Erik Bedard
Pitcher · Career Stats, Bio & Records (2002-2014)
Erik Bedard was a pitcher who played in Major League Baseball from 2002 to 2014 for 6 teams, including the Baltimore Orioles, a span of 13 seasons. Across 241 career appearances, he went 71-82 with a 3.99 ERA and 1,246 strikeouts. His career Pitcher PIV — Baseball Data Hub's era-adjusted measure of pitching impact — is 13895.3.
- W (Wins):
- Games credited to a pitcher whose team took a lead it never surrendered while he was the pitcher of record.
- ERA (Earned Run Average):
- Earned runs allowed per nine innings pitched: (ER × 9) ÷ IP. The primary measure of pitching effectiveness.
- SO (Strikeouts):
- For a batter, times retired on a third strike; for a pitcher, batters retired on a third strike.
- WHIP (Walks and Hits per Inning Pitched):
- Baserunners allowed per inning: (BB + H) ÷ IP. Under 1.00 is elite.
Data updated
- Position
- Pitcher
- Bats / Throws
- L / L
- Height / Weight
- 6'1" / 195 lb
- MLB Debut
- 2002-04-17
- Last Game
- 2014-07-12
Full name: Erik Joseph Bedard
Season-by-Season Pitching
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| Year | Team | Lg | W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA | Lg ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2002 | BAL | AL | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.2 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 13.50 | — | 0.0 |
| 2004 | BAL | AL | 6 | 10 | 27 | 26 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 137.1 | 149 | 70 | 71 | 121 | 4.59 | 4.46 (-3%) | 858.1 |
| 2005 | BAL | AL | 6 | 8 | 24 | 24 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 141.2 | 139 | 63 | 57 | 125 | 4.00 | 4.29 (+7%) | 2934.3 |
| 2006 | BAL | AL | 15 | 11 | 33 | 33 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 196.1 | 196 | 82 | 69 | 171 | 3.76 | 4.53 (+17%) | 4758.7 |
| 2007 | BAL | AL | 13 | 5 | 28 | 28 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 182.0 | 141 | 64 | 57 | 221 | 3.16 | 4.47 (+29%) | 6056.0 |
| 2008 | SEA | AL | 6 | 4 | 15 | 15 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 81.0 | 70 | 33 | 37 | 72 | 3.67 | 4.32 (+15%) | 13.6 |
| 2009 | SEA | AL | 5 | 3 | 15 | 15 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 83.0 | 65 | 26 | 34 | 90 | 2.82 | 4.32 (+35%) | 1618.4 |
| 2011 | SEA | AL | 4 | 7 | 16 | 16 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 91.1 | 77 | 35 | 30 | 87 | 3.45 | 3.94 (+13%) | 554.1 |
| 2011 | BOS | AL | 1 | 2 | 8 | 8 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 38.0 | 41 | 17 | 18 | 38 | 4.03 | 3.94 (-2%) | 449.7 |
| 2012 | PIT | NL | 7 | 14 | 24 | 24 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 125.2 | 129 | 70 | 56 | 118 | 5.01 | 4.01 (-25%) | -184.9 |
| 2013 | HOU | AL | 4 | 12 | 32 | 26 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 151.0 | 149 | 77 | 75 | 138 | 4.59 | 3.87 (-19%) | -1938.5 |
| 2014 | TBA | AL | 4 | 6 | 17 | 15 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 75.2 | 84 | 40 | 29 | 64 | 4.76 | 3.74 (-27%) | -1224.1 |
| Career · 12 seasons | 71 | 82 | 241 | 230 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1,303.2 | 1,242 | 578 | 533 | 1,246 | 3.99 | — | 13,895 | ||
Lg columns show the league average for that season, with the player's figure as a percentage above or below it. Career totals the seasons listed above.
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 241 | 60 | 2 | 9 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 22 | .150 | .177 | .167 | .344 | 0 |
Career AVG .150 vs. league average .261 across their career seasons — 42.5% below league average.
Career OBP .177 vs. league average .328 across their career seasons — 45.9% below league average.
Career SLG .167 vs. league average .413 across their career seasons — 59.6% below league average.
