Tyler Thornburg
Born: 9/29/1988 in Houston, TX, USA
MLB Debut: 2012-06-19 | Final Game: 2022-06-30
Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 5'11" | Weight: 190 lbs
Full name: Tyler Michael Thornburg
Biography
Tyler Thornburg, born in 1988, was a professional baseball pitcher who made significant contributions to the teams he played for during his career from 2012 to 2022. Known for his versatility on the mound, Thornburg’s playing style combined a mix of power and finesse, which allowed him to thrive in various roles, including as both a starter and a reliever. He recorded a career record of 16-10 and finished with an impressive earned run average (ERA) of 3.46, showcasing his ability to keep runs to a minimum throughout his tenure in Major League Baseball.
Thornburg amassed a total of 287 strikeouts and 13 saves, highlighting his effectiveness in high-pressure situations. His career spanned a time when bullpen usage became increasingly specialized, and he adapted well to the evolving demands of modern pitching strategies. While he may not have achieved the fame of some contemporaries, Thornburg's contributions to his teams were notable, and he remains a respected figure in the baseball community for his dