Brad Pennington
Born: 4/14/1969 in Salem, IN, USA
MLB Debut: 1993-04-17 | Final Game: 1998-09-22
Bats: L | Throws: L | Height: 6'5" | Weight: 205 lbs
Full name: Brad Lee Pennington
Biography
Brad Pennington, born in 1969, was a professional baseball pitcher whose career spanned from 1993 to 1998. He made his Major League debut during a transitional period in baseball, marked by the emergence of power hitters and evolving pitching strategies. Throughout his career, Pennington showcased his skills on the mound, finishing with a record of 3-6 and an earned run average (ERA) of 7.02. He recorded a total of 83 strikeouts and achieved 4 saves, contributing to his teams during his time in the league.
Pennington's playing style was characterized by his ability to strike out batters, though he faced challenges that impacted his overall effectiveness on the field. His journey through the major leagues reflected the competitive nature of the sport during the late 1990s, a time when pitchers were increasingly tasked with adapting to powerful lineups. While his career statistics may not fully capture his potential, Pennington's contributions to the game and his resilience as a player remain noteworthy aspects of his legacy.
Career Pitching Statistics
| W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | HR | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 | 6 | 79 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 75.7 | 67 | 59 | 12 | 89 | 83 | 7.02 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Pitching
| Year | Team | Lg | W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1993 | BAL | AL | 3 | 2 | 34 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 33.0 | 34 | 24 | 25 | 39 | 6.55 | -1367.4 |
| 1994 | BAL | AL | 0 | 1 | 8 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6.0 | 9 | 8 | 8 | 7 | 12.00 | 0.0 |
| 1995 | BAL | AL | 0 | 1 | 8 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6.7 | 3 | 6 | 11 | 10 | 8.10 | 0.0 |
| 1995 | CIN | NL | 0 | 0 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 9.7 | 9 | 6 | 11 | 7 | 5.59 | 0.0 |
| 1996 | BOS | AL | 0 | 2 | 14 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 13.0 | 6 | 4 | 15 | 13 | 2.77 | -333.1 |
| 1996 | LAA | AL | 0 | 0 | 8 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 7.3 | 5 | 10 | 16 | 7 | 12.27 | - |
| 1998 | TBR | AL | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 0.00 | - |
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 79 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0.000 | 0.000 | 0.000 | 0.000 | 0.0 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1993 | BAL | AL | 34 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 1994 | BAL | AL | 8 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 1995 | BAL | AL | 8 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 1995 | CIN | NL | 6 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0.000 | 0.0 |
| 1996 | BOS | AL | 14 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 1996 | LAA | AL | 8 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 1998 | TBR | AL | 1 | 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 | 79 | 0 | 2 | 4 | 2 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1993 | BAL | P | 34 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| 1994 | BAL | P | 8 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 1995 | BAL | P | 8 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1995 | CIN | P | 6 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 1996 | BOS | P | 14 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| 1996 | CAL | P | 8 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1998 | TBA | P | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | 79 |
Salary History
| Year | Team | League | Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1996 | BOS | AL | $160,000 |
| 1995 | CIN | NL | $135,000 |
| 1994 | BAL | AL | $130,000 |
| Total Career Earnings | $425,000 | ||
College History
| School Name | City | State | Years Attended |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vincennes University | Vincennes | IN | 1989 |