Brad Hennessey
Born: 2/7/1980 in Toledo, OH, USA
MLB Debut: 2004-08-07 | Final Game: 2008-09-26
Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'2" | Weight: 195 lbs
Full name: Brad Martin Hennessey
Biography
Brad Hennessey was a professional baseball pitcher whose career spanned from 2004 to 2008. Born in 1980, he made his mark in Major League Baseball primarily with the San Francisco Giants. Throughout his five seasons in the league, Hennessey compiled a career record of 17-23, showcasing his capacity to contribute as both a starter and a reliever. His earned run average (ERA) stood at 4.69, reflecting the challenges he faced during the competitive landscape of the mid-2000s, a time characterized by high offensive outputs across the league.
Hennessey's pitching style was versatile, allowing him to accumulate 192 strikeouts and earn 20 saves over the course of his career. Known for his competitive spirit and determination on the mound, he played a vital role in the Giants' bullpen during a transitional period for the franchise. Although his career concluded in 2008, Hennessey's contributions to the game and his experiences in a dynamic era of baseball left a lasting impression on fans and aspiring pitchers alike.
Career Pitching Statistics
| W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | HR | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 17 | 23 | 148 | 44 | 1 | 0 | 20 | 360.7 | 390 | 188 | 44 | 147 | 192 | 4.69 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Pitching
| Year | Team | Lg | W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2004 | SFG | NL | 2 | 2 | 7 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 34.3 | 42 | 19 | 15 | 25 | 4.98 | - |
| 2005 | SFG | NL | 5 | 8 | 21 | 21 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 118.3 | 127 | 61 | 52 | 64 | 4.64 | - |
| 2006 | SFG | NL | 5 | 6 | 34 | 12 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 99.3 | 92 | 47 | 42 | 42 | 4.26 | - |
| 2007 | SFG | NL | 4 | 5 | 69 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 19 | 68.3 | 66 | 26 | 23 | 40 | 3.42 | - |
| 2008 | SFG | NL | 1 | 2 | 17 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 40.3 | 63 | 35 | 15 | 21 | 7.81 | - |
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 151 | 88 | 6 | 20 | 3 | 0 | 2 | 8 | 1 | 1 | 27 | 0.227 | 0.233 | 0.330 | 0.563 | 0.0 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2004 | SFG | NL | 7 | 13 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 0.231 | 0.0 |
| 2005 | SFG | NL | 21 | 39 | 3 | 9 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 12 | 0.231 | 0.0 |
| 2006 | SFG | NL | 36 | 27 | 1 | 6 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 9 | 0.222 | 0.0 |
| 2007 | SFG | NL | 69 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.000 | 0.0 |
| 2008 | SFG | NL | 18 | 8 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 0.250 | 0.0 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| P | 148 | 44 | 34 | 46 | 1 | 3 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2004 | SFN | P | 7 | 7 | 3 | 8 | 0 | 0 |
| 2005 | SFN | P | 21 | 21 | 14 | 14 | 0 | 2 |
| 2006 | SFN | P | 34 | 12 | 5 | 12 | 1 | 1 |
| 2007 | SFN | P | 69 | 0 | 4 | 10 | 0 | 0 |
| 2008 | SFN | P | 17 | 4 | 8 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | 148 |
Salary History
| Year | Team | League | Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2008 | SFN | NL | $1,600,000 |
| 2007 | SFN | NL | $400,000 |
| Total Career Earnings | $2,000,000 | ||
College History
| School Name | City | State | Years Attended |
|---|---|---|---|
| Youngstown State University | Youngstown | OH | 1998, 1999, 2000, 2001 |