Joe Vitko
Pitcher · Career Stats, Bio & Records (1992)
Joe Vitko was a pitcher who played in Major League Baseball in 1992 for the New York Mets. Across 3 career appearances, he went 0-1 with a 13.50 ERA and 6 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
- 6'8" / 210 lb
- MLB Debut
- 1992-09-18
- Last Game
- 1992-09-28
Full name: Joseph John Vitko
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1992 | NYN | NL | 0 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4.2 | 12 | 7 | 1 | 6 | 13.50 | — | 0.0 |
| Career · 1 season | 0 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4.2 | 12 | 7 | 1 | 6 | 13.50 | — | 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.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1992 | NYN | NL | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| Career · 1 season | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — | — | 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 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — |
Pitching — Home / Away
| Split | G | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 3 | 4.2 | 12 | 7 | 1 | 6 | 13.50 |
Last 3 Games — Pitching
| Date | Tm | Opp | Dec | IP | H | R | ER | BB | SO | HR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1992-09-28 | NYN | PHI | L | 2.1 | 7 | 6 | 5 | 0 | 3 | 1 |
| 1992-09-21 | NYN | CHC | — | 1.1 | 4 | 5 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 0 |
| 1992-09-18 | NYN | WSN | — | 1.0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each position.
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | 3 |
College History
| School Name | City | State | Years Attended |
|---|---|---|---|
| St. Francis University | Loretto | PA | 1989 |
Joe Vitko: the record in brief
Joe Vitko played a first major league game on September 18, 1992 and a last one on September 28, 1992. Vitko's only club in the season tables is the New York Mets. Vitko, born on February 1, 1970, in Somerville, NJ, USA, is listed as a pitcher and both batted and threw right-handed. The bio gives 6'8" and 210 pounds. On the record, Joe Vitko was born Joseph John Vitko.
The pitching table credits Vitko with a 0-1 record and a 13.50 ERA in 3 games. Also on Vitko's record: 6 strikeouts. Against a 3.75 league ERA for the same seasons, the 13.50 mark was 260.4% worse. All of that pitching came in 1992, with 3 games and 6 strikeouts.
The college table lists St. Francis University in 1989.
The position breakdown shows 3 games, all at pitcher.
Frequently Asked Questions about Joe Vitko
- Was Joe Vitko a pitcher?
- Yes. Joe Vitko pitched in the major leagues, recording 0 wins and 6 strikeouts.
- What was Joe Vitko's career ERA?
- Joe Vitko finished with a 13.50 career ERA, going 0-1 with 6 strikeouts.
- How many strikeouts did Joe Vitko have?
- Joe Vitko recorded 6 career strikeouts.
- Is Joe Vitko in the Hall of Fame?
- No. Joe Vitko has not been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.
- What teams did Joe Vitko play for?
- Joe Vitko played for the New York Mets.