Philip Humber
Pitcher · Career Stats, Bio & Records (2006-2013)
Philip Humber was a pitcher who played in Major League Baseball from 2006 to 2013 for 5 teams, including the New York Mets, a span of 8 seasons. Across 97 career appearances, he went 16-23 with a 5.31 ERA and 272 strikeouts.
- W (Wins):
- Games credited to a pitcher whose team took a lead it never surrendered while he was the pitcher of record.
- ERA (Earned Run Average):
- Earned runs allowed per nine innings pitched: (ER × 9) ÷ IP. The primary measure of pitching effectiveness.
- SO (Strikeouts):
- For a batter, times retired on a third strike; for a pitcher, batters retired on a third strike.
- WHIP (Walks and Hits per Inning Pitched):
- Baserunners allowed per inning: (BB + H) ÷ IP. Under 1.00 is elite.
Data updated
- Position
- Pitcher
- Bats / Throws
- R / R
- Height / Weight
- 6'3" / 215 lb
- MLB Debut
- 2006-09-24
- Last Game
- 2013-09-22
Full name: Philip Gregory Humber
Season-by-Season Pitching
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| Year | Team | Lg | W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA | Lg ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006 | NYN | NL | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2.0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 0.00 | — | 0.0 |
| 2007 | NYN | NL | 0 | 0 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 7.0 | 9 | 6 | 2 | 2 | 7.71 | — | 0.0 |
| 2008 | MIN | AL | 0 | 0 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 11.2 | 11 | 6 | 5 | 6 | 4.63 | 4.32 (-7%) | -1102.4 |
| 2009 | MIN | AL | 0 | 0 | 8 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 9.0 | 17 | 8 | 9 | 9 | 8.00 | 4.32 (-85%) | 0.0 |
| 2010 | KCA | AL | 2 | 1 | 8 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 21.2 | 22 | 10 | 7 | 16 | 4.15 | 4.08 (-2%) | 418.9 |
| 2011 | CHA | AL | 9 | 9 | 28 | 26 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 163.0 | 151 | 68 | 41 | 116 | 3.75 | 3.94 (+5%) | 1510.9 |
| 2012 | CHA | AL | 5 | 5 | 26 | 16 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 102.0 | 113 | 73 | 44 | 85 | 6.44 | 4.01 (-60%) | -4479.2 |
| 2013 | HOU | AL | 0 | 8 | 17 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 54.2 | 75 | 48 | 20 | 36 | 7.90 | 3.87 (-104%) | -1582.6 |
| Career · 8 seasons | 16 | 23 | 97 | 51 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 371.0 | 398 | 219 | 129 | 272 | 5.31 | — | -5,234 | ||
Lg columns show the league average for that season, with the player's figure as a percentage above or below it. Career totals the seasons listed above.
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 97 | 11 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 4 | .091 | .091 | .091 | .182 | 0 |
Career AVG .091 vs. league average .261 across their career seasons — 65.1% below league average.
Career OBP .091 vs. league average .328 across their career seasons — 72.3% below league average.
Career SLG .091 vs. league average .412 across their career seasons — 77.9% below league average.
Career OPS .182 vs. league average .739 across their career seasons — 75.4% below league average.
Season-by-Season Batting
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| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | Lg AVG | Lg OBP | Lg SLG | Lg OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006 | NYN | NL | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 2007 | NYN | NL | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 2008 | MIN | AL | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 2009 | MIN | AL | 8 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 2010 | KCA | AL | 8 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 2011 | CHA | AL | 28 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | .000 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 2012 | CHA | AL | 26 | 5 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | .200 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 2013 | HOU | AL | 17 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| Career · 8 seasons | 97 | 11 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 4 | .091 | — | — | — | — | 0 | ||
Lg columns show the league average for that season, with the player's figure as a percentage above or below it. Career totals the seasons listed above.
Game Log & Splits
View full game log (194 games) →Per-game data from Retrosheet (regular season, through 2025).
