Casey Janssen
Born: 9/17/1981 in Orange, CA, USA
MLB Debut: 2006-04-27 | Final Game: 2015-10-03
Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'4" | Weight: 210 lbs
Full name: Robert Casey Janssen
Biography
Casey Janssen, born in 1981, was a professional baseball pitcher whose career spanned from 2006 to 2015. He played primarily for the Toronto Blue Jays and made a significant impact as a reliable arm in the bullpen. Janssen finished his career with a record of 31-29 and an earned run average (ERA) of 3.63, showcasing his ability to effectively manage opposing hitters throughout his tenure in Major League Baseball.
Janssen was particularly known for his effectiveness in high-pressure situations, evidenced by his 90 career saves. Over the course of his career, he struck out 395 batters, demonstrating both his strikeout capability and his skill in controlling the game. As a part of the Blue Jays' pitching staff during the early 2010s, Janssen contributed to the team's competitive efforts in the American League, navigating the evolving landscape of the game during that era. His steady performance and resilience on the mound earned him recognition among fans and peers alike, solidifying his legacy as a dependable pitcher in the major leagues.
Career Pitching Statistics
| W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | HR | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 31 | 29 | 437 | 22 | 0 | 0 | 90 | 533.0 | 518 | 215 | 52 | 129 | 395 | 3.63 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Pitching
| Year | Team | Lg | W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006 | TOR | AL | 6 | 10 | 19 | 17 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 94.0 | 103 | 53 | 21 | 44 | 5.07 | -567.5 |
| 2007 | TOR | AL | 2 | 3 | 70 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 72.7 | 67 | 19 | 20 | 39 | 2.35 | 1183.3 |
| 2009 | TOR | AL | 2 | 4 | 21 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 40.0 | 59 | 26 | 14 | 24 | 5.85 | -403.6 |
| 2010 | TOR | AL | 5 | 2 | 56 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 68.7 | 74 | 28 | 21 | 63 | 3.67 | 398.5 |
| 2011 | TOR | AL | 6 | 0 | 55 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 55.7 | 47 | 14 | 14 | 53 | 2.26 | 2100.0 |
| 2012 | TOR | AL | 1 | 1 | 62 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 22 | 63.7 | 44 | 18 | 11 | 67 | 2.54 | 1508.7 |
| 2013 | TOR | AL | 4 | 1 | 56 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 34 | 52.7 | 39 | 15 | 13 | 50 | 2.56 | 1492.5 |
| 2014 | TOR | AL | 3 | 3 | 50 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 25 | 45.7 | 47 | 20 | 7 | 28 | 3.94 | -459.7 |
| 2015 | WAS | NL | 2 | 5 | 48 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 40.0 | 38 | 22 | 8 | 27 | 4.95 | -123.1 |
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 437 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006 | TOR | AL | 19 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0.000 | 0.0 |
| 2007 | TOR | AL | 70 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 2009 | TOR | AL | 21 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.000 | 0.0 |
| 2010 | TOR | AL | 56 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0.000 | 0.0 |
| 2011 | TOR | AL | 55 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 2012 | TOR | AL | 62 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 2013 | TOR | AL | 56 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 2014 | TOR | AL | 50 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 2015 | WAS | NL | 48 | 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 | 437 | 22 | 52 | 64 | 6 | 2 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006 | TOR | P | 19 | 17 | 8 | 15 | 0 | 0 |
| 2007 | TOR | P | 70 | 0 | 6 | 5 | 2 | 0 |
| 2009 | TOR | P | 21 | 5 | 2 | 6 | 1 | 0 |
| 2010 | TOR | P | 56 | 0 | 12 | 4 | 0 | 0 |
| 2011 | TOR | P | 55 | 0 | 6 | 9 | 2 | 1 |
| 2012 | TOR | P | 62 | 0 | 7 | 6 | 0 | 0 |
| 2013 | TOR | P | 56 | 0 | 4 | 8 | 0 | 0 |
| 2014 | TOR | P | 50 | 0 | 3 | 5 | 1 | 1 |
| 2015 | WAS | P | 48 | 0 | 4 | 6 | 0 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | 437 |
Salary History
| Year | Team | League | Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 | WAS | NL | $3,500,000 |
| 2014 | TOR | AL | $4,000,000 |
| 2013 | TOR | AL | $3,900,000 |
| 2012 | TOR | AL | $2,000,000 |
| 2011 | TOR | AL | $1,095,000 |
| 2010 | TOR | AL | $700,000 |
| 2009 | TOR | AL | $413,900 |
| 2008 | TOR | AL | $403,900 |
| 2007 | TOR | AL | $385,200 |
| Total Career Earnings | $16,398,000 | ||
College History
| School Name | City | State | Years Attended |
|---|---|---|---|
| University of California - Los Angeles | Los Angeles | CA | 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004 |