Jake Peavy
Born: 5/31/1981 in Mobile, AL, USA
MLB Debut: 2002-06-22 | Final Game: 2016-09-21
Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'1" | Weight: 195 lbs
Full name: Jacob Edward Peavy
Biography
Jake Peavy was a prominent American pitcher whose career spanned from 2002 to 2016. Born in 1981, he made a significant impact on Major League Baseball with a competitive spirit and a fierce fastball. Throughout his career, Peavy compiled a record of 152-126 and an earned run average (ERA) of 3.63, demonstrating his effectiveness on the mound. Over his 14 seasons in the league, he struck out a remarkable 2,207 batters, showcasing his ability to dominate hitters with his powerful pitching style.
Peavy's accolades included being a three-time All-Star and winning the prestigious Cy Young Award, which underscored his status as one of the elite pitchers of his era. He played during a time when strikeouts were becoming increasingly common in baseball, and his performance contributed to the evolving nature of pitching in the sport. Known for his competitiveness and passion for the game, Peavy left a lasting legacy that resonated with fans and aspiring pitchers alike. After his retirement in September 2016, he remained a respected figure in baseball, remembered for his contributions both on and off the field.
Career Pitching Statistics
| W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | HR | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 152 | 126 | 388 | 377 | 15 | 6 | 0 | 2377.0 | 2134 | 960 | 259 | 708 | 2207 | 3.63 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Pitching
| Year | Team | Lg | W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2002 | SDP | NL | 6 | 7 | 17 | 17 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 97.7 | 106 | 49 | 33 | 90 | 4.52 | - |
| 2003 | SDP | NL | 12 | 11 | 32 | 32 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 194.7 | 173 | 89 | 82 | 156 | 4.11 | - |
| 2004 | SDP | NL | 15 | 6 | 27 | 27 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 166.3 | 146 | 42 | 53 | 173 | 2.27 | - |
| 2005 | SDP | NL | 13 | 7 | 30 | 30 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 203.0 | 162 | 65 | 50 | 216 | 2.88 | - |
| 2006 | SDP | NL | 11 | 14 | 32 | 32 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 202.3 | 187 | 92 | 62 | 215 | 4.09 | - |
| 2007 | SDP | NL | 19 | 6 | 34 | 34 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 223.3 | 169 | 63 | 68 | 240 | 2.54 | - |
| 2008 | SDP | NL | 10 | 11 | 27 | 27 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 173.7 | 146 | 55 | 59 | 166 | 2.85 | - |
| 2009 | CHW | AL | 3 | 0 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 20.0 | 11 | 3 | 6 | 18 | 1.35 | - |
| 2009 | SDP | NL | 6 | 6 | 13 | 13 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 81.7 | 69 | 36 | 28 | 92 | 3.97 | - |
| 2010 | CHW | AL | 7 | 6 | 17 | 17 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 107.0 | 98 | 55 | 34 | 93 | 4.63 | - |
| 2011 | CHW | AL | 7 | 7 | 19 | 18 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 111.7 | 117 | 61 | 24 | 95 | 4.92 | - |
| 2012 | CHW | AL | 11 | 12 | 32 | 32 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 219.0 | 191 | 82 | 49 | 194 | 3.37 | - |
| 2013 | BOS | AL | 4 | 1 | 10 | 10 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 64.7 | 56 | 29 | 19 | 45 | 4.04 | 123.5 |
| 2013 | CHW | AL | 8 | 4 | 13 | 13 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 80.0 | 74 | 38 | 17 | 76 | 4.28 | - |
| 2014 | BOS | AL | 1 | 9 | 20 | 20 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 124.0 | 131 | 65 | 46 | 100 | 4.72 | -3372.9 |
| 2014 | SFG | NL | 6 | 4 | 12 | 12 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 78.7 | 65 | 19 | 17 | 58 | 2.17 | - |
| 2015 | SFG | NL | 8 | 6 | 19 | 19 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 110.7 | 99 | 44 | 25 | 78 | 3.58 | - |
| 2016 | SFG | NL | 5 | 9 | 31 | 21 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 118.7 | 134 | 73 | 36 | 102 | 5.54 | - |
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 393 | 519 | 48 | 87 | 17 | 1 | 3 | 33 | 0 | 22 | 165 | 0.168 | 0.205 | 0.222 | 0.427 | -2391.7 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2002 | SDP | NL | 17 | 33 | 4 | 7 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 13 | 0.212 | 0.0 |
| 2003 | SDP | NL | 32 | 55 | 4 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 21 | 0.073 | -673.1 |
| 2004 | SDP | NL | 27 | 59 | 5 | 10 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 4 | 17 | 0.169 | -473.2 |
| 2005 | SDP | NL | 30 | 53 | 5 | 10 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 4 | 16 | 0.189 | -332.7 |
| 2006 | SDP | NL | 32 | 60 | 6 | 10 | 3 | 0 | 2 | 9 | 0 | 1 | 19 | 0.167 | -393.0 |
| 2007 | SDP | NL | 37 | 73 | 8 | 17 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 7 | 0 | 2 | 14 | 0.233 | -356.0 |
| 2008 | SDP | NL | 29 | 49 | 4 | 13 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 3 | 12 | 0.265 | -163.7 |
| 2009 | CHW | AL | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 2009 | SDP | NL | 13 | 23 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 0.087 | 0.0 |
| 2010 | CHW | AL | 17 | 7 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0.143 | 0.0 |
