Brett Myers
Born: 8/17/1980 in Jacksonville, FL, USA
MLB Debut: 2002-07-24 | Final Game: 2013-04-19
Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'4" | Weight: 240 lbs
Full name: Brett Allen Myers
Biography
Brett Myers, born in 1980, was a professional baseball pitcher who made significant contributions to Major League Baseball from 2002 until his retirement in 2013. Over the course of his career, he played predominantly for the Philadelphia Phillies, where he emerged as a key member of the pitching rotation during a transformative period for the franchise. Known for his competitive spirit and durability on the mound, Myers finished his career with a record of 97-96 and an earned run average (ERA) of 4.25. His ability to strike out batters was notable, as he recorded 1,379 strikeouts in his career, alongside amassing 40 saves.
Myers' career spanned a dynamic era in baseball, marked by the rise of offensive production and a focus on pitching depth in rotations. He was known for his aggressive pitching style and ability to handle high-pressure situations, which made him a valuable asset in both starting and relief roles. Throughout his time in the league, Myers was recognized for his contributions to the Phillies' success, particularly during their quest for the postseason. His legacy is remembered not only for his statistical achievements but also for the impact he had on the teams he played for and the fans who supported him.
Career Pitching Statistics
| W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | HR | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 97 | 96 | 381 | 252 | 12 | 3 | 40 | 1710.0 | 1725 | 807 | 247 | 556 | 1379 | 4.25 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Pitching
| Year | Team | Lg | W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2002 | PHI | NL | 4 | 5 | 12 | 12 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 72.0 | 73 | 34 | 29 | 34 | 4.25 | -2162.8 |
| 2003 | PHI | NL | 14 | 9 | 32 | 32 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 193.0 | 205 | 95 | 76 | 143 | 4.43 | 911.3 |
| 2004 | PHI | NL | 11 | 11 | 32 | 31 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 176.0 | 196 | 108 | 62 | 116 | 5.52 | -3261.2 |
| 2005 | PHI | NL | 13 | 8 | 34 | 34 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 215.3 | 193 | 89 | 68 | 208 | 3.72 | 1296.8 |
| 2006 | PHI | NL | 12 | 7 | 31 | 31 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 198.0 | 194 | 86 | 63 | 189 | 3.91 | 1984.1 |
| 2007 | PHI | NL | 5 | 7 | 51 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 21 | 68.7 | 61 | 33 | 27 | 83 | 4.33 | 1260.0 |
| 2008 | PHI | NL | 10 | 13 | 30 | 30 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 190.0 | 197 | 96 | 65 | 163 | 4.55 | -975.7 |
| 2009 | PHI | NL | 4 | 3 | 18 | 10 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 70.7 | 74 | 38 | 23 | 50 | 4.84 | -3258.1 |
| 2010 | HOU | NL | 14 | 8 | 33 | 33 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 223.7 | 212 | 78 | 66 | 180 | 3.14 | 3055.3 |
| 2011 | HOU | NL | 7 | 14 | 34 | 33 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 216.0 | 226 | 107 | 57 | 160 | 4.46 | -1773.5 |
| 2012 | CHW | AL | 3 | 4 | 35 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 34.7 | 30 | 12 | 9 | 21 | 3.12 | - |
| 2012 | HOU | NL | 0 | 4 | 35 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 19 | 30.7 | 35 | 12 | 6 | 20 | 3.52 | -196.0 |
| 2013 | CLE | AL | 0 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 21.3 | 29 | 19 | 5 | 12 | 8.02 | -2600.3 |
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 383 | 471 | 22 | 63 | 11 | 0 | 0 | 12 | 0 | 25 | 161 | 0.134 | 0.177 | 0.157 | 0.334 | -4132.8 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2002 | PHI | NL | 12 | 23 | 0 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 9 | 0.130 | 0.0 |
| 2003 | PHI | NL | 33 | 62 | 3 | 9 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 18 | 0.145 | -604.5 |
| 2004 | PHI | NL | 32 | 51 | 6 | 10 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 17 | 0.196 | -317.3 |
