Brian Moehler
Born: 12/31/1971 in Rockingham, NC, USA
MLB Debut: 1996-09-22 | Final Game: 2010-07-07
Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'3" | Weight: 195 lbs
Full name: Brian Merritt Moehler
Biography
Brian Moehler was a professional baseball pitcher whose career spanned from 1996 to 2010. Born in 1971, Moehler made his Major League Baseball debut with the Detroit Tigers and went on to play for several teams, including the Florida Marlins, Houston Astros, and the Tampa Bay Rays. Over the course of his career, he compiled a win-loss record of 84-107 and maintained an earned run average (ERA) of 4.81. His ability to strike out batters was notable, as he recorded a total of 859 strikeouts, though he also faced challenges that contributed to his overall record.
Moehler's playing style was characterized by his durability and versatility, as he often took on various roles within the pitching rotation. He was known for his competitive spirit on the mound and his capacity to adapt to changing game situations. The era during which Moehler played was marked by a fluctuating emphasis on offense, and he navigated the challenges of pitching in a high-scoring environment. Despite the ups and downs of his career, Moehler's contributions to his teams and his resilience on the field left a lasting impact on the franchises he represented. He retired from professional baseball on July 7, 2010, after a decade of dedication to the sport.
Career Pitching Statistics
| W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | HR | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 84 | 107 | 332 | 252 | 11 | 6 | 1 | 1567.3 | 1834 | 837 | 199 | 454 | 859 | 4.81 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Pitching
| Year | Team | Lg | W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1996 | DET | AL | 0 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 10.3 | 11 | 5 | 8 | 2 | 4.35 | -454.1 |
| 1997 | DET | AL | 11 | 12 | 31 | 31 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 175.3 | 198 | 91 | 61 | 97 | 4.67 | -1697.4 |
| 1998 | DET | AL | 14 | 13 | 33 | 33 | 4 | 3 | 0 | 221.3 | 220 | 96 | 56 | 123 | 3.90 | -834.6 |
| 1999 | DET | AL | 10 | 16 | 32 | 32 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 196.3 | 229 | 110 | 59 | 106 | 5.04 | 965.6 |
| 2000 | DET | AL | 12 | 9 | 29 | 29 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 178.0 | 222 | 89 | 40 | 103 | 4.50 | 2879.2 |
| 2001 | DET | AL | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 8.0 | 6 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 3.38 | 0.0 |
| 2002 | CIN | NL | 2 | 4 | 10 | 9 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 43.3 | 61 | 29 | 11 | 18 | 6.02 | -1184.8 |
| 2002 | DET | AL | 1 | 1 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 19.7 | 17 | 5 | 2 | 13 | 2.29 | 172.7 |
| 2003 | HOU | NL | 0 | 0 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 13.7 | 22 | 12 | 6 | 5 | 7.90 | -1035.4 |
| 2005 | MIA | NL | 6 | 12 | 37 | 25 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 158.3 | 198 | 80 | 42 | 95 | 4.55 | - |
| 2006 | MIA | NL | 7 | 11 | 29 | 21 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 122.0 | 164 | 89 | 38 | 58 | 6.57 | - |
| 2007 | HOU | NL | 1 | 4 | 42 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 59.7 | 67 | 27 | 17 | 36 | 4.07 | -237.9 |
| 2008 | HOU | NL | 11 | 8 | 31 | 26 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 150.0 | 166 | 76 | 36 | 82 | 4.56 | -959.5 |
| 2009 | HOU | NL | 8 | 12 | 29 | 29 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 154.7 | 187 | 94 | 51 | 91 | 5.47 | -1717.6 |
| 2010 | HOU | NL | 1 | 4 | 20 | 8 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 56.7 | 66 | 31 | 26 | 28 | 4.92 | -842.0 |
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 334 | 202 | 4 | 9 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 0 | 9 | 93 | 0.045 | 0.098 | 0.054 | 0.153 | 0.0 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1996 | DET | AL | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 1997 | DET | AL | 31 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0.000 | 0.0 |
| 1998 | DET | AL | 33 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0.000 | 0.0 |
| 1999 | DET | AL | 32 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0.000 | 0.0 |
| 2000 | DET | AL | 29 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0.000 | 0.0 |
| 2001 | DET | AL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 2002 | CIN | NL | 10 | 14 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 0.000 | 0.0 |
| 2002 | DET | AL | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 2003 | HOU | NL | 3 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0.000 | 0.0 |
| 2005 | MIA | NL | 37 | 40 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 15 | 0.075 | 0.0 |
| 2006 | MIA | NL | 31 | 31 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 15 | 0.065 | 0.0 |
| 2007 | HOU | NL | 42 | 5 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0.200 | 0.0 |
| 2008 | HOU | NL | 31 | 44 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 27 | 0.023 | 0.0 |
| 2009 | HOU | NL | 29 | 42 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 18 | 0.024 | 0.0 |
| 2010 | HOU | NL | 20 | 10 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0.100 | 0.0 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| P | 332 | 252 | 132 | 224 | 7 | 21 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1996 | DET | P | 2 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| 1997 | DET | P | 31 | 31 | 16 | 23 | 1 | 2 |
| 1998 | DET | P | 33 | 33 | 11 | 35 | 1 | 1 |
| 1999 | DET | P | 32 | 32 | 18 | 31 | 0 | 2 |
| 2000 | DET | P | 29 | 29 | 13 | 30 | 0 | 5 |
| 2001 | DET | P | 1 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| 2002 | CIN | P | 10 | 9 | 4 | 12 | 0 | 0 |
| 2002 | DET | P | 3 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 2003 | HOU | P | 3 | 3 | 0 | 5 | 0 | 0 |
| 2005 | FLO | P | 37 | 25 | 21 | 26 | 1 | 2 |
| 2006 | FLO | P | 29 | 21 | 8 | 18 | 1 | 1 |
| 2007 | HOU | P | 42 | 0 | 8 | 7 | 0 | 3 |
| 2008 | HOU | P | 31 | 26 | 14 | 10 | 1 | 0 |
| 2009 | HOU | P | 29 | 29 | 13 | 20 | 1 | 4 |
| 2010 | HOU | P | 20 | 8 | 6 | 3 | 0 | 1 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | 332 |
Salary History
| Year | Team | League | Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | HOU | NL | $3,000,000 |
| 2009 | HOU | NL | $2,300,000 |
| 2008 | HOU | NL | $500,000 |
| 2007 | HOU | NL | $500,000 |
| 2006 | FLO | NL | $1,500,000 |
| 2005 | FLO | NL | $400,000 |
| 2003 | HOU | NL | $500,000 |
| 2002 | DET | AL | $2,400,000 |
| 2001 | DET | AL | $2,416,667 |
| 2000 | DET | AL | $1,816,667 |
| 1999 | DET | AL | $466,666 |
| 1998 | DET | AL | $240,000 |
| 1997 | DET | AL | $150,000 |
| Total Career Earnings | $16,190,000 | ||
College History
| School Name | City | State | Years Attended |
|---|---|---|---|
| University of North Carolina at Greensboro | Greensboro | NC | 1991, 1992, 1993 |