Chad Billingsley
Born: 7/29/1984 in Defiance, OH, USA
MLB Debut: 2006-06-15 | Final Game: 2015-07-18
Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'1" | Weight: 240 lbs
Full name: Chad Ryan Billingsley
Biography
Chad Billingsley was a prominent pitcher who played in Major League Baseball from 2006 to 2015, primarily with the Los Angeles Dodgers. Born in 1984, he established himself as a reliable starter during his career, finishing with a record of 83-64 and an earned run average (ERA) of 3.72. Billingsley's ability to generate strikeouts was evident, as he accumulated 1,052 strikeouts over his time on the mound. Despite not recording any saves, his role as a starter was critical to his team's success.
Billingsley was selected as an All-Star during his career, highlighting his status among the elite pitchers of his era. Notably, he played during a time when offensive output was high, and pitchers often faced formidable lineups. His contributions to the Dodgers included being a key figure in their rotation, and he was known for his competitive spirit and durability. After retiring in 2015, Billingsley's legacy as a skilled pitcher remains recognized among baseball enthusiasts, particularly for his contributions to the game during the 2000s and early 2010s.
Career Pitching Statistics
| W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | HR | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 83 | 64 | 226 | 197 | 4 | 2 | 0 | 1212.3 | 1162 | 501 | 92 | 499 | 1052 | 3.72 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Pitching
| Year | Team | Lg | W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006 | LAD | NL | 7 | 4 | 18 | 16 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 90.0 | 92 | 38 | 58 | 59 | 3.80 | - |
| 2007 | LAD | NL | 12 | 5 | 43 | 20 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 147.0 | 131 | 54 | 64 | 141 | 3.31 | - |
| 2008 | LAD | NL | 16 | 10 | 35 | 32 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 200.7 | 188 | 70 | 80 | 201 | 3.14 | - |
| 2009 | LAD | NL | 12 | 11 | 33 | 32 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 196.3 | 173 | 88 | 86 | 179 | 4.03 | - |
| 2010 | LAD | NL | 12 | 11 | 31 | 31 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 191.7 | 176 | 76 | 69 | 171 | 3.57 | - |
| 2011 | LAD | NL | 11 | 11 | 32 | 32 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 188.0 | 189 | 88 | 84 | 152 | 4.21 | - |
| 2012 | LAD | NL | 10 | 9 | 25 | 25 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 149.7 | 148 | 59 | 45 | 128 | 3.55 | - |
| 2013 | LAD | NL | 1 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 12.0 | 12 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 3.00 | - |
| 2015 | PHI | NL | 2 | 3 | 7 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 37.0 | 53 | 24 | 8 | 15 | 5.84 | -790.2 |
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 226 | 355 | 14 | 49 | 8 | 0 | 3 | 21 | 0 | 19 | 170 | 0.138 | 0.184 | 0.186 | 0.369 | -1908.8 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006 | LAD | NL | 18 | 24 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 15 | 0.083 | 0.0 |
| 2007 | LAD | NL | 43 | 36 | 1 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 19 | 0.111 | 0.0 |
| 2008 | LAD | NL | 35 | 63 | 1 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 4 | 36 | 0.095 | -738.8 |
| 2009 | LAD | NL | 33 | 56 | 2 | 10 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 0 | 4 | 24 | 0.179 | -327.8 |
| 2010 | LAD | NL | 31 | 62 | 1 | 9 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 4 | 27 | 0.145 | -528.3 |
| 2011 | LAD | NL | 32 | 56 | 4 | 9 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 0 | 4 | 23 | 0.161 | -313.8 |
| 2012 | LAD | NL | 25 | 42 | 1 | 8 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 18 | 0.190 | 0.0 |
| 2013 | LAD | NL | 2 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0.000 | 0.0 |
| 2015 | PHI | NL | 7 | 13 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 0.077 | 0.0 |
Postseason Statistics
Playoff Career Batting
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0.000 |
Playoff Batting by Year
| Year | Round | Team | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2009 | NLCS | LAN | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0.000 |
| 2008 | NLDS1 | LAN | 1 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0.000 |
| 2008 | NLCS | LAN | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.000 |
| 2006 | NLDS1 | LAN | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 |
Playoff Career Pitching
| W | L | G | GS | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2 | 6 | 3 | 0 | 17.0 | 20 | 13 | 10 | 22 | 6.88 |
Playoff Pitching by Year
| Year | Round | Team | W | L | G | GS | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2009 | NLCS | LAN | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 3.3 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 5.40 |
| 2008 | NLCS | LAN | 0 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 5.0 | 12 | 10 | 7 | 9 | 18.00 |
| 2008 | NLDS1 | LAN | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 6.7 | 5 | 1 | 1 | 7 | 1.35 |
| 2006 | NLDS1 | LAN | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2.0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0.00 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| P | 226 | 197 | 61 | 146 | 11 | 9 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006 | LAN | P | 18 | 16 | 2 | 7 | 0 | 1 |
| 2007 | LAN | P | 43 | 20 | 8 | 17 | 0 | 0 |
| 2008 | LAN | P | 35 | 32 | 12 | 19 | 2 | 2 |
| 2009 | LAN | P | 33 | 32 | 11 | 22 | 4 | 1 |
| 2010 | LAN | P | 31 | 31 | 12 | 20 | 1 | 1 |
| 2011 | LAN | P | 32 | 32 | 5 | 24 | 2 | 1 |
| 2012 | LAN | P | 25 | 25 | 9 | 29 | 1 | 2 |
| 2013 | LAN | P | 2 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| 2015 | PHI | P | 7 | 7 | 2 | 6 | 1 | 1 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | 226 |
Salary History
| Year | Team | League | Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 | PHI | NL | $1,500,000 |
| 2013 | LAN | NL | $11,000,000 |
| 2012 | LAN | NL | $9,000,000 |
| 2011 | LAN | NL | $6,275,000 |
| 2010 | LAN | NL | $3,850,000 |
| 2009 | LAN | NL | $475,000 |
| 2008 | LAN | NL | $415,000 |
| 2007 | LAN | NL | $384,500 |
| Total Career Earnings | $32,899,500 | ||