Joe Ross (baseball) facts for kids
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Ross with the Washington Nationals in 2021
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| Philadelphia Phillies – No. 41 | |||
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| Born: May 21, 1993 Berkeley, California, U.S. |
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| June 6, 2015, for the Washington Nationals | |||
| MLB statistics (through July 18, 2025) |
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| Win–loss record | 31–35 | ||
| Earned run average | 4.28 | ||
| Strikeouts | 501 | ||
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Joseph Andrew Ross (born May 21, 1993) is an American professional baseball pitcher. He plays for the Philadelphia Phillies in Major League Baseball (MLB). Joe has also played for the Washington Nationals and Milwaukee Brewers. He was picked by the San Diego Padres in the first round of the 2011 MLB draft. Joe made his big league debut in 2015 with the Nationals.
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Joe Ross's Baseball Journey
Starting with the San Diego Padres (2011–2014)
The San Diego Padres chose Joe Ross in the first round of the 2011 MLB draft. He was the 25th player picked overall. Joe was still in high school at Bishop O'Dowd High School in Oakland, California. He had planned to go to college at the University of California, Los Angeles. But he decided to sign with the Padres instead.
Joe started his professional career with the Arizona League Padres. Before the 2012 season, he was seen as one of the top young players in baseball. In 2012, he played for the Fort Wayne TinCaps. This is a Single–A team in the Midwest League. However, he missed most of that season. He had an injury called right shoulder inflammation.
Joe returned to play for Fort Wayne in the 2013 season. He began the 2014 season with the Lake Elsinore Storm. This is a High–A team in the California League. Later that season, he moved up to the Double-A San Antonio Missions.
Playing for the Washington Nationals (2015–2021)
On December 19, 2014, Joe Ross was traded to the Washington Nationals. This was part of a big three-team trade. The Padres also sent another player, Trea Turner, to the Nationals.
On June 6, 2015, Joe was called up to the Major Leagues for the first time. He made his first MLB start that very day. Joe pitched very well in his second and third games. He helped the Nationals win both times. In his third game, he struck out 11 batters. This ended an eight-game winning streak for the Pittsburgh Pirates. Joe stayed in the starting group because he was pitching so well. Later in the season, he moved to the bullpen. This was to help him not pitch too many innings.
Joe started the 2016 season as a pitcher for the Nationals. But he missed a lot of the season. He had more right shoulder inflammation. He was put on the injured list on July 3, 2016. He came back to play on September 18. After returning, Joe sometimes struggled to pitch for many innings. He would often pitch the first few innings. Then another pitcher would take over for a longer time. Joe started Game 4 of the 2016 playoffs. He gave up 4 runs in less than three innings.
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Joe was a key player for the Nationals in the first half of the 2017 season. He started the year playing for a minor league team. But he was called up to the Nationals after another pitcher struggled. Joe had some tough games early on. He was sent back to the minor leagues in May. He returned to the Nationals' starting team on May 23. He pitched well against the Seattle Mariners.
In 2017, Joe's team scored a lot of runs when he pitched. The Nationals scored more than 10 runs in eight of his 13 starts. However, in his last start on July 9, Joe had to leave the game early. His fastball was not as fast as usual. On July 15, 2017, doctors found a serious injury in his elbow. He needed surgery called "Tommy John" surgery. This meant he would miss the rest of 2017 and part of 2018. In 2017, his record was 5 wins and 3 losses. His ERA was 5.01.
After his surgery, Joe tried to pitch in an MLB game again on September 7, 2018. This was 14 months after his surgery. He faced the Chicago Cubs. The game was delayed by rain. Joe pitched for a short time before the game was stopped again. His fastball was very fast, even faster than before his surgery. In 2018, he played in three games. His record was 0 wins and 2 losses. His ERA was 5.06.
In 2019, Joe had 4 wins and 4 losses. His ERA was 5.48. Joe started Game 5 of the 2019 World Series for the Nationals. He pitched because another star pitcher was hurt. Joe gave up 4 runs in 5 innings. The Astros won that game. But the Nationals went on to win the World Series in 7 games. Joe received a World Series ring for being part of the team.
On June 29, 2020, Joe said he would not play in the 2020 season. This was because of the COVID-19 pandemic.
On August 17, 2021, Joe was placed on the injured list again. He had another injury to his right elbow. On May 31, 2022, it was announced that Joe needed another Tommy John surgery. This meant he would miss the entire 2022 season.
Time with the San Francisco Giants
On January 30, 2023, Joe Ross signed a minor league contract with the San Francisco Giants. He played in 8 games for different Giants minor league teams. He had a 5.14 ERA with 10 strikeouts in 14 innings. Joe became a free agent after the season on November 6.
Playing for the Milwaukee Brewers (2024)
On December 12, 2023, Joe Ross signed a one-year deal with the Milwaukee Brewers. He started the 2024 season as a pitcher for Milwaukee. He had 2 wins and 4 losses. His ERA was 4.50 with 35 strikeouts in 9 starts. Joe was placed on the injured list on May 21, 2024, with a back injury. He was able to return to play on July 30, 2024.
Joining the Philadelphia Phillies
On December 23, 2024, Joe Ross signed a one-year contract with the Philadelphia Phillies. He is now a pitcher for the Phillies.
Joe Ross's Family Life
Joe Ross has an older brother named Tyson Ross. Tyson also pitched in MLB from 2010 to 2019. Joe's father is a doctor who treats children. His mother is a nurse in an emergency room in Oakland. His sister, Frankie, is also a children's doctor. She played soccer at Portland State University.
