Burke Badenhop
Born: 2/8/1983 in Atlanta, GA, USA
MLB Debut: 2008-04-09 | Final Game: 2015-10-03
Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'5" | Weight: 205 lbs
Full name: Burke Heinrich Badenhop
Biography
Burke Badenhop, born in 1983, was a professional baseball pitcher who made his mark in Major League Baseball from 2008 to 2015. Known for his effective sinker and groundball-inducing prowess, Badenhop played for several teams throughout his career, including the Tampa Bay Rays, Florida Marlins, Milwaukee Brewers, and Detroit Tigers. He finished his career with a record of 20-27 and an earned run average (ERA) of 3.74, demonstrating his reliability as a middle-relief pitcher in an era that increasingly favored power pitching and strikeouts.
Over his seven seasons in the big leagues, Badenhop amassed a total of 350 strikeouts and recorded 4 saves, showcasing his ability to contribute in high-leverage situations. His career was defined by his durability and effectiveness in getting batters to hit the ball on the ground, which helped him carve out a niche in an era of baseball that often favored pitchers with overpowering fastballs. Badenhop's contributions to his teams and his unique pitching style left a lasting impression in the bullpen role during his time in the majors.
Career Pitching Statistics
| W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | HR | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 | 27 | 418 | 10 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 512.3 | 519 | 213 | 35 | 153 | 350 | 3.74 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Pitching
| Year | Team | Lg | W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2008 | MIA | NL | 2 | 3 | 13 | 8 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 47.3 | 55 | 32 | 21 | 35 | 6.08 | - |
| 2009 | MIA | NL | 7 | 4 | 35 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 72.0 | 71 | 30 | 24 | 57 | 3.75 | - |
| 2010 | MIA | NL | 2 | 5 | 53 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 67.7 | 62 | 30 | 21 | 47 | 3.99 | - |
| 2011 | MIA | NL | 2 | 3 | 50 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 63.7 | 65 | 29 | 24 | 51 | 4.10 | - |
| 2012 | TBR | AL | 3 | 2 | 66 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 62.3 | 63 | 21 | 12 | 42 | 3.03 | - |
| 2013 | MIL | NL | 2 | 3 | 63 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 62.3 | 62 | 24 | 12 | 42 | 3.47 | 530.9 |
| 2014 | BOS | AL | 0 | 3 | 70 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 70.7 | 70 | 18 | 19 | 40 | 2.29 | 1191.9 |
| 2015 | CIN | NL | 2 | 4 | 68 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 66.3 | 71 | 29 | 20 | 36 | 3.93 | 378.0 |
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 418 | 33 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 19 | 0.091 | 0.118 | 0.121 | 0.239 | 0.0 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2008 | MIA | NL | 13 | 12 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 7 | 0.083 | 0.0 |
| 2009 | MIA | NL | 35 | 10 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 0.000 | 0.0 |
| 2010 | MIA | NL | 53 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.000 | 0.0 |
| 2011 | MIA | NL | 50 | 7 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 5 | 0.286 | 0.0 |
| 2012 | TBR | AL | 66 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0.000 | 0.0 |
| 2013 | MIL | NL | 63 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0.000 | 0.0 |
| 2014 | BOS | AL | 70 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 2015 | CIN | NL | 68 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.000 | 0.0 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| P | 418 | 10 | 28 | 88 | 7 | 12 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2008 | FLO | P | 13 | 8 | 3 | 9 | 0 | 0 |
| 2009 | FLO | P | 35 | 2 | 4 | 11 | 0 | 1 |
| 2010 | FLO | P | 53 | 0 | 1 | 21 | 1 | 2 |
| 2011 | FLO | P | 50 | 0 | 4 | 9 | 0 | 0 |
| 2012 | TBA | P | 66 | 0 | 3 | 4 | 2 | 1 |
| 2013 | MIL | P | 63 | 0 | 1 | 15 | 2 | 2 |
| 2014 | BOS | P | 70 | 0 | 9 | 10 | 2 | 6 |
| 2015 | CIN | P | 68 | 0 | 3 | 9 | 0 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | 418 |
Salary History
| Year | Team | League | Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 | CIN | NL | $1,000,000 |
| 2014 | BOS | AL | $2,150,000 |
| 2013 | MIL | NL | $1,550,000 |
| 2012 | TBA | AL | $1,075,000 |
| 2010 | FLO | NL | $407,500 |
| Total Career Earnings | $6,182,500 | ||
College History
| School Name | City | State | Years Attended |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bowling Green State University | Bowling Green | OH | 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005 |