Joe Inglett

{{Infobox baseball biography

|image=P1000090 Joe Inglett.jpg

|image_size=

|caption=Inglett with the Toronto Blue Jays

|name=Joe Inglett

|position=Second baseman / Outfielder

|bats=Left

|throws=Right

|birth_date={{Birth date and age|1978|6|29}}

|birth_place=Sacramento, California, U.S.

|debutleague = MLB

|debutdate=June 21

|debutyear=2006

|debutteam=Cleveland Indians

|finalleague = MLB

|finaldate=May 11

|finalyear=2011

|finalteam=Houston Astros

|statleague = MLB

|stat1label=Batting average

|stat1value=.283

|stat2label=Home runs

|stat2value=6

|stat3label=Runs batted in

|stat3value=77

|teams=

Cleveland Indians ({{mlby|2006}})
Toronto Blue Jays ({{mlby|2007}}–{{mlby|2009}})
Milwaukee Brewers ({{mlby|2010}})
Houston Astros ({{mlby|2011}})

}}

Joseph Steven Inglett (born June 29, 1978) is an American former professional baseball utility player. He played in Major League Baseball (MLB) between 2006 and 2011 for the Cleveland Indians, Toronto Blue Jays, Milwaukee Brewers, and Houston Astros.

Amateur career

Born in Sacramento, California, Inglett attended Mesa Verde High School, and went on to play college baseball at the University of Nevada, Reno. In 1997, he played collegiate summer baseball in the Cape Cod Baseball League for the Chatham A's, and returned to the league in 1999 to play with the Bourne Braves.{{cite web|author=|date=|title=Major League Baseball Players From the Cape Cod League|url=http://capecodbaseball.org.ismmedia.com/ISM3/std-content/repos/Top/2012website/archives/Current%20Year/All_Time_MLB_CCBL_Alumni.pdf|access-date=January 9, 2020|website=Cape Cod Baseball League|publisher=}}{{cite web|title=1999 Bourne Braves|url=http://www.thebaseballcube.com/college/summer/stats.asp?Y=1999&T=bourne%20braves|access-date=September 23, 2021|website=The Baseball Cube|publisher=}} He was selected by the Cleveland Indians in the eighth round of the 2000 MLB Draft.{{Cite web|title=8th Round of the 2000 MLB June Amateur Draft|url=https://www.baseball-reference.com/draft/?year_ID=2000&draft_round=8&draft_type=junreg&query_type=year_round|access-date=December 26, 2021|website=Baseball-Reference.com|language=en}}

Major League career

= Cleveland Indians =

Inglett made his major league debut with the Indians on June 21, 2006,{{Cite web|date=June 21, 2006|title=Chicago Cubs at Cleveland Indians Box Score, June 21, 2006|url=https://www.baseball-reference.com/boxes/CLE/CLE200606210.shtml|access-date=December 26, 2021|website=Baseball-Reference.com|language=en}} and batted .284 with two home runs and 21 RBI in 64 games in his rookie season with Cleveland.{{Cite web|title=Joe Inglett Stats|url=https://www.baseball-reference.com/players/i/inglejo01.shtml|access-date=December 26, 2021|website=Baseball-Reference.com|language=en}}

Inglett spent the 2007 minor league season with the Triple-A Buffalo Bisons. He played 107 games for the Bisons, batting .253 with four home runs and 57 RBI.{{Cite web|title=Joe Inglett Minor & Fall Leagues Statistics & History|url=https://www.baseball-reference.com/register/player.fcgi?id=inglet001jos|access-date=December 26, 2021|website=Baseball-Reference.com|language=en}} Inglett was designated for assignment on September 6, 2007, to clear room for David Dellucci, who was coming off the 60-day DL.{{Cite web|last=Rabney|first=Glenn|date=September 7, 2007|title=Notes: Dellucci returns from DL|url=http://cleveland.indians.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20070906&content_id=2193808&vkey=news_cle&fext=.jsp&c_id=cle|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20070909233041/http://cleveland.indians.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20070906&content_id=2193808&vkey=news_cle&fext=.jsp&c_id=cle|archive-date=September 9, 2007|access-date=December 26, 2021|website=Cleveland Indians|publisher=MLB.com}}

= Toronto Blue Jays =

He was claimed off waivers by the Toronto Blue Jays on September 14, 2007, and played in two games before the season ended.{{Cite web|title=Joe Inglett Stats|url=https://www.baseball-reference.com/players/i/inglejo01.shtml|access-date=December 26, 2021|website=Baseball-Reference.com|language=en}}

