Brandon League
Born: 3/16/1983 in Sacramento, CA, USA
MLB Debut: 2004-09-21 | Final Game: 2014-09-27
Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'2" | Weight: 200 lbs
Full name: Brandon Paul League
Biography
Brandon League, born in 1983, was a professional baseball pitcher whose career spanned from 2004 to 2014. Over the course of his time in Major League Baseball, League played for several teams, including the Seattle Mariners, Toronto Blue Jays, and Los Angeles Dodgers. Known for his strong fastball and effective slider, he established himself as a reliable reliever, earning one All-Star selection during his career. League finished with a record of 27-35 and an earned run average (ERA) of 3.65, showcasing his ability to maintain competitiveness on the mound.
Throughout his career, League accumulated 375 strikeouts and secured 74 saves, demonstrating his proficiency in high-pressure situations. His performance during the 2011 season, where he recorded a career-high 37 saves, highlighted his significance in the bullpen and his role in helping his teams contend in their respective divisions. League's contributions to the game were particularly notable in an era where relief pitching became increasingly specialized, and his ability to adapt to various roles within the bullpen reflected the evolving dynamics of the sport. He retired on September 27, 2014, leaving behind a legacy as a dependable pitcher during his tenure in Major League Baseball.
Career Pitching Statistics
| W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | HR | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 27 | 35 | 498 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 74 | 532.0 | 520 | 216 | 41 | 185 | 375 | 3.65 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Pitching
| Year | Team | Lg | W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2004 | TOR | AL | 1 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4.7 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 0.00 | 0.0 |
| 2005 | TOR | AL | 1 | 0 | 20 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 35.7 | 42 | 26 | 20 | 17 | 6.56 | -2283.4 |
| 2006 | TOR | AL | 1 | 2 | 33 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 42.7 | 34 | 12 | 9 | 29 | 2.53 | 1056.3 |
| 2007 | TOR | AL | 0 | 0 | 14 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 11.7 | 19 | 8 | 7 | 7 | 6.17 | -140.6 |
| 2008 | TOR | AL | 1 | 2 | 31 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 33.0 | 28 | 8 | 15 | 23 | 2.18 | 134.1 |
| 2009 | TOR | AL | 3 | 6 | 67 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 74.7 | 72 | 38 | 21 | 76 | 4.58 | 1407.3 |
| 2010 | SEA | AL | 9 | 7 | 70 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 79.0 | 67 | 30 | 27 | 56 | 3.42 | 331.8 |
| 2011 | SEA | AL | 1 | 5 | 65 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 37 | 61.3 | 56 | 19 | 10 | 45 | 2.79 | 1803.6 |
| 2012 | LAD | NL | 2 | 1 | 28 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 27.3 | 17 | 7 | 14 | 27 | 2.30 | - |
| 2012 | SEA | AL | 0 | 5 | 46 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 9 | 44.7 | 48 | 18 | 19 | 27 | 3.63 | 633.0 |
| 2013 | LAD | NL | 6 | 4 | 58 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 14 | 54.3 | 69 | 32 | 15 | 28 | 5.30 | - |
| 2014 | LAD | NL | 2 | 3 | 63 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 63.0 | 65 | 18 | 27 | 38 | 2.57 | - |
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 498 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0.000 | 0.333 | 0.000 | 0.333 | 0.0 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2004 | TOR | AL | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 2005 | TOR | AL | 20 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 2006 | TOR | AL | 33 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 2007 | TOR | AL | 14 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 2008 | TOR | AL | 31 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 2009 | TOR | AL | 67 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 2010 | SEA | AL | 70 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 2011 | SEA | AL | 65 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 2012 | LAD | NL | 28 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 2012 | SEA | AL | 46 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 2013 | LAD | NL | 58 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 2014 | LAD | NL | 63 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0.000 | 0.0 |
Postseason Statistics
Playoff Career Batting
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | NLDS2 | LAN | 4 | 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 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 2.0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0.00 |
Playoff Pitching by Year
| Year | Round | Team | W | L | G | GS | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | NLDS2 | LAN | 1 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 2.0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0.00 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| P | 498 | 0 | 44 | 68 | 15 | 6 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2004 | TOR | P | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2005 | TOR | P | 20 | 0 | 3 | 4 | 1 | 0 |
| 2006 | TOR | P | 33 | 0 | 3 | 13 | 2 | 0 |
| 2007 | TOR | P | 14 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 1 | 0 |
| 2008 | TOR | P | 31 | 0 | 8 | 4 | 0 | 0 |
| 2009 | TOR | P | 67 | 0 | 10 | 4 | 2 | 2 |
| 2010 | SEA | P | 70 | 0 | 7 | 10 | 0 | 0 |
| 2011 | SEA | P | 65 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 3 | 0 |
| 2012 | LAN | P | 28 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| 2012 | SEA | P | 46 | 0 | 4 | 5 | 1 | 1 |
| 2013 | LAN | P | 58 | 0 | 4 | 8 | 2 | 0 |
| 2014 | LAN | P | 63 | 0 | 4 | 10 | 3 | 3 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | 498 |
Salary History
| Year | Team | League | Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | LAN | NL | $7,500,000 |
| 2013 | LAN | NL | $5,500,000 |
| 2012 | SEA | AL | $5,000,000 |
| 2011 | SEA | AL | $2,250,000 |
| 2010 | SEA | AL | $1,087,500 |
| 2009 | TOR | AL | $640,000 |
| 2008 | TOR | AL | $400,300 |
| 2005 | TOR | AL | $316,000 |
| Total Career Earnings | $22,693,800 | ||