Justin Masterson, baseball player, 2008-2015

Justin Masterson

Born: 3/22/1985 in Kingston, Kingston, Jamaica

MLB Debut: 2008-04-24 | Final Game: 2015-08-09

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'6" | Weight: 260 lbs

Full name: Justin Daniel Masterson

Biography

Justin Masterson was a professional baseball pitcher who played in Major League Baseball (MLB) from 2008 to 2015. Born in 1985, Masterson made his debut with the Boston Red Sox before establishing himself as a key player for the Cleveland Indians. Over his career, he recorded a win-loss record of 64-74 and maintained an earned run average (ERA) of 4.31. His ability to generate strikeouts was evident as he tallied a total of 1,004 strikeouts throughout his tenure. Despite not recording any saves, Masterson was known for his durability on the mound and his effectiveness as a starting pitcher. Masterson was selected as an All-Star during his career, showcasing his recognition among peers and fans alike. He played during a competitive era in baseball, where pitching depth and strategy were increasingly emphasized. His unique pitching style, characterized by a heavy reliance on ground balls and a diverse array of pitches, made him a formidable opponent for batters. After his retirement in 2015, Masterson's contributions to the game and his standout performances, particularly during his time with the Indians, solidified his legacy as a respected figure in baseball history.

Career Pitching Statistics

W L G GS CG SHO SV IP H ER HR BB SO ERA Pitcher PIV
64 74 258 184 7 4 0 1201.0 1181 575 97 498 1004 4.31 0

Season-by-Season Pitching

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
258 33 1 7 0 0 0 2 0 0 13 0.212 0.212 0.212 0.424 0.0

Season-by-Season Batting

Postseason Statistics

Playoff Career Batting

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI BB SO AVG
10 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
2013 ALWC CLE 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000
2008 ALDS1 BOS 4 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000
2008 ALCS BOS 5 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 10 0 0 11.7 11 2 5 11 1.54

Playoff Pitching by Year

Year Round Team W L G GS SV IP H ER BB SO ERA
2013 ALWC CLE 0 0 1 0 0 2.0 1 0 0 2 0.00
2008 ALCS BOS 1 0 5 0 0 5.7 4 1 2 6 1.59
2008 ALDS1 BOS 0 0 4 0 0 4.0 6 1 3 3 2.25

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
P 258 184 103 189 14 19

Season-by-Season Fielding

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Pitcher 258

Awards & Honors

Year Award Notes
2013 Player of the Week Week of 2013-05-19

Salary History

Year Team League Salary
2015 BOS AL $9,500,000
2014 CLE AL $9,762,500
2013 CLE AL $5,687,500
2012 CLE AL $3,825,000
2011 CLE AL $468,400
2010 CLE AL $427,000
2009 BOS AL $415,500
Total Career Earnings $30,085,900

College History

School Name City State Years Attended
San Diego State University San Diego CA 2006