Brian Schmack
Pitcher · Career Stats, Bio & Records (2003)
Brian Schmack was a pitcher who played in Major League Baseball in 2003 for the Detroit Tigers. Across 11 career appearances, he went 1-0 with a 3.46 ERA and 4 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
- 6'2" / 190 lb
- MLB Debut
- 2003-08-24
- Last Game
- 2003-09-27
Full name: Brian Robert Schmack
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2003 | DET | AL | 1 | 0 | 11 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 13.0 | 14 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 3.46 | 4.40 (+21%) | -55.3 |
| Career · 1 season | 1 | 0 | 11 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 13.0 | 14 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 3.46 | — | -55 | ||
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2003 | DET | AL | 11 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| Career · 1 season | 11 | 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
View full game log (22 games) →Per-game data from Retrosheet (regular season, through 2025).
Batting — Home / Away
| Split | G | AB | R | H | HR | RBI | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — |
| Away | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — |
Pitching — Home / Away
| Split | G | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 6 | 7.0 | 7 | 0 | 2 | 3 | 0.00 |
| Away | 5 | 6.0 | 7 | 5 | 2 | 1 | 7.50 |
Last 10 Games — Pitching
| Date | Tm | Opp | Dec | IP | H | R | ER | BB | SO | HR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2003-09-27 | DET | MIN | — | 3.0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 2003-09-22 | DET | KCR | — | 1.1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| 2003-09-14 | DET | KCR | — | 0.2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2003-09-10 | DET | NYY | — | 0.2 | 2 | 4 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| 2003-09-07 | DET | TOR | — | 1.0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2003-09-04 | DET | CLE | — | 0.1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| 2003-09-02 | DET | CLE | W | 1.1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2003-08-31 | DET | CHW | — | 0.2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 2003-08-28 | DET | CLE | — | 1.1 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2003-08-27 | DET | CLE | — | 1.2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each position.
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | 11 |
College History
| School Name | City | State | Years Attended |
|---|---|---|---|
| Northern Illinois University | DeKalb | IL | 1992, 1993, 1994, 1995 |
Brian Schmack: the record in brief
The profile opens with Brian Schmack's first major league game on August 24, 2003; the last one listed came on September 27, 2003. Every season row on the page belongs to the Detroit Tigers, in 2003. Schmack played primarily as a pitcher and batted and threw right-handed. The bio adds a birth date on December 7, 1973, in Chicago, IL, USA and a listed size of 6'2" and 190 pounds. The given name on file is Brian Robert Schmack.
Schmack's career pitching line is 1 win, 0 losses and a 3.46 ERA over 11 appearances. Schmack had 4 strikeouts. Against a 4.40 league ERA for the same years, Schmack was 21.3% better. Schmack's only pitching season is 2003: 11 games, 4 strikeouts.
Every defensive appearance on record for Schmack, 11 games, came at pitcher. The fielding table credits Schmack with 1 putouts, 1 assists and 0 errors on the mound.
The college table lists Northern Illinois University in 1992, 1993, 1994, and 1995. Retrosheet box scores cover 22 of Schmack's games, and the full game log is linked from the splits section.
Frequently Asked Questions about Brian Schmack
- Was Brian Schmack a pitcher?
- Yes. Brian Schmack pitched in the major leagues, recording 1 wins and 4 strikeouts.
- What was Brian Schmack's career ERA?
- Brian Schmack finished with a 3.46 career ERA, going 1-0 with 4 strikeouts.
- How many strikeouts did Brian Schmack have?
- Brian Schmack recorded 4 career strikeouts.
- Is Brian Schmack in the Hall of Fame?
- No. Brian Schmack has not been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.
- What teams did Brian Schmack play for?
- Brian Schmack played for the Detroit Tigers.