Seth Maness
Born: 10/14/1988 in Pinehurst, NC, USA
MLB Debut: 2013-05-03 | Final Game: 2017-06-04
Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'0" | Weight: 190 lbs
Full name: Michael Seth Maness
Biography
Seth Maness, born in 1988, was a professional baseball pitcher whose career spanned from 2013 to 2017. Known for his effective pitching style, Maness played primarily as a relief pitcher, showcasing his ability to navigate high-pressure situations. He achieved a career record of 18 wins and 10 losses, complemented by a commendable earned run average (ERA) of 3.21. Over the course of his career, he notched 156 strikeouts and recorded 7 saves, demonstrating his capability as a reliable option out of the bullpen.
Maness made his Major League Baseball debut on May 3, 2013, and quickly established himself as an important contributor to his teams. His tenure in the league coincided with a period of increased emphasis on bullpen specialization, which saw pitchers like him become critical in late-game scenarios. Although his career was relatively brief, his consistent performance and ability to handle the demands of relief work left a lasting impression on fans and teammates alike. Maness's legacy continues to be recognized among those who appreciate the craft of pitching and the strategic elements of the game.
Career Pitching Statistics
| W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | HR | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 18 | 10 | 252 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 7 | 247.0 | 269 | 88 | 23 | 47 | 156 | 3.21 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Pitching
| Year | Team | Lg | W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | STL | NL | 5 | 2 | 66 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 62.0 | 65 | 16 | 13 | 35 | 2.32 | - |
| 2014 | STL | NL | 6 | 4 | 73 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 80.3 | 77 | 26 | 11 | 55 | 2.91 | - |
| 2015 | STL | NL | 4 | 2 | 76 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 63.3 | 77 | 30 | 13 | 46 | 4.26 | - |
| 2016 | STL | NL | 2 | 2 | 29 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 31.7 | 34 | 12 | 8 | 16 | 3.41 | - |
| 2017 | KCR | AL | 1 | 0 | 8 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 9.7 | 16 | 4 | 2 | 4 | 3.72 | - |
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 253 | 14 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 0.214 | 0.214 | 0.214 | 0.429 | 0.0 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | STL | NL | 66 | 5 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0.200 | 0.0 |
| 2014 | STL | NL | 73 | 5 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.400 | 0.0 |
| 2015 | STL | NL | 77 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0.000 | 0.0 |
| 2016 | STL | NL | 29 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0.000 | 0.0 |
| 2017 | KCR | AL | 8 | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 17 | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 | NLDS1 | SLN | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 |
| 2014 | NLCS | SLN | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 |
| 2014 | NLDS2 | SLN | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 |
| 2013 | NLCS | SLN | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 |
| 2013 | NLDS1 | SLN | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 |
| 2013 | WS | SLN | 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 | 17 | 0 | 0 | 12.3 | 13 | 2 | 1 | 6 | 1.46 |
Playoff Pitching by Year
| Year | Round | Team | W | L | G | GS | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 | NLDS1 | SLN | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1.7 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 5.40 |
| 2014 | NLCS | SLN | 1 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 4.7 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0.00 |
| 2014 | NLDS2 | SLN | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1.0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0.00 |
| 2013 | NLCS | SLN | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 1.3 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0.00 |
| 2013 | NLDS1 | SLN | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1.3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 |
| 2013 | WS | SLN | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 2.3 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 3.86 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| P | 252 | 0 | 25 | 48 | 4 | 6 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | SLN | P | 66 | 0 | 7 | 9 | 0 | 0 |
| 2014 | SLN | P | 73 | 0 | 9 | 21 | 2 | 4 |
| 2015 | SLN | P | 76 | 0 | 5 | 11 | 0 | 1 |
| 2016 | SLN | P | 29 | 0 | 4 | 6 | 2 | 0 |
| 2017 | KCA | P | 8 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | 252 |
Salary History
| Year | Team | League | Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | SLN | NL | $1,400,000 |
| 2015 | SLN | NL | $530,000 |
| 2014 | SLN | NL | $509,000 |
| Total Career Earnings | $2,439,000 | ||
College History
| School Name | City | State | Years Attended |
|---|---|---|---|
| East Carolina University | Greenville | NC | 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011 |