Brandon Finnegan
Born: 4/14/1993 in Fort Worth, TX, USA
MLB Debut: 2014-09-06 | Final Game: 2018-05-06
Bats: L | Throws: L | Height: 5'11" | Weight: 216 lbs
Full name: Brandon Kyle Finnegan
Biography
Brandon Finnegan was a professional baseball pitcher born in 1993, who played in Major League Baseball from 2014 until his retirement in 2018. Known for his powerful left arm and competitive spirit, Finnegan made a notable impact during his brief but eventful career. He showcased his talents primarily as a starting pitcher, finishing with a career record of 16 wins and 18 losses, an earned run average (ERA) of 4.11, and a total of 230 strikeouts. Despite not recording any saves, Finnegan's performances on the mound were characterized by his ability to miss bats and generate strikeouts, making him a valuable asset to his teams.
Finnegan entered the league during a time when pitching was becoming increasingly specialized, with emphasis on power and velocity. His career spanned the transition period in baseball, where analytics began to play a significant role in player evaluation and strategy. He made his major league debut with the Kansas City Royals and later pitched for the Cincinnati Reds, contributing to teams with his strong competitive nature and determination. Although his time in the league was relatively short, Finnegan left a lasting impression through his resilience and the promise he showed during his early years, ensuring his place in the narrative of modern baseball history.
Career Pitching Statistics
| W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | HR | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 16 | 18 | 67 | 44 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 260.7 | 229 | 119 | 43 | 134 | 230 | 4.11 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Pitching
| Year | Team | Lg | W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | KCR | AL | 0 | 1 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 7.0 | 6 | 1 | 1 | 10 | 1.29 | - |
| 2015 | CIN | NL | 2 | 2 | 6 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 23.7 | 21 | 11 | 8 | 24 | 4.18 | -537.8 |
| 2015 | KCR | AL | 3 | 0 | 14 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 24.3 | 16 | 8 | 13 | 21 | 2.96 | - |
| 2016 | CIN | NL | 10 | 11 | 31 | 31 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 172.0 | 150 | 76 | 84 | 145 | 3.98 | -4440.4 |
| 2017 | CIN | NL | 1 | 1 | 4 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 13.0 | 9 | 6 | 13 | 16 | 4.15 | -110.2 |
| 2018 | CIN | NL | 0 | 3 | 5 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 20.7 | 27 | 17 | 15 | 14 | 7.40 | -1546.0 |
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 70 | 69 | 4 | 6 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 3 | 22 | 0.087 | 0.125 | 0.116 | 0.241 | -528.7 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | KCR | AL | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 2015 | CIN | NL | 6 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0.000 | 0.0 |
| 2015 | KCR | AL | 14 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 2016 | CIN | NL | 33 | 53 | 4 | 6 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 3 | 18 | 0.113 | -528.7 |
| 2017 | CIN | NL | 5 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0.000 | 0.0 |
| 2018 | CIN | NL | 5 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0.000 | 0.0 |
Postseason Statistics
Playoff Career Batting
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7 | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | WS | KCA | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 |
| 2014 | ALDS1 | KCA | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 |
| 2014 | ALCS | KCA | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 |
| 2014 | ALWC | KCA | 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 | 1 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 6.0 | 9 | 7 | 5 | 4 | 10.50 |
Playoff Pitching by Year
| Year | Round | Team | W | L | G | GS | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | ALCS | KCA | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0.3 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 27.00 |
| 2014 | ALDS1 | KCA | 1 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1.7 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0.00 |
| 2014 | ALWC | KCA | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2.3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 3.86 |
| 2014 | WS | KCA | 0 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1.7 | 5 | 5 | 2 | 1 | 27.00 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| P | 67 | 44 | 7 | 25 | 1 | 1 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | KCA | P | 7 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 2015 | CIN | P | 6 | 4 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 0 |
| 2015 | KCA | P | 14 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 1 |
| 2016 | CIN | P | 31 | 31 | 5 | 12 | 1 | 0 |
| 2017 | CIN | P | 4 | 4 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 2018 | CIN | P | 5 | 5 | 0 | 5 | 0 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | 67 |
Salary History
| Year | Team | League | Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | CIN | NL | $511,500 |
| Total Career Earnings | $511,500 | ||
College History
| School Name | City | State | Years Attended |
|---|---|---|---|
| Texas Christian University | Fort Worth | TX | 2012, 2013, 2014 |