Career OPS .344 vs. league average .741 across their career seasons — 53.5% below league average.
Season-by-Season Batting
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| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | Lg AVG | Lg OBP | Lg SLG | Lg OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2002 | BAL | AL | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 2004 | BAL | AL | 27 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 3 | .000 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 2005 | BAL | AL | 24 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 2006 | BAL | AL | 33 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 2007 | BAL | AL | 28 | 5 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | .400 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 2008 | SEA | AL | 15 | 4 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | .500 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 2009 | SEA | AL | 15 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 2011 | SEA | AL | 16 | 5 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | .200 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 2011 | BOS | AL | 8 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 2012 | PIT | NL | 24 | 37 | 2 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 14 | .108 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 2013 | HOU | AL | 32 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | .000 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 2014 | TBA | AL | 17 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| Career · 12 seasons | 241 | 60 | 2 | 9 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 22 | .150 | — | — | — | — | 0 | ||
Lg columns show the league average for that season, with the player's figure as a percentage above or below it. Career totals the seasons listed above.
Game Log & Splits
View full game log (482 games) →Per-game data from Retrosheet (regular season, through 2025).
Batting — Home / Away
| Split | G | AB | R | H | HR | RBI | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 123 | 18 | 2 | 3 | 0 | 0 | .167 |
| Away | 118 | 42 | 0 | 6 | 0 | 1 | .143 |
Pitching — Home / Away
| Split | G | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 123 | 672.2 | 597 | 255 | 274 | 656 | 3.41 |
| Away | 118 | 631.0 | 645 | 323 | 259 | 590 | 4.61 |
Last 10 Games — Pitching
| Date | Tm | Opp | Dec | IP | H | R | ER | BB | SO | HR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014-07-12 | TBR | TOR | — | 1.0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2014-07-03 | TBR | DET | L | 2.0 | 8 | 6 | 6 | 2 | 0 | 3 |
| 2014-06-28 | TBR | BAL | W | 7.0 | 5 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 7 | 2 |
| 2014-06-22 | TBR | HOU | — | 5.1 | 7 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 8 | 1 |
| 2014-06-17 | TBR | BAL | L | 4.0 | 4 | 5 | 5 | 2 | 3 | 1 |
| 2014-06-11 | TBR | STL | — | 4.0 | 8 | 3 | 3 | 1 | 4 | 0 |
| 2014-06-06 | TBR | SEA | W | 6.0 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 8 | 0 |
| 2014-06-01 | TBR | BOS | L | 4.2 | 5 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 0 |
| 2014-05-26 | TBR | TOR | L | 4.0 | 12 | 8 | 7 | 0 | 2 | 2 |
| 2014-05-21 | TBR | OAK | L | 5.1 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 3 | 6 | 1 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2002 | BAL | P | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2004 | BAL | P | 27 | 26 | 10 | 9 | 0 | 0 |
| 2005 | BAL | P | 24 | 24 | 6 | 22 | 1 | 3 |
| 2006 | BAL | P | 33 | 33 | 7 | 26 | 1 | 0 |
| 2007 | BAL | P | 28 | 28 | 6 | 17 | 0 | 2 |
| 2008 | SEA | P | 15 | 15 | 4 | 6 | 0 | 2 |
| 2009 | SEA | P | 15 | 15 | 4 | 6 | 0 | 0 |
| 2011 | SEA | P | 16 | 16 | 2 | 7 | 1 | 0 |
| 2011 | BOS | P | 8 | 8 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| 2012 | PIT | P | 24 | 24 | 5 | 9 | 0 | 2 |
| 2013 | HOU | P | 32 | 26 | 3 | 9 | 3 | 0 |
| 2014 | TBA | P | 17 | 15 | 2 | 5 | 0 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each position.
