Ed Wojna
Born: 8/20/1960 in Bridgeport, CT, USA
MLB Debut: 1985-06-16 | Final Game: 1989-09-30
Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'1" | Weight: 185 lbs
Full name: Edward David Wojna
Biography
Ed Wojna, born in 1960, was a professional baseball pitcher who made his mark in Major League Baseball from 1985 to 1989. Throughout his career, Wojna played for several teams, showcasing his skills primarily as a right-handed pitcher. He finished his MLB tenure with a record of 4-10 and an earned run average (ERA) of 4.62, striking out a total of 60 batters. Despite not recording any saves, Wojna's contributions on the mound during his playing years were significant, as he navigated a competitive era in baseball characterized by the rise of power hitting and the evolution of pitching strategies.
Wojna's career unfolded during a transformative period in baseball, bridging the gap between the traditional pitching styles of the past and the more specialized roles that emerged in the 1990s. His journey in the majors reflected the challenges faced by many pitchers of his time, as they adapted to the increasing emphasis on strikeouts and the deepening of bullpens. While his career numbers may not reflect the accolades of some of his contemporaries, Wojna's perseverance and commitment to the game left a lasting impression on those who followed his career.
Career Pitching Statistics
| W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | HR | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 | 10 | 36 | 20 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 132.3 | 151 | 68 | 10 | 55 | 60 | 4.62 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Pitching
| Year | Team | Lg | W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1985 | SDP | NL | 2 | 4 | 15 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 42.0 | 53 | 27 | 19 | 18 | 5.79 | - |
| 1986 | SDP | NL | 2 | 2 | 7 | 7 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 39.0 | 42 | 14 | 16 | 19 | 3.23 | - |
| 1987 | SDP | NL | 0 | 3 | 5 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 18.3 | 25 | 12 | 6 | 13 | 5.89 | - |
| 1989 | CLE | AL | 0 | 1 | 9 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 33.0 | 31 | 15 | 14 | 10 | 4.09 | 233.2 |
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 36 | 31 | 1 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 20 | 0.129 | 0.129 | 0.129 | 0.258 | 0.0 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1985 | SDP | NL | 15 | 12 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 8 | 0.167 | 0.0 |
| 1986 | SDP | NL | 7 | 14 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 11 | 0.143 | 0.0 |
| 1987 | SDP | NL | 5 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0.000 | 0.0 |
| 1989 | CLE | AL | 9 | 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 | 36 | 20 | 12 | 25 | 5 | 2 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1985 | SDN | P | 15 | 7 | 4 | 8 | 3 | 1 |
| 1986 | SDN | P | 7 | 7 | 1 | 5 | 2 | 0 |
| 1987 | SDN | P | 5 | 3 | 3 | 5 | 0 | 0 |
| 1989 | CLE | P | 9 | 3 | 4 | 7 | 0 | 1 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | 36 |
Salary History
| Year | Team | League | Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1989 | CLE | AL | $77,500 |
| 1986 | SDN | NL | $65,000 |
| Total Career Earnings | $142,500 | ||
College History
| School Name | City | State | Years Attended |
|---|---|---|---|
| Indian River Community College | Fort Pierce | FL | 1980 |