Joe Winkelsas
Pitcher · Career Stats, Bio & Records (1999-2006)
Joe Winkelsas was a pitcher who played in Major League Baseball from 1999 to 2006 for the Atlanta Braves and the Milwaukee Brewers, a span of 8 seasons. Across 8 career appearances, he went 0-1 with a 9.82 ERA and 4 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
- 6'3" / 188 lb
- MLB Debut
- 1999-04-10
- Last Game
- 2006-06-09
Full name: Joseph Winkelsas
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1999 | ATL | NL | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.1 | 4 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 54.00 | — | 0.0 |
| 2006 | MIL | NL | 0 | 1 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 7.0 | 9 | 6 | 6 | 4 | 7.71 | — | 0.0 |
| Career · 2 seasons | 0 | 1 | 8 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 7.1 | 13 | 8 | 7 | 4 | 9.82 | — | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1999 | ATL | NL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 2006 | MIL | NL | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| Career · 2 seasons | 8 | 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
View full game log (16 games) →Per-game data from Retrosheet (regular season, through 2025).
Batting — Home / Away
| Split | G | AB | R | H | HR | RBI | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — |
| Away | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — |
Pitching — Home / Away
| Split | G | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 4 | 2.2 | 8 | 6 | 3 | 3 | 20.25 |
| Away | 4 | 4.2 | 5 | 2 | 4 | 1 | 3.86 |
Last 8 Games — Pitching
| Date | Tm | Opp | Dec | IP | H | R | ER | BB | SO | HR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006-06-09 | MIL | STL | L | 1.0 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 0 |
| 2006-06-04 | MIL | WAS | — | 0.1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 2006-06-02 | MIL | WAS | — | 1.0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 2006-05-30 | MIL | PIT | — | 2.0 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| 2006-05-29 | MIL | PIT | — | 0.1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2006-05-28 | MIL | PHI | — | 2.0 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| 2006-05-23 | MIL | CIN | — | 0.1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 1999-04-10 | ATL | AZ | — | 0.1 | 4 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each position.
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | 8 |
College History
| School Name | City | State | Years Attended |
|---|---|---|---|
| Elon University | Elon | NC | 1996 |
Joe Winkelsas: the record in brief
Joe Winkelsas's major league career runs from a debut on April 10, 1999 to a final game on June 9, 2006. The team column moves through the Atlanta Braves (1999) and the Milwaukee Brewers (2006). Winkelsas, born on September 14, 1973, in Buffalo, NY, USA, is listed as a pitcher and both batted and threw right-handed. Winkelsas's listed size is 6 feet, 3 inches and 188 pounds. Joe Winkelsas was the playing name; the full given name is Joseph.
Winkelsas's career pitching line is 0 wins, 1 loss and a 9.82 ERA over 8 appearances. Winkelsas had 4 strikeouts. Against a 4.62 league ERA for the same seasons, the 9.82 mark was 112.6% worse.
Every defensive appearance on record for Winkelsas, 8 games, came at pitcher.
The college table lists Elon University in 1996. Retrosheet box scores cover 16 of Winkelsas's games, and the full game log is linked from the splits section.
Frequently Asked Questions about Joe Winkelsas
- What years did Joe Winkelsas play?
- Joe Winkelsas played in Major League Baseball from 1999 to 2006.
- Was Joe Winkelsas a pitcher?
- Yes. Joe Winkelsas pitched in the major leagues, recording 0 wins and 4 strikeouts.
- What teams did Joe Winkelsas play for?
- Joe Winkelsas played for 2 teams: the Atlanta Braves (1999) and the Milwaukee Brewers (2006).
- What were Joe Winkelsas's career stats?
- In 8 games, Joe Winkelsas went 0-1 with a 9.82 ERA, 4 strikeouts, and 7.1 innings pitched.
- What position did Joe Winkelsas play?
- Joe Winkelsas played primarily as a pitcher, the position where he appeared in the most games.
- How tall was Joe Winkelsas and how much did he weigh?
- Joe Winkelsas was listed at 6 feet 3 inches and 188 pounds.
- What was Joe Winkelsas's career ERA?
- Joe Winkelsas finished with a 9.82 career ERA, going 0-1 with 4 strikeouts.
- How many strikeouts did Joe Winkelsas have?
- Joe Winkelsas recorded 4 career strikeouts.
- Is Joe Winkelsas in the Hall of Fame?
- No. Joe Winkelsas has not been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.