Brad Penny, baseball player, 2000-2014

Brad Penny

Born: 5/24/1978 in Blackwell, OK, USA

MLB Debut: 2000-04-07 | Final Game: 2014-09-26

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'4" | Weight: 270 lbs

Full name: Bradley Wayne Penny

Biography

Brad Penny was a professional baseball pitcher whose career spanned from 2000 to 2014. Born in 1978, Penny emerged as a prominent figure in Major League Baseball during the early 2000s, showcasing a powerful right arm and an impressive ability to strike out batters. Over the course of his career, he amassed a record of 121 wins and 101 losses, with a career earned run average (ERA) of 4.29 and a total of 1,273 strikeouts. Known for his competitive spirit and durability on the mound, Penny was selected as an All-Star twice, highlighting his status as one of the top pitchers of his era. Penny played for several teams throughout his career, including the Miami Marlins, Los Angeles Dodgers, and San Francisco Giants, among others. His contributions were particularly significant during his time with the Dodgers, where he developed a reputation for his ability to dominate hitters with a combination of speed and control. Penny's career unfolded during a transformative period in baseball, marked by the emergence of power hitters and evolving pitching strategies. Despite the challenges presented by the changing landscape of the game, Penny's resilience and talent secured him a lasting legacy as a respected figure in the sport. He retired from professional baseball on September 26, 2014, leaving behind a commendable record and a wealth of memories for fans and teammates alike.

Career Pitching Statistics

W L G GS CG SHO SV IP H ER HR BB SO ERA Pitcher PIV
121 101 349 319 4 2 0 1925.0 2030 917 194 619 1273 4.29 0

Season-by-Season Pitching

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
351 529 27 83 17 2 3 34 0 3 173 0.157 0.166 0.214 0.380 -2274.6

Season-by-Season Batting

Postseason Statistics

Playoff Career Batting

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI BB SO AVG
9 4 0 2 0 0 0 2 0 1 0.500

Playoff Batting by Year

Year Round Team G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI BB SO AVG
2011 ALCS DET 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000
2006 NLDS1 LAN 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000
2003 NLCS FLO 3 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0.000
2003 WS FLO 2 2 0 1 0 0 0 2 0 0 0.500
2003 NLDS1 FLO 2 1 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 1.000

Playoff Career Pitching

W L G GS SV IP H ER BB SO ERA
3 2 9 4 0 24.7 38 21 13 15 7.66

Playoff Pitching by Year

Year Round Team W L G GS SV IP H ER BB SO ERA
2011 ALCS DET 0 0 1 0 0 1.7 7 5 2 1 27.00
2006 NLDS1 LAN 0 1 1 0 0 1.0 2 2 2 1 18.00
2003 NLCS FLO 1 1 3 1 0 4.0 9 7 3 0 15.75
2003 NLDS1 FLO 0 0 2 1 0 5.7 5 4 1 6 6.35
2003 WS FLO 2 0 2 2 0 12.3 15 3 5 7 2.19

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
P 349 319 132 232 8 22

Season-by-Season Fielding

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Pitcher 349

Salary History

Year Team League Salary
2011 DET AL $3,000,000
2010 SLN NL $7,500,000
2009 BOS AL $5,000,000
2008 LAN NL $9,250,000
2007 LAN NL $7,750,000
2006 LAN NL $5,250,000
2005 LAN NL $5,100,000
2004 FLO NL $3,725,000
2003 FLO NL $1,875,000
2002 FLO NL $377,500
2001 FLO NL $260,000
2000 FLO NL $200,000
Total Career Earnings $49,287,500

Award Voting History

Year Award League Finish Points Won Points Max Votes First
2007 Cy Young Award NL 3rd 14.0 160 0