Brandon Beachy
Born: 9/3/1986 in Kokomo, IN, USA
MLB Debut: 2010-09-20 | Final Game: 2015-07-20
Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'2" | Weight: 220 lbs
Full name: Brandon Alan Beachy
Biography
Brandon Beachy was a talented pitcher whose career spanned from 2010 to 2015, marking him as a significant figure in the early 2010s era of Major League Baseball. Born in 1986, Beachy made his MLB debut with the Atlanta Braves, where he quickly established himself as a promising young arm. Over the course of his career, he compiled a record of 14-12 and recorded an impressive earned run average (ERA) of 3.36. His striking ability was particularly notable, as he racked up 280 strikeouts, showcasing his potential as a strikeout pitcher and a valuable asset to his team's rotation.
Beachy's playing style was characterized by a strong fastball and an effective breaking ball, which allowed him to navigate through lineups with skill and precision. Despite facing challenges with injuries that ultimately limited his time on the mound, he made a lasting impact during his tenure. His contributions were particularly significant for the Braves during an era marked by a competitive National League landscape. Although he never recorded a save in his career, Beachy's performance and promise left a lasting impression on fans and analysts alike, making him a memorable figure in the discussion of pitching talent from that period.
Career Pitching Statistics
| W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | HR | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 14 | 12 | 48 | 48 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 275.7 | 227 | 103 | 28 | 92 | 280 | 3.36 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Pitching
| Year | Team | Lg | W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | ATL | NL | 0 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 15.0 | 16 | 5 | 7 | 15 | 3.00 | 602.1 |
| 2011 | ATL | NL | 7 | 3 | 25 | 25 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 141.7 | 125 | 58 | 46 | 169 | 3.68 | 2750.7 |
| 2012 | ATL | NL | 5 | 5 | 13 | 13 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 81.0 | 49 | 18 | 29 | 68 | 2.00 | 1080.5 |
| 2013 | ATL | NL | 2 | 1 | 5 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 30.0 | 27 | 15 | 4 | 23 | 4.50 | -162.8 |
| 2015 | LAD | NL | 0 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 8.0 | 10 | 7 | 6 | 5 | 7.88 | - |
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 49 | 85 | 5 | 10 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 0 | 5 | 47 | 0.118 | 0.167 | 0.129 | 0.296 | 0.0 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | ATL | NL | 3 | 5 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 0.200 | 0.0 |
| 2011 | ATL | NL | 25 | 43 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 22 | 0.070 | 0.0 |
| 2012 | ATL | NL | 14 | 27 | 3 | 5 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 2 | 17 | 0.185 | 0.0 |
| 2013 | ATL | NL | 5 | 8 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 0.125 | 0.0 |
| 2015 | LAD | NL | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0.000 | 0.0 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| P | 48 | 48 | 16 | 30 | 0 | 3 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | ATL | P | 3 | 3 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2011 | ATL | P | 25 | 25 | 8 | 15 | 0 | 1 |
| 2012 | ATL | P | 13 | 13 | 1 | 7 | 0 | 1 |
| 2013 | ATL | P | 5 | 5 | 2 | 8 | 0 | 1 |
| 2015 | LAN | P | 2 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | 48 |
Salary History
| Year | Team | League | Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 | LAN | NL | $2,750,000 |
| 2013 | ATL | NL | $510,000 |
| 2012 | ATL | NL | $495,000 |
| 2011 | ATL | NL | $416,500 |
| Total Career Earnings | $4,171,500 | ||