Ed Wojna
Pitcher · Career Stats, Bio & Records (1985-1989)
Ed Wojna was a pitcher who played in Major League Baseball from 1985 to 1989 for the San Diego Padres and the Cleveland Guardians, a span of 5 seasons. Across 36 career appearances, he went 4-10 with a 4.62 ERA and 60 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
- 6'1" / 185 lb
- MLB Debut
- 1985-06-16
- Last Game
- 1989-09-30
Full name: Edward David Wojna
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1985 | SDN | NL | 2 | 4 | 15 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 42.0 | 53 | 27 | 19 | 18 | 5.79 | 3.89 (-49%) | -1430.4 |
| 1986 | SDN | NL | 2 | 2 | 7 | 7 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 39.0 | 42 | 14 | 16 | 19 | 3.23 | 3.97 (+19%) | 198.0 |
| 1987 | SDN | NL | 0 | 3 | 5 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 18.1 | 25 | 12 | 6 | 13 | 5.89 | 4.29 (-37%) | 127.5 |
| 1989 | CLE | AL | 0 | 1 | 9 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 33.0 | 31 | 15 | 14 | 10 | 4.09 | 3.71 (-10%) | 233.2 |
| Career · 4 seasons | 4 | 10 | 36 | 20 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 132.1 | 151 | 68 | 55 | 60 | 4.62 | — | -872 | ||
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 36 | 31 | 1 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 20 | .129 | .129 | .129 | .258 | 0 |
Career AVG .129 vs. league average .258 across their career seasons — 50.0% below league average.
Career OBP .129 vs. league average .325 across their career seasons — 60.3% below league average.
Career SLG .129 vs. league average .394 across their career seasons — 67.3% below league average.
Career OPS .258 vs. league average .719 across their career seasons — 64.1% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1985 | SDN | NL | 15 | 12 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 8 | .167 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1986 | SDN | NL | 7 | 14 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 11 | .143 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1987 | SDN | NL | 5 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | .000 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1989 | CLE | AL | 9 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| Career · 4 seasons | 36 | 31 | 1 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 20 | .129 | — | — | — | — | 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 (72 games) →Per-game data from Retrosheet (regular season, through 2025).
Batting — Home / Away
| Split | G | AB | R | H | HR | RBI | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 17 | 17 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | .059 |
| Away | 19 | 14 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 0 | .214 |
Pitching — Home / Away
| Split | G | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 17 | 66.2 | 73 | 36 | 31 | 36 | 4.86 |
| Away | 19 | 65.2 | 78 | 32 | 24 | 24 | 4.39 |
Last 10 Games — Pitching
| Date | Tm | Opp | Dec | IP | H | R | ER | BB | SO | HR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1989-09-30 | CLE | CHW | — | 5.0 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1989-09-15 | CLE | TOR | — | 1.0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 1989-09-09 | CLE | TOR | — | 0.1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1989-09-07 | CLE | TOR | — | 2.1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 1989-09-02 | CLE | DET | — | 3.1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 4 | 0 |
| 1989-08-27 | CLE | CHW | — | 4.2 | 6 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| 1989-08-11 | CLE | MIL | L | 4.1 | 8 | 6 | 6 | 3 | 2 | 0 |
| 1989-08-06 | CLE | BOS | — | 5.0 | 8 | 4 | 4 | 2 | 1 | 0 |
| 1989-08-01 | CLE | MIL | — | 7.0 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 1 | 0 |
| 1987-04-30 | SDP | STL | — | 2.0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 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 | 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 |
Ed Wojna: the record in brief
Ed Wojna's major league career runs from a debut on June 16, 1985 to a final game on September 30, 1989. The season rows list, in order, the San Diego Padres (1985 to 1987) and the Cleveland Indians (1989). The bio lists Wojna as a pitcher who both batted and threw right-handed. Wojna is listed at 6 feet, 1 inch and 185 pounds. Wojna was born on August 20, 1960, in Bridgeport, CT, USA. The given name on file is Edward David Wojna.
Wojna's career pitching line is 4 wins, 10 losses and a 4.62 ERA over 36 appearances. The same table counts 60 strikeouts. Against a 3.97 league ERA for the same seasons, the 4.62 mark was 16.6% worse. Among the heaviest workloads, the lowest ERA was 3.23 in 1986, when the league's was 3.97.
Wojna appears at one position only: pitcher, in 36 games. On the mound, the fielding record shows 5 errors alongside 12 putouts and 25 assists.
Frequently Asked Questions about Ed Wojna
- What years did Ed Wojna play?
- Ed Wojna played in Major League Baseball from 1985 to 1989.
- Was Ed Wojna a pitcher?
- Yes. Ed Wojna pitched in the major leagues, recording 4 wins and 60 strikeouts.
- How many home runs did Ed Wojna hit?
- Ed Wojna hit 0 career home runs with 4 hits.
- What was Ed Wojna's career batting average?
- Ed Wojna batted .129 over his career, with 4 hits in 31 at bats.
- What was Ed Wojna's career ERA?
- Ed Wojna finished with a 4.62 career ERA, going 4-10 with 60 strikeouts.
- How many strikeouts did Ed Wojna have?
- Ed Wojna recorded 60 career strikeouts.