Joel Skinner
Catcher · Career Stats, Bio & Records (1983-1991)
- Position
- Catcher
- Bats / Throws
- R / R
- Height / Weight
- 6'4" / 198 lb
- MLB Debut
- 1983-06-12
- Last Game
- 1991-09-22
Full name: Joel Patrick Skinner
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 564 | 1,441 | 119 | 329 | 62 | 3 | 17 | 136 | 3 | 80 | 387 | .228 | .269 | .311 | .580 | -4,494 |
Career AVG .228 vs. league average .258 across their career seasons — 11.4% below league average.
Career OBP .269 vs. league average .324 across their career seasons — 16.8% below league average.
Career SLG .311 vs. league average .389 across their career seasons — 20.0% below league average.
Career OPS .580 vs. league average .712 across their career seasons — 18.6% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1983 | CHA | AL | 6 | 11 | 2 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | .273 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1984 | CHA | AL | 43 | 80 | 4 | 17 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 1 | 7 | 19 | .212 | .259 (-18%) | .322 (-16%) | .384 (-38%) | .707 (-28%) | -340.2 |
| 1985 | CHA | AL | 22 | 44 | 9 | 15 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 5 | 0 | 5 | 13 | .341 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1986 | CHA | AL | 60 | 149 | 17 | 30 | 5 | 1 | 4 | 20 | 1 | 9 | 43 | .201 | .257 (-22%) | .325 (-23%) | .395 (-17%) | .720 (-20%) | -498.1 |
| 1986 | NYA | AL | 54 | 166 | 6 | 43 | 4 | 0 | 1 | 17 | 0 | 7 | 40 | .259 | .257 (+1%) | .325 (-12%) | .395 (-24%) | .720 (-18%) | -498.1 |
| 1987 | NYA | AL | 64 | 139 | 9 | 19 | 4 | 0 | 3 | 14 | 0 | 8 | 46 | .137 | .262 (-48%) | .331 (-44%) | .415 (-45%) | .746 (-44%) | -1044.3 |
| 1988 | NYA | AL | 88 | 251 | 23 | 57 | 15 | 0 | 4 | 23 | 0 | 14 | 72 | .227 | .254 (-11%) | .317 (-16%) | .377 (-11%) | .695 (-14%) | -563.2 |
| 1989 | CLE | AL | 79 | 178 | 10 | 41 | 10 | 0 | 1 | 13 | 1 | 9 | 42 | .230 | .254 (-9%) | .319 (-15%) | .375 (-19%) | .694 (-17%) | -482.4 |
| 1990 | CLE | AL | 49 | 139 | 16 | 35 | 4 | 1 | 2 | 16 | 0 | 7 | 44 | .252 | .257 (-2%) | .324 (-11%) | .385 (-12%) | .710 (-12%) | -268.6 |
| 1991 | CLE | AL | 99 | 284 | 23 | 69 | 14 | 0 | 1 | 24 | 0 | 14 | 67 | .243 | .255 (-5%) | .323 (-14%) | .384 (-21%) | .708 (-18%) | -813.2 |
| Career · 10 seasons | 564 | 1,441 | 119 | 329 | 62 | 3 | 17 | 136 | 3 | 80 | 387 | .228 | — | — | — | — | -4,508 | ||
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 (564 games) →Per-game data from Retrosheet (regular season, through 2025).
Batting — Home / Away
| Split | G | AB | R | H | HR | RBI | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 275 | 691 | 44 | 150 | 5 | 64 | .217 |
| Away | 289 | 750 | 75 | 179 | 12 | 72 | .239 |
Last 10 Games — Batting
| Date | Tm | Opp | Res | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1991-09-22 | CLE | BAL | W | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1991-09-21 | CLE | BAL | W | 4 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1991-09-20 | CLE | BAL | L | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 1991-09-18 | CLE | DET | W | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1991-09-17 | CLE | DET | W | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 1991-09-15 | CLE | BAL | L | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| 1991-09-14 | CLE | BAL | W | 5 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1991-09-13 | CLE | BAL | L | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| 1991-09-12 | CLE | BAL | W | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| 1991-09-10 | CLE | MIL | W | 3 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1B | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| C | 560 | 449 | 2425 | 170 | 32 | 26 |
| OF | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1983 | CHA | C | 6 | 2 | 20 | 4 | 1 | 1 |
| 1984 | CHA | C | 43 | 23 | 171 | 11 | 2 | 1 |
| 1985 | CHA | C | 21 | 15 | 94 | 8 | 3 | 0 |
| 1986 | CHA | C | 60 | 48 | 227 | 15 | 3 | 4 |
| 1986 | NYA | C | 54 | 52 | 280 | 22 | 6 | 5 |
| 1987 | NYA | C | 64 | 46 | 232 | 18 | 4 | 2 |
| 1988 | NYA | 1B | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1988 | NYA | C | 85 | 72 | 395 | 16 | 4 | 5 |
| 1988 | NYA | OF | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1989 | CLE | C | 79 | 57 | 280 | 22 | 3 | 1 |
| 1990 | CLE | C | 49 | 44 | 222 | 16 | 1 | 3 |
| 1991 | CLE | C | 99 | 90 | 504 | 38 | 5 | 4 |
Career Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each position.
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Catcher | 560 |
| First Base | 1 |
| Left Field | 1 |
| Right Field | 1 |
Salary History
| Year | Team | League | Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1993 | CLE | AL | $750,000 |
| 1992 | CLE | AL | $700,000 |
| 1991 | CLE | AL | $610,000 |
| 1990 | CLE | AL | $280,000 |
| 1989 | CLE | AL | $200,000 |
| 1988 | NYA | AL | $110,000 |
| 1987 | NYA | AL | $110,000 |
| 1986 | CHA | AL | $75,000 |
| Total Career Earnings | $2,835,000 | ||
Most Similar Players
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Frequently Asked Questions about Joel Skinner
- What years did Joel Skinner play?
- Joel Skinner played in Major League Baseball from 1983 to 1991.
- Was Joel Skinner a pitcher?
- No. Joel Skinner was a position player (Catcher).
- How many home runs did Joel Skinner hit?
- Joel Skinner hit 17 career home runs with 329 hits.