Scott Kazmir, baseball player, 2004-2021

Scott Kazmir

Born: 1/24/1984 in Houston, TX, USA

MLB Debut: 2004-08-23 | Final Game: 2021-09-30

Bats: L | Throws: L | Height: 6'0" | Weight: 185 lbs

Full name: Scott Edward Kazmir

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Biography

Scott Kazmir, born in 1984, was a prominent left-handed pitcher who made a significant impact in Major League Baseball from 2004 until his retirement in 2021. Known for his electric fastball and sharp breaking pitches, Kazmir quickly established himself as a formidable presence on the mound. Over the course of his career, he compiled a record of 108-97 and recorded an earned run average (ERA) of 4.02, complemented by an impressive total of 1,618 strikeouts. His ability to generate swings and misses made him a key asset for the teams he played for, particularly during his prime years in the mid-2000s. Kazmir was selected as an All-Star three times, showcasing his talent during a competitive era that included a number of other elite pitchers. He was originally drafted by the New York Mets in 2002 but gained recognition with the Tampa Bay Rays, where he played a pivotal role in transforming the franchise into a contender. His career was marked by resilience, as he successfully navigated injuries and setbacks to return to the major leagues, ultimately leaving a lasting legacy as a player who overcame adversity. Kazmir's journey through baseball exemplified both talent and determination, securing his place in the annals of the sport.

Career Pitching Statistics

W L G GS CG SHO SV IP H ER HR BB SO ERA Pitcher PIV
108 97 303 301 3 1 0 1701.0 1611 760 193 687 1618 4.02 0

Season-by-Season Pitching

Year Team Lg W L G GS CG SHO SV IP H ER BB SO ERA Pitcher PIV
2004 TBR AL 2 3 8 7 0 0 0 33.3 33 21 21 41 5.67 -
2005 TBR AL 10 9 32 32 0 0 0 186.0 172 78 100 174 3.77 -
2006 TBR AL 10 8 24 24 1 1 0 144.7 132 52 52 163 3.24 -
2007 TBR AL 13 9 34 34 0 0 0 206.7 196 80 89 239 3.48 -
2008 TBR AL 12 8 27 27 0 0 0 152.3 123 59 70 166 3.49 -
2009 LAA AL 2 2 6 6 0 0 0 36.3 28 7 10 26 1.73 1271.8
2009 TBR AL 8 7 20 20 0 0 0 111.0 121 73 50 91 5.92 -
2010 LAA AL 9 15 28 28 0 0 0 150.0 158 99 79 93 5.94 -6749.2
2011 LAA AL 0 0 1 1 0 0 0 1.7 5 5 2 0 27.00 0.0
2013 CLE AL 10 9 29 29 0 0 0 158.0 162 71 47 162 4.04 1450.3
2014 OAK AL 15 9 32 32 2 0 0 190.3 171 75 50 164 3.55 1917.2
2015 HOU AL 2 6 13 13 0 0 0 73.3 78 34 24 54 4.17 -2291.2
2015 OAK AL 5 5 18 18 0 0 0 109.7 84 29 35 101 2.38 2244.3
2016 LAD NL 10 6 26 26 0 0 0 136.3 133 69 52 134 4.56 -
2021 SFG NL 0 1 5 4 0 0 0 11.3 15 8 6 10 6.35 -

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
304 72 4 8 0 0 0 4 0 1 36 0.111 0.123 0.111 0.234 0.0

Season-by-Season Batting

Year Team Lg G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG PIV
2004 TBR AL 8 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 0.0
2005 TBR AL 32 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.000 0.0
2006 TBR AL 24 3 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 0.000 0.0
2007 TBR AL 34 2 0 1 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0.500 0.0
2008 TBR AL 27 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0.000 0.0
2009 LAA AL 6 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 0.0
2009 TBR AL 20 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 0.0
2010 LAA AL 28 6 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 3 0.000 0.0
2011 LAA AL 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 0.0
2013 CLE AL 29 4 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0.250 0.0
2014 OAK AL 32 4 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0.000 0.0
2015 HOU AL 13 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0.000 0.0
2015 OAK AL 18 2 1 1 0 0 0 1 0 0 1 0.500 0.0
2016 LAD NL 27 43 3 5 0 0 0 2 0 1 24 0.116 0.0
2021 SFG NL 5 3 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 0.000 0.0

Postseason Statistics

Playoff Career Batting

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI BB SO AVG
9 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 0.000

Playoff Batting by Year

Year Round Team G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI BB SO AVG
2015 ALDS1 HOU 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000
2009 ALCS LAA 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000
2009 ALDS2 LAA 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000
2008 WS TBA 2 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 0.000
2008 ALCS TBA 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000
2008 ALDS2 TBA 1 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 2 9 8 0 41.7 42 24 27 30 5.18

Playoff Pitching by Year

Year Round Team W L G GS SV IP H ER BB SO ERA
2015 ALDS1 HOU 0 0 1 1 0 5.3 5 3 1 4 5.06
2009 ALCS LAA 0 1 2 1 0 4.7 6 4 5 3 7.71
2009 ALDS2 LAA 0 0 1 1 0 6.0 5 5 3 1 7.50
2008 ALCS TBA 0 0 2 2 0 10.3 8 5 6 9 4.35
2008 ALDS2 TBA 1 0 1 1 0 5.3 8 2 2 4 3.38
2008 WS TBA 0 1 2 2 0 10.0 10 5 10 9 4.50

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
P 303 301 61 159 25 5

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
2004 TBA P 8 7 2 3 1 0
2005 TBA P 32 32 7 17 3 0
2006 TBA P 24 24 5 11 1 1
2007 TBA P 34 34 7 18 3 2
2008 TBA P 27 27 5 9 2 0
2009 LAA P 6 6 1 3 0 0
2009 TBA P 20 20 5 9 0 0
2010 LAA P 28 28 6 25 2 0
2011 LAA P 1 1 0 1 0 0
2013 CLE P 29 29 10 12 3 0
2014 OAK P 32 32 2 18 3 1
2015 HOU P 13 13 3 5 5 1
2015 OAK P 18 18 1 12 2 0
2016 LAN P 26 26 6 16 0 0
2021 SFN P 5 4 1 0 0 0

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Pitcher 303

Awards & Honors

Year Award Notes
2015 Pitcher of the Month July
2008 Pitcher of the Month May
2007 Player of the Week Week of 2007-09-15
2006 Player of the Week Week of 2006-05-20

Salary History

Year Team League Salary
2016 LAN NL $14,985,384
2015 OAK AL $13,000,000
2014 OAK AL $7,000,000
2011 LAA AL $12,000,000
2010 LAA AL $8,000,000
2009 TBA AL $6,000,000
2008 TBA AL $3,785,000
2007 TBA AL $424,300
2006 TBA AL $371,700
2005 TBA AL $316,000
Total Career Earnings $65,882,384

Award Voting History

Year Award League Finish Points Won Points Max Votes First
2005 Rookie of the Year AL 9th 1.0 140 0