Brad Havens
Born: 11/17/1959 in Highland Park, MI, USA
MLB Debut: 1981-06-05 | Final Game: 1989-07-23
Bats: L | Throws: L | Height: 6'1" | Weight: 180 lbs
Full name: Bradley David Havens
Biography
Brad Havens was a professional baseball pitcher whose career spanned from 1981 to 1989. Born in 1959, he made an impact in Major League Baseball during an era characterized by a mix of power hitting and evolving pitching strategies. Havens played for several teams, showcasing his skills on the mound with a career record of 24 wins and 37 losses. Over the course of his career, he posted a 4.81 earned run average (ERA) and recorded 370 strikeouts, alongside 3 saves.
Havens was known for his versatility as a pitcher, contributing to various teams in both starting and relief roles. His ability to strike out batters reflected his competitiveness and skill during a time when the game was transitioning towards a more offensive style. Although he did not achieve superstar status, Havensโ contributions to the teams he played for, alongside his persistent work ethic, left a mark in the annals of baseball history. After retiring on July 23, 1989, he remained a part of the baseball community, reflecting the challenges and triumphs faced by players of his era.
Career Pitching Statistics
| W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | HR | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 24 | 37 | 205 | 61 | 6 | 2 | 3 | 590.7 | 624 | 316 | 76 | 246 | 370 | 4.81 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Pitching
| Year | Team | Lg | W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1981 | MIN | AL | 3 | 6 | 14 | 12 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 78.0 | 76 | 31 | 24 | 43 | 3.58 | 246.2 |
| 1982 | MIN | AL | 10 | 14 | 33 | 32 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 208.7 | 201 | 100 | 80 | 129 | 4.31 | -4140.3 |
| 1983 | MIN | AL | 5 | 8 | 16 | 14 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 80.3 | 110 | 73 | 38 | 40 | 8.18 | -2217.1 |
| 1985 | BAL | AL | 0 | 1 | 8 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 14.3 | 20 | 14 | 10 | 19 | 8.79 | -668.7 |
| 1986 | BAL | AL | 3 | 3 | 46 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 71.0 | 64 | 36 | 29 | 57 | 4.56 | 540.4 |
| 1987 | LAD | NL | 0 | 0 | 31 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 35.3 | 30 | 17 | 23 | 23 | 4.33 | - |
| 1988 | CLE | AL | 2 | 3 | 28 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 57.3 | 62 | 20 | 17 | 30 | 3.14 | -675.2 |
| 1988 | LAD | NL | 0 | 0 | 9 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 9.7 | 15 | 5 | 4 | 8 | 4.66 | - |
| 1989 | CLE | AL | 0 | 0 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 13.3 | 18 | 6 | 7 | 6 | 4.05 | -886.6 |
| 1989 | DET | AL | 1 | 2 | 13 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 22.7 | 28 | 14 | 14 | 15 | 5.56 | -967.6 |
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 205 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0.000 | 0.000 | 0.000 | 0.000 | 0.0 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1981 | MIN | AL | 14 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 1982 | MIN | AL | 33 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 1983 | MIN | AL | 16 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 1985 | BAL | AL | 8 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 1986 | BAL | AL | 46 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 1987 | LAD | NL | 31 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0.000 | 0.0 |
| 1988 | CLE | AL | 28 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 1988 | LAD | NL | 9 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.000 | 0.0 |
| 1989 | CLE | AL | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 1989 | DET | AL | 13 | 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 | 205 | 61 | 21 | 65 | 1 | 4 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1981 | MIN | P | 14 | 12 | 1 | 11 | 0 | 1 |
| 1982 | MIN | P | 33 | 32 | 4 | 18 | 0 | 0 |
| 1983 | MIN | P | 16 | 14 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| 1985 | BAL | P | 8 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 1986 | BAL | P | 46 | 0 | 4 | 13 | 1 | 0 |
| 1987 | LAN | P | 31 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 0 |
| 1988 | CLE | P | 28 | 0 | 6 | 5 | 0 | 0 |
| 1988 | LAN | P | 9 | 0 | 1 | 5 | 0 | 0 |
| 1989 | CLE | P | 7 | 0 | 2 | 4 | 0 | 2 |
| 1989 | DET | P | 13 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 0 | 1 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | 205 |
Salary History
| Year | Team | League | Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1988 | LAN | NL | $185,000 |
| 1987 | LAN | NL | $165,000 |
| 1986 | BAL | AL | $115,000 |
| Total Career Earnings | $465,000 | ||
Award Voting History
| Year | Award | League | Finish | Points Won | Points Max | Votes First |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1981 | Rookie of the Year | AL | 9th | 1.0 | 140 | 0 |