Brian Sackinsky
Pitcher · Career Stats, Bio & Records (1996)
Brian Sackinsky was a pitcher who played in Major League Baseball in 1996 for the Baltimore Orioles. Across 3 career appearances, he went 0-0 with a 3.86 ERA and 2 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
- 6'4" / 220 lb
- MLB Debut
- 1996-04-20
- Last Game
- 1996-04-24
Full name: Brian Walter Sackinsky
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1996 | BAL | AL | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4.2 | 6 | 2 | 3 | 2 | 3.86 | — | 0.0 |
| Career · 1 season | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4.2 | 6 | 2 | 3 | 2 | 3.86 | — | 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.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1996 | BAL | AL | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| Career · 1 season | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — | — | 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
Per-game data from Retrosheet (regular season, through 2025).
Batting — Home / Away
| Split | G | AB | R | H | HR | RBI | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Away | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — |
Pitching — Home / Away
| Split | G | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Away | 3 | 4.2 | 6 | 2 | 3 | 2 | 3.86 |
Last 3 Games — Pitching
| Date | Tm | Opp | Dec | IP | H | R | ER | BB | SO | HR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1996-04-24 | BAL | KCR | — | 0.1 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| 1996-04-22 | BAL | CLE | — | 0.1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1996-04-20 | BAL | TEX | — | 4.0 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 1 |
Career Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each position.
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | 3 |
College History
| School Name | City | State | Years Attended |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stanford University | Palo Alto | CA | 1990, 1991, 1992 |
Brian Sackinsky: the record in brief
Brian Sackinsky's major league career runs from a debut on April 20, 1996 to a final game on April 24, 1996. The team column never changes: it is the Baltimore Orioles in 1996. Sackinsky, a pitcher by primary position, both batted and threw right-handed. The recorded size is 6-foot-4 and 220 pounds. Sackinsky was born on June 22, 1971, in Pittsburgh, PA, USA. Brian Sackinsky was the playing name; the full given name is Brian Walter.
The pitching table credits Sackinsky with a 0-0 record and a 3.86 ERA in 3 games. The totals include 2 strikeouts. Against a 4.61 league ERA for the same years, Sackinsky was 16.3% better. Sackinsky's only pitching season is 1996: 3 games, 2 strikeouts.
The position breakdown shows 3 games, all at pitcher.
Before the majors, Sackinsky played college baseball at Stanford University (1990, 1991, and 1992).
Frequently Asked Questions about Brian Sackinsky
- Was Brian Sackinsky a pitcher?
- Yes. Brian Sackinsky pitched in the major leagues, recording 0 wins and 2 strikeouts.
- What was Brian Sackinsky's career ERA?
- Brian Sackinsky finished with a 3.86 career ERA, going 0-0 with 2 strikeouts.
- How many strikeouts did Brian Sackinsky have?
- Brian Sackinsky recorded 2 career strikeouts.
- Is Brian Sackinsky in the Hall of Fame?
- No. Brian Sackinsky has not been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.
- What teams did Brian Sackinsky play for?
- Brian Sackinsky played for the Baltimore Orioles.