Brooks Kieschnick
Pitcher · Career Stats, Bio & Records (1996-2004)
Brooks Kieschnick was a pitcher who played in Major League Baseball from 1996 to 2004 for 4 teams, including the Chicago Cubs, a span of 9 seasons. Across 74 career appearances, he went 2-2 with a 4.59 ERA and 67 strikeouts. He also batted .248 with 16 home runs. His career PIV — Baseball Data Hub's era-adjusted measure of offensive impact — is 64.
- 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
- L / R
- Height / Weight
- 6'4" / 225 lb
- MLB Debut
- 1996-04-03
- Last Game
- 2004-10-03
Full name: Michael Brooks Kieschnick
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2003 | MIL | NL | 1 | 1 | 42 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 53.0 | 66 | 31 | 13 | 39 | 5.26 | 4.40 (-20%) | 720.6 |
| 2004 | MIL | NL | 1 | 1 | 32 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 43.0 | 44 | 18 | 13 | 28 | 3.77 | 4.46 (+16%) | -3.4 |
| Career · 2 seasons | 2 | 2 | 74 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 96.0 | 110 | 49 | 26 | 67 | 4.59 | — | 717 | ||
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 260 | 306 | 34 | 76 | 10 | 1 | 16 | 46 | 1 | 30 | 76 | .248 | .315 | .444 | .760 | 64 |
Career AVG .248 vs. league average .267 across their career seasons — 6.9% below league average.
Career OBP .315 vs. league average .337 across their career seasons — 6.4% below league average.
Career SLG .444 vs. league average .427 across their career seasons — near league average.
Career OPS .760 vs. league average .764 across their career seasons — near 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1996 | CHN | NL | 25 | 29 | 6 | 10 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 6 | 0 | 3 | 8 | .345 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1997 | CHN | NL | 39 | 90 | 9 | 18 | 2 | 0 | 4 | 12 | 1 | 12 | 21 | .200 | .266 (-25%) | .336 (-13%) | .419 (-15%) | .756 (-14%) | -200.9 |
| 2000 | CIN | NL | 14 | 12 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 5 | .000 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 2001 | COL | NL | 35 | 42 | 5 | 10 | 2 | 1 | 3 | 9 | 0 | 3 | 13 | .238 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 2003 | MIL | NL | 70 | 70 | 12 | 21 | 1 | 0 | 7 | 12 | 0 | 6 | 13 | .300 | .264 (+14%) | .332 (+7%) | .422 (+46%) | .754 (+28%) | 360.3 |
| 2004 | MIL | NL | 77 | 63 | 2 | 17 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 7 | 0 | 5 | 16 | .270 | .266 (+1%) | .335 (-3%) | .427 (-15%) | .762 (-10%) | -95.3 |
| Career · 6 seasons | 260 | 306 | 34 | 76 | 10 | 1 | 16 | 46 | 1 | 30 | 76 | .248 | — | — | — | — | 64 | ||
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 (334 games) →Per-game data from Retrosheet (regular season, through 2025).
Batting — Home / Away
| Split | G | AB | R | H | HR | RBI | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 130 | 144 | 18 | 40 | 7 | 23 | .278 |
| Away | 130 | 162 | 16 | 36 | 9 | 23 | .222 |
Pitching — Home / Away
| Split | G | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 34 | 49.2 | 50 | 18 | 9 | 33 | 3.26 |
| Away | 40 | 46.1 | 60 | 31 | 17 | 34 | 6.02 |
Last 10 Games — Batting
| Date | Tm | Opp | Res | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2004-10-03 | MIL | STL | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2004-09-28 | MIL | AZ | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2004-09-22 | MIL | STL | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2004-09-21 | MIL | STL | W | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2004-09-20 | MIL | STL | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2004-09-19 | MIL | HOU | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2004-09-18 | MIL | HOU | L | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2004-09-17 | MIL | HOU | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 2004-09-15 | MIL | SFG | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2004-09-14 | MIL | SFG | L | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Last 10 Games — Pitching
| Date | Tm | Opp | Dec | IP | H | R | ER | BB | SO | HR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2004-10-03 | MIL | STL | — | 1.1 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| 2004-09-28 | MIL | AZ | L | 0.2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 2004-09-21 | MIL | STL | — | 1.0 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| 2004-09-18 | MIL | HOU | — | 2.2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 0 |
| 2004-09-15 | MIL | SFG | — | 1.2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2004-09-09 | MIL | CIN | — | 2.0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 2004-09-05 | MIL | CIN | — | 2.0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| 2004-09-04 | MIL | CIN | — | 1.0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 2004-07-02 | MIL | PIT | — | 3.0 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 1 |
| 2004-07-01 | MIL | COL | — | 0.0 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each position.
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | 74 |
| First Base | 2 |
| Left Field | 41 |
| Right Field | 10 |
| Designated Hitter | 4 |
Salary History
| Year | Team | League | Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2004 | MIL | NL | $380,000 |
| 1996 | CHN | NL | $109,000 |
| Total Career Earnings | $489,000 | ||
College History
| School Name | City | State | Years Attended |
|---|---|---|---|
| University of Texas at Austin | Austin | TX | 1991, 1992, 1993 |
Brooks Kieschnick: the record in brief
According to the bio, Brooks Kieschnick debuted on April 3, 1996 and played a final game on October 3, 2004. By club, Kieschnick's seasons break down as the Chicago Cubs (1996 through 1997), the Cincinnati Reds (2000), the Colorado Rockies (2001), and the Milwaukee Brewers (2003 through 2004). Kieschnick, a pitcher by primary position, threw right-handed and batted left-handed. The recorded size is 6'4" and 225 pounds. The birth record reads June 6, 1972, in Robstown, TX, USA. Brooks Kieschnick was the playing name; the full given name is Michael Brooks.
Kieschnick pitched in 74 games, starting 0, and finished with a 2-2 record and 4.59 ERA. Kieschnick had 67 strikeouts. Kieschnick's 4.59 ERA was close to the 4.43 league figure for those seasons. 2004 was Kieschnick's sharpest full season, a 3.77 ERA against the league's 4.46. Kieschnick's career Pitcher PIV, which scores run prevention against each season's league, is 717.2.
Frequently Asked Questions about Brooks Kieschnick
- What years did Brooks Kieschnick play?
- Brooks Kieschnick played in Major League Baseball from 1996 to 2004.
- Was Brooks Kieschnick a pitcher?
- Yes. Brooks Kieschnick pitched in the major leagues, recording 2 wins and 67 strikeouts.
- How many home runs did Brooks Kieschnick hit?
- Brooks Kieschnick hit 16 career home runs with 76 hits.
- What was Brooks Kieschnick's career batting average?
- Brooks Kieschnick batted .248 over his career, with 76 hits in 306 at bats.
- How many RBI did Brooks Kieschnick have?
- Brooks Kieschnick drove in 46 runs in his career.
- What was Brooks Kieschnick's career ERA?
- Brooks Kieschnick finished with a 4.59 career ERA, going 2-2 with 67 strikeouts.