Sean Runyan
Born: 6/21/1974 in Fort Smith, AR, USA
MLB Debut: 1998-03-31 | Final Game: 2000-09-09
Bats: L | Throws: L | Height: 6'3" | Weight: 220 lbs
Full name: Sean David Runyan
Biography
Sean Runyan was a professional baseball pitcher born in 1974 who played in Major League Baseball from 1998 to 2003. He made his debut on March 31, 1998, and concluded his career on September 9, 2000. Runyan was known for his versatility on the mound, contributing both as a starter and in relief roles during his tenure in the league.
Over the course of his career, Runyan accumulated a record of 1-5 with a career earned run average (ERA) of 3.66. He registered a total of 46 strikeouts and recorded one save. While his win-loss record may not reflect a dominant pitcher, Runyan's ability to maintain a respectable ERA showcased his skill in navigating through challenging innings and contributing to his team's overall performance. His playing era was marked by a blend of traditional pitching styles and the emerging emphasis on specialized roles in the bullpen, making his career a reflection of the evolving landscape of baseball during the late 1990s and early 2000s.
Career Pitching Statistics
| W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | HR | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 5 | 103 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 64.0 | 58 | 26 | 9 | 33 | 46 | 3.66 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Pitching
| Year | Team | Lg | W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1998 | DET | AL | 1 | 4 | 88 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 50.3 | 47 | 20 | 28 | 39 | 3.58 | -958.4 |
| 1999 | DET | AL | 0 | 1 | 12 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 10.7 | 9 | 4 | 3 | 6 | 3.38 | -230.6 |
| 2000 | DET | AL | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3.0 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 6.00 | 0.0 |
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 103 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | .000 | .000 | .000 | 0.0 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1998 | DET | AL | 88 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 1999 | DET | AL | 12 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 2000 | DET | AL | 3 | 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 | 103 | 0 | 3 | 6 | 0 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1998 | DET | P | 88 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 1999 | DET | P | 12 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 0 |
| 2000 | DET | P | 3 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | 103 |
Salary History
| Year | Team | League | Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | DET | AL | $300,000 |
| 1999 | DET | AL | $280,000 |
| 1998 | DET | AL | $170,000 |
| Total Career Earnings | $750,000 | ||