| 2011 | CHW | AL | 19 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0.000 | 0.0 |
| 2012 | CHW | AL | 32 | 5 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0.000 | 0.0 |
| 2013 | BOS | AL | 10 | 9 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.111 | 0.0 |
| 2013 | CHW | AL | 13 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.000 | 0.0 |
| 2014 | BOS | AL | 20 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 2014 | SFG | NL | 12 | 23 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 14 | 0.000 | 0.0 |
| 2015 | SFG | NL | 19 | 36 | 5 | 7 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 17 | 0.194 | 0.0 |
| 2016 | SFG | NL | 31 | 27 | 2 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 2 | 12 | 0.185 | 0.0 |
Postseason Statistics
Playoff Career Batting
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0.000 |
Playoff Batting by Year
| Year | Round | Team | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | NLDS1 | SFN | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.000 |
| 2014 | NLCS | SFN | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.000 |
| 2014 | WS | SFN | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 |
| 2013 | WS | BOS | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.000 |
| 2013 | ALCS | BOS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 |
| 2013 | ALDS1 | BOS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 |
| 2006 | NLDS2 | SDN | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0.000 |
| 2005 | NLDS1 | SDN | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0.000 |
Playoff Career Pitching
| W | L | G | GS | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 5 | 9 | 9 | 0 | 38.3 | 53 | 34 | 17 | 21 | 7.98 |
Playoff Pitching by Year
| Year | Round | Team | W | L | G | GS | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | NLCS | SFN | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 4.0 | 4 | 2 | 3 | 2 | 4.50 |
| 2014 | NLDS1 | SFN | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 5.7 | 2 | 0 | 3 | 3 | 0.00 |
| 2014 | WS | SFN | 0 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 6.3 | 12 | 9 | 3 | 3 | 12.79 |
| 2013 | ALCS | BOS | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 3.0 | 5 | 7 | 3 | 1 | 21.00 |
| 2013 | ALDS1 | BOS | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 5.7 | 5 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 1.59 |
| 2013 | WS | BOS | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 4.0 | 6 | 2 | 1 | 4 | 4.50 |
| 2006 | NLDS2 | SDN | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 5.3 | 11 | 5 | 1 | 2 | 8.44 |
| 2005 | NLDS1 | SDN | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 4.3 | 8 | 8 | 3 | 3 | 16.62 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| P | 388 | 377 | 183 | 270 | 16 | 20 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2002 | SDN | P | 17 | 17 | 9 | 19 | 0 | 0 |
| 2003 | SDN | P | 32 | 32 | 17 | 20 | 3 | 3 |
| 2004 | SDN | P | 27 | 27 | 10 | 24 | 1 | 4 |
| 2005 | SDN | P | 30 | 30 | 10 | 24 | 1 | 1 |
| 2006 | SDN | P | 32 | 32 | 22 | 20 | 2 | 1 |
| 2007 | SDN | P | 34 | 34 | 21 | 27 | 0 | 1 |
| 2008 | SDN | P | 27 | 27 | 13 | 25 | 2 | 3 |
| 2009 | CHA | P | 3 | 3 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 1 |
| 2009 | SDN | P | 13 | 13 | 5 | 10 | 1 | 0 |
| 2010 | CHA | P | 17 | 17 | 8 | 16 | 0 | 0 |
| 2011 | CHA | P | 19 | 18 | 9 | 6 | 1 | 0 |
| 2012 | CHA | P | 32 | 32 | 14 | 22 | 1 | 3 |
| 2013 | BOS | P | 10 | 10 | 4 | 5 | 0 | 0 |
| 2013 | CHA | P | 13 | 13 | 6 | 5 | 0 | 0 |
| 2014 | BOS | P | 20 | 20 | 15 | 15 | 1 | 2 |
| 2014 | SFN | P | 12 | 12 | 8 | 10 | 1 | 1 |
| 2015 | SFN | P | 19 | 19 | 8 | 10 | 1 | 0 |
| 2016 | SFN | P | 31 | 21 | 4 | 9 | 1 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | 388 |
Awards & Honors
| Year | Award | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| 2012 | Pitcher of the Month | April |
| 2007 | Cy Young Award | |
| 2007 | MLB Players Choice Outstanding Pitcher | |
| 2007 | Pitcher of the Month | August |
| 2007 | Pitcher of the Month | May |
| 2007 | Pitcher of the Month | September |
| 2007 | Pitching Triple Crown | |
| 2007 | TSN All-Star | SP |
| 2007 | TSN Pitcher of the Year | |
| 2005 | Player of the Week | Week of 2005-08-06 |
| 2004 | Pitcher of the Month | August |
| 2004 | Player of the Week | Week of 2004-09-25 |
Salary History
| Year | Team | League | Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | SFN | NL | $15,000,000 |
| 2015 | SFN | NL | $9,000,000 |
| 2014 | SFN | NL | $14,500,000 |
| 2013 | CHA | AL | $16,157,271 |
| 2012 | CHA | AL | $17,000,000 |
| 2011 | CHA | AL | $16,000,000 |
| 2010 | CHA | AL | $15,000,000 |
| 2009 | SDN | NL | $11,000,000 |
| 2008 | SDN | NL | $6,500,000 |
| 2007 | SDN | NL | $4,750,000 |
| 2006 | SDN | NL | $2,500,000 |
| 2005 | SDN | NL | $750,000 |
| 2004 | SDN | NL | $350,000 |
| 2003 | SDN | NL | $305,000 |
| Total Career Earnings | $128,812,271 | ||
Award Voting History
| Year | Award | League | Finish | Points Won | Points Max | Votes First |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2007 | Cy Young Award | NL | 1st | 160.0 | 160 | 32 |
| 2007 | Most Valuable Player | NL | 7th | 97.0 | 448 | 0 |