Brandon Maurer
Pitcher · Career Stats, Bio & Records (2013-2018)
Brandon Maurer was a pitcher who played in Major League Baseball from 2013 to 2018 for the Seattle Mariners, the San Diego Padres, and the Kansas City Royals, a span of 6 seasons. Across 289 career appearances, he went 16-31 with a 5.36 ERA, 326 strikeouts, and 36 saves.
- W (Wins):
- Games credited to a pitcher whose team took a lead it never surrendered while he was the pitcher of record.
- ERA (Earned Run Average):
- Earned runs allowed per nine innings pitched: (ER × 9) ÷ IP. The primary measure of pitching effectiveness.
- SO (Strikeouts):
- For a batter, times retired on a third strike; for a pitcher, batters retired on a third strike.
- WHIP (Walks and Hits per Inning Pitched):
- Baserunners allowed per inning: (BB + H) ÷ IP. Under 1.00 is elite.
Data updated
- Position
- Pitcher
- Bats / Throws
- R / R
- Height / Weight
- 6'5" / 225 lb
- MLB Debut
- 2013-04-04
- Last Game
- 2018-09-25
Full name: Brandon Eugene Maurer
Season-by-Season Pitching
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| Year | Team | Lg | W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA | Lg ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | SEA | AL | 5 | 8 | 22 | 14 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 90.0 | 114 | 63 | 27 | 70 | 6.30 | 3.87 (-63%) | -2335.3 |
| 2014 | SEA | AL | 1 | 4 | 38 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 69.2 | 74 | 36 | 19 | 55 | 4.65 | 3.74 (-24%) | 440.8 |
| 2015 | SDN | NL | 7 | 4 | 53 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 51.0 | 39 | 17 | 15 | 39 | 3.00 | 3.96 (+24%) | 839.3 |
| 2016 | SDN | NL | 0 | 5 | 71 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 13 | 69.2 | 65 | 35 | 23 | 72 | 4.52 | 4.19 (-8%) | 1285.3 |
| 2017 | SDN | NL | 1 | 4 | 42 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 20 | 39.1 | 39 | 25 | 8 | 38 | 5.72 | 4.36 (-31%) | 1114.3 |
| 2017 | KCA | AL | 2 | 2 | 26 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 20.0 | 34 | 18 | 11 | 21 | 8.10 | 4.36 (-86%) | -474.8 |
| 2018 | KCA | AL | 0 | 4 | 37 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 31.1 | 42 | 27 | 25 | 31 | 7.76 | 4.15 (-87%) | -1900.9 |
| Career · 7 seasons | 16 | 31 | 289 | 21 | 0 | 0 | 36 | 371.0 | 407 | 221 | 128 | 326 | 5.36 | — | -1,031 | ||
Lg columns show the league average for that season, with the player's figure as a percentage above or below it. Career totals the seasons listed above.
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 289 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | .000 | .000 | .000 | 0 |
Career AVG .000 vs. league average .253 across their career seasons — 100.0% below league average.
Career OBP .000 vs. league average .319 across their career seasons — 100.0% below league average.
Career SLG .000 vs. league average .407 across their career seasons — 100.0% below league average.
Career OPS .000 vs. league average .725 across their career seasons — 100.0% below league average.
Season-by-Season Batting
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| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | Lg AVG | Lg OBP | Lg SLG | Lg OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | SEA | AL | 22 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 2014 | SEA | AL | 38 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 2015 | SDN | NL | 53 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 2016 | SDN | NL | 71 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 2017 | SDN | NL | 42 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 2017 | KCA | AL | 26 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 2018 | KCA | AL | 37 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| Career · 7 seasons | 289 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | — | — | — | — | 0 | ||
Lg columns show the league average for that season, with the player's figure as a percentage above or below it. Career totals the seasons listed above.
Game Log & Splits
View full game log (578 games) →Per-game data from Retrosheet (regular season, through 2025).
