Jay Tibbs
Born: 1/4/1962 in Birmingham, AL, USA
MLB Debut: 1984-07-15 | Final Game: 1990-07-07
Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'3" | Weight: 185 lbs
Full name: Jay Lindsey Tibbs
Biography
Jay Tibbs, born in 1962, was a professional baseball pitcher who made his mark in Major League Baseball from 1984 until his retirement in 1990. Over the course of his career, Tibbs compiled a record of 39 wins and 54 losses, with an earned run average (ERA) of 4.2. He recorded a total of 448 strikeouts, showcasing his ability to miss bats despite a challenging win-loss record. Notably, Tibbs finished his career without any saves, indicating a role primarily as a starting pitcher or in long relief.
Tibbs played during a transformative period in baseball history, characterized by the evolution of pitching strategies and player conditioning. His career unfolded in the late 1980s, a time when teams increasingly emphasized strikeout capabilities and specialized bullpens. Although Tibbs may not have achieved superstar status, his contributions to his teams and the game itself reflect the dedication and resilience often found in pitchers of his era. His journey through the ranks of Major League Baseball remains a testament to the hard work and perseverance required to compete at the highest level.
Career Pitching Statistics
| W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | HR | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 39 | 54 | 158 | 133 | 13 | 5 | 0 | 862.7 | 887 | 403 | 68 | 319 | 448 | 4.20 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Pitching
| Year | Team | Lg | W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1984 | CIN | NL | 6 | 2 | 14 | 14 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 100.7 | 87 | 32 | 33 | 40 | 2.86 | 866.9 |
| 1985 | CIN | NL | 10 | 16 | 35 | 34 | 5 | 2 | 0 | 218.0 | 216 | 95 | 83 | 98 | 3.92 | 746.9 |
| 1986 | WSN | NL | 7 | 9 | 35 | 31 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 190.3 | 181 | 84 | 70 | 117 | 3.97 | - |
| 1987 | WSN | NL | 4 | 5 | 19 | 12 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 83.0 | 95 | 46 | 34 | 54 | 4.99 | - |
| 1988 | BAL | AL | 4 | 15 | 30 | 24 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 158.7 | 184 | 95 | 63 | 82 | 5.39 | -2967.4 |
| 1989 | BAL | AL | 5 | 0 | 10 | 8 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 54.3 | 62 | 17 | 20 | 30 | 2.82 | 644.1 |
| 1990 | BAL | AL | 2 | 7 | 10 | 10 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 50.7 | 55 | 32 | 14 | 23 | 5.68 | -1178.4 |
| 1990 | PIT | NL | 1 | 0 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 7.0 | 7 | 2 | 2 | 4 | 2.57 | 0.0 |
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 160 | 180 | 10 | 21 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 10 | 87 | 0.117 | 0.163 | 0.128 | 0.291 | -1246.4 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1984 | CIN | NL | 14 | 36 | 1 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 13 | 0.139 | 0.0 |
| 1985 | CIN | NL | 36 | 65 | 3 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 2 | 33 | 0.092 | -763.6 |
| 1986 | WSN | NL | 36 | 54 | 2 | 7 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 31 | 0.130 | -482.8 |
| 1987 | WSN | NL | 19 | 25 | 4 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 10 | 0.120 | 0.0 |
| 1988 | BAL | AL | 30 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 1989 | BAL | AL | 10 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 1990 | BAL | AL | 10 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 1990 | PIT | NL | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| P | 158 | 133 | 71 | 114 | 4 | 8 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1984 | CIN | P | 14 | 14 | 6 | 10 | 1 | 1 |
| 1985 | CIN | P | 35 | 34 | 15 | 40 | 3 | 4 |
| 1986 | MON | P | 35 | 31 | 14 | 24 | 0 | 2 |
| 1987 | MON | P | 19 | 12 | 7 | 8 | 0 | 1 |
| 1988 | BAL | P | 30 | 24 | 17 | 18 | 0 | 0 |
| 1989 | BAL | P | 10 | 8 | 5 | 5 | 0 | 0 |
| 1990 | BAL | P | 10 | 10 | 6 | 8 | 0 | 0 |
| 1990 | PIT | P | 5 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | 158 |
Salary History
| Year | Team | League | Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1990 | BAL | AL | $335,000 |
| 1989 | BAL | AL | $175,000 |
| 1986 | MON | NL | $127,500 |
| 1985 | CIN | NL | $60,000 |
| Total Career Earnings | $697,500 | ||