Brad Lincoln
Born: 5/25/1985 in Lake Jackson, TX, USA
MLB Debut: 2010-06-09 | Final Game: 2014-04-08
Bats: L | Throws: R | Height: 6'0" | Weight: 225 lbs
Full name: Brad Eric Lincoln
Biography
Brad Lincoln, born in 1985, was a professional baseball pitcher who played in Major League Baseball from 2010 to 2014. He made his debut on June 9, 2010, showcasing his talents primarily with the Pittsburgh Pirates. Lincoln's career was marked by a solid, if not spectacular, performance on the mound, finishing with a record of 9-11 and an earned run average (ERA) of 4.74. Over his time in the majors, he accumulated 169 strikeouts and recorded 1 save, contributing to the pitching staff as both a starter and reliever.
Lincoln's playing style was characterized by a blend of power and finesse, utilizing a diverse pitch arsenal to challenge hitters. His time in the league coincided with a period of increased offensive production in baseball, yet he managed to carve out a niche as a reliable option for his team. Although his career was relatively short, Lincoln's journey through professional baseball highlights the challenges and competitiveness of the sport, as he navigated the ups and downs of a career at the highest level. After his retirement from MLB, he remains a respected figure in the baseball community, remembered for his contributions during a transformative era in the game.
Career Pitching Statistics
| W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | HR | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9 | 11 | 99 | 22 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 222.3 | 233 | 117 | 32 | 77 | 169 | 4.74 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Pitching
| Year | Team | Lg | W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | PIT | NL | 1 | 4 | 11 | 9 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 52.7 | 66 | 39 | 15 | 25 | 6.66 | -1877.5 |
| 2011 | PIT | NL | 2 | 3 | 12 | 8 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 47.7 | 54 | 25 | 16 | 29 | 4.72 | -108.2 |
| 2012 | PIT | NL | 4 | 2 | 28 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 59.3 | 51 | 18 | 14 | 60 | 2.73 | 647.3 |
| 2012 | TOR | AL | 1 | 0 | 24 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 28.7 | 29 | 18 | 10 | 28 | 5.65 | -644.5 |
| 2013 | TOR | AL | 1 | 2 | 22 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 31.7 | 28 | 14 | 22 | 25 | 3.98 | -1286.0 |
| 2014 | PHI | NL | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2.3 | 5 | 3 | 0 | 2 | 11.57 | 0.0 |
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 101 | 38 | 3 | 9 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 1 | 14 | 0.237 | 0.256 | 0.263 | 0.520 | 0.0 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | PIT | NL | 11 | 15 | 0 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0.400 | 0.0 |
| 2011 | PIT | NL | 13 | 12 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 5 | 0.083 | 0.0 |
| 2012 | PIT | NL | 29 | 10 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 0.200 | 0.0 |
| 2012 | TOR | AL | 24 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 2013 | TOR | AL | 22 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.000 | 0.0 |
| 2014 | PHI | NL | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| P | 99 | 22 | 28 | 34 | 0 | 3 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | PIT | P | 11 | 9 | 6 | 7 | 0 | 0 |
| 2011 | PIT | P | 12 | 8 | 9 | 7 | 0 | 1 |
| 2012 | PIT | P | 28 | 5 | 6 | 8 | 0 | 1 |
| 2012 | TOR | P | 24 | 0 | 2 | 6 | 0 | 0 |
| 2013 | TOR | P | 22 | 0 | 5 | 6 | 0 | 1 |
| 2014 | PHI | P | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | 99 |
Salary History
| Year | Team | League | Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | PHI | NL | $512,300 |
| 2011 | PIT | NL | $414,500 |
| Total Career Earnings | $926,800 | ||
College History
| School Name | City | State | Years Attended |
|---|---|---|---|
| University of Houston | Houston | TX | 2004, 2005, 2006 |