Jason Bulger
Born: 12/6/1978 in Lawrenceville, GA, USA
MLB Debut: 2005-08-26 | Final Game: 2011-04-23
Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'4" | Weight: 215 lbs
Full name: Jason Patrick Bulger
Biography
Jason Bulger, born in 1978, was a professional baseball pitcher who made his mark in Major League Baseball from 2005 to 2011. Known for his strong arm and competitive spirit, Bulger played primarily as a relief pitcher during his career. He recorded a win-loss record of 7-2, showcasing his ability to contribute effectively in high-pressure situations. With an earned run average (ERA) of 4.33 and 138 strikeouts, Bulger demonstrated a solid skill set on the mound, allowing him to carve out a niche in the leagues he played in.
Bulger began his MLB journey with the Anaheim Angels, where he made his debut in 2005. Over the course of his career, he also played for the Tampa Bay Rays and the Arizona Diamondbacks, accumulating a total of 1 save. His playing style was characterized by a mix of power and finesse, which allowed him to effectively challenge hitters. Although his time in the majors was relatively brief, Bulger left a lasting impression as a reliable option in the bullpen during a period marked by the increasing importance of specialized relief pitching in the game. He retired from professional baseball on April 23, 2011, but remains a part of the rich tapestry of the sport's history during the early 2000s.
Career Pitching Statistics
| W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | HR | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7 | 2 | 125 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 133.0 | 112 | 64 | 16 | 75 | 138 | 4.33 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Pitching
| Year | Team | Lg | W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2005 | AZ | NL | 1 | 0 | 9 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 10.0 | 14 | 6 | 5 | 9 | 5.40 | - |
| 2006 | LAA | AL | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1.7 | 1 | 3 | 3 | 1 | 16.20 | 0.0 |
| 2007 | LAA | AL | 0 | 0 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6.3 | 5 | 2 | 3 | 8 | 2.84 | 0.0 |
| 2008 | LAA | AL | 0 | 0 | 14 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 16.0 | 15 | 13 | 9 | 20 | 7.31 | -324.4 |
| 2009 | LAA | AL | 6 | 1 | 64 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 65.7 | 46 | 26 | 30 | 68 | 3.56 | 821.5 |
| 2010 | LAA | AL | 0 | 0 | 25 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 24.0 | 25 | 13 | 15 | 25 | 4.88 | -401.5 |
| 2011 | LAA | AL | 0 | 1 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 9.3 | 6 | 1 | 10 | 7 | 0.96 | 0.0 |
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 125 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | .000 | .000 | .000 | 0.0 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2005 | AZ | NL | 9 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 2006 | LAA | AL | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 2007 | LAA | AL | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 2008 | LAA | AL | 14 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 2009 | LAA | AL | 64 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 2010 | LAA | AL | 25 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 2011 | LAA | AL | 5 | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2009 | ALDS2 | LAA | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 |
| 2009 | ALCS | LAA | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 |
Playoff Career Pitching
| W | L | G | GS | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 3.3 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 5 | 2.70 |
Playoff Pitching by Year
| Year | Round | Team | W | L | G | GS | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2009 | ALCS | LAA | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 2.3 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 4 | 3.86 |
| 2009 | ALDS2 | LAA | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1.0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0.00 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| P | 125 | 0 | 13 | 13 | 2 | 2 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2005 | ARI | P | 9 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| 2006 | LAA | P | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2007 | LAA | P | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2008 | LAA | P | 14 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 2009 | LAA | P | 64 | 0 | 5 | 8 | 1 | 2 |
| 2010 | LAA | P | 25 | 0 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 2011 | LAA | P | 5 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | 125 |
Salary History
| Year | Team | League | Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 | LAA | AL | $423,000 |
| 2010 | LAA | AL | $418,000 |
| 2009 | LAA | AL | $403,000 |
| 2008 | LAA | AL | $392,000 |
| Total Career Earnings | $1,636,000 | ||