Derek Law
Born: 9/14/1990 in Pittsburgh, PA, USA
MLB Debut: 2016-04-15
Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'3" | Weight: 225 lbs
Full name: Derek Robert Law
Biography
Derek Law, born in 1990, is an active professional baseball pitcher who has made a significant impact in Major League Baseball since his debut on April 15, 2016. Known for his versatility on the mound, Law has compiled a career record of 23-18, showcasing his ability to secure victories while maintaining a solid earned run average (ERA) of 3.69. With 316 strikeouts to his name, he demonstrates his capacity to overpower hitters, complemented by his ability to close out games, as evidenced by his 13 saves.
Throughout his career, Law has established himself as a reliable option in the bullpen, contributing to his team's efforts in critical moments. His performance reflects the evolving landscape of modern baseball, where pitchers are increasingly relied upon for high-leverage situations. As he continues to play, Law remains an essential part of the pitching rotation, looking to further enhance his legacy while adapting to the competitive nature of today's game.
Career Pitching Statistics
| W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | HR | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 23 | 18 | 322 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 13 | 346.0 | 337 | 142 | 36 | 137 | 316 | 3.69 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Pitching
| Year | Team | Lg | W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | SFG | NL | 4 | 2 | 61 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 55.0 | 44 | 13 | 9 | 50 | 2.13 | - |
| 2017 | SFG | NL | 4 | 1 | 41 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 37.3 | 45 | 21 | 14 | 35 | 5.06 | - |
| 2018 | SFG | NL | 1 | 0 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 13.3 | 16 | 11 | 8 | 12 | 7.42 | - |
| 2019 | TOR | AL | 1 | 2 | 58 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 60.7 | 61 | 33 | 40 | 67 | 4.90 | -523.5 |
| 2021 | MIN | AL | 0 | 0 | 9 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 15.0 | 16 | 7 | 8 | 14 | 4.20 | -139.6 |
| 2022 | CIN | NL | 2 | 2 | 15 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 17.7 | 19 | 8 | 7 | 15 | 4.08 | -122.4 |
| 2022 | DET | AL | 0 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2.0 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 4.50 | 0.0 |
| 2023 | CIN | NL | 4 | 6 | 54 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 55.0 | 50 | 22 | 26 | 45 | 3.60 | -399.0 |
| 2024 | WAS | NL | 7 | 4 | 75 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 90.0 | 82 | 26 | 24 | 76 | 2.60 | 1732.6 |
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 322 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.500 | 0.500 | 0.500 | 1.000 | 0.0 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | SFG | NL | 61 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.000 | 0.0 |
| 2017 | SFG | NL | 41 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 2018 | SFG | NL | 7 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1.000 | 0.0 |
| 2019 | TOR | AL | 58 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 2021 | MIN | AL | 9 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 2022 | CIN | NL | 15 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 2022 | DET | AL | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 2023 | CIN | NL | 54 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 2024 | WAS | NL | 75 | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | NLDS1 | SFN | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 |
Playoff Career Pitching
| W | L | G | GS | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 2.3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 3.86 |
Playoff Pitching by Year
| Year | Round | Team | W | L | G | GS | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | NLDS1 | SFN | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 2.3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 3.86 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| P | 322 | 7 | 17 | 39 | 3 | 4 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | SFN | P | 61 | 0 | 3 | 9 | 0 | 1 |
| 2017 | SFN | P | 41 | 0 | 2 | 3 | 0 | 0 |
| 2018 | SFN | P | 7 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 2019 | TOR | P | 58 | 4 | 3 | 12 | 2 | 0 |
| 2021 | MIN | P | 9 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 2022 | CIN | P | 15 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 1 |
| 2022 | DET | P | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 2023 | CIN | P | 54 | 3 | 1 | 5 | 0 | 0 |
| 2024 | WAS | P | 75 | 0 | 4 | 6 | 0 | 2 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | 322 |