Brian Falkenborg
Born: 1/18/1978 in Newport Beach, CA, USA
MLB Debut: 1999-10-01 | Final Game: 2008-09-05
Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'7" | Weight: 235 lbs
Full name: Brian Thomas Falkenborg
Biography
Brian Falkenborg was a professional baseball pitcher born in 1978, whose career spanned from 1999 until his retirement on September 5, 2008. Known for his versatility on the mound, Falkenborg played in an era characterized by a strong emphasis on power hitting and offensive production, which presented unique challenges for pitchers. Throughout his career, he compiled a record of 3-5 with a 5.59 ERA, showcasing his resilience and determination in a competitive league.
Over the course of his time in Major League Baseball, Falkenborg recorded 62 strikeouts and did not register any saves. His role primarily came in relief appearances, where he displayed a competitive spirit and the ability to navigate challenging game situations. While he may not have attained the accolades of some of his contemporaries, Falkenborg’s contributions to his teams and his journey through the highs and lows of professional baseball reflect the dedication required to succeed at the highest level of the sport.
Career Pitching Statistics
| W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | HR | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 | 5 | 64 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 75.7 | 91 | 47 | 10 | 36 | 62 | 5.59 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Pitching
| Year | Team | Lg | W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1999 | BAL | AL | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3.0 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 0.00 | 0.0 |
| 2004 | LAD | NL | 1 | 0 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 14.3 | 19 | 12 | 9 | 11 | 7.53 | - |
| 2005 | SDP | NL | 0 | 0 | 10 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 11.0 | 17 | 10 | 5 | 10 | 8.18 | - |
| 2006 | STL | NL | 0 | 1 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6.3 | 5 | 2 | 0 | 5 | 2.84 | - |
| 2007 | STL | NL | 0 | 1 | 16 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 18.7 | 22 | 10 | 8 | 16 | 4.82 | - |
| 2008 | LAD | NL | 2 | 2 | 16 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 11.7 | 11 | 8 | 4 | 9 | 6.17 | - |
| 2008 | SDP | NL | 0 | 1 | 9 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 10.7 | 15 | 5 | 8 | 10 | 4.22 | - |
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 64 | 5 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 5 | 0.000 | 0.167 | 0.000 | 0.167 | 0.0 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1999 | BAL | AL | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 2004 | LAD | NL | 6 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 0.000 | 0.0 |
| 2005 | SDP | NL | 10 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 2006 | STL | NL | 5 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0.000 | 0.0 |
| 2007 | STL | NL | 16 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0.000 | 0.0 |
| 2008 | LAD | NL | 16 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0.000 | 0.0 |
| 2008 | SDP | NL | 9 | 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 | 64 | 0 | 5 | 10 | 1 | 2 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1999 | BAL | P | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2004 | LAN | P | 6 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 0 |
| 2005 | SDN | P | 10 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2006 | SLN | P | 5 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 2007 | SLN | P | 16 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 1 |
| 2008 | LAN | P | 16 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 1 |
| 2008 | SDN | P | 9 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | 64 |
Salary History
| Year | Team | League | Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2004 | LAN | NL | $302,500 |
| 2000 | BAL | AL | $200,000 |
| Total Career Earnings | $502,500 | ||