Nick Masset
Born: 5/17/1982 in St. Petersburg, FL, USA
MLB Debut: 2006-06-27 | Final Game: 2015-07-05
Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'5" | Weight: 225 lbs
Full name: Nicholas Allen Masset
Biography
Nick Masset, born in 1982, was a professional baseball pitcher who played in Major League Baseball from 2006 until his retirement in 2015. Known for his strong arm and ability to generate strikeouts, Masset played for several teams during his career, notably the Cincinnati Reds and the Chicago White Sox. He finished his career with a record of 20-16 and an earned run average (ERA) of 4.06, showcasing his effectiveness on the mound over nearly a decade in the league.
Throughout his career, Masset accumulated a total of 339 strikeouts and recorded 4 saves, contributing to his teams in both starting and relief roles. His playing style was characterized by a powerful fastball and a willingness to challenge hitters, which made him a valuable asset in high-leverage situations. Masset's career unfolded during a time when the game was increasingly reliant on specialized pitchers, and he adapted to this trend by honing his skills in various pitching roles. While his time in the spotlight may not have been extensive, Masset's contributions to the teams he played for were significant, leaving a mark on the competitive landscape of Major League Baseball during the late 2000s and early 2010s.
Career Pitching Statistics
| W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | HR | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 | 16 | 387 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 403.0 | 412 | 182 | 33 | 175 | 339 | 4.06 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Pitching
| Year | Team | Lg | W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006 | TEX | AL | 0 | 0 | 8 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 8.7 | 9 | 4 | 2 | 4 | 4.15 | 0.0 |
| 2007 | CHW | AL | 2 | 3 | 27 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 39.3 | 52 | 31 | 26 | 21 | 7.09 | - |
| 2008 | CHW | AL | 1 | 0 | 32 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 44.7 | 55 | 23 | 21 | 32 | 4.63 | - |
| 2008 | CIN | NL | 1 | 0 | 10 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 17.3 | 16 | 4 | 5 | 11 | 2.08 | -284.6 |
| 2009 | CIN | NL | 5 | 1 | 74 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 76.0 | 54 | 20 | 24 | 70 | 2.37 | 2109.3 |
| 2010 | CIN | NL | 4 | 4 | 82 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 76.7 | 64 | 29 | 33 | 85 | 3.40 | 1364.3 |
| 2011 | CIN | NL | 3 | 6 | 75 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 70.3 | 76 | 29 | 31 | 62 | 3.71 | 697.4 |
| 2014 | COL | NL | 2 | 0 | 51 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 45.0 | 56 | 29 | 24 | 36 | 5.80 | -671.7 |
| 2015 | ATL | NL | 2 | 2 | 20 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 15.3 | 18 | 11 | 8 | 12 | 6.46 | -735.0 |
| 2015 | MIA | NL | 0 | 0 | 8 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 9.7 | 12 | 2 | 1 | 6 | 1.86 | 0.0 |
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 387 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 0.000 | 0.000 | 0.000 | 0.000 | 0.0 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006 | TEX | AL | 8 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 2007 | CHW | AL | 27 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0.000 | 0.0 |
| 2008 | CHW | AL | 32 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0.000 | 0.0 |
| 2008 | CIN | NL | 10 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0.000 | 0.0 |
| 2009 | CIN | NL | 74 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0.000 | 0.0 |
| 2010 | CIN | NL | 82 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 2011 | CIN | NL | 75 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 2014 | COL | NL | 51 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 2015 | ATL | NL | 20 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 2015 | MIA | NL | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | NLDS1 | CIN | 2 | 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 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2.0 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 4.50 |
Playoff Pitching by Year
| Year | Round | Team | W | L | G | GS | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | NLDS1 | CIN | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2.0 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 4.50 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| P | 387 | 2 | 30 | 48 | 7 | 5 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006 | TEX | P | 8 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 |
| 2007 | CHA | P | 27 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 |
| 2008 | CHA | P | 32 | 1 | 2 | 11 | 2 | 3 |
| 2008 | CIN | P | 10 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 2009 | CIN | P | 74 | 0 | 5 | 11 | 0 | 1 |
| 2010 | CIN | P | 82 | 0 | 9 | 4 | 0 | 0 |
| 2011 | CIN | P | 75 | 0 | 7 | 13 | 1 | 1 |
| 2014 | COL | P | 51 | 0 | 5 | 3 | 3 | 0 |
| 2015 | ATL | P | 20 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2015 | MIA | P | 8 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | 387 |
Salary History
| Year | Team | League | Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 | CIN | NL | $2,400,000 |
| 2011 | CIN | NL | $1,725,000 |
| 2010 | CIN | NL | $1,035,000 |
| 2009 | CIN | NL | $418,000 |
| 2008 | CHA | AL | $396,000 |
| 2007 | CHA | AL | $381,000 |
| Total Career Earnings | $6,355,000 | ||
College History
| School Name | City | State | Years Attended |
|---|---|---|---|
| St. Petersburg College | St. Petersburg | FL | 2001 |