Seth Etherton
Born: 10/17/1976 in Laguna Beach, CA, USA
MLB Debut: 2000-05-26 | Final Game: 2006-06-03
Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'1" | Weight: 195 lbs
Full name: Seth Michael Etherton
Biography
Seth Etherton was a professional baseball pitcher whose career spanned from 2000 to 2006. Born in 1976, Etherton made his Major League Baseball debut on May 26, 2000, showcasing his skills on the mound during a time when the game was witnessing a surge in offensive production, often referred to as the "steroid era." Over his career, he played for several teams, accumulating a record of 9 wins and 7 losses, with an earned run average (ERA) of 6.3. Etherton recorded a total of 63 strikeouts, though he did not register any saves during his time in the league.
Etherton's playing style was characterized by a strong competitive spirit, but he faced challenges in consistently dominating hitters at the highest level. Despite the ups and downs of his career, he contributed to his teams and left a mark as a player who persevered through the rigors of professional baseball. After his final appearance on June 3, 2006, Etherton transitioned from the field, reflecting the journeys of many players who navigated the complexities of the game during a transformative period in baseball history.
Career Pitching Statistics
| W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | HR | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9 | 7 | 23 | 23 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 115.7 | 133 | 81 | 27 | 48 | 63 | 6.30 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Pitching
| Year | Team | Lg | W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | LAA | AL | 5 | 1 | 11 | 11 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 60.3 | 68 | 37 | 22 | 32 | 5.52 | - |
| 2003 | CIN | NL | 2 | 4 | 7 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 30.0 | 39 | 23 | 15 | 17 | 6.90 | -778.6 |
| 2005 | OAK | AL | 1 | 1 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 17.7 | 16 | 13 | 5 | 10 | 6.62 | -615.9 |
| 2006 | KCR | AL | 1 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 7.7 | 10 | 8 | 6 | 4 | 9.39 | - |
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 23 | 9 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 0.111 | 0.200 | 0.111 | 0.311 | 0.0 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | LAA | AL | 11 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0.000 | 0.0 |
| 2003 | CIN | NL | 7 | 7 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0.143 | 0.0 |
| 2005 | OAK | AL | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 2006 | KCR | AL | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| P | 23 | 23 | 3 | 13 | 0 | 1 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | ANA | P | 11 | 11 | 1 | 11 | 0 | 1 |
| 2003 | CIN | P | 7 | 7 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| 2005 | OAK | P | 3 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2006 | KCA | P | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | 23 |
Salary History
| Year | Team | League | Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2002 | CIN | NL | $224,000 |
| 2001 | CIN | NL | $210,000 |
| Total Career Earnings | $434,000 | ||
College History
| School Name | City | State | Years Attended |
|---|---|---|---|
| University of Southern California | Los Angeles | CA | 1995, 1996, 1997, 1998 |