Brad Thompson
Born: 1/31/1982 in Las Vegas, NV, USA
MLB Debut: 2005-05-08 | Final Game: 2010-06-02
Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'1" | Weight: 190 lbs
Full name: Bradley Joseph Thompson
Biography
Brad Thompson was a professional baseball pitcher born in 1982, whose career spanned from 2005 to 2010. Making his debut with the St. Louis Cardinals, Thompson showcased his skills during a period when the team was a competitive force in Major League Baseball. Over the course of his career, he compiled a record of 21-21 with an earned run average (ERA) of 4.46. He demonstrated versatility on the mound, contributing not only as a starter but also in relief, as evidenced by his single save and a total of 190 strikeouts.
Thompson's playing style was characterized by his ability to induce ground balls and maintain composure in high-pressure situations, which was vital for a pitcher navigating the competitive landscape of the mid-2000s. His contributions to the Cardinals were part of a broader team effort that aimed for postseason success, reflecting the heightened competitiveness of the era. After concluding his playing career in 2010, Thompson left behind a legacy as a reliable pitcher who played a role in a memorable chapter of Cardinals baseball.
Career Pitching Statistics
| W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | HR | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 21 | 21 | 201 | 32 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 405.3 | 443 | 201 | 49 | 121 | 190 | 4.46 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Pitching
| Year | Team | Lg | W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2005 | STL | NL | 4 | 0 | 40 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 55.0 | 46 | 18 | 15 | 29 | 2.95 | - |
| 2006 | STL | NL | 1 | 2 | 43 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 56.7 | 58 | 21 | 20 | 32 | 3.34 | - |
| 2007 | STL | NL | 8 | 6 | 44 | 17 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 129.3 | 157 | 68 | 40 | 53 | 4.73 | - |
| 2008 | STL | NL | 6 | 3 | 26 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 64.7 | 72 | 37 | 19 | 32 | 5.15 | - |
| 2009 | STL | NL | 2 | 6 | 32 | 8 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 80.0 | 85 | 43 | 23 | 34 | 4.84 | - |
| 2010 | KCR | AL | 0 | 4 | 16 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 19.7 | 25 | 14 | 4 | 10 | 6.41 | - |
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 203 | 56 | 3 | 10 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 27 | 0.179 | 0.207 | 0.179 | 0.385 | 0.0 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2005 | STL | NL | 41 | 6 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0.167 | 0.0 |
| 2006 | STL | NL | 43 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0.500 | 0.0 |
| 2007 | STL | NL | 45 | 24 | 1 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 11 | 0.167 | 0.0 |
| 2008 | STL | NL | 26 | 12 | 2 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 6 | 0.250 | 0.0 |
| 2009 | STL | NL | 32 | 12 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 7 | 0.083 | 0.0 |
| 2010 | KCR | AL | 16 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
Postseason Statistics
Playoff Career Batting
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 |
Playoff Batting by Year
| Year | Round | Team | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006 | WS | SLN | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 |
| 2006 | NLDS2 | SLN | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 |
| 2006 | NLCS | SLN | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 |
| 2005 | NLCS | SLN | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 |
| 2005 | NLDS1 | SLN | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 |
Playoff Career Pitching
| W | L | G | GS | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | 1 | 8 | 0 | 0 | 4.3 | 8 | 4 | 1 | 4 | 8.31 |
Playoff Pitching by Year
| Year | Round | Team | W | L | G | GS | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006 | NLCS | SLN | 0 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0.7 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 27.00 |
| 2006 | NLDS2 | SLN | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0.7 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0.00 |
| 2006 | WS | SLN | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0.7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0.00 |
| 2005 | NLCS | SLN | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1.0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 |
| 2005 | NLDS1 | SLN | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1.3 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 13.50 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| P | 201 | 32 | 33 | 53 | 1 | 5 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2005 | SLN | P | 40 | 0 | 3 | 12 | 0 | 1 |
| 2006 | SLN | P | 43 | 1 | 5 | 9 | 0 | 0 |
| 2007 | SLN | P | 44 | 17 | 8 | 10 | 0 | 1 |
| 2008 | SLN | P | 26 | 6 | 8 | 11 | 0 | 1 |
| 2009 | SLN | P | 32 | 8 | 8 | 10 | 1 | 2 |
| 2010 | KCA | P | 16 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | 201 |
Salary History
| Year | Team | League | Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2009 | SLN | NL | $650,000 |
| 2008 | SLN | NL | $414,000 |
| 2007 | SLN | NL | $400,000 |
| 2006 | SLN | NL | $334,000 |
| Total Career Earnings | $1,798,000 | ||
College History
| School Name | City | State | Years Attended |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dixie State College of Utah | St. George | UT | 2001, 2002 |