Brad Brach
Born: 4/12/1986 in Freehold, NJ, USA
MLB Debut: 2011-08-31 | Final Game: 2021-09-08
Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'6" | Weight: 215 lbs
Biography
Brad Brach, born in 1986, was a professional baseball pitcher who enjoyed a successful career in Major League Baseball from 2011 to 2021. Known for his effective pitching style and versatility, Brach made a significant impact during his tenure, particularly as a reliable option in the bullpen. He finished his career with a record of 38-29 and an earned run average (ERA) of 3.55, showcasing his ability to limit opposing offenses. Over his career, he amassed 589 strikeouts and recorded 34 saves, reflecting his dual role as both a starter and a reliever.
Brach was selected as an All-Star once, a testament to his standout performance during the peak of his career. He played in an era characterized by a growing emphasis on specialized relief pitching, where his skills were particularly valuable. Throughout his time in the league, Brach became known for his composure on the mound and ability to handle high-pressure situations, contributing to the success of the teams he played for. His legacy includes not only his statistics but also his influence on the evolving role of pitchers in modern baseball.
Career Pitching Statistics
| W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | HR | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 38 | 29 | 531 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 34 | 552.7 | 475 | 218 | 57 | 264 | 589 | 3.55 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Pitching
| Year | Team | Lg | W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 | SDP | NL | 0 | 2 | 9 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 7.0 | 9 | 4 | 7 | 11 | 5.14 | - |
| 2012 | SDP | NL | 2 | 4 | 67 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 66.7 | 50 | 28 | 33 | 75 | 3.78 | - |
| 2013 | SDP | NL | 1 | 0 | 33 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 31.0 | 36 | 11 | 19 | 31 | 3.19 | - |
| 2014 | BAL | AL | 7 | 1 | 46 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 62.3 | 48 | 22 | 25 | 54 | 3.18 | -255.2 |
| 2015 | BAL | AL | 5 | 3 | 62 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 79.3 | 57 | 24 | 38 | 89 | 2.72 | 982.8 |
| 2016 | BAL | AL | 10 | 4 | 71 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 79.0 | 57 | 18 | 25 | 92 | 2.05 | 2551.4 |
| 2017 | BAL | AL | 4 | 5 | 67 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 18 | 68.0 | 51 | 24 | 26 | 70 | 3.18 | 1334.0 |
| 2018 | ATL | NL | 1 | 2 | 27 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 23.7 | 22 | 4 | 9 | 22 | 1.52 | 612.7 |
| 2018 | BAL | AL | 1 | 2 | 42 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 11 | 39.0 | 50 | 21 | 19 | 38 | 4.85 | 139.6 |
| 2019 | CHC | NL | 4 | 3 | 42 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 39.7 | 42 | 27 | 28 | 45 | 6.13 | - |
| 2019 | NYN | NL | 1 | 1 | 16 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 14.7 | 15 | 6 | 3 | 15 | 3.68 | 675.4 |
| 2020 | NYN | NL | 1 | 0 | 14 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 12.3 | 8 | 8 | 14 | 14 | 5.84 | -687.7 |
| 2021 | CIN | NL | 1 | 2 | 35 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 30.0 | 30 | 21 | 18 | 33 | 6.30 | -581.9 |
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 532 | 5 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0.200 | 0.200 | 0.200 | 0.400 | 0.0 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 | SDP | NL | 9 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 2012 | SDP | NL | 67 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 2013 | SDP | NL | 33 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 2014 | BAL | AL | 46 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.000 | 0.0 |
| 2015 | BAL | AL | 62 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 2016 | BAL | AL | 71 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 2017 | BAL | AL | 67 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 2018 | ATL | NL | 27 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 2018 | BAL | AL | 42 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 2019 | CHC | NL | 43 | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0.250 | 0.0 |
| 2019 | NYN | NL | 16 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 2020 | NYN | NL | 14 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 2021 | CIN | NL | 35 | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | NLDS2 | ATL | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 |
| 2016 | ALWC | BAL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 |
| 2014 | ALCS | BAL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 |
| 2014 | ALDS2 | BAL | 1 | 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 | 5.0 | 5 | 1 | 5 | 5 | 1.80 |
Playoff Pitching by Year
| Year | Round | Team | W | L | G | GS | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | NLDS2 | ATL | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1.3 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 6.75 |
| 2016 | ALWC | BAL | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1.3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 0.00 |
| 2014 | ALCS | BAL | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1.7 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 0.00 |
| 2014 | ALDS2 | BAL | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0.7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| P | 531 | 0 | 30 | 56 | 9 | 9 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 | SDN | P | 9 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2012 | SDN | P | 67 | 0 | 2 | 6 | 2 | 1 |
| 2013 | SDN | P | 33 | 0 | 2 | 5 | 0 | 1 |
| 2014 | BAL | P | 46 | 0 | 2 | 6 | 3 | 1 |
| 2015 | BAL | P | 62 | 0 | 3 | 6 | 1 | 1 |
| 2016 | BAL | P | 71 | 0 | 5 | 4 | 0 | 0 |
| 2017 | BAL | P | 67 | 0 | 7 | 8 | 0 | 2 |
| 2018 | ATL | P | 27 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| 2018 | BAL | P | 42 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 1 | 1 |
| 2019 | CHN | P | 42 | 0 | 4 | 6 | 0 | 1 |
| 2019 | NYN | P | 16 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2020 | NYN | P | 14 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 0 | 0 |
| 2021 | CIN | P | 35 | 0 | 2 | 5 | 2 | 1 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | 531 |
Salary History
| Year | Team | League | Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | BAL | AL | $1,250,000 |
| 2015 | BAL | AL | $523,000 |
| 2014 | BAL | AL | $509,500 |
| 2013 | SDN | NL | $498,200 |
| Total Career Earnings | $2,780,700 | ||
College History
| School Name | City | State | Years Attended |
|---|---|---|---|
| Monmouth University | West Long Branch | NJ | 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008 |