Tanner Houck
Active Player
Born: 6/29/1996 in Collinsville, IL, USA
MLB Debut: 2020-09-15
Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'5" | Weight: 230 lbs
Full name: Tanner Lee Houck
Biography
Tanner Houck, born in 1996, is a professional pitcher who plays for the Boston Red Sox in Major League Baseball. Making his debut on September 15, 2020, Houck quickly establishes himself as a dynamic presence on the mound. Known for his strong strikeout ability, he has amassed 417 strikeouts throughout his career, showcasing his capacity to dominate hitters with a mix of speed and precision. His career record stands at 24-29, and he maintains a commendable earned run average (ERA) of 3.55. Additionally, he has recorded 9 saves, demonstrating his versatility as both a starter and a reliever.
In 2023, Houck is recognized as an All-Star, marking a significant milestone in his career and highlighting his impact in the league. As an active player, he embodies the competitive spirit of contemporary baseball, contributing to the Red Sox's efforts in the highly competitive American League. His performance continues to evolve as he navigates the challenges of modern pitching, including the increasing emphasis on strikeouts and advanced analytics. Houck's journey reflects the ongoing narrative of young talents establishing themselves in Major League Baseball, and his future promises to be filled with potential as he builds on his early successes.
Career Pitching Statistics
| W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | HR | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 24 | 32 | 113 | 80 | 1 | 1 | 9 | 474.3 | 429 | 209 | 43 | 158 | 449 | 3.97 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Pitching
| Year | Team | Lg | W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | BOS | AL | 3 | 0 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 17.0 | 6 | 1 | 9 | 21 | 0.53 | 513.1 |
| 2021 | BOS | AL | 1 | 5 | 18 | 13 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 69.0 | 57 | 27 | 21 | 87 | 3.52 | 2956.1 |
| 2022 | BOS | AL | 5 | 4 | 32 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 8 | 60.0 | 49 | 21 | 22 | 56 | 3.15 | 1021.3 |
| 2023 | BOS | AL | 6 | 10 | 21 | 21 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 106.0 | 104 | 59 | 41 | 99 | 5.01 | -277.7 |
| 2024 | BOS | AL | 9 | 10 | 30 | 30 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 178.7 | 156 | 62 | 48 | 154 | 3.12 | 3521.7 |
| 2025 | BOS | AL | 0 | 3 | 9 | 9 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 43.7 | 57 | 39 | 17 | 32 | 8.04 | - |
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 104 | 1 | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | BOS | AL | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 2021 | BOS | AL | 18 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0.000 | 0.0 |
| 2022 | BOS | AL | 32 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 2023 | BOS | AL | 21 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 2024 | BOS | AL | 30 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
Postseason Statistics
Playoff Career Batting
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5 | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | ALWC | BOS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 |
| 2021 | ALDS2 | BOS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 |
| 2021 | ALCS | BOS | 2 | 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 | 0 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 10.3 | 7 | 6 | 0 | 10 | 5.23 |
Playoff Pitching by Year
| Year | Round | Team | W | L | G | GS | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | ALCS | BOS | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 3.3 | 4 | 4 | 0 | 2 | 10.80 |
| 2021 | ALDS2 | BOS | 1 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 6.0 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 6 | 3.00 |
| 2021 | ALWC | BOS | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0.00 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| P | 104 | 71 | 50 | 51 | 1 | 3 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | BOS | P | 3 | 3 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| 2021 | BOS | P | 18 | 13 | 1 | 7 | 0 | 0 |
| 2022 | BOS | P | 32 | 4 | 5 | 10 | 1 | 0 |
| 2023 | BOS | P | 21 | 21 | 12 | 13 | 0 | 1 |
| 2024 | BOS | P | 30 | 30 | 32 | 19 | 0 | 2 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | 104 |