Dallas Braden
Pitcher · Career Stats, Bio & Records (2007-2011)
Dallas Braden was a pitcher who played in Major League Baseball from 2007 to 2011 for the Athletics, a span of 5 seasons. Across 94 career appearances, he went 26-36 with a 4.16 ERA and 305 strikeouts. His career Pitcher PIV — Baseball Data Hub's era-adjusted measure of pitching impact — is 3118.4.
- 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" / 185 lb
- MLB Debut
- 2007-04-24
- Last Game
- 2011-04-16
Full name: Dallas Lee Braden
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2007 | OAK | AL | 1 | 8 | 20 | 14 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 72.1 | 91 | 54 | 26 | 55 | 6.72 | 4.47 (-50%) | -44.4 |
| 2008 | OAK | AL | 5 | 4 | 19 | 10 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 71.2 | 77 | 33 | 25 | 41 | 4.14 | 4.32 (+4%) | -439.7 |
| 2009 | OAK | AL | 8 | 9 | 22 | 22 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 136.2 | 144 | 59 | 42 | 81 | 3.89 | 4.32 (+10%) | 2065.8 |
| 2010 | OAK | AL | 11 | 14 | 30 | 30 | 5 | 2 | 0 | 192.2 | 180 | 75 | 43 | 113 | 3.50 | 4.08 (+14%) | 1398.6 |
| 2011 | OAK | AL | 1 | 1 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 18.0 | 18 | 6 | 5 | 15 | 3.00 | 3.94 (+24%) | 138.2 |
| Career · 5 seasons | 26 | 36 | 94 | 79 | 5 | 2 | 0 | 491.1 | 510 | 227 | 141 | 305 | 4.16 | — | 3,118 | ||
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 94 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | .000 | .000 | .000 | .000 | 0 |
Career AVG .000 vs. league average .261 across their career seasons — 100.0% below league average.
Career OBP .000 vs. league average .330 across their career seasons — 100.0% below league average.
Career SLG .000 vs. league average .412 across their career seasons — 100.0% below league average.
Career OPS .000 vs. league average .741 across their career seasons — 100.0% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2007 | OAK | AL | 20 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 2008 | OAK | AL | 19 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 2009 | OAK | AL | 22 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | .000 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 2010 | OAK | AL | 30 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 2011 | OAK | AL | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| Career · 5 seasons | 94 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | .000 | — | — | — | — | 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 (188 games) →Per-game data from Retrosheet (regular season, through 2025).
Batting — Home / Away
| Split | G | AB | R | H | HR | RBI | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 48 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — |
| Away | 46 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 |
Pitching — Home / Away
| Split | G | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 48 | 263.0 | 265 | 117 | 75 | 161 | 4.00 |
| Away | 46 | 228.1 | 245 | 110 | 66 | 144 | 4.34 |
Last 10 Games — Pitching
| Date | Tm | Opp | Dec | IP | H | R | ER | BB | SO | HR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2011-04-16 | OAK | DET | W | 5.0 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 5 | 0 |
| 2011-04-11 | OAK | CHW | — | 6.0 | 5 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 7 | 1 |
| 2011-04-06 | OAK | TOR | L | 7.0 | 10 | 5 | 5 | 1 | 3 | 1 |
| 2010-10-03 | OAK | SEA | W | 5.0 | 5 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 0 |
| 2010-09-28 | OAK | LAA | L | 7.0 | 10 | 4 | 3 | 0 | 3 | 1 |
| 2010-09-23 | OAK | TEX | W | 8.0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 7 | 0 |
| 2010-09-18 | OAK | MIN | L | 6.0 | 8 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 2 | 1 |
| 2010-09-12 | OAK | BOS | L | 5.2 | 6 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 2 | 0 |
| 2010-09-07 | OAK | SEA | L | 5.0 | 9 | 6 | 6 | 2 | 3 | 1 |
| 2010-09-02 | OAK | NYY | L | 5.0 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 4 | 1 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
Season-by-Season Fielding
Career Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each position.
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | 94 |
Awards & Honors
| Year | Award | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | Player of the Week | Week of 2010-05-09 |
| 2010 | This Year in Baseball Moment of the Year | MLB.com GIBBY |
Salary History
Dallas Braden's recorded salaries total $7,530,000 over 4 seasons, 2009 to 2012. This total is partial: the salary data covers 1985 to 2016, and Braden's career ran from 2007 to 2011. No salary is recorded for 2007 and 2008.
| Year | Team | League | Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 | OAK | AL | $3,350,000 |
| 2011 | OAK | AL | $3,350,000 |
| 2010 | OAK | AL | $420,000 |
| 2009 | OAK | AL | $410,000 |
| Total recorded salary (partial) | $7,530,000 | ||
College History
| School Name | City | State | Years Attended |
|---|---|---|---|
| American River College | Sacramento | CA | 2002, 2003 |
| Texas Tech University | Lubbock | TX | 2004 |
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Dallas Braden: the record in brief
The profile opens with Dallas Braden's first major league game on April 24, 2007; the last one listed came on April 16, 2011. The team column never changes: it is the Oakland Athletics from 2007 to 2011. Braden is listed as a pitcher at 6 feet, 1 inch and 185 pounds. The bio says Braden threw and hit left-handed. Braden was born on August 13, 1983, in Phoenix, AZ, USA. Braden's full given name, per the bio, is Dallas Lee Braden.
Braden's career pitching line is 26 wins, 36 losses and a 4.16 ERA over 94 appearances. Braden had 305 strikeouts. Braden's 4.16 ERA was close to the 4.23 league figure for those seasons. Braden won 11 games in 2010, the most of any season listed. 2010 was Braden's sharpest full season, a 3.50 ERA against the league's 4.08. By Pitcher PIV, Baseball Data Hub's measure of run prevention relative to each season's league, Braden's career adds up to 3,118.4.
Frequently Asked Questions about Dallas Braden
- What years did Dallas Braden play?
- Dallas Braden played in Major League Baseball from 2007 to 2011.
- Was Dallas Braden a pitcher?
- Yes. Dallas Braden pitched in the major leagues, recording 26 wins and 305 strikeouts.
- How many home runs did Dallas Braden hit?
- Dallas Braden hit 0 career home runs.
- What teams did Dallas Braden play for?
- Dallas Braden played for one team, the Oakland Athletics (2007–2011).
- What were Dallas Braden's career stats?
- In 94 games, Dallas Braden went 26-36 with a 4.16 ERA, 305 strikeouts, and 491.1 innings pitched.
- How much did Dallas Braden earn in his career?
- Dallas Braden's recorded salaries total $7,530,000 over 4 seasons, 2009 to 2012. This total is partial: the salary data covers 1985 to 2016, and Braden's career ran from 2007 to 2011. No salary is recorded for 2007 and 2008.
- What was Dallas Braden's salary?
- Dallas Braden's last recorded salary was $3,350,000, in 2012. His highest recorded salary was $3,350,000, in 2011, and his lowest was $410,000, in 2009. The Salary History table lists each season from 2009 to 2012.
- What position did Dallas Braden play?
- Dallas Braden played primarily as a pitcher, the position where he appeared in the most games.
- How tall was Dallas Braden and how much did he weigh?
- Dallas Braden was listed at 6 feet 1 inch and 185 pounds.
- What was Dallas Braden's career ERA?
- Dallas Braden finished with a 4.16 career ERA, going 26-36 with 305 strikeouts.
- How many strikeouts did Dallas Braden have?
- Dallas Braden recorded 305 career strikeouts.
- Is Dallas Braden in the Hall of Fame?
- No. Dallas Braden has not been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.