Joe Strong
Born: 9/9/1962 in Fairfield, CA, USA
MLB Debut: 2000-05-11 | Final Game: 2001-05-05
Bats: B | Throws: R | Height: 6'0" | Weight: 200 lbs
Full name: Joseph Benjamin Strong
Biography
Joe Strong was a professional baseball pitcher whose career spanned from 2000 to 2001. Born in 1962, Strong made a brief mark in Major League Baseball during the early 2000s, a period characterized by offensive explosion and the emergence of power hitters. He played primarily in a relief role, showcasing his versatility on the mound.
Throughout his career, Strong recorded a win-loss record of 1-1, with an earned run average (ERA) of 5.81. He struck out 22 batters and secured one save, contributing to his team's efforts in critical game situations. While his time in the spotlight was limited, Strong's experience and skills as a pitcher reflected the challenges faced by many players during an era defined by high-scoring games and evolving pitching strategies. His journey through the majors adds to the rich tapestry of baseball history, illustrating the relentless pursuit of success in America’s pastime.
Negro Leagues Career Statistics
Batting
| PA | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO | SB | BA | OBP | SLG | OPS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 51.0 | 44.0 | 8.0 | 8.0 | 4.0 | 0 | 0 | 4.0 | 7.0 | 1.0 | 0 | 0.182 | 0.294 | 0.273 | 0.567 |
Pitching
| W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | R | ER | HR | BB | SO | ERA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15.0 | 0 | 0 | 11.0 | 5.0 | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 85.0 | 53.0 | 0 | 4.0 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 |
Negro Leagues Season-by-Season Batting
| Season | PA | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO | SB | BA | OBP | SLG | OPS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1924 | 2.0 | 1.0 | 2.0 | 1.0 | 1.0 | 0 | 0 | 2.0 | 1.0 | 0 | 0 | 1.000 | 1.000 | 2.000 | 3.000 |
| 1925 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | .000 | .000 | .000 |
| 1927 | 4.0 | 2.0 | 0 | 1.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2.0 | 0 | 0 | 0.500 | 0.750 | 0.500 | 1.250 |
| 1930 | 7.0 | 6.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1.0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.143 | .000 | 0.143 |
| 1932 | 4.0 | 3.0 | 1.0 | 1.0 | 1.0 | 0 | 0 | 2.0 | 1.0 | 0 | 0 | 0.333 | 0.500 | 0.667 | 1.167 |
| 1934 | 1.0 | 1.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1.0 | 0 | .000 | .000 | .000 | .000 |
| 1936 | 23.0 | 21.0 | 1.0 | 4.0 | 2.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2.0 | 0 | 0 | 0.190 | 0.261 | 0.286 | 0.547 |
| 1937 | 10.0 | 10.0 | 4.0 | 1.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.100 | 0.100 | 0.100 | 0.200 |
Negro Leagues Season-by-Season Pitching
| Season | W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | R | ER | HR | BB | SO | ERA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1925 | 2.0 | 0 | 0 | 1.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 6.0 | 5.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 |
| 1927 | 1.0 | 0 | 0 | 1.0 | 1.0 | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 1.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 |
| 1930 | 1.0 | 0 | 0 | 2.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 21.0 | 15.0 | 0 | 2.0 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 |
| 1932 | 3.0 | 0 | 0 | 1.0 | 1.0 | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 3.0 | 1.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 |
| 1936 | 3.0 | 0 | 0 | 2.0 | 2.0 | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 26.0 | 13.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 |
| 1937 | 5.0 | 0 | 0 | 4.0 | 1.0 | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 29.0 | 18.0 | 0 | 2.0 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 |
Career Pitching Statistics
| W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | HR | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 | 23 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 26.3 | 29 | 17 | 4 | 15 | 22 | 5.81 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Pitching
| Year | Team | Lg | W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | MIA | NL | 1 | 1 | 18 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 19.7 | 26 | 16 | 12 | 18 | 7.32 | - |
| 2001 | MIA | NL | 0 | 0 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6.7 | 3 | 1 | 3 | 4 | 1.35 | - |
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 23 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0.000 | 0.000 | 0.000 | 0.000 | 0.0 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | MIA | NL | 18 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0.000 | 0.0 |
| 2001 | MIA | NL | 5 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0.000 | 0.0 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| P | 23 | 0 | 2 | 8 | 0 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | FLO | P | 18 | 0 | 2 | 4 | 0 | 0 |
| 2001 | FLO | P | 5 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | 23 |
College History
| School Name | City | State | Years Attended |
|---|---|---|---|
| University of California - Riverside | Riverside | CA | 1984 |