Inglett was nicknamed "Voodoo Joe" by former Blue Jays' manager John Gibbons.{{Cite web|last=Bastian|first=Jordan|date=March 19, 2009|title=Inglett might miss out, barring injury|url=http://toronto.bluejays.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20090319&content_id=4033872&vkey=news_tor&fext=.jsp&c_id=tor|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20090323025245/http://toronto.bluejays.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20090319&content_id=4033872&vkey=news_tor&fext=.jsp&c_id=tor|archive-date=March 23, 2009|access-date=March 23, 2009|website=Toronto Blue Jays|publisher=MLB.com}} He has also been nicknamed "Mighty Joe" by radio announcer Jerry Howarth. The "Voodoo Joe" nickname came from the fact that twice in the {{mlby|2008}} season, Inglett was sent down to Triple-A Syracuse to make room for returning regular players, only to be called back the same day because of new injuries. Both times, Inglett was able to return within a few hours of leaving.

On August 21, 2008, Inglett went 4-for-5 with a double, a stolen base, and three runs scored in a 14–3 win over the New York Yankees.{{Cite web|date=August 21, 2008|title=New York Yankees at Toronto Blue Jays Box Score, August 21, 2008|url=https://www.baseball-reference.com/boxes/TOR/TOR200808210.shtml|access-date=December 26, 2021|website=Baseball-Reference.com|language=en}}

During the 2008 season, a string of injuries plagued the Toronto Blue Jays starting lineup, Inglett was used as a utility player as David Eckstein, John McDonald, Scott Rolen and Vernon Wells spent time on the disabled list. He played 66 games at second base, six games at third base, two games at shortstop and 34 games at the outfield positions.{{Cite web|title=Joe Inglett Stats|url=https://www.baseball-reference.com/players/i/inglejo01.shtml|access-date=December 26, 2021|website=Baseball-Reference.com|language=en}} Inglett would finish the season batting .297 with three home runs and 39 RBI in 109 games with the Blue Jays.{{Cite web|title=Joe Inglett Stats|url=https://www.baseball-reference.com/players/i/inglejo01.shtml|access-date=December 26, 2021|website=Baseball-Reference.com|language=en}}

In 2009 spring training, Inglett was expected to play in the majors again, but was sent down to the Triple-A Las Vegas 51s, along with relief pitcher Jeremy Accardo.{{Cite news|last=MacLeod|first=Robert|date=April 1, 2009|title=IT WASN'T IN THE ACCARDOS|language=en-CA|work=The Globe and Mail|url=https://www.theglobeandmail.com/amp/sports/it-wasnt-in-the-accardos/article22511096/|access-date=December 26, 2021}} Later in the season, Inglett was called up from Las Vegas along with Casey Janssen and Ricky Romero.{{Cite web|date=May 22, 2009|title=Blue Jays make moves, call up LHP Janssen|url=https://www.espn.com/mlb/news/story?id=4199609|access-date=December 26, 2021|website=ESPN|publisher=Associated Press|language=en}} On May 22, Inglett made his season debut pinch-hitting for Roy Halladay and struck out looking.{{Cite web|last=Bastian|first=Jordan|date=May 22, 2009|title=Halladay's work not enough in Atlanta|url=http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20090522&content_id=4891762&vkey=recap&fext=.jsp&c_id=tor|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20090526171848/http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20090522&content_id=4891762&vkey=recap&fext=.jsp&c_id=tor|archive-date=May 26, 2009|access-date=December 26, 2021|website=Toronto Blue Jays|publisher=MLB.com}}

= Texas Rangers =

On December 4, 2009, Inglett was claimed off waivers by the Texas Rangers.{{Cite web|last=Sullivan|first=T.R.|date=December 4, 2009|title=Rangers claim Inglett off waivers|url=http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20091204&content_id=7757318&vkey=news_tex&fext=.jsp&c_id=tex&partnerId=rss_tex|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20091206182029/http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20091204&content_id=7757318&vkey=news_tex&fext=.jsp&c_id=tex&partnerId=rss_tex|archive-date=December 6, 2009|access-date=December 7, 2009|website=Texas Rangers|publisher=MLB.com}} On January 25, 2010, Inglett was designated for assignment.{{Cite web|last=Dierkes|first=Tim|date=January 25, 2010|title=Rangers Designate Joe Inglett For Assignment|url=https://www.mlbtraderumors.com/2010/01/rangers-designate-joe-inglett-for-assignment.html|access-date=December 26, 2021|website=MLB Trade Rumors|language=en-US}}

