Joe Decker

George Henry Decker Jr.

• Bats Right, Throws Right
• Height 6' 0", Weight 180 lb.
• High School Petaluma High School
• Debut September 18, 1969
• Final Game July 7, 1979
• Born June 16, 1947 in Storm Lake, IA USA
• Died March 2, 2003 in Fraser, MI USA

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Biographical Information

Joe Decker was a Chicago Cubs farmhand whose only big year came after he was traded to the Minnesota Twins. In 1974, he was 16-14 with a 3.29 ERA. He also pitched briefly with the Seattle Mariners in 1979. He hit one career home run, on May 1, 1970, against the Atlanta Braves; the opposing pitcher was Phil Niekro.

In 1989, Decker played for the Gold Coast Suns of the Senior Professional Baseball Association and notched seven saves for the club. In 1990 he played for the San Bernardino Pride of the SPBA and had a record of 2-2 in 10 games when the league ceased operations in December.

He died in 2003 at age 55 from injuries sustained in a fall at home.

Notable Achievements

• 15 Wins Seasons: 1 (1974)
• 200 Innings Pitched Seasons: 1 (1974)

Related Sites

• Joe Decker at the SABR Bio Project