Brandon Cumpton
Pitcher · Career Stats, Bio & Records (2013-2018)
Brandon Cumpton was a pitcher who played in Major League Baseball from 2013 to 2018 for the Pittsburgh Pirates and the Toronto Blue Jays, a span of 6 seasons. Across 23 career appearances, he went 5-5 with a 4.05 ERA and 70 strikeouts. His career Pitcher PIV — Baseball Data Hub's era-adjusted measure of pitching impact — is 1885.7.
- 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
- R / R
- Height / Weight
- 6'2" / 215 lb
- MLB Debut
- 2013-06-15
- Last Game
- 2018-07-31
Full name: Brandon Tyler Cumpton
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | PIT | NL | 2 | 1 | 6 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 30.2 | 26 | 7 | 5 | 22 | 2.05 | 3.87 (+47%) | 957.9 |
| 2014 | PIT | NL | 3 | 4 | 16 | 10 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 70.0 | 82 | 38 | 18 | 46 | 4.89 | 3.74 (-31%) | 927.9 |
| 2018 | TOR | AL | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1.2 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 5.40 | — | 0.0 |
| Career · 3 seasons | 5 | 5 | 23 | 15 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 102.1 | 111 | 46 | 25 | 70 | 4.05 | — | 1,886 | ||
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 23 | 26 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 11 | .077 | .143 | .077 | .220 | 0 |
Career AVG .077 vs. league average .251 across their career seasons — 69.3% below league average.
Career OBP .143 vs. league average .316 across their career seasons — 54.9% below league average.
Career SLG .077 vs. league average .397 across their career seasons — 80.6% below league average.
Career OPS .220 vs. league average .714 across their career seasons — 69.2% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | PIT | NL | 6 | 9 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 4 | .000 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 2014 | PIT | NL | 16 | 17 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 7 | .118 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 2018 | TOR | AL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| Career · 3 seasons | 23 | 26 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 11 | .077 | — | — | — | — | 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 (46 games) →Per-game data from Retrosheet (regular season, through 2025).
Batting — Home / Away
| Split | G | AB | R | H | HR | RBI | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 11 | 17 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 1 | .118 |
| Away | 12 | 9 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 |
Pitching — Home / Away
| Split | G | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 11 | 57.1 | 56 | 22 | 12 | 44 | 3.45 |
| Away | 12 | 45.0 | 55 | 24 | 13 | 26 | 4.80 |
Last 10 Games — Batting
| Date | Tm | Opp | Res | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018-07-31 | TOR | OAK | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2014-09-13 | PIT | CHC | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2014-09-06 | PIT | CHC | W | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2014-09-02 | PIT | STL | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2014-08-19 | PIT | ATL | L | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| 2014-08-17 | PIT | WAS | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2014-08-14 | PIT | DET | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2014-07-09 | PIT | STL | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2014-06-27 | PIT | NYN | W | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 2014-06-22 | PIT | CHC | W | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Last 10 Games — Pitching
| Date | Tm | Opp | Dec | IP | H | R | ER | BB | SO | HR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018-07-31 | TOR | OAK | — | 1.2 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 0 |
| 2014-09-13 | PIT | CHC | — | 1.1 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 0 |
| 2014-09-06 | PIT | CHC | — | 1.0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 2014-09-02 | PIT | STL | — | 3.0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| 2014-08-19 | PIT | ATL | — | 5.0 | 4 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 5 | 1 |
| 2014-08-17 | PIT | WAS | L | 1.2 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 2014-08-14 | PIT | DET | — | 2.0 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| 2014-07-09 | PIT | STL | L | 3.1 | 9 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 2 | 0 |
| 2014-06-27 | PIT | NYN | — | 7.0 | 6 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 4 | 0 |
| 2014-06-22 | PIT | CHC | W | 7.0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 4 | 0 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each position.
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | 23 |
Salary History
Brandon Cumpton's recorded salaries total $507,000 over 1 season, in 2014. This total is partial: the salary data covers 1985 to 2016, and Cumpton's career ran from 2013 to 2018. His seasons after 2016 are not included, and no salary is recorded for 2013.
| Year | Team | League | Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | PIT | NL | $507,000 |
| Total recorded salary (partial) | $507,000 | ||
College History
| School Name | City | State | Years Attended |
|---|---|---|---|
| Georgia Institute of Technology | Atlanta | GA | 2008, 2009, 2010 |
Brandon Cumpton: the record in brief
June 15, 2013 and July 31, 2018 bracket Brandon Cumpton's time in the majors: the debut and the last game on record. By club, Cumpton's seasons break down as the Pittsburgh Pirates (2013 through 2014) and the Toronto Blue Jays (2018). Born on November 16, 1988, in Augusta, GA, USA, Cumpton is listed as a pitcher and batted and threw right-handed. The bio gives 215 pounds on a 6-foot-2 frame. The given name on file is Brandon Tyler Cumpton.
The pitching table credits Cumpton with a 5-5 record and a 4.05 ERA in 23 games. Cumpton had 70 strikeouts. Cumpton's 4.05 ERA was close to the 3.92 league figure for those seasons. 2014 was Cumpton's sharpest full season, a 4.89 ERA against the league's 3.74. Pitcher PIV, the site's era-adjusted run-prevention measure, totals 1,885.7 for Cumpton's career.
Every defensive appearance on record for Cumpton, 23 games, came at pitcher. On the mound, the fielding record shows 0 errors alongside 6 putouts and 9 assists.
Frequently Asked Questions about Brandon Cumpton
- What years did Brandon Cumpton play?
- Brandon Cumpton played in Major League Baseball from 2013 to 2018.
- Was Brandon Cumpton a pitcher?
- Yes. Brandon Cumpton pitched in the major leagues, recording 5 wins and 70 strikeouts.
- How many home runs did Brandon Cumpton hit?
- Brandon Cumpton hit 0 career home runs with 2 hits.
- What teams did Brandon Cumpton play for?
- Brandon Cumpton played for 2 teams: the Pittsburgh Pirates (2013–2014) and the Toronto Blue Jays (2018).
- What were Brandon Cumpton's career stats?
- In 23 games, Brandon Cumpton went 5-5 with a 4.05 ERA, 70 strikeouts, and 102.1 innings pitched.
- How much did Brandon Cumpton earn in his career?
- Brandon Cumpton's recorded salaries total $507,000 over 1 season, in 2014. This total is partial: the salary data covers 1985 to 2016, and Cumpton's career ran from 2013 to 2018. His seasons after 2016 are not included, and no salary is recorded for 2013.
- What was Brandon Cumpton's salary?
- Brandon Cumpton's recorded salary was $507,000 in 2014.
- What position did Brandon Cumpton play?
- Brandon Cumpton played primarily as a pitcher, the position where he appeared in the most games.
- How tall was Brandon Cumpton and how much did he weigh?
- Brandon Cumpton was listed at 6 feet 2 inches and 215 pounds.
- What was Brandon Cumpton's career ERA?
- Brandon Cumpton finished with a 4.05 career ERA, going 5-5 with 70 strikeouts.
- How many strikeouts did Brandon Cumpton have?
- Brandon Cumpton recorded 70 career strikeouts.
- Is Brandon Cumpton in the Hall of Fame?
- No. Brandon Cumpton has not been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.