Batting — Home / Away
| Split | G | AB | R | H | HR | RBI | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 45 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 |
| Away | 52 | 10 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | .100 |
Pitching — Home / Away
| Split | G | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 45 | 168.1 | 185 | 116 | 75 | 142 | 6.20 |
| Away | 52 | 202.2 | 213 | 103 | 54 | 130 | 4.57 |
Last 10 Games — Pitching
| Date | Tm | Opp | Dec | IP | H | R | ER | BB | SO | HR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2013-09-22 | HOU | CLE | — | 2.0 | 4 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 0 |
| 2013-09-17 | HOU | CIN | — | 3.2 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 0 |
| 2013-09-06 | HOU | OAK | — | 3.2 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 1 |
| 2013-08-30 | HOU | SEA | — | 3.1 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 0 |
| 2013-08-25 | HOU | TOR | — | 0.1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2013-08-19 | HOU | TEX | — | 2.0 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 2013-08-17 | HOU | LAA | — | 2.2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 4 | 0 |
| 2013-08-14 | HOU | OAK | — | 1.1 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 2013-05-11 | HOU | TEX | L | 0.2 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| 2013-05-09 | HOU | LAA | — | 1.1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 0 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
Season-by-Season Fielding
Career Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each position.
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | 97 |
Awards & Honors
| Year | Award | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| 2012 | Player of the Week | Week of 2012-04-22 |
Salary History
Philip Humber's recorded salaries total $2,660,000 over 4 seasons, 2009 to 2013. This total is partial: the salary data covers 1985 to 2016, and Humber's career ran from 2006 to 2013. No salary is recorded for 2006, 2007, 2008, and 2010.
| Year | Team | League | Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | HOU | AL | $480,000 |
| 2012 | CHA | AL | $530,000 |
| 2011 | CHA | AL | $500,000 |
| 2009 | MIN | AL | $1,150,000 |
| Total recorded salary (partial) | $2,660,000 | ||
College History
| School Name | City | State | Years Attended |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rice University | Houston | TX | 2002, 2003, 2004 |
Most Similar Players
Career comps based on counting + rate stats and primary position. Score is relative — closest peer anchors at ~98%.
Philip Humber (highlighted) compared to peers across the same era.
Philip Humber: the record in brief
The profile opens with Philip Humber's first major league game on September 24, 2006; the last one listed came on September 22, 2013. By club, Humber's seasons break down as the New York Mets (2006 through 2007), the Minnesota Twins (2008 through 2009), the Kansas City Royals (2010), the Chicago White Sox (2011 through 2012), and the Houston Astros (2013). Born on December 21, 1982, in Nacogdoches, TX, USA, Humber is listed as a pitcher and both batted and threw right-handed. Humber's listed size is 6 feet, 3 inches and 215 pounds. The given name on file is Philip Gregory Humber.
Across 97 games (51 starts), Humber recorded 16 wins against 23 losses with a 5.31 ERA. Also on Humber's record: 272 strikeouts. Against a 4.19 league ERA for the same seasons, the 5.31 mark was 26.7% worse. No season topped the 9 wins of 2011. Among the heaviest workloads, the lowest ERA was 3.75 in 2011, when the league's was 3.94.
The awards table records Player of the Week, in 2012.
Frequently Asked Questions about Philip Humber
- What years did Philip Humber play?
- Philip Humber played in Major League Baseball from 2006 to 2013.
- Was Philip Humber a pitcher?
- Yes. Philip Humber pitched in the major leagues, recording 16 wins and 272 strikeouts.
- How many home runs did Philip Humber hit?
- Philip Humber hit 0 career home runs with 1 hit.
- What teams did Philip Humber play for?
- Philip Humber played for 5 teams: the New York Mets (2006–2007), the Minnesota Twins (2008–2009), the Kansas City Royals (2010), the Chicago White Sox (2011–2012), and the Houston Astros (2013).
- What were Philip Humber's career stats?
- In 97 games, Philip Humber went 16-23 with a 5.31 ERA, 272 strikeouts, and 371.0 innings pitched.
- How much did Philip Humber earn in his career?
- Philip Humber's recorded salaries total $2,660,000 over 4 seasons, 2009 to 2013. This total is partial: the salary data covers 1985 to 2016, and Humber's career ran from 2006 to 2013. No salary is recorded for 2006, 2007, 2008, and 2010.
- What was Philip Humber's salary?
- Philip Humber's last recorded salary was $480,000, in 2013. His highest recorded salary was $1,150,000, in 2009, and his lowest was $480,000, in 2013. The Salary History table lists each season from 2009 to 2013.
- What position did Philip Humber play?
- Philip Humber played primarily as a pitcher, the position where he appeared in the most games.
- How tall was Philip Humber and how much did he weigh?
- Philip Humber was listed at 6 feet 3 inches and 215 pounds.
- What was Philip Humber's career ERA?
- Philip Humber finished with a 5.31 career ERA, going 16-23 with 272 strikeouts.
- How many strikeouts did Philip Humber have?
- Philip Humber recorded 272 career strikeouts.
- Is Philip Humber in the Hall of Fame?
- No. Philip Humber has not been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.