| 2005 | PHI | NL | 34 | 65 | 1 | 10 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 0 | 4 | 19 | 0.154 | -564.3 |
| 2006 | PHI | NL | 31 | 63 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 4 | 24 | 0.032 | -945.1 |
| 2007 | PHI | NL | 51 | 6 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 4 | 0.000 | 0.0 |
| 2008 | PHI | NL | 31 | 58 | 3 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 4 | 19 | 0.069 | -721.2 |
| 2009 | PHI | NL | 18 | 18 | 2 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 0.222 | 0.0 |
| 2010 | HOU | NL | 33 | 62 | 2 | 11 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 25 | 0.177 | -493.1 |
| 2011 | HOU | NL | 34 | 63 | 3 | 10 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 22 | 0.159 | -487.3 |
| 2012 | CHW | AL | 35 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 2012 | HOU | NL | 35 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 2013 | CLE | AL | 4 | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0.800 |
Playoff Batting by Year
| Year | Round | Team | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2009 | NLDS2 | PHI | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 |
| 2009 | WS | PHI | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 |
| 2008 | NLCS | PHI | 1 | 3 | 2 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 1.000 |
| 2008 | WS | PHI | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 |
| 2008 | NLDS2 | PHI | 1 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0.500 |
| 2007 | NLDS2 | PHI | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 |
Playoff Career Pitching
| W | L | G | GS | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 | 1 | 7 | 3 | 0 | 22.0 | 18 | 11 | 12 | 17 | 4.50 |
Playoff Pitching by Year
| Year | Round | Team | W | L | G | GS | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2009 | NLDS2 | PHI | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0.7 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0.00 |
| 2009 | WS | PHI | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1.0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 9.00 |
| 2008 | NLCS | PHI | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 5.0 | 6 | 5 | 4 | 6 | 9.00 |
| 2008 | NLDS2 | PHI | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 7.0 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 2.57 |
| 2008 | WS | PHI | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 7.0 | 7 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 3.86 |
| 2007 | NLDS2 | PHI | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1.3 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0.00 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| P | 381 | 252 | 157 | 224 | 10 | 14 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2002 | PHI | P | 12 | 12 | 6 | 11 | 0 | 2 |
| 2003 | PHI | P | 32 | 32 | 12 | 28 | 2 | 1 |
| 2004 | PHI | P | 32 | 31 | 15 | 23 | 0 | 1 |
| 2005 | PHI | P | 34 | 34 | 12 | 36 | 2 | 0 |
| 2006 | PHI | P | 31 | 31 | 13 | 25 | 0 | 1 |
| 2007 | PHI | P | 51 | 3 | 6 | 10 | 0 | 1 |
| 2008 | PHI | P | 30 | 30 | 16 | 22 | 0 | 3 |
| 2009 | PHI | P | 18 | 10 | 6 | 10 | 0 | 0 |
| 2010 | HOU | P | 33 | 33 | 25 | 30 | 2 | 1 |
| 2011 | HOU | P | 34 | 33 | 33 | 19 | 4 | 2 |
| 2012 | CHA | P | 35 | 0 | 5 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| 2012 | HOU | P | 35 | 0 | 7 | 4 | 0 | 2 |
| 2013 | CLE | P | 4 | 3 | 1 | 4 | 0 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | 381 |
Salary History
| Year | Team | League | Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | CLE | AL | $7,000,000 |
| 2012 | HOU | NL | $12,000,000 |
| 2011 | HOU | NL | $8,000,000 |
| 2010 | HOU | NL | $3,100,000 |
| 2009 | PHI | NL | $12,083,333 |
| 2008 | PHI | NL | $8,583,333 |
| 2007 | PHI | NL | $5,083,333 |
| 2006 | PHI | NL | $3,300,000 |
| 2005 | PHI | NL | $445,000 |
| 2004 | PHI | NL | $362,500 |
| 2003 | PHI | NL | $300,000 |
| Total Career Earnings | $60,257,499 | ||
Award Voting History
| Year | Award | League | Finish | Points Won | Points Max | Votes First |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | Cy Young Award | NL | 10th | 2.0 | 224 | 0 |