Joseph
Smith
P · MIN · Very poor
- PAL
- 3
- WAR
- -0.8
- ERA
- 4.61
2022
Joe Smith
Biography
- Height
- 6' 2"
- Weight
- 96 kg
- Bats
- R
- Throws
- R
- MLB debut
- April 1, 2007
- Born
- March 22, 1984 (42)
- Birthplace
- Cincinnati, OH, USA
- Nickname
- Smitty
- Draft
- 2006
Career history
- Minnesota Twins · 2022 (1 season)
- Seattle Mariners · 2021 (1 season)
- Houston Astros · 2018 – 2021 (3 seasons)
- Cleveland Guardians · 2017 (1 season)
- Toronto Blue Jays · 2017 (1 season)
- Chicago Cubs · 2016 (1 season)
- Los Angeles Angels · 2014 – 2016 (3 seasons)
- Cleveland Guardians · 2009 – 2013 (5 seasons)
- New York Mets · 2007 – 2008 (2 seasons)
MLB record
| Year | Team | PJ | V | D | MPM | MJ | RB | WHIP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | Minnesota Twins | 34 | 1 | 1 | 4.61 | 27.1 | 17 | 1.54 |
| 2021 | 50 | 4 | 4 | 4.99 | 39.2 | 34 | 1.39 | |
| 2021 | Seattle Mariners | 23 | 3 | 3 | 2.00 | 18.0 | 17 | 0.89 |
| 2021 | Houston Astros | 27 | 1 | 1 | 7.48 | 21.2 | 17 | 1.80 |
| 2019 | Houston Astros | 28 | 1 | 0 | 1.80 | 25.0 | 22 | 0.96 |
| 2018 | Houston Astros | 56 | 5 | 1 | 3.74 | 45.2 | 46 | 1.01 |
| 2017 | 59 | 3 | 0 | 3.33 | 54.0 | 71 | 1.04 | |
| 2017 | Cleveland Guardians | 21 | 0 | 0 | 3.44 | 18.1 | 20 | 0.87 |
| 2017 | Toronto Blue Jays | 38 | 3 | 0 | 3.28 | 35.2 | 51 | 1.12 |
| 2016 | 54 | 2 | 5 | 3.46 | 52.0 | 40 | 1.25 | |
| 2016 | Chicago Cubs | 16 | 1 | 1 | 2.51 | 14.1 | 15 | 1.12 |
| 2016 | Los Angeles Angels | 38 | 1 | 4 | 3.82 | 37.2 | 25 | 1.30 |
| 2015 | Los Angeles Angels | 70 | 5 | 5 | 3.58 | 65.1 | 57 | 1.27 |
| 2014 | Los Angeles Angels | 76 | 7 | 2 | 1.81 | 74.2 | 68 | 0.80 |
| 2013 | Cleveland Guardians | 70 | 6 | 2 | 2.29 | 63.0 | 54 | 1.22 |
| 2012 | Cleveland Guardians | 72 | 7 | 4 | 2.96 | 67.0 | 53 | 1.16 |
| 2011 | Cleveland Guardians | 71 | 3 | 3 | 2.01 | 67.0 | 45 | 1.09 |
| 2010 | Cleveland Guardians | 53 | 2 | 2 | 3.83 | 40.0 | 32 | 1.35 |
| 2009 | Cleveland Guardians | 37 | 0 | 0 | 3.44 | 34.0 | 30 | 1.26 |
| 2008 | New York Mets | 82 | 6 | 3 | 3.55 | 63.1 | 52 | 1.29 |
| 2007 | New York Mets | 54 | 3 | 2 | 3.45 | 44.1 | 45 | 1.56 |
| Career totals | 866 | 55 | 34 | 3.14 | 762.1 | 666 | 1.19 | |
Joe Smith: our analysis
2022 season: 34 G, 27.3 IP, 1 W, 1 L, 17 SO, 1.54 WHIP. WAR -0.8 · PAL 3, very poor.
In 2022, Joe Smith, 42, posts a PAL Rating of 3 out of 100 (very poor), with a WAR of -0.8.
His strengths: command (65, above average). On the other hand, velocity (2, among the weakest in the league) and stuff (7, among the weakest in the league) hold him back.
A marked decline: his PAL was 46 in 2021, against 3 now; his WAR went from 0.3 to -0.8.
Advanced stats, 2022 Relief pitcher
MLB stats →ERA
4.61
FIP
6.30
xFIP
4.37
ERA-
119
WHIP
1.54
K%
13.9 %
BB%
7.4 %
Strikeouts
17
Innings
27.3
Wins
1
Stats: MLB (statsapi) and Baseball Savant.
