Brett Laxton

Pitcher · Career Stats, Bio & Records (1999-2000)

Brett Laxton was a pitcher who played in Major League Baseball from 1999 to 2000 for the Athletics and the Kansas City Royals, a span of 2 seasons. Across 9 career appearances, he went 0-2 with a 7.86 ERA and 23 strikeouts. His career Pitcher PIV — Baseball Data Hub's era-adjusted measure of pitching impact — is 483.1.

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

W–L 0–2
ERA 7.86
WHIP 1.97
SO 23
Pitcher PIV 483.1
Position
Pitcher
Bats / Throws
L / R
Height / Weight
6'2" / 205 lb
Born
10/5/1973 in Stratford, NJ, USA
MLB Debut
1999-06-21
Last Game
2000-07-13

Full name: Brett William Laxton

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Career Pitching Statistics

Brett Laxton — Career Pitching Statistics
W L G GS CG SHO SV IP H ER HR BB SO ERA Pitcher PIV
0 2 9 3 0 0 0 26.1 35 23 1 17 23 7.86 483.1

Career ERA 7.86 vs. league average 4.74 across their career seasons — 65.9% worse than league average.

Season-by-Season Pitching

Pitching Career Arc

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Brett Laxton — Season-by-Season Pitching
Year Team Lg W L G GS CG SHO SV IP H ER BB SO ERA Lg ERA Pitcher PIV
1999 OAK AL 0 1 3 2 0 0 0 9.2 12 8 7 9 7.45 4.71 (-58%) 0.0
2000 KCA AL 0 1 6 1 0 0 0 16.2 23 15 10 14 8.10 4.77 (-70%) 483.1
Career · 2 seasons 0 2 9 3 0 0 0 26.1 35 23 17 23 7.86 — 483

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

Brett Laxton — Career Batting Statistics
G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
9 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 .000 .000 .000 0

Season-by-Season Batting

Career Arc

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Brett Laxton — Season-by-Season Batting
Year Team Lg G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG Lg AVG Lg OBP Lg SLG Lg OPS PIV
1999 OAK AL 3 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 — — — — 0.0
2000 KCA AL 6 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 — — — — 0.0
Career · 2 seasons 9 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 — — — — — 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

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Per-game data from Retrosheet (regular season, through 2025).

Batting — Home / Away

Brett Laxton — Batting — Home / Away
SplitGABRHHRRBIAVG
Home600000—
Away300000—

Pitching — Home / Away

Brett Laxton — Pitching — Home / Away
SplitGIPHERBBSOERA
Home615.2251710129.77
Away310.21067115.06

Last 9 Games — Pitching

Brett Laxton — Last 9 Games — Pitching
DateTmOppDecIPHRERBBSOHR
2000-07-13 KCRMIL — 1.1000120
2000-07-03 KCRCHW — 3.2733120
2000-06-27 KCRCLE — 1.0144210
2000-06-23 KCROAK — 4.1322460
2000-06-17 KCROAK — 3.0400020
2000-06-13 KCRSEA L 3.1866210
1999-10-02 OAKSEA L 3.1554440
1999-09-23 OAKBAL — 4.2763141
1999-06-21 OAKDET — 1.2011210

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Brett Laxton — Career Fielding Totals by Position
Position G GS PO A E DP
P 9 3 0 1 1 0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Brett Laxton — Season-by-Season Fielding
Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1999 OAK P 3 2 0 1 1 0
2000 KCA P 6 1 0 0 0 0

Career Games by Position

Position Diamond

Circle size = games played at each position.

Brett Laxton — Career Games by Position
Position Games
Pitcher 9

College History

Brett Laxton — College History
School Name City State Years Attended
Louisiana State University Baton Rouge LA 1993, 1994, 1995, 1996

Brett Laxton: the record in brief

According to the bio, Brett Laxton debuted on June 21, 1999 and played a final game on July 13, 2000. Club by club, the record runs the Oakland Athletics (1999) and the Kansas City Royals (2000). At 6'2" and 205 pounds, Laxton is listed as a pitcher. Laxton hit left-handed while throwing right-handed, per the bio block. Laxton was born on October 5, 1973, in Stratford, NJ, USA. Laxton's full given name, per the bio, is Brett William Laxton.

Laxton's career pitching line is 0 wins, 2 losses and a 7.86 ERA over 9 appearances. Also on Laxton's record: 23 strikeouts. The league ERA over Laxton's seasons was 4.74, so the 7.86 figure ran 65.9% worse than average. In 2000, one of the busiest seasons, Laxton posted a 8.10 ERA; the league figure that year was 4.77. Pitcher PIV, the site's era-adjusted run-prevention measure, totals 483.1 for Laxton's career.

The position breakdown shows 9 games, all at pitcher.

Before the majors, Laxton played college baseball at Louisiana State University (1993, 1994, 1995, and 1996). Retrosheet box scores cover 18 of Laxton's games, and the full game log is linked from the splits section.

Frequently Asked Questions about Brett Laxton

What years did Brett Laxton play?
Brett Laxton played in Major League Baseball from 1999 to 2000.
Was Brett Laxton a pitcher?
Yes. Brett Laxton pitched in the major leagues, recording 0 wins and 23 strikeouts.
What teams did Brett Laxton play for?
Brett Laxton played for 2 teams: the Oakland Athletics (1999) and the Kansas City Royals (2000).
What were Brett Laxton's career stats?
In 9 games, Brett Laxton went 0-2 with a 7.86 ERA, 23 strikeouts, and 26.1 innings pitched.
What position did Brett Laxton play?
Brett Laxton played primarily as a pitcher, the position where he appeared in the most games.
How tall was Brett Laxton and how much did he weigh?
Brett Laxton was listed at 6 feet 2 inches and 205 pounds.
What was Brett Laxton's career ERA?
Brett Laxton finished with a 7.86 career ERA, going 0-2 with 23 strikeouts.
How many strikeouts did Brett Laxton have?
Brett Laxton recorded 23 career strikeouts.
Is Brett Laxton in the Hall of Fame?
No. Brett Laxton has not been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.