Steven Brault
Born: 4/29/1992 in La Mesa, CA, USA
MLB Debut: 2016-07-05 | Final Game: 2022-08-23
Bats: L | Throws: L | Height: 6'0" | Weight: 195 lbs
Full name: Steven Joseph Brault
Biography
Steven Brault was a professional baseball pitcher whose career spanned from 2016 to 2022. Born in 1992, Brault made his Major League Baseball debut on July 5, 2016, and was known for his versatility and competitive spirit on the mound. Throughout his career, he played for the Pittsburgh Pirates, where he showcased his left-handed pitching skills, contributing to the team's rotation during a period of rebuilding. Brault finished his career with a record of 12-18 and an earned run average (ERA) of 4.73, striking out a total of 299 batters over his time in the league.
Brault's playing style was characterized by his ability to mix pitches and keep hitters off balance, a valuable asset in an era marked by an increased focus on strikeouts and power hitting. His single save in the majors highlighted his adaptability, as he occasionally stepped into relief roles when needed. Despite facing challenges, including injuries, Brault remained a dedicated player, leaving a mark in the Pirates' organization and earning respect from teammates and fans alike for his work ethic and tenacity on the field. He retired on August 23, 2022, closing the chapter on a career that reflected both the struggles and triumphs of a pitcher navigating the complexities of modern baseball.
Career Pitching Statistics
| W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | HR | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12 | 18 | 116 | 52 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 352.3 | 357 | 185 | 38 | 180 | 299 | 4.73 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Pitching
| Year | Team | Lg | W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | PIT | NL | 0 | 3 | 8 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 33.3 | 45 | 18 | 17 | 29 | 4.86 | -735.6 |
| 2017 | PIT | NL | 1 | 0 | 11 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 34.7 | 41 | 18 | 14 | 23 | 4.67 | 15.4 |
| 2018 | PIT | NL | 6 | 3 | 45 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 91.7 | 84 | 47 | 57 | 82 | 4.61 | -1793.5 |
| 2019 | PIT | NL | 4 | 6 | 25 | 19 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 113.3 | 117 | 65 | 53 | 100 | 5.16 | -734.0 |
| 2020 | PIT | NL | 1 | 3 | 11 | 10 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 42.7 | 29 | 16 | 22 | 38 | 3.38 | 576.0 |
| 2021 | PIT | NL | 0 | 3 | 7 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 27.7 | 33 | 18 | 12 | 19 | 5.86 | -243.7 |
| 2022 | CHC | NL | 0 | 0 | 9 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 9.0 | 8 | 3 | 5 | 8 | 3.00 | - |
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 127 | 89 | 11 | 23 | 4 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 0 | 2 | 15 | 0.258 | 0.275 | 0.337 | 0.612 | 0.0 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | PIT | NL | 8 | 8 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.250 | 0.0 |
| 2017 | PIT | NL | 12 | 13 | 2 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.231 | 0.0 |
| 2018 | PIT | NL | 46 | 20 | 0 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 5 | 0.150 | 0.0 |
| 2019 | PIT | NL | 34 | 42 | 8 | 14 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 8 | 0.333 | 0.0 |
| 2020 | PIT | NL | 11 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 2021 | PIT | NL | 7 | 6 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0.167 | 0.0 |
| 2022 | CHC | NL | 9 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| P | 116 | 52 | 21 | 58 | 1 | 7 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | PIT | P | 8 | 7 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 0 |
| 2017 | PIT | P | 11 | 4 | 3 | 10 | 0 | 1 |
| 2018 | PIT | P | 45 | 5 | 7 | 16 | 0 | 2 |
| 2019 | PIT | P | 25 | 19 | 8 | 18 | 0 | 3 |
| 2020 | PIT | P | 11 | 10 | 1 | 6 | 0 | 1 |
| 2021 | PIT | P | 7 | 7 | 0 | 6 | 0 | 0 |
| 2022 | CHN | P | 9 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | 116 |