2023 projection
MLB trends →Projected WAR
-1.0
80% of cases: -0.9 to 0.4
Strikeouts
19
2022 WAR
-0.8
This season's pace, over the average of the last two workloads, adjusted for next year's age.
Trend
↓ Slight decline (-14)
- 20210.3 WAR · 0.5 per full season
- 2022-0.8 WAR · -1.9 per full season
Outlook, age included
-44 · 38 y.o. · the age when performance usually declines
It is only a projection. It knows nothing about injuries, trades or role changes.
Player ratings, 2022
All ratings →Ratings from 0 to 100 drawn from Statcast, never by hand: 75 = established regular, 95+ = elite.
OV · Overall
58
Replacement or prospect
- VEL
- Velocity
- 46
- STF
- Stuff
- 58
- CTL
- Control
- 85
- CNT
- Contact allowed
- 65
- STA
- Stamina
- —
- DUR
- Durability
- 70
- EX
- Experience
- 96
Why these ratings?Hide details
- VEL — Velocity : Fastball velocity
- STF — Stuff : Strikeouts, K − BB
- CTL — Control : Walks avoided
- CNT — Contact allowed : xwOBA, barrels and hard-hit balls allowed
- STA — Stamina : Innings per start and innings pitched
- DUR — Durability : Games played over several seasons
- EX — Experience : Seasons in the majors
WAR and PAL Rating, 2022
How we rate →WAR is fWAR (FanGraphs' version, distributed through MLB's API): wins added above a replacement player. PAL Rating scores performance from 0 to 100 against regulars in the same role (50 = median).
PAL: dimensions
A pitcher's WAR
Computed by MLB from FIP (strikeouts, walks, home runs). FIP: 6.30 · RA9-WAR: -0.6
Statcast
Statcast leaderboards →MLB's tracking of every ball, 2022 season. The percentile ranks the player among regulars in the role: 90th means better than 90% of them.
Fastball
86.0 mi/h
0th percentile
K%
13.9 %
3th percentile
BB%
7.4 %
68th percentile
xERA
5.30
5th percentile
xwOBA allowed
.355
5th percentile
Barrels allowed
10.5 %
8th percentile
| Season | Team | WAR | PAL | OV | Fastball | K% | BB% | xERA | xwOBA allowed |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | MIN | -0.8 | 3 | 58 | 86.0 | 13.9 | 7.4 | 5.30 | .355 |
| 2021 | SEA | 0.3 | 46 | 76 | 87.4 | 19.7 | 4.6 | 3.55 | .291 |
Game log, 2022
| Date | Opponent | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2 | vs DET | 1.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 4.61 |
| Aug 1 | vs DET | 0.1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4.78 |
| Jul 26 | @ MIL | 1.0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 4.85 |
| Jul 24 | @ DET | 1.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4.68 |
| Jul 17 | vs CWS | 0.1 | 5 | 6 | 1 | 0 | 4.88 |
| Jul 14 | vs CWS | 1.0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2.66 |
| Jun 23 | vs CLE | 1.0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2.78 |
| Jun 22 | vs CLE | 0.2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2.91 |
| Jun 15 | @ SEA | 0.2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 3.00 |
| Jun 13 | @ SEA | 0.1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3.10 |
Joe Smith: frequently asked questions
What is Joe Smith's record in 2022?
Joe Smith is 1-1 in 2022, with a 4.61 ERA and 17 strikeouts in 27.3 innings.
How old is Joe Smith?
Joe Smith is 42 years old: he was born on March 22, 1984.
How tall is Joe Smith, and how much does he weigh?
Joe Smith is 6'2" (188 cm) and weighs 212 lb (96 kg).
Where is Joe Smith from?
United States: Joe Smith was born in Cincinnati, OH, United States.
What team does Joe Smith play for?
Joe Smith plays for the Minnesota Twins in the MLB, at P.
How good is Joe Smith?
Joe Smith produced -0.8 wins above replacement (WAR) in 2022. His PAL rating is 3 out of 100: very poor for his position.
Is Joe Smith getting better?
No, he is slipping: his PAL rating went from 46 in 2021 to 3 in 2022 (out of 100, 50 = average player at his position).
Where was Joe Smith drafted?
Joe Smith: 2006.
What is Joe Smith's projection for 2023?
Our projection has him at -1.0 WAR in 2023, based on his weighted recent seasons and age.
