall
Catcher · Career Stats, Bio & Records (1993-1998)
Joe Siddall was a catcher who played in Major League Baseball from 1993 to 1998 for the Montreal Expos, the Florida Marlins, and the Detroit Tigers, a span of 6 seasons. In 73 career games, he hit .169 with 24 hits, 1 home runs, and 11 RBI.
- AVG (Batting Average):
- Hits divided by at bats. .300 is the traditional mark of an excellent hitter.
- HR (Home Runs):
- Hits on which the batter circled the bases and scored, almost always by clearing the outfield fence.
- RBI (Runs Batted In):
- Runs that scored as a direct result of a batter's plate appearance.
- OPS (On-Base Plus Slugging):
- On-base percentage plus slugging percentage, the quickest single summary of offensive value. .900 or better is star-level.
Data updated
- Position
- Catcher
- Bats / Throws
- L / R
- Height / Weight
- 6'1" / 200 lb
- MLB Debut
- 1993-07-28
- Last Game
- 1998-09-26
Full name: Joseph Todd Siddall
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 73 | 142 | 7 | 24 | 5 | 0 | 1 | 11 | 0 | 13 | 41 | .169 | .244 | .225 | .469 | -303 |
Career AVG .169 vs. league average .267 across their career seasons — 36.7% below league average.
Career OBP .244 vs. league average .336 across their career seasons — 27.6% below league average.
Career SLG .225 vs. league average .417 across their career seasons — 46.0% below league average.
Career OPS .469 vs. league average .753 across their career seasons — 37.8% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1993 | MON | NL | 19 | 20 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 5 | .100 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1995 | MON | NL | 7 | 10 | 4 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 3 | .300 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1996 | FLO | NL | 18 | 47 | 0 | 7 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 2 | 8 | .149 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1998 | DET | AL | 29 | 65 | 3 | 12 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 6 | 0 | 7 | 25 | .185 | .266 (-31%) | .335 (-21%) | .420 (-34%) | .755 (-28%) | -302.8 |
| Career · 4 seasons | 73 | 142 | 7 | 24 | 5 | 0 | 1 | 11 | 0 | 13 | 41 | .169 | — | — | — | — | -303 | ||
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 (73 games) →Per-game data from Retrosheet (regular season, through 2025).
Batting — Home / Away
| Split | G | AB | R | H | HR | RBI | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 40 | 78 | 4 | 12 | 1 | 4 | .154 |
| Away | 33 | 64 | 3 | 12 | 0 | 7 | .188 |
Last 10 Games — Batting
| Date | Tm | Opp | Res | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1998-09-26 | DET | TOR | L | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| 1998-09-23 | DET | KCR | W | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| 1998-09-20 | DET | MIN | L | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| 1998-09-19 | DET | MIN | W | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1998-09-18 | DET | MIN | W | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| 1998-09-17 | DET | TOR | W | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2 |
| 1998-09-15 | DET | CHW | W | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| 1998-09-14 | DET | CHW | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1998-09-13 | DET | BOS | W | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1998-09-12 | DET | BOS | W | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
Career Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each position.
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Catcher | 67 |
| First Base | 1 |
| Left Field | 1 |
| Right Field | 1 |
Salary History
Joe Siddall's recorded salaries total $299,000 over 2 seasons, 1993 to 1998. This total is partial: the salary data covers 1985 to 2016, and Siddall's career ran from 1993 to 1998. No salary is recorded for 1995 and 1996.
| Year | Team | League | Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1998 | DET | AL | $190,000 |
| 1993 | MON | NL | $109,000 |
| Total recorded salary (partial) | $299,000 | ||
Joe Siddall: the record in brief
July 28, 1993 and September 26, 1998 bracket Joe Siddall's time in the majors: the debut and the last game on record. The team column moves through the Montreal Expos (1993 through 1995), the Florida Marlins (1996), and the Detroit Tigers (1998). Born on October 25, 1967, in Windsor, ON, CAN, Siddall is listed as a catcher and hit left-handed while throwing right-handed. Siddall's listed size is 6 feet, 1 inch and 200 pounds. Joe Siddall was the playing name; the full given name is Joseph Todd.
Siddall collected 24 hits in 142 at bats across 73 games, good for a .169 batting average, plus 1 home run and 11 runs batted in. On-base and slugging figures of .244 and .225 give Siddall a career OPS of .469. Set against a .267 league average for the same years, Siddall's .169 average sits 36.7% below it. By OPS the gap is 37.8% below league average (.469 against .753). Siddall collected a career-high 12 hits in 1998. Even the best average among the busiest seasons, .185 in 1998, did not top the league's .266.
Frequently Asked Questions about Joe Siddall
- What years did Joe Siddall play?
- Joe Siddall played in Major League Baseball from 1993 to 1998.
- Was Joe Siddall a pitcher?
- No. Joe Siddall was a position player (Catcher).
- How many home runs did Joe Siddall hit?
- Joe Siddall hit 1 career home run with 24 hits.
- What teams did Joe Siddall play for?
- Joe Siddall played for 3 teams: the Montreal Expos (1993, 1995), the Florida Marlins (1996), and the Detroit Tigers (1998).
- What were Joe Siddall's career stats?
- In 73 games, Joe Siddall had 24 hits, 1 home runs, 11 RBI, and 7 runs, with a .169 batting average.
- How much did Joe Siddall earn in his career?
- Joe Siddall's recorded salaries total $299,000 over 2 seasons, 1993 to 1998. This total is partial: the salary data covers 1985 to 2016, and Siddall's career ran from 1993 to 1998. No salary is recorded for 1995 and 1996.
- What was Joe Siddall's salary?
- Joe Siddall's last recorded salary was $190,000, in 1998. His highest recorded salary was $190,000, in 1998, and his lowest was $109,000, in 1993. The Salary History table lists each season from 1993 to 1998.
- What position did Joe Siddall play?
- Joe Siddall played primarily as a catcher, the position where he appeared in the most games.
- How tall was Joe Siddall and how much did he weigh?
- Joe Siddall was listed at 6 feet 1 inch and 200 pounds.
- How many home runs did Joe Siddall hit each season?
- Joe Siddall's home runs by season: 0 in 1993, 0 in 1995, 0 in 1996, and 1 in 1998. His most in one season was 1, in 1998.
- What was Joe Siddall's career batting average?
- Joe Siddall batted .169 over his career, with 24 hits in 142 at bats.
- How many RBI did Joe Siddall have?
- Joe Siddall drove in 11 runs in his career.
- Is Joe Siddall in the Hall of Fame?
- No. Joe Siddall has not been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.