Joe Stanka
Pitcher · Career Stats, Bio & Records (1959)
Joe Stanka was a pitcher who played in Major League Baseball in 1959 for the Chicago White Sox. Across 2 career appearances, he went 1-0 with a 3.38 ERA and 3 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
- 6'6" / 201 lb
- Died
- 10/15/2018 in Katy, TX, USA
- MLB Debut
- 1959-09-02
- Last Game
- 1959-09-05
Full name: Joe Donald Stanka
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1959 | CHA | AL | 1 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5.1 | 2 | 2 | 4 | 3 | 3.38 | — | 0.0 |
| Career · 1 season | 1 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5.1 | 2 | 2 | 4 | 3 | 3.38 | — | 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.
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | .333 | .333 | .333 | .667 | 0 |
Career AVG .333 vs. league average .257 across their career seasons — +29.9% above league average.
Career OBP .333 vs. league average .324 across their career seasons — near league average.
Career SLG .333 vs. league average .392 across their career seasons — 15.0% below league average.
Career OPS .667 vs. league average .716 across their career seasons — 6.9% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1959 | CHA | AL | 2 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | .333 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| Career · 1 season | 2 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | .333 | — | — | — | — | 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
Per-game data from Retrosheet (regular season, through 2025).
Batting — Home / Away
| Split | G | AB | R | H | HR | RBI | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 2 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | .333 |
Pitching — Home / Away
| Split | G | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 2 | 5.1 | 2 | 2 | 4 | 3 | 3.38 |
Last 2 Games — Batting
| Date | Tm | Opp | Res | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1959-09-05 | CHW | CLE | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1959-09-02 | CHW | DET | W | 3 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
Last 2 Games — Pitching
| Date | Tm | Opp | Dec | IP | H | R | ER | BB | SO | HR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1959-09-05 | CHW | CLE | — | 2.0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| 1959-09-02 | CHW | DET | W | 3.1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 2 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each position.
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | 2 |
Joe Stanka: the record in brief
According to the bio, Joe Stanka debuted on September 2, 1959 and played a final game on September 5, 1959. All of the seasons listed were played for the Chicago White Sox. Stanka, a pitcher by primary position, batted and threw right-handed. Stanka is listed at 6'6" and 201 pounds. The birth record reads July 23, 1931, in Hammon, OK, USA. Stanka died on October 15, 2018, in Katy, TX, USA. The given name on file is Joe Donald Stanka.
Stanka pitched in 2 games, starting 0, and finished with a 1-0 record and 3.38 ERA. The totals include 3 strikeouts. That 3.38 ERA compares with a 3.90 league average across the same seasons, 13.6% better. All of that pitching came in 1959, with 2 games and 3 strikeouts.
Every defensive appearance on record for Stanka, 2 games, came at pitcher.
Frequently Asked Questions about Joe Stanka
- Was Joe Stanka a pitcher?
- Yes. Joe Stanka pitched in the major leagues, recording 1 wins and 3 strikeouts.
- How many home runs did Joe Stanka hit?
- Joe Stanka hit 0 career home runs with 1 hit.
- What teams did Joe Stanka play for?
- Joe Stanka played for one team, the Chicago White Sox (1959).
- What were Joe Stanka's career stats?
- In 2 games, Joe Stanka went 1-0 with a 3.38 ERA, 3 strikeouts, and 5.1 innings pitched.
- What position did Joe Stanka play?
- Joe Stanka played primarily as a pitcher, the position where he appeared in the most games.
- How tall was Joe Stanka and how much did he weigh?
- Joe Stanka was listed at 6 feet 6 inches and 201 pounds.
- What was Joe Stanka's career ERA?
- Joe Stanka finished with a 3.38 career ERA, going 1-0 with 3 strikeouts.
- How many strikeouts did Joe Stanka have?
- Joe Stanka recorded 3 career strikeouts.
- Is Joe Stanka in the Hall of Fame?
- No. Joe Stanka has not been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.