Nick Bierbrodt
Born: 5/16/1978 in Tarzana, CA, USA
MLB Debut: 2001-06-07 | Final Game: 2004-07-06
Bats: L | Throws: L | Height: 6'5" | Weight: 215 lbs
Full name: Nicholas Raymond Bierbrodt
Biography
Nick Bierbrodt, born in 1978, was a professional baseball pitcher whose career spanned from 2001 to 2006. He made his Major League Baseball debut during a period characterized by an offensive boom, where hitters often dominated the landscape of the game. Bierbrodt played for multiple teams, including the Tampa Bay Devil Rays and the Arizona Diamondbacks, and was known for his left-handed pitching style and ability to strike out batters. Over his career, he compiled a record of 6-9 with an earned run average (ERA) of 6.66, striking out 112 batters in total.
Bierbrodt's tenure in the league was marked by his resilience and determination, even as he faced the challenges inherent in the competitive world of professional baseball. Although he did not record any saves, his contributions to his teams were significant during his time on the mound. His career, albeit brief, reflected the evolving nature of pitching in the early 2000s, as teams increasingly sought versatility and strikeout potential from their hurlers.
Career Pitching Statistics
| W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | HR | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6 | 9 | 38 | 25 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 144.7 | 178 | 107 | 30 | 85 | 112 | 6.66 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Pitching
| Year | Team | Lg | W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2001 | AZ | NL | 2 | 2 | 5 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 23.0 | 29 | 21 | 12 | 17 | 8.22 | - |
| 2001 | TBR | AL | 3 | 4 | 11 | 11 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 61.3 | 71 | 31 | 27 | 56 | 4.55 | - |
| 2003 | CLE | AL | 0 | 0 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 8.0 | 5 | 6 | 4 | 9 | 6.75 | 0.0 |
| 2003 | TBR | AL | 0 | 2 | 13 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 35.3 | 59 | 38 | 23 | 20 | 9.68 | - |
| 2004 | TEX | AL | 1 | 1 | 4 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 17.0 | 14 | 11 | 19 | 10 | 5.82 | -1779.7 |
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 39 | 8 | 3 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 0.500 | 0.600 | 0.625 | 1.225 | 0.0 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2001 | AZ | NL | 6 | 6 | 3 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0.667 | 0.0 |
| 2001 | TBR | AL | 11 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 2003 | CLE | AL | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 2003 | TBR | AL | 13 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 2004 | TEX | AL | 4 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0.000 | 0.0 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| P | 38 | 25 | 4 | 20 | 0 | 2 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2001 | ARI | P | 5 | 5 | 1 | 8 | 0 | 1 |
| 2001 | TBA | P | 11 | 11 | 1 | 6 | 0 | 0 |
| 2003 | CLE | P | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2003 | TBA | P | 13 | 5 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 1 |
| 2004 | TEX | P | 4 | 4 | 1 | 4 | 0 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | 38 |
Salary History
| Year | Team | League | Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2003 | TBA | AL | $300,000 |
| 2001 | ARI | NL | $200,000 |
| Total Career Earnings | $500,000 | ||