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
| Year | Team | Lg | W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2008 | BOS | AL | 6 | 5 | 36 | 9 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 88.3 | 68 | 31 | 40 | 68 | 3.16 | -833.0 |
| 2009 | BOS | AL | 3 | 3 | 31 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 72.0 | 72 | 36 | 25 | 67 | 4.50 | 968.5 |
| 2009 | CLE | AL | 1 | 7 | 11 | 10 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 57.3 | 56 | 29 | 35 | 52 | 4.55 | -45.2 |
| 2010 | CLE | AL | 6 | 13 | 34 | 29 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 180.0 | 197 | 94 | 73 | 140 | 4.70 | 677.6 |
| 2011 | CLE | AL | 12 | 10 | 34 | 33 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 216.0 | 211 | 77 | 65 | 158 | 3.21 | 3735.9 |
| 2012 | CLE | AL | 11 | 15 | 34 | 34 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 206.3 | 212 | 113 | 88 | 159 | 4.93 | -760.8 |
| 2013 | CLE | AL | 14 | 10 | 32 | 29 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 193.0 | 156 | 74 | 76 | 195 | 3.45 | 2594.1 |
| 2014 | CLE | AL | 4 | 6 | 19 | 19 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 98.0 | 106 | 60 | 56 | 93 | 5.51 | -851.3 |
| 2014 | STL | NL | 3 | 3 | 9 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 30.7 | 35 | 24 | 13 | 23 | 7.04 | - |
| 2015 | BOS | AL | 4 | 2 | 18 | 9 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 59.3 | 68 | 37 | 27 | 49 | 5.61 | -1388.7 |
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
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2008 | BOS | AL | 36 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0.000 | 0.0 |
| 2009 | BOS | AL | 31 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 2009 | CLE | AL | 11 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 2010 | CLE | AL | 34 | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0.250 | 0.0 |
| 2011 | CLE | AL | 34 | 6 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0.167 | 0.0 |
| 2012 | CLE | AL | 34 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0.000 | 0.0 |
| 2013 | CLE | AL | 32 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.500 | 0.0 |
| 2014 | CLE | AL | 19 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0.000 | 0.0 |
| 2014 | STL | NL | 9 | 8 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0.250 | 0.0 |
| 2015 | BOS | AL | 18 | 3 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0.667 | 0.0 |
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
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2008 | BOS | P | 36 | 9 | 3 | 10 | 1 | 2 |
| 2009 | BOS | P | 31 | 6 | 2 | 15 | 1 | 0 |
| 2009 | CLE | P | 11 | 10 | 2 | 7 | 1 | 1 |
| 2010 | CLE | P | 34 | 29 | 22 | 34 | 5 | 1 |
| 2011 | CLE | P | 34 | 33 | 15 | 32 | 2 | 4 |
| 2012 | CLE | P | 34 | 34 | 24 | 34 | 1 | 2 |
| 2013 | CLE | P | 32 | 29 | 21 | 27 | 1 | 3 |
| 2014 | CLE | P | 19 | 19 | 4 | 20 | 1 | 5 |
| 2014 | SLN | P | 9 | 6 | 4 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| 2015 | BOS | P | 18 | 9 | 6 | 8 | 1 | 1 |
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 |