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | 241 |
Awards & Honors
| Year | Award | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| 2007 | Pitcher of the Month | July |
Salary History
Erik Bedard's recorded salaries total $27,180,000 over 9 seasons, 2003 to 2012. This total is partial: the salary data covers 1985 to 2016, and Bedard's career ran from 2002 to 2014. No salary is recorded for 2002, 2004, 2013, and 2014.
| Year | Team | League | Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 | PIT | NL | $4,500,000 |
| 2011 | SEA | AL | $1,000,000 |
| 2010 | SEA | AL | $1,500,000 |
| 2009 | SEA | AL | $7,750,000 |
| 2008 | SEA | AL | $7,000,000 |
| 2007 | BAL | AL | $3,400,000 |
| 2006 | BAL | AL | $1,400,000 |
| 2005 | BAL | AL | $330,000 |
| 2003 | BAL | AL | $300,000 |
| Total recorded salary (partial) | $27,180,000 | ||
College History
| School Name | City | State | Years Attended |
|---|---|---|---|
| Norwalk Community College | Norwalk | CT | 1998, 1999 |
Award Voting History
| Year | Award | League | Finish | Points Won | Points Max | Votes First |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2007 | Cy Young Award | AL | 5th | 1.0 | 140 | 0 |
Most Similar Players
Career comps based on counting + rate stats and primary position. Score is relative — closest peer anchors at ~98%.
Erik Bedard (highlighted) compared to peers across the same era.
Erik Bedard: the record in brief
Erik Bedard's major league career runs from a debut on April 17, 2002 to a final game on July 12, 2014. By club, Bedard's seasons break down as the Baltimore Orioles (2002 to 2007), the Seattle Mariners (2008 through 2011), the Boston Red Sox (2011), the Pittsburgh Pirates (2012), the Houston Astros (2013), and the Tampa Bay Rays (2014). At 195 pounds on a 6-foot-1 frame, Bedard is listed as a pitcher. Bedard threw and hit left-handed, per the bio block. The recorded birth is March 5, 1979, in Navan, ON, CAN. The given name on file is Erik Joseph Bedard.
The pitching table credits Bedard with a 71-82 record and a 3.99 ERA in 241 games. The totals include 1,246 strikeouts. Against a 4.20 league ERA for the same years, Bedard was 5.1% better. No season topped the 15 wins of 2006. Bedard struck out 221 batters in 2007, a career high.
Frequently Asked Questions about Erik Bedard
- What years did Erik Bedard play?
- Erik Bedard played in Major League Baseball from 2002 to 2014.
- Was Erik Bedard a pitcher?
- Yes. Erik Bedard pitched in the major leagues, recording 71 wins and 1246 strikeouts.
- How many home runs did Erik Bedard hit?
- Erik Bedard hit 0 career home runs with 9 hits.
- What teams did Erik Bedard play for?
- Erik Bedard played for 6 teams: the Baltimore Orioles (2002, 2004–2007), the Seattle Mariners (2008–2009, 2011), the Boston Red Sox (2011), the Pittsburgh Pirates (2012), the Houston Astros (2013), and the Tampa Bay Rays (2014).
- What were Erik Bedard's career stats?
- In 241 games, Erik Bedard went 71-82 with a 3.99 ERA, 1,246 strikeouts, 1,303.2 innings pitched, and 1 saves.
- How much did Erik Bedard earn in his career?
- Erik Bedard's recorded salaries total $27,180,000 over 9 seasons, 2003 to 2012. This total is partial: the salary data covers 1985 to 2016, and Bedard's career ran from 2002 to 2014. No salary is recorded for 2002, 2004, 2013, and 2014.
- What was Erik Bedard's salary?
- Erik Bedard's last recorded salary was $4,500,000, in 2012. His highest recorded salary was $7,750,000, in 2009, and his lowest was $300,000, in 2003. The Salary History table lists each season from 2003 to 2012.
- What position did Erik Bedard play?
- Erik Bedard played primarily as a pitcher, the position where he appeared in the most games.
- How tall was Erik Bedard and how much did he weigh?
- Erik Bedard was listed at 6 feet 1 inch and 195 pounds.
- What was Erik Bedard's career ERA?
- Erik Bedard finished with a 3.99 career ERA, going 71-82 with 1,246 strikeouts.
- How many strikeouts did Erik Bedard have?
- Erik Bedard recorded 1,246 career strikeouts.
- Is Erik Bedard in the Hall of Fame?
- No. Erik Bedard has not been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.