Austin Pruitt
Pitcher · Career Stats, Bio & Records (2017-2024)
Austin Pruitt was a pitcher who played in Major League Baseball from 2017 to 2024 for 5 teams, including the Tampa Bay Rays, a span of 8 seasons. Across 154 career appearances, he went 14-16 with a 4.54 ERA and 221 strikeouts.
- W (Wins):
- Games credited to a pitcher whose team took a lead it never surrendered while he was the pitcher of record.
- ERA (Earned Run Average):
- Earned runs allowed per nine innings pitched: (ER × 9) ÷ IP. The primary measure of pitching effectiveness.
- SO (Strikeouts):
- For a batter, times retired on a third strike; for a pitcher, batters retired on a third strike.
- WHIP (Walks and Hits per Inning Pitched):
- Baserunners allowed per inning: (BB + H) ÷ IP. Under 1.00 is elite.
Data updated
- Position
- Pitcher
- Bats / Throws
- R / R
- Height / Weight
- 5'11" / 185 lb
- MLB Debut
- 2017-04-02
Full name: Austin Daniel Pruitt
Season-by-Season Pitching
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| Year | Team | Lg | W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA | Lg ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | TBA | AL | 7 | 5 | 30 | 8 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 83.0 | 103 | 49 | 22 | 66 | 5.31 | 4.36 (-22%) | 194.0 |
| 2018 | TBA | AL | 2 | 3 | 23 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 69.2 | 72 | 36 | 16 | 42 | 4.65 | 4.15 (-12%) | 275.1 |
| 2019 | TBA | AL | 3 | 0 | 14 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 47.0 | 47 | 23 | 12 | 39 | 4.40 | 4.51 (+2%) | 294.7 |
| 2021 | HOU | AL | 0 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2.2 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 6.75 | — | 0.0 |
| 2021 | MIA | NL | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4.2 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 4 | 1.93 | — | 0.0 |
| 2022 | OAK | AL | 0 | 1 | 39 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 55.1 | 48 | 26 | 9 | 38 | 4.23 | 3.97 (-7%) | -1241.0 |
| 2023 | OAK | AL | 2 | 6 | 38 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 48.1 | 44 | 16 | 12 | 30 | 2.98 | 4.33 (+31%) | 203.0 |
| 2024 | TEX | AL | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4.1 | 8 | 6 | 3 | 1 | 12.46 | — | 0.0 |
| Career · 8 seasons | 14 | 16 | 154 | 17 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 315.0 | 329 | 159 | 74 | 221 | 4.54 | — | -274 | ||
Lg columns show the league average for that season, with the player's figure as a percentage above or below it. Career totals the seasons listed above.
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 155 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | .000 | .000 | .000 | .000 | 0 |
Career AVG .000 vs. league average .248 across their career seasons — 100.0% below league average.
Career OBP .000 vs. league average .318 across their career seasons — 100.0% below league average.
Career SLG .000 vs. league average .413 across their career seasons — 100.0% below league average.
Career OPS .000 vs. league average .731 across their career seasons — 100.0% below league average.
Season-by-Season Batting
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| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | Lg AVG | Lg OBP | Lg SLG | Lg OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | TBA | AL | 31 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 2018 | TBA | AL | 23 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 2019 | TBA | AL | 14 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | .000 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 2021 | HOU | AL | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 2021 | MIA | NL | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 2022 | OAK | AL | 39 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 2023 | OAK | AL | 38 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 2024 | TEX | AL | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| Career · 8 seasons | 155 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | .000 | — | — | — | — | 0 | ||
Lg columns show the league average for that season, with the player's figure as a percentage above or below it. Career totals the seasons listed above.
Game Log & Splits
View full game log (309 games) →Per-game data from Retrosheet (regular season, through 2025).
Batting — Home / Away
| Split | G | AB | R | H | HR | RBI | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 77 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — |
| Away | 78 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 |
Pitching — Home / Away
| Split | G | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 77 | 164.1 | 162 | 71 | 40 | 116 | 3.89 |
| Away | 77 | 150.2 | 167 | 88 | 34 | 105 | 5.26 |
Last 10 Games — Pitching
| Date | Tm | Opp | Dec | IP | H | R | ER | BB | SO | HR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-04-20 | TEX | ATL | — | 1.0 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| 2024-04-19 | TEX | ATL | — | 1.0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| 2024-04-17 | TEX | DET | — | 0.2 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 2024-04-13 | TEX | HOU | — | 1.2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| 2023-08-16 | OAK | STL | — | 2.0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 0 |
| 2023-08-15 | OAK | STL | — | 0.2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2023-08-12 | OAK | WAS | — | 0.2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| 2023-08-09 | OAK | TEX | — | 2.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 0 |
| 2023-08-06 | OAK | SFG | — | 0.2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2023-08-05 | OAK | SFG | — | 1.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
Season-by-Season Fielding
Career Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each position.
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | 154 |
Austin Pruitt: the record in brief
The bio dates Austin Pruitt's major league debut to April 2, 2017. By club, Pruitt's seasons break down as the Tampa Bay Rays (2017 to 2019), the Houston Astros (2021), the Miami Marlins (2021), the Oakland Athletics (2022 through 2023), and the Texas Rangers (2024). Pruitt is listed as a pitcher at 5-foot-11 and 185 pounds. Pruitt both batted and threw right-handed, per the bio block. The recorded birth is August 31, 1989, in The Woodlands, TX, USA. The given name on file is Austin Daniel Pruitt.
Across 154 games (17 starts), Pruitt recorded 14 wins against 16 losses with a 4.54 ERA. The totals include 221 strikeouts. Against a 4.24 league ERA for the same seasons, the 4.54 mark was 7.2% worse. 2017 brought Pruitt a season-high 7 wins. Among the heaviest workloads, the lowest ERA was 4.23 in 2022, when the league's was 3.97.
The position breakdown shows 154 games, all at pitcher. The fielding table credits Pruitt with 18 putouts, 29 assists and 1 errors on the mound.
Frequently Asked Questions about Austin Pruitt
- What years did Austin Pruitt play?
- Austin Pruitt played in Major League Baseball from 2017 to 2024.
- Was Austin Pruitt a pitcher?
- Yes. Austin Pruitt pitched in the major leagues, recording 14 wins and 221 strikeouts.
- How many home runs did Austin Pruitt hit?
- Austin Pruitt hit 0 career home runs.
- What teams did Austin Pruitt play for?
- Austin Pruitt played for 5 teams: the Tampa Bay Rays (2017–2019), the Houston Astros (2021), the Miami Marlins (2021), the Oakland Athletics (2022–2023), and the Texas Rangers (2024).
- What were Austin Pruitt's career stats?
- In 154 games, Austin Pruitt went 14-16 with a 4.54 ERA, 221 strikeouts, 315.0 innings pitched, and 6 saves.
- What position did Austin Pruitt play?
- Austin Pruitt played primarily as a pitcher, the position where he appeared in the most games.
- How tall was Austin Pruitt and how much did he weigh?
- Austin Pruitt was listed at 5 feet 11 inches and 185 pounds.
- What was Austin Pruitt's career ERA?
- Austin Pruitt finished with a 4.54 career ERA, going 14-16 with 221 strikeouts.
- How many strikeouts did Austin Pruitt have?
- Austin Pruitt recorded 221 career strikeouts.
- Is Austin Pruitt in the Hall of Fame?
- No. Austin Pruitt has not been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.