Brandon Duckworth
Pitcher · Career Stats, Bio & Records (2001-2008)
Brandon Duckworth was a pitcher who played in Major League Baseball from 2001 to 2008 for the Philadelphia Phillies, the Houston Astros, and the Kansas City Royals, a span of 8 seasons. Across 134 career appearances, he went 23-34 with a 5.28 ERA and 376 strikeouts.
- 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
- 2001-08-07
- Last Game
- 2008-09-28
Full name: Brandon J. Duckworth
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2001 | PHI | NL | 3 | 2 | 11 | 11 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 69.0 | 57 | 27 | 29 | 40 | 3.52 | 4.42 (+20%) | 1100.9 |
| 2002 | PHI | NL | 8 | 9 | 30 | 29 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 163.0 | 167 | 98 | 69 | 167 | 5.41 | 4.28 (-26%) | -437.3 |
| 2003 | PHI | NL | 4 | 7 | 24 | 18 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 93.0 | 98 | 51 | 44 | 68 | 4.94 | 4.40 (-12%) | -1369.0 |
| 2004 | HOU | NL | 1 | 2 | 19 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 39.1 | 55 | 30 | 13 | 23 | 6.86 | 4.46 (-54%) | -2008.2 |
| 2005 | HOU | NL | 0 | 1 | 7 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 16.1 | 24 | 20 | 7 | 10 | 11.02 | 4.29 (-157%) | -1181.0 |
| 2006 | KCA | AL | 1 | 5 | 10 | 8 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 45.2 | 62 | 31 | 24 | 27 | 6.11 | 4.53 (-35%) | 0.6 |
| 2007 | KCA | AL | 3 | 5 | 26 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 46.2 | 51 | 24 | 23 | 21 | 4.63 | 4.47 (-3%) | -285.9 |
| 2008 | KCA | AL | 3 | 3 | 7 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 38.0 | 38 | 19 | 19 | 20 | 4.50 | 4.32 (-4%) | -167.8 |
| Career · 8 seasons | 23 | 34 | 134 | 84 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 511.0 | 552 | 300 | 228 | 376 | 5.28 | — | -4,348 | ||
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 134 | 113 | 8 | 25 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 8 | 0 | 10 | 22 | .221 | .285 | .257 | .541 | -278 |
Career AVG .221 vs. league average .265 across their career seasons — 16.6% below league average.
Career OBP .285 vs. league average .333 across their career seasons — 14.6% below league average.
Career SLG .257 vs. league average .423 across their career seasons — 39.3% below league average.
Career OPS .541 vs. league average .756 across their career seasons — 28.4% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2001 | PHI | NL | 11 | 22 | 1 | 5 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 4 | .227 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 2002 | PHI | NL | 30 | 48 | 3 | 9 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 5 | 11 | .188 | — | — | — | — | -278.5 |
| 2003 | PHI | NL | 24 | 27 | 1 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 5 | .185 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 2004 | HOU | NL | 19 | 9 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 | .222 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 2005 | HOU | NL | 7 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .667 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 2006 | KCA | AL | 10 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .333 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 2007 | KCA | AL | 26 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1.000 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 2008 | KCA | AL | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| Career · 8 seasons | 134 | 113 | 8 | 25 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 8 | 0 | 10 | 22 | .221 | — | — | — | — | -278 | ||
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 (268 games) →Per-game data from Retrosheet (regular season, through 2025).
Batting — Home / Away
| Split | G | AB | R | H | HR | RBI | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 63 | 51 | 3 | 12 | 0 | 6 | .235 |
| Away | 71 | 62 | 5 | 13 | 0 | 2 | .210 |
Pitching — Home / Away
| Split | G | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 63 | 254.1 | 251 | 129 | 104 | 191 | 4.56 |
| Away | 71 | 256.2 | 301 | 171 | 124 | 185 | 6.00 |
Last 10 Games — Pitching
| Date | Tm | Opp | Dec | IP | H | R | ER | BB | SO | HR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2008-09-28 | KCR | MIN | L | 6.0 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 4 | 5 | 0 |
| 2008-09-21 | KCR | CHW | L | 6.0 | 5 | 3 | 3 | 1 | 3 | 1 |
| 2008-09-16 | KCR | SEA | W | 6.0 | 5 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 1 |
| 2008-09-11 | KCR | MIN | — | 5.0 | 7 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 5 | 0 |
| 2008-09-05 | KCR | CLE | L | 4.0 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 1 | 0 |
| 2008-08-30 | KCR | DET | W | 6.0 | 7 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 4 | 0 |
| 2008-08-24 | KCR | DET | W | 5.0 | 7 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 0 | 0 |
| 2007-09-30 | KCR | CLE | — | 1.0 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 2007-09-26 | KCR | CHW | — | 3.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 |
| 2007-09-25 | KCR | CHW | W | 2.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
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 | 134 |
Salary History
Brandon Duckworth's recorded salaries total $2,000,000 over 5 seasons, 2002 to 2007. This total is partial: the salary data covers 1985 to 2016, and Duckworth's career ran from 2001 to 2008. No salary is recorded for 2001, 2006, and 2008.
