Brad Halsey
Born: 2/14/1981 in Houston, TX, USA
Died: 10/31/2014 in New Braunfels, TX, USA
MLB Debut: 2004-06-19 | Final Game: 2006-10-01
Bats: L | Throws: L | Height: 6'1" | Weight: 185 lbs
Full name: Bradford Alexander Halsey
Biography
Brad Halsey was a professional baseball pitcher who played in Major League Baseball from 2004 to 2006. Born in 1981, Halsey made his debut with the New York Yankees, showcasing his potential as a left-handed pitcher during a time when the league was increasingly emphasizing power pitching. Over the course of his career, he recorded a win-loss record of 14-19 and maintained an earned run average (ERA) of 4.84. Halsey demonstrated his ability to miss bats, accumulating a total of 160 strikeouts throughout his time in the majors.
Halsey's playing style was characterized by a mix of finesse and control, which allowed him to navigate through challenging lineups. Although he did not secure any saves during his career, he contributed as a reliable option in the starting rotation and bullpen for various teams, including the Yankees, Arizona Diamondbacks, and Oakland Athletics. His tenure in the league coincided with a transitional period in baseball, where the game was evolving with new training techniques and analytics, influencing how pitchers approached their craft. Halsey's legacy remains as a testament to the journey of a player who navigated the complexities of professional baseball during the mid-2000s.
Career Pitching Statistics
| W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | HR | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 14 | 19 | 88 | 40 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 286.3 | 340 | 154 | 35 | 99 | 160 | 4.84 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Pitching
| Year | Team | Lg | W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2004 | NYY | AL | 1 | 3 | 8 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 32.0 | 41 | 23 | 14 | 25 | 6.47 | - |
| 2005 | AZ | NL | 8 | 12 | 28 | 26 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 160.0 | 191 | 82 | 39 | 82 | 4.61 | - |
| 2006 | OAK | AL | 5 | 4 | 52 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 94.3 | 108 | 49 | 46 | 53 | 4.67 | -1524.3 |
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 88 | 50 | 2 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 6 | 19 | 0.080 | 0.179 | 0.080 | 0.259 | -571.0 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2004 | NYY | AL | 8 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0.500 | 0.0 |
| 2005 | AZ | NL | 28 | 48 | 2 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 6 | 18 | 0.062 | -571.0 |
| 2006 | OAK | AL | 52 | 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 | 88 | 40 | 9 | 43 | 5 | 4 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2004 | NYA | P | 8 | 7 | 0 | 3 | 1 | 0 |
| 2005 | ARI | P | 28 | 26 | 5 | 25 | 3 | 2 |
| 2006 | OAK | P | 52 | 7 | 4 | 15 | 1 | 2 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | 88 |
Salary History
| Year | Team | League | Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006 | OAK | AL | $346,000 |
| 2005 | ARI | NL | $317,500 |
| Total Career Earnings | $663,500 | ||
College History
| School Name | City | State | Years Attended |
|---|---|---|---|
| University of Texas at Austin | Austin | TX | 2002 |
| Hill College | Hillsboro | TX | 2000, 2001 |