Brent Strom
Born: 10/14/1948 in San Diego, CA, USA
MLB Debut: 1972-07-31 | Final Game: 1977-05-17
Bats: R | Throws: L | Height: 6'3" | Weight: 189 lbs
Full name: Brent Terry Strom
Biography
Brent Strom was a professional baseball pitcher whose career spanned from 1972 to 1977. Born in 1948, Strom made his mark in Major League Baseball during an era that was characterized by a mix of emerging talent and established stars. Over the course of his playing career, he compiled a win-loss record of 22-39 and maintained an earned run average (ERA) of 3.95. Known for his ability to strike out batters, he recorded a total of 278 strikeouts, showcasing his skill as a formidable presence on the mound.
Strom's playing style was characterized by strategic pitching and an ability to keep hitters off balance. While he did not register any saves throughout his career, his contributions to his teams were significant in the context of the 1970s, a time when pitching depth was increasingly important as teams began to emphasize bullpen strength. After his retirement from playing, he transitioned to a successful career as a pitching coach, further influencing the game of baseball and contributing to the development of future pitchers.
Career Pitching Statistics
| W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | HR | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 22 | 39 | 100 | 75 | 16 | 3 | 0 | 501.0 | 482 | 220 | 51 | 180 | 278 | 3.95 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Pitching
| Year | Team | Lg | W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1972 | NYN | NL | 0 | 3 | 11 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 30.3 | 34 | 23 | 15 | 20 | 6.82 | -1754.9 |
| 1973 | CLE | AL | 2 | 10 | 27 | 18 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 123.0 | 134 | 63 | 47 | 91 | 4.61 | -1456.4 |
| 1975 | SDP | NL | 8 | 8 | 18 | 16 | 6 | 2 | 0 | 120.3 | 103 | 34 | 33 | 56 | 2.54 | - |
| 1976 | SDP | NL | 12 | 16 | 36 | 33 | 8 | 1 | 0 | 210.7 | 188 | 77 | 73 | 103 | 3.29 | - |
| 1977 | SDP | NL | 0 | 2 | 8 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 16.7 | 23 | 23 | 12 | 8 | 12.42 | - |
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 102 | 102 | 7 | 8 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 7 | 25 | 0.078 | 0.136 | 0.108 | 0.244 | -700.9 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1972 | NYN | NL | 11 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.000 | 0.0 |
| 1973 | CLE | AL | 27 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 1975 | SDP | NL | 18 | 30 | 3 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 6 | 0.100 | 0.0 |
| 1976 | SDP | NL | 38 | 63 | 4 | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 5 | 18 | 0.063 | -700.9 |
| 1977 | SDP | NL | 8 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0.333 | 0.0 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| P | 100 | 75 | 24 | 78 | 5 | 6 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1972 | NYN | P | 11 | 5 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| 1973 | CLE | P | 27 | 18 | 2 | 23 | 1 | 1 |
| 1975 | SDN | P | 18 | 16 | 8 | 19 | 1 | 2 |
| 1976 | SDN | P | 36 | 33 | 13 | 32 | 3 | 3 |
| 1977 | SDN | P | 8 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | 100 |
College History
| School Name | City | State | Years Attended |
|---|---|---|---|
| San Diego City College | San Diego | CA | 1967 |
| University of Southern California | Los Angeles | CA | 1968, 1969, 1970 |