Joe Verbanic
Pitcher · Career Stats, Bio & Records (1966-1970)
Joe Verbanic was a pitcher who played in Major League Baseball from 1966 to 1970 for the Philadelphia Phillies and the New York Yankees, a span of 5 seasons. Across 92 career appearances, he went 12-11 with a 3.26 ERA and 94 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
- 6'0" / 155 lb
- MLB Debut
- 1966-07-20
- Last Game
- 1970-05-09
Full name: Joseph Michael Verbanic
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1966 | PHI | NL | 1 | 1 | 17 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 14.0 | 12 | 8 | 10 | 7 | 5.14 | 3.52 (-46%) | -711.9 |
| 1967 | NYA | AL | 4 | 3 | 28 | 6 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 80.1 | 74 | 25 | 21 | 39 | 2.80 | 3.30 (+15%) | -189.8 |
| 1968 | NYA | AL | 6 | 7 | 40 | 11 | 2 | 1 | 4 | 97.0 | 104 | 34 | 41 | 40 | 3.15 | 2.98 (-6%) | -2027.4 |
| 1970 | NYA | AL | 1 | 0 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 15.2 | 20 | 8 | 12 | 8 | 4.60 | 3.89 (-18%) | -411.4 |
| Career · 4 seasons | 12 | 11 | 92 | 17 | 3 | 2 | 6 | 207.0 | 210 | 75 | 84 | 94 | 3.26 | — | -3,341 | ||
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 92 | 46 | 2 | 5 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 13 | .109 | .128 | .130 | .258 | 0 |
Career AVG .109 vs. league average .246 across their career seasons — 55.8% below league average.
Career OBP .128 vs. league average .311 across their career seasons — 59.0% below league average.
Career SLG .130 vs. league average .366 across their career seasons — 64.4% below league average.
Career OPS .258 vs. league average .677 across their career seasons — 61.9% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1966 | PHI | NL | 17 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1967 | NYA | AL | 28 | 18 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 7 | .111 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1968 | NYA | AL | 40 | 25 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 5 | .080 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1970 | NYA | AL | 7 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | .333 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| Career · 4 seasons | 92 | 46 | 2 | 5 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 13 | .109 | — | — | — | — | 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
View full game log (184 games) →Per-game data from Retrosheet (regular season, through 2025).
Batting — Home / Away
| Split | G | AB | R | H | HR | RBI | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 40 | 23 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 2 | .130 |
| Away | 52 | 23 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | .087 |
Pitching — Home / Away
| Split | G | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 40 | 105.0 | 94 | 25 | 41 | 46 | 2.14 |
| Away | 52 | 102.0 | 116 | 50 | 43 | 48 | 4.41 |
Last 10 Games — Batting
| Date | Tm | Opp | Res | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970-05-09 | NYY | LAA | L | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1970-05-05 | NYY | OAK | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1970-05-02 | NYY | MIL | W | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1970-04-21 | NYY | TEX | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1970-04-19 | NYY | BAL | W | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1970-04-14 | NYY | BOS | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 1970-04-07 | NYY | BOS | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1968-09-27 | NYY | BOS | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1968-09-22 | NYY | BOS | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1968-09-20 | NYY | BOS | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Last 10 Games — Pitching
| Date | Tm | Opp | Dec | IP | H | R | ER | BB | SO | HR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970-05-09 | NYY | LAA | — | 5.0 | 8 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 4 | 0 |
| 1970-05-05 | NYY | OAK | — | 0.1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1970-05-02 | NYY | MIL | — | 0.1 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 1 |
| 1970-04-21 | NYY | TEX | — | 1.0 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1970-04-19 | NYY | BAL | W | 3.2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 1 | 0 |
| 1970-04-14 | NYY | BOS | — | 3.1 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 |
| 1970-04-07 | NYY | BOS | — | 2.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 0 |
| 1968-09-27 | NYY | BOS | L | 0.2 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| 1968-09-22 | NYY | BOS | — | 3.1 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 1968-09-20 | NYY | BOS | — | 1.0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
Season-by-Season Fielding
Career Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each position.
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | 92 |
Joe Verbanic: the record in brief
According to the bio, Joe Verbanic debuted on July 20, 1966 and played a final game on May 9, 1970. By club, Verbanic's seasons break down as the Philadelphia Phillies (1966) and the New York Yankees (1967 through 1970). Born on April 24, 1943, in Washington, PA, USA, Verbanic is listed as a pitcher and batted and threw right-handed. Size on record: 6'0" and 155 pounds. Verbanic's full given name, per the bio, is Joseph Michael Verbanic.
The pitching table credits Verbanic with a 12-11 record and a 3.26 ERA in 92 games. The same table counts 94 strikeouts. The leagues Verbanic pitched in allowed 3.44 earned runs per nine over those seasons, so the career ERA was 5.3% better than average. 1968 brought Verbanic a season-high 6 wins. In 1967, one of the busiest seasons, Verbanic posted a 2.80 ERA; the league figure that year was 3.30.
Every defensive appearance on record for Verbanic, 92 games, came at pitcher. On the mound, Verbanic's fielding totals are 18 putouts, 49 assists and 4 errors.
Frequently Asked Questions about Joe Verbanic
- What years did Joe Verbanic play?
- Joe Verbanic played in Major League Baseball from 1966 to 1970.
- Was Joe Verbanic a pitcher?
- Yes. Joe Verbanic pitched in the major leagues, recording 12 wins and 94 strikeouts.
- How many home runs did Joe Verbanic hit?
- Joe Verbanic hit 0 career home runs with 5 hits.
- What teams did Joe Verbanic play for?
- Joe Verbanic played for 2 teams: the Philadelphia Phillies (1966) and the New York Yankees (1967–1968, 1970).
- What were Joe Verbanic's career stats?
- In 92 games, Joe Verbanic went 12-11 with a 3.26 ERA, 94 strikeouts, 207.0 innings pitched, and 6 saves.
- What position did Joe Verbanic play?
- Joe Verbanic played primarily as a pitcher, the position where he appeared in the most games.
- How tall was Joe Verbanic and how much did he weigh?
- Joe Verbanic was listed at 6 feet and 155 pounds.
- What was Joe Verbanic's career ERA?
- Joe Verbanic finished with a 3.26 career ERA, going 12-11 with 94 strikeouts.
- How many strikeouts did Joe Verbanic have?
- Joe Verbanic recorded 94 career strikeouts.
- Is Joe Verbanic in the Hall of Fame?
- No. Joe Verbanic has not been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.