Brian Slocum
Pitcher · Career Stats, Bio & Records (2006-2008)
Brian Slocum was a pitcher who played in Major League Baseball from 2006 to 2008 for the Cleveland Guardians, a span of 3 seasons. Across 10 career appearances, he went 0-0 with a 7.78 ERA and 12 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" / 215 lb
- MLB Debut
- 2006-04-22
- Last Game
- 2008-07-08
Full name: Brian John Slocum
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006 | CLE | AL | 0 | 0 | 8 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 17.2 | 27 | 11 | 9 | 11 | 5.60 | 4.53 (-24%) | -565.5 |
| 2008 | CLE | AL | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2.0 | 8 | 6 | 0 | 1 | 27.00 | — | 0.0 |
| Career · 2 seasons | 0 | 0 | 10 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 19.2 | 35 | 17 | 9 | 12 | 7.78 | — | -565 | ||
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006 | CLE | AL | 8 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 2008 | CLE | AL | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| Career · 2 seasons | 10 | 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 (20 games) →Per-game data from Retrosheet (regular season, through 2025).
Batting — Home / Away
| Split | G | AB | R | H | HR | RBI | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — |
| Away | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — |
Pitching — Home / Away
| Split | G | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 5 | 9.2 | 11 | 3 | 4 | 7 | 2.79 |
| Away | 5 | 10.0 | 24 | 14 | 5 | 5 | 12.60 |
Last 10 Games — Pitching
| Date | Tm | Opp | Dec | IP | H | R | ER | BB | SO | HR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2008-07-08 | CLE | DET | — | 1.1 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 2 |
| 2008-07-04 | CLE | MIN | — | 0.2 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2006-09-29 | CLE | TBR | — | 6.0 | 8 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 5 | 1 |
| 2006-09-23 | CLE | TEX | — | 4.0 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 0 |
| 2006-09-17 | CLE | MIN | — | 1.0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2006-09-09 | CLE | CHW | — | 2.0 | 9 | 5 | 5 | 1 | 0 | 2 |
| 2006-05-01 | CLE | CHW | — | 0.2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 0 |
| 2006-04-29 | CLE | TEX | — | 1.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| 2006-04-27 | CLE | BOS | — | 1.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2006-04-22 | CLE | KCR | — | 2.0 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each position.
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | 10 |
College History
| School Name | City | State | Years Attended |
|---|---|---|---|
| Villanova University | Villanova | PA | 2000, 2001, 2002 |
Brian Slocum: the record in brief
April 22, 2006 and July 8, 2008 bracket Brian Slocum's time in the majors: the debut and the last game on record. Slocum's only club in the season tables is the Cleveland Indians. Slocum played primarily as a pitcher and batted and threw right-handed. Born on March 27, 1981, in New Rochelle, NY, USA, Slocum was listed at 6'2" and 215 pounds. The given name on file is Brian John Slocum.
The pitching table credits Slocum with a 0-0 record and a 7.78 ERA in 10 games. Also on Slocum's record: 12 strikeouts. The league ERA over Slocum's seasons was 4.43, so the 7.78 figure ran 75.8% worse than average. Among the heaviest workloads, the lowest ERA was 5.60 in 2006, when the league's was 4.53.
The position breakdown shows 10 games, all at pitcher. On the mound, the fielding record shows 2 errors alongside 0 putouts and 0 assists.
Slocum's college years, 2000, 2001, and 2002, were spent at Villanova University. Slocum's game-by-game log, linked below the splits, holds 20 games from Retrosheet.
Frequently Asked Questions about Brian Slocum
- What years did Brian Slocum play?
- Brian Slocum played in Major League Baseball from 2006 to 2008.
- Was Brian Slocum a pitcher?
- Yes. Brian Slocum pitched in the major leagues, recording 0 wins and 12 strikeouts.
- What was Brian Slocum's career ERA?
- Brian Slocum finished with a 7.78 career ERA, going 0-0 with 12 strikeouts.
- How many strikeouts did Brian Slocum have?
- Brian Slocum recorded 12 career strikeouts.
- Is Brian Slocum in the Hall of Fame?
- No. Brian Slocum has not been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.
- What teams did Brian Slocum play for?
- Brian Slocum played for the Cleveland Guardians.