Peter Moylan
Born: 12/2/1978 in Attadale, WA, Australia
MLB Debut: 2006-04-12 | Final Game: 2018-07-28
Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'3" | Weight: 220 lbs
Full name: Peter Michael Moylan
Biography
Peter Moylan, born in 1978, was a professional baseball pitcher who made significant contributions to Major League Baseball from 2006 to 2018. He was known for his unique sidearm delivery, which set him apart on the mound and made him a challenging matchup for opposing batters. Throughout his career, Moylan played for several teams, including the Atlanta Braves and the Kansas City Royals, and he became recognized for his durability and effectiveness in relief roles.
Moylan finished his career with a record of 24-10 and an impressive earned run average (ERA) of 3.1 over his time in the league. He recorded 324 strikeouts and achieved 4 saves, showcasing his ability to perform under pressure. His playing style reflected the evolution of relief pitching during the late 2000s, an era that saw an increased emphasis on the importance of specialized bullpen roles. Moylan's contributions to his teams, particularly during critical postseason games, solidified his reputation as a reliable and skilled pitcher in Major League Baseball.
Career Pitching Statistics
| W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | HR | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 24 | 10 | 499 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 418.7 | 370 | 144 | 30 | 180 | 324 | 3.10 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Pitching
| Year | Team | Lg | W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006 | ATL | NL | 0 | 0 | 15 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 15.0 | 18 | 8 | 5 | 14 | 4.80 | 519.1 |
| 2007 | ATL | NL | 5 | 3 | 80 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 90.0 | 65 | 18 | 31 | 63 | 1.80 | 1146.2 |
| 2008 | ATL | NL | 0 | 1 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 5.7 | 5 | 1 | 1 | 5 | 1.59 | 0.0 |
| 2009 | ATL | NL | 6 | 2 | 87 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 73.0 | 65 | 23 | 35 | 61 | 2.84 | 2547.7 |
| 2010 | ATL | NL | 6 | 2 | 85 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 63.7 | 53 | 21 | 37 | 52 | 2.97 | -361.8 |
| 2011 | ATL | NL | 2 | 1 | 13 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 8.3 | 12 | 3 | 3 | 10 | 3.24 | 0.0 |
| 2012 | ATL | NL | 1 | 0 | 8 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 5.0 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 1.80 | 0.0 |
| 2013 | LAD | NL | 1 | 0 | 14 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 15.3 | 23 | 11 | 7 | 6 | 6.46 | - |
| 2015 | ATL | NL | 1 | 0 | 22 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 10.3 | 12 | 4 | 0 | 8 | 3.48 | 289.5 |
| 2016 | KCR | AL | 2 | 0 | 50 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 44.7 | 42 | 17 | 16 | 34 | 3.43 | - |
| 2017 | KCR | AL | 0 | 0 | 79 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 59.3 | 40 | 23 | 25 | 46 | 3.49 | - |
| 2018 | ATL | NL | 0 | 1 | 39 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 28.3 | 32 | 14 | 18 | 23 | 4.45 | -955.5 |
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 500 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 6 | 0.000 | 0.125 | 0.000 | 0.125 | 0.0 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006 | ATL | NL | 15 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 2007 | ATL | NL | 81 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 0.000 | 0.0 |
| 2008 | ATL | NL | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 2009 | ATL | NL | 87 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0.000 | 0.0 |
| 2010 | ATL | NL | 85 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 2011 | ATL | NL | 13 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 2012 | ATL | NL | 8 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 2013 | LAD | NL | 14 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 2015 | ATL | NL | 22 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 2016 | KCR | AL | 50 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 2017 | KCR | AL | 79 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 2018 | ATL | NL | 39 | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 | 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 | NLDS2 | ATL | 4 | 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 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 1.0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0.00 |
Playoff Pitching by Year
| Year | Round | Team | W | L | G | GS | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | NLDS2 | ATL | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 1.0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0.00 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| P | 499 | 0 | 27 | 98 | 8 | 7 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006 | ATL | P | 15 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 2007 | ATL | P | 80 | 0 | 7 | 20 | 0 | 1 |
| 2008 | ATL | P | 7 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 2009 | ATL | P | 87 | 0 | 7 | 15 | 3 | 1 |
| 2010 | ATL | P | 85 | 0 | 6 | 18 | 1 | 0 |
| 2011 | ATL | P | 13 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 2012 | ATL | P | 8 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 |
| 2013 | LAN | P | 14 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2015 | ATL | P | 22 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| 2016 | KCA | P | 50 | 0 | 2 | 10 | 3 | 3 |
| 2017 | KCA | P | 79 | 0 | 3 | 16 | 1 | 0 |
| 2018 | ATL | P | 39 | 0 | 1 | 11 | 0 | 2 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | 499 |
Salary History
| Year | Team | League | Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 | ATL | NL | $2,000,000 |
| 2010 | ATL | NL | $1,150,000 |
| 2009 | ATL | NL | $410,000 |
| 2008 | ATL | NL | $410,000 |
| Total Career Earnings | $3,970,000 | ||