Brad Boxberger
Born: 5/27/1988 in Fullerton, CA, USA
MLB Debut: 2012-06-10 | Final Game: 2022-10-05
Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 5'10" | Weight: 211 lbs
Full name: Bradley George Boxberger
Biography
Brad Boxberger, born in 1988, was a professional baseball pitcher whose career spanned from 2012 to 2022. Known for his strong strikeout ability and effective closing skills, Boxberger recorded a career win-loss record of 31-38 and maintained an earned run average (ERA) of 3.5. He struck out a total of 581 batters over his tenure, showcasing his capacity to dominate hitters. Boxberger was particularly recognized for his role as a closer, accumulating 84 saves throughout his career, which underscored his importance in high-pressure situations.
Boxberger's career included an All-Star selection, reflecting his performance at the peak of his abilities. He played during a period characterized by a notable emphasis on bullpen specialization, where the role of the relief pitcher became increasingly crucial to team success. His contributions to the teams he played for, combined with his resilience and competitive spirit, helped him leave a lasting impact in the world of baseball before his retirement in October 2022.
Career Pitching Statistics
| W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | HR | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 31 | 38 | 506 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 84 | 477.7 | 372 | 186 | 63 | 233 | 581 | 3.50 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Pitching
| Year | Team | Lg | W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 | SDP | NL | 0 | 0 | 24 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 27.7 | 22 | 8 | 18 | 33 | 2.60 | - |
| 2013 | SDP | NL | 0 | 1 | 18 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 22.0 | 19 | 7 | 13 | 24 | 2.86 | - |
| 2014 | TBR | AL | 5 | 2 | 63 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 64.7 | 34 | 17 | 20 | 104 | 2.37 | - |
| 2015 | TBR | AL | 4 | 10 | 69 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 41 | 63.0 | 54 | 26 | 32 | 74 | 3.71 | - |
| 2016 | TBR | AL | 4 | 3 | 27 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 24.3 | 23 | 13 | 19 | 22 | 4.81 | - |
| 2017 | TBR | AL | 4 | 4 | 30 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 29.3 | 23 | 11 | 11 | 40 | 3.38 | - |
| 2018 | AZ | NL | 3 | 7 | 60 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 32 | 53.3 | 44 | 26 | 32 | 71 | 4.39 | - |
| 2019 | KCR | AL | 1 | 3 | 29 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 26.7 | 25 | 16 | 17 | 27 | 5.40 | - |
| 2020 | MIA | NL | 1 | 0 | 23 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 18.0 | 17 | 6 | 8 | 18 | 3.00 | -182.8 |
| 2021 | MIL | NL | 5 | 4 | 71 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 64.7 | 44 | 24 | 25 | 83 | 3.34 | 1009.3 |
| 2022 | MIL | NL | 4 | 3 | 70 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 64.0 | 52 | 21 | 27 | 68 | 2.95 | 652.9 |
| 2023 | CHC | NL | 0 | 1 | 22 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 20.0 | 15 | 11 | 11 | 17 | 4.95 | - |
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 506 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0.000 | 0.000 | 0.000 | 0.000 | 0.0 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 | SDP | NL | 24 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0.000 | 0.0 |
| 2013 | SDP | NL | 18 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.000 | 0.0 |
| 2014 | TBR | AL | 63 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.000 | 0.0 |
| 2015 | TBR | AL | 69 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 2016 | TBR | AL | 27 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 2017 | TBR | AL | 30 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 2018 | AZ | NL | 60 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 2019 | KCR | AL | 29 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 2020 | MIA | NL | 23 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 2021 | MIL | NL | 71 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 2022 | MIL | NL | 70 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 2023 | CHC | NL | 22 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
Postseason Statistics
Playoff Career Batting
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 |
Playoff Batting by Year
| Year | Round | Team | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | NLDS1 | MIL | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 |
| 2020 | NLWC3 | MIA | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 |
| 2020 | NLDS2 | MIA | 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 | 0 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 5.3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 4 | 0.00 |
Playoff Pitching by Year
| Year | Round | Team | W | L | G | GS | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | NLDS1 | MIL | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2.0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 0.00 |
| 2020 | NLDS2 | MIA | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2.0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 0.00 |
| 2020 | NLWC3 | MIA | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1.3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| P | 506 | 0 | 29 | 38 | 7 | 3 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 | SDN | P | 24 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 |
| 2013 | SDN | P | 18 | 0 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 1 |
| 2014 | TBA | P | 63 | 0 | 1 | 5 | 0 | 0 |
| 2015 | TBA | P | 69 | 0 | 1 | 6 | 2 | 0 |
| 2016 | TBA | P | 27 | 0 | 2 | 3 | 0 | 0 |
| 2017 | TBA | P | 30 | 0 | 5 | 5 | 0 | 0 |
| 2018 | ARI | P | 60 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 0 | 0 |
| 2019 | KCA | P | 29 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2020 | MIA | P | 23 | 0 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 1 |
| 2021 | MIL | P | 71 | 0 | 4 | 4 | 1 | 0 |
| 2022 | MIL | P | 70 | 0 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 |
| 2023 | CHN | P | 22 | 0 | 4 | 3 | 0 | 1 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | 506 |
Salary History
| Year | Team | League | Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | TBA | AL | $519,200 |
| 2015 | TBA | AL | $521,400 |
| Total Career Earnings | $1,040,600 | ||
College History
| School Name | City | State | Years Attended |
|---|---|---|---|
| University of Southern California | Los Angeles | CA | 2007, 2008, 2009 |