= Milwaukee Brewers =

On January 27, 2010, Inglett was claimed off waivers by the Milwaukee Brewers.{{Cite web|last=Durrett|first=Richard|date=January 27, 2010|title=Inglett claimed off waivers by Milwaukee|url=https://www.espn.com/blog/dallas/texas-rangers/post/_/id/4843678/inglett-claimed-off-waivers-by-milwaukee|access-date=December 26, 2021|website=ESPN|language=en}} On July 27, 2010, Inglett pitched one inning of relief against the Cincinnati Reds, who were leading 12–4 heading into the ninth inning.{{cite web|date=July 27, 2010|title=July 27, 2010 Cincinnati Reds at Milwaukee Brewers Play by Play and Box Score - Baseball-Reference.com|url=https://www.baseball-reference.com/boxes/MIL/MIL201007270.shtml|access-date=June 21, 2012|work=Baseball-Reference.com}} Lobbing pitches no faster than 57 mph,{{cite web|title=Brooks Baseball · Home of the PitchFX Tool - Player Card: Joe Inglett|url=http://brooksbaseball.net/player_cards/player_card.php?player=446928|access-date=June 21, 2012|website=Brooks Baseball|publisher=}} he allowed no runs on no hits and no base runners with just six pitches in a three-up, three-down inning. He was non-tendered a contract at the end of the season and, therefore, became a free agent. He led the league in pinch hits in 2010.

= Tampa Bay Rays =

On February 18, 2011, Inglett signed a minor league contract with the Tampa Bay Rays. The deal included an invite to spring training.{{cite web|last=Chastain|first=Bill|date=February 18, 2011|title=Rays ink Inglett to a Minor League deal|url=http://tampabay.rays.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20110218&content_id=16677822&vkey=news_tb&fext=.jsp&c_id=tb|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110714103528/http://tampabay.rays.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20110218&content_id=16677822&vkey=news_tb&fext=.jsp&c_id=tb|archive-date=July 14, 2011|access-date=February 18, 2011|work=Tampa Bay Rays|publisher=MLB.com}}

= Houston Astros =

On March 27, 2011, the Houston Astros acquired Inglett from the Rays in exchange for a player to be named later or cash considerations.{{cite web|last=McTaggart|first=Brian|date=March 27, 2011|title=Astros acquire Joe Inglett|url=https://twitter.com/brianmctaggart/status/52070604395913216#|access-date=March 27, 2011|website=Twitter|publisher=}} He was designated for assignment on April 28,{{Cite web|last=McTaggart|first=Brian|date=April 28, 2011|title=Astros activate Barmes, designate Inglett|url=http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20110428&content_id=18370846¬ebook_id=18388806&vkey=notebook_hou&c_id=hou|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20121106105341/http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20110428&content_id=18370846¬ebook_id=18388806&vkey=notebook_hou&c_id=hou|archive-date=November 6, 2012|access-date=April 28, 2011|website=Houston Astros|publisher=MLB.com}} only to have his contract re-purchased on May 8.{{Cite web|date=May 8, 2011|title=Jason Bourgeois placed on DL|url=http://www.rotoworld.com/content/playerpages/playerbreakingnews.asp?sport=MLB&id=671&line=322517&spln=1|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20121009162108/http://www.rotoworld.com/content/playerpages/playerbreakingnews.asp?sport=MLB&id=671&line=322517&spln=1|archive-date=October 9, 2012|access-date=October 9, 2012|website=RotoWorld}} He was outrighted to the minors again on May 12.{{Cite web|last=McTaggart|first=Brian|date=May 12, 2011|title=Figueroa, Inglett outrighted to Triple-A|url=http://houston.astros.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20110512&content_id=18983954&vkey=news_hou&c_id=hou|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20121007154103/http://houston.astros.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20110512&content_id=18983954&vkey=news_hou&c_id=hou|archive-date=October 7, 2012|access-date=October 7, 2012|website=Houston Astros|publisher=MLB.com}} He was released on May 27.{{Cite web|last=Polishuk|first=Mark|date=May 27, 2011|title=Astros Release Joe Inglett|url=https://www.mlbtraderumors.com/2011/05/astros-release-joe-inglett.html|access-date=May 27, 2011|website=MLB Trade Rumors|language=en-US}}

Personal life

Inglett graduated from Mesa Verde High School in 1996. He graduated from the University of Nevada, Reno, and now is happily married to his wife, Kelly, with whom he has three children.{{Citation needed|date=November 2010}}

References

External links

{{Baseballstats|mlb=446928 |espn=28502 |br=i/inglejo01 |fangraphs=7254 |brm=inglet001jos}}, or [http://www.retrosheet.org/boxesetc/I/Pinglj001.htm Retrosheet]

Category:1978 births

Category:Living people

Category:American expatriate baseball players in Canada

Category:Akron Aeros players

Category:Baseball players from Sacramento, California

Category:Bourne Braves players

Category:Buffalo Bisons (minor league) players

Category:Chatham Anglers players

Category:Cleveland Indians players

Category:Columbus Red Stixx players

Category:Houston Astros players

Category:Kinston Indians players