Brian Duensing, baseball player, 2009-2018

Brian Duensing

Born: 2/22/1983 in Marysville, KS, USA

MLB Debut: 2009-04-10 | Final Game: 2018-09-24

Bats: L | Throws: L | Height: 6'0" | Weight: 200 lbs

Full name: Brian Matthew Duensing

Biography

Brian Duensing was a professional baseball pitcher whose career spanned from 2009 to 2018. Born in 1983, he made his Major League Baseball debut with the Minnesota Twins and played a significant role in the team's pitching rotation. Over his career, Duensing compiled a record of 46 wins and 38 losses, showcasing his ability to compete at a high level throughout his time in the league. He finished his career with an earned run average (ERA) of 4.19 and struck out 523 batters, demonstrating his effectiveness as a strikeout pitcher. Duensing was known for his versatility on the mound, able to serve both as a starter and a reliever, which was particularly valuable during the late 2000s and early 2010s when teams often sought pitchers capable of adapting to various roles. His contributions were instrumental during his tenure with the Twins, particularly in 2010 when he helped the team reach the postseason. With three saves to his name, Duensing was also reliable in high-leverage situations. Following his retirement in 2018, he left behind a legacy as a dependable left-handed pitcher who embodied the competitive spirit of the teams he played for.

Career Pitching Statistics

W L G GS CG SHO SV IP H ER HR BB SO ERA Pitcher PIV
46 38 484 61 2 2 3 762.7 804 355 78 258 523 4.19 0

Season-by-Season Pitching

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
485 12 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 8 0.000 0.077 0.000 0.077 0.0

Season-by-Season Batting

Postseason Statistics

Playoff Career Batting

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI BB SO AVG
8 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
2017 NLDS2 CHN 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000
2017 NLCS CHN 3 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000
2016 ALWC BAL 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000
2010 ALDS2 MIN 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000
2009 ALDS1 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
1 3 8 2 0 13.7 15 11 6 9 7.24

Playoff Pitching by Year

Year Round Team W L G GS SV IP H ER BB SO ERA
2017 NLCS CHN 0 1 3 0 0 4.0 1 1 3 3 2.25
2017 NLDS2 CHN 1 0 2 0 0 1.3 0 0 1 1 0.00
2016 ALWC BAL 0 0 1 0 0 0.3 0 0 0 1 0.00
2010 ALDS2 MIN 0 1 1 1 0 3.3 7 5 1 1 13.50
2009 ALDS1 MIN 0 1 1 1 0 4.7 7 5 1 3 9.64

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
OF 1 0 0 0 0 0
P 484 61 56 120 5 11

Season-by-Season Fielding

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Pitcher 484
Left Field 1

Salary History

Year Team League Salary
2015 MIN AL $2,700,000
2014 MIN AL $2,000,000
2013 MIN AL $1,300,000
2012 MIN AL $515,000
2011 MIN AL $462,500
2010 MIN AL $417,500
2009 MIN AL $400,000
Total Career Earnings $7,795,000

College History

School Name City State Years Attended
University of Nebraska at Lincoln Lincoln NE 2002, 2003, 2005