Jesse Crain
Born: 7/5/1981 in Toronto, ON, CAN
MLB Debut: 2004-08-05 | Final Game: 2013-06-29
Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'1" | Weight: 215 lbs
Full name: Jesse Alan Crain
Biography
Jesse Crain was a professional baseball pitcher whose career spanned from 2004 to 2013. Known for his powerful right arm and effective pitching style, Crain made a significant impact in Major League Baseball during his tenure. He finished his career with a record of 45-30, an impressive earned run average (ERA) of 3.05, and a total of 440 strikeouts. Although he recorded only 4 saves throughout his career, Crain was primarily utilized as a setup man, showcasing his ability to dominate hitters in high-leverage situations. His contributions to the game earned him an All-Star selection, highlighting his status as one of the top relief pitchers of his era.
During his playing days, Crain was known for his consistency and effectiveness, which made him a reliable option out of the bullpen. He played for several teams, but it was his time with the Minnesota Twins that solidified his reputation as a formidable pitcher. Crain's career unfolded during a competitive era of baseball, where relief pitching became increasingly crucial to a team's success. His dedication to the craft and ability to perform under pressure left a lasting legacy within the franchises he represented and among the fans who admired his work on the mound.
Career Pitching Statistics
| W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | HR | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 45 | 30 | 532 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 532.0 | 449 | 180 | 44 | 206 | 440 | 3.05 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Pitching
| Year | Team | Lg | W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2004 | MIN | AL | 3 | 0 | 22 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 27.0 | 17 | 6 | 12 | 14 | 2.00 | 30.6 |
| 2005 | MIN | AL | 12 | 5 | 75 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 79.7 | 61 | 24 | 29 | 25 | 2.71 | -730.5 |
| 2006 | MIN | AL | 4 | 5 | 68 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 76.7 | 79 | 30 | 18 | 60 | 3.52 | 2229.8 |
| 2007 | MIN | AL | 1 | 2 | 18 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 16.3 | 19 | 10 | 4 | 10 | 5.51 | -673.6 |
| 2008 | MIN | AL | 5 | 4 | 66 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 62.7 | 62 | 25 | 24 | 50 | 3.59 | 549.1 |
| 2009 | MIN | AL | 7 | 4 | 56 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 51.7 | 48 | 27 | 27 | 43 | 4.70 | 360.7 |
| 2010 | MIN | AL | 1 | 1 | 71 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 68.0 | 53 | 23 | 27 | 62 | 3.04 | 1091.3 |
| 2011 | CHW | AL | 8 | 3 | 67 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 65.3 | 50 | 19 | 31 | 70 | 2.62 | - |
| 2012 | CHW | AL | 2 | 3 | 51 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 48.0 | 29 | 13 | 23 | 60 | 2.44 | - |
| 2013 | CHW | AL | 2 | 3 | 38 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 36.7 | 31 | 3 | 11 | 46 | 0.74 | - |
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 532 | 1 | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2004 | MIN | AL | 22 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 2005 | MIN | AL | 75 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 2006 | MIN | AL | 68 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 2007 | MIN | AL | 18 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 2008 | MIN | AL | 66 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 2009 | MIN | AL | 56 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 2010 | MIN | AL | 71 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0.000 | 0.0 |
| 2011 | CHW | AL | 67 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 2012 | CHW | AL | 51 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 2013 | CHW | AL | 38 | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | ALDS2 | MIN | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 |
| 2006 | ALDS2 | MIN | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 |
| 2004 | ALDS2 | MIN | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | 1 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 1.7 | 7 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 16.20 |
Playoff Pitching by Year
| Year | Round | Team | W | L | G | GS | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | ALDS2 | MIN | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0.3 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 54.00 |
| 2006 | ALDS2 | MIN | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1.0 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 9.00 |
| 2004 | ALDS2 | MIN | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0.3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| P | 532 | 0 | 40 | 79 | 10 | 12 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2004 | MIN | P | 22 | 0 | 2 | 3 | 1 | 1 |
| 2005 | MIN | P | 75 | 0 | 11 | 17 | 1 | 3 |
| 2006 | MIN | P | 68 | 0 | 8 | 8 | 1 | 0 |
| 2007 | MIN | P | 18 | 0 | 5 | 2 | 0 | 1 |
| 2008 | MIN | P | 66 | 0 | 1 | 10 | 3 | 2 |
| 2009 | MIN | P | 56 | 0 | 6 | 8 | 0 | 1 |
| 2010 | MIN | P | 71 | 0 | 3 | 14 | 1 | 3 |
| 2011 | CHA | P | 67 | 0 | 3 | 11 | 1 | 1 |
| 2012 | CHA | P | 51 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 1 | 0 |
| 2013 | CHA | P | 38 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | 532 |
Salary History
| Year | Team | League | Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | CHA | AL | $4,500,000 |
| 2012 | CHA | AL | $4,500,000 |
| 2011 | CHA | AL | $4,000,000 |
| 2010 | MIN | AL | $2,000,000 |
| 2009 | MIN | AL | $1,700,000 |
| 2008 | MIN | AL | $1,050,000 |
| 2007 | MIN | AL | $500,000 |
| 2006 | MIN | AL | $361,000 |
| 2005 | MIN | AL | $321,000 |
| Total Career Earnings | $18,932,000 | ||
College History
| School Name | City | State | Years Attended |
|---|---|---|---|
| University of Houston | Houston | TX | 2002 |
| San Jacinto College - North Campus | Houston | TX | 2000, 2001 |
Award Voting History
| Year | Award | League | Finish | Points Won | Points Max | Votes First |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2005 | Rookie of the Year | AL | 8th | 2.0 | 140 | 0 |