Bobby Parnell
Born: 9/8/1984 in Salisbury, NC, USA
MLB Debut: 2008-09-15 | Final Game: 2016-07-08
Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'3" | Weight: 205 lbs
Full name: Robert Allen Parnell
Biography
Bobby Parnell was a professional baseball pitcher whose career spanned from 2008 to 2016. Born in 1984, Parnell made his Major League Baseball debut with the New York Mets, where he became known for his powerful fastball and effective slider. Throughout his career, he compiled a record of 20 wins and 28 losses, with an earned run average (ERA) of 3.82. Parnell recorded a total of 297 strikeouts and achieved 37 saves, establishing himself as a reliable option in the bullpen during his tenure.
Parnell's playing style was characterized by his ability to overpower hitters with velocity while maintaining control, which made him a key asset for the Mets during a competitive era in the National League. Despite facing challenges, including injuries that impacted his later years, he left a lasting impression on the franchise and its fans. His contributions were particularly noted during his peak performance years, where he played a vital role in the team's pitching staff. Parnell's legacy remains as a skilled pitcher who exemplified determination and resilience in the face of adversity.
Career Pitching Statistics
| W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | HR | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 | 28 | 335 | 8 | 0 | 0 | 37 | 336.7 | 347 | 143 | 19 | 138 | 297 | 3.82 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Pitching
| Year | Team | Lg | W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2008 | NYN | NL | 0 | 0 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5.0 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 3 | 5.40 | 0.0 |
| 2009 | NYN | NL | 4 | 8 | 68 | 8 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 88.3 | 101 | 52 | 46 | 74 | 5.30 | 55.5 |
| 2010 | NYN | NL | 0 | 1 | 41 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 35.0 | 41 | 11 | 8 | 33 | 2.83 | 1612.2 |
| 2011 | NYN | NL | 4 | 6 | 60 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 59.3 | 60 | 24 | 27 | 64 | 3.64 | 1098.5 |
| 2012 | NYN | NL | 5 | 4 | 74 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 7 | 68.7 | 65 | 19 | 20 | 61 | 2.49 | 1779.0 |
| 2013 | NYN | NL | 5 | 5 | 49 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 22 | 50.0 | 38 | 12 | 12 | 44 | 2.16 | 1941.8 |
| 2014 | NYN | NL | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1.0 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 9.00 | 0.0 |
| 2015 | NYN | NL | 2 | 4 | 30 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 24.0 | 30 | 17 | 17 | 13 | 6.38 | -128.9 |
| 2016 | DET | AL | 0 | 0 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5.3 | 7 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 6.75 | 0.0 |
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 335 | 9 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0.111 | 0.111 | 0.111 | 0.222 | 0.0 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2008 | NYN | NL | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 2009 | NYN | NL | 68 | 8 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0.125 | 0.0 |
| 2010 | NYN | NL | 41 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.000 | 0.0 |
| 2011 | NYN | NL | 60 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 2012 | NYN | NL | 74 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 2013 | NYN | NL | 49 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 2014 | NYN | NL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 2015 | NYN | NL | 30 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 2016 | DET | AL | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| P | 335 | 8 | 22 | 63 | 3 | 6 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2008 | NYN | P | 6 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 2009 | NYN | P | 68 | 8 | 6 | 15 | 0 | 0 |
| 2010 | NYN | P | 41 | 0 | 1 | 7 | 0 | 0 |
| 2011 | NYN | P | 60 | 0 | 2 | 10 | 1 | 0 |
| 2012 | NYN | P | 74 | 0 | 7 | 18 | 0 | 2 |
| 2013 | NYN | P | 49 | 0 | 2 | 8 | 0 | 1 |
| 2014 | NYN | P | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2015 | NYN | P | 30 | 0 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 2 |
| 2016 | DET | P | 6 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | 335 |
Salary History
| Year | Team | League | Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 | NYN | NL | $3,700,000 |
| 2014 | NYN | NL | $3,700,000 |
| 2013 | NYN | NL | $1,700,000 |
| 2012 | NYN | NL | $504,000 |
| 2011 | NYN | NL | $433,500 |
| 2009 | NYN | NL | $400,000 |
| Total Career Earnings | $10,437,500 | ||
College History
| School Name | City | State | Years Attended |
|---|---|---|---|
| Charleston Southern University | Charleston | SC | 2003, 2004, 2005 |