Batting — Home / Away
| Split | G | AB | R | H | HR | RBI | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 152 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — |
| Away | 137 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 |
Pitching — Home / Away
| Split | G | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 152 | 205.0 | 227 | 118 | 67 | 175 | 5.18 |
| Away | 137 | 166.0 | 180 | 103 | 61 | 151 | 5.58 |
Last 10 Games — Pitching
| Date | Tm | Opp | Dec | IP | H | R | ER | BB | SO | HR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018-09-25 | KCR | CIN | — | 1.0 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 0 |
| 2018-09-20 | KCR | DET | — | 1.0 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 3 | 1 | 0 |
| 2018-09-18 | KCR | PIT | — | 1.0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 2018-09-16 | KCR | MIN | — | 1.0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 0 |
| 2018-09-13 | KCR | MIN | — | 0.1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2018-09-12 | KCR | CHW | — | 0.2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| 2018-09-09 | KCR | MIN | — | 0.1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2018-09-04 | KCR | CLE | — | 1.0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2018-08-26 | KCR | CLE | — | 1.0 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| 2018-08-24 | KCR | CLE | — | 1.0 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
Season-by-Season Fielding
Career Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each position.
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | 289 |
Salary History
Brandon Maurer's recorded salaries total $1,521,000 over 3 seasons, 2013 to 2016. This total is partial: the salary data covers 1985 to 2016, and Maurer's career ran from 2013 to 2018. His seasons after 2016 are not included, and no salary is recorded for 2015.
| Year | Team | League | Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | SDN | NL | $526,400 |
| 2014 | SEA | AL | $504,600 |
| 2013 | SEA | AL | $490,000 |
| Total recorded salary (partial) | $1,521,000 | ||
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Brandon Maurer: the record in brief
April 4, 2013 and September 25, 2018 bracket Brandon Maurer's time in the majors: the debut and the last game on record. The team column moves through the Seattle Mariners (2013 through 2014), the San Diego Padres (2015 to 2017), and the Kansas City Royals (2017 through 2018). At 6-foot-5 and 225 pounds, Maurer is listed as a pitcher. The bio says Maurer both batted and threw right-handed. Maurer was born on July 3, 1990, in Newport Beach, CA, USA. The bio lists the given name Brandon Eugene.
Maurer pitched in 289 games, starting 21, and finished with a 16-31 record and 5.36 ERA. Also on Maurer's record: 326 strikeouts and 36 saves. The league ERA over Maurer's seasons was 4.04, so the 5.36 figure ran 32.6% worse than average. No season topped the 7 wins of 2015. Maurer struck out 72 batters in 2016, a career high. The most saves in one season was 20, in 2017.
Frequently Asked Questions about Brandon Maurer
- What years did Brandon Maurer play?
- Brandon Maurer played in Major League Baseball from 2013 to 2018.
- Was Brandon Maurer a pitcher?
- Yes. Brandon Maurer pitched in the major leagues, recording 16 wins and 326 strikeouts.
- How many home runs did Brandon Maurer hit?
- Brandon Maurer hit 0 career home runs.
- What teams did Brandon Maurer play for?
- Brandon Maurer played for 3 teams: the Seattle Mariners (2013–2014), the San Diego Padres (2015–2017), and the Kansas City Royals (2017–2018).
- What were Brandon Maurer's career stats?
- In 289 games, Brandon Maurer went 16-31 with a 5.36 ERA, 326 strikeouts, 371.0 innings pitched, and 36 saves.
- How much did Brandon Maurer earn in his career?
- Brandon Maurer's recorded salaries total $1,521,000 over 3 seasons, 2013 to 2016. This total is partial: the salary data covers 1985 to 2016, and Maurer's career ran from 2013 to 2018. His seasons after 2016 are not included, and no salary is recorded for 2015.
- What was Brandon Maurer's salary?
- Brandon Maurer's last recorded salary was $526,400, in 2016. His highest recorded salary was $526,400, in 2016, and his lowest was $490,000, in 2013. The Salary History table lists each season from 2013 to 2016.
- What position did Brandon Maurer play?
- Brandon Maurer played primarily as a pitcher, the position where he appeared in the most games.
- How tall was Brandon Maurer and how much did he weigh?
- Brandon Maurer was listed at 6 feet 5 inches and 225 pounds.
- What was Brandon Maurer's career ERA?
- Brandon Maurer finished with a 5.36 career ERA, going 16-31 with 326 strikeouts.
- How many strikeouts did Brandon Maurer have?
- Brandon Maurer recorded 326 career strikeouts.
- Is Brandon Maurer in the Hall of Fame?
- No. Brandon Maurer has not been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.