| Year | Team | League | Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2007 | KCA | AL | $550,000 |
| 2005 | HOU | NL | $500,000 |
| 2004 | HOU | NL | $390,000 |
| 2003 | PHI | NL | $325,000 |
| 2002 | PHI | NL | $235,000 |
| Total recorded salary (partial) | $2,000,000 | ||
College History
| School Name | City | State | Years Attended |
|---|---|---|---|
| California State University Fullerton | Fullerton | CA | 1997 |
| College of Southern Idaho | Twin Falls | ID | 1995, 1996 |
Most Similar Players
Career comps based on counting + rate stats and primary position. Score is relative — closest peer anchors at ~98%.
Brandon Duckworth (highlighted) compared to peers across the same era.
Brandon Duckworth: the record in brief
Between the debut on August 7, 2001 and the final game on September 28, 2008, Brandon Duckworth built the record summarized on this page. Club by club, the record runs the Philadelphia Phillies (2001 through 2003), the Houston Astros (2004 through 2005), and the Kansas City Royals (2006 through 2008). Duckworth played primarily as a pitcher and batted and threw right-handed. Born on January 23, 1976, in Salt Lake City, UT, USA, Duckworth was listed at 6'2" and 215 pounds. On the record, Brandon Duckworth was born Brandon J. Duckworth.
The pitching table credits Duckworth with a 23-34 record and a 5.28 ERA in 134 games. The same table counts 376 strikeouts. Against a 4.40 league ERA for the same seasons, the 5.28 mark was 20.2% worse. 2002 brought Duckworth a season-high 8 wins. In 2002, one of the busiest seasons, Duckworth posted a 5.41 ERA; the league figure that year was 4.28.
Frequently Asked Questions about Brandon Duckworth
- What years did Brandon Duckworth play?
- Brandon Duckworth played in Major League Baseball from 2001 to 2008.
- Was Brandon Duckworth a pitcher?
- Yes. Brandon Duckworth pitched in the major leagues, recording 23 wins and 376 strikeouts.
- How many home runs did Brandon Duckworth hit?
- Brandon Duckworth hit 0 career home runs with 25 hits.
- What teams did Brandon Duckworth play for?
- Brandon Duckworth played for 3 teams: the Philadelphia Phillies (2001–2003), the Houston Astros (2004–2005), and the Kansas City Royals (2006–2008).
- What were Brandon Duckworth's career stats?
- In 134 games, Brandon Duckworth went 23-34 with a 5.28 ERA, 376 strikeouts, 511.0 innings pitched, and 1 saves.
- How much did Brandon Duckworth earn in his career?
- Brandon Duckworth's recorded salaries total $2,000,000 over 5 seasons, 2002 to 2007. This total is partial: the salary data covers 1985 to 2016, and Duckworth's career ran from 2001 to 2008. No salary is recorded for 2001, 2006, and 2008.
- What was Brandon Duckworth's salary?
- Brandon Duckworth's last recorded salary was $550,000, in 2007. His highest recorded salary was $550,000, in 2007, and his lowest was $235,000, in 2002. The Salary History table lists each season from 2002 to 2007.
- What position did Brandon Duckworth play?
- Brandon Duckworth played primarily as a pitcher, the position where he appeared in the most games.
- How tall was Brandon Duckworth and how much did he weigh?
- Brandon Duckworth was listed at 6 feet 2 inches and 215 pounds.
- What was Brandon Duckworth's career ERA?
- Brandon Duckworth finished with a 5.28 career ERA, going 23-34 with 376 strikeouts.
- How many strikeouts did Brandon Duckworth have?
- Brandon Duckworth recorded 376 career strikeouts.
- Is Brandon Duckworth in the Hall of Fame?
- No. Brandon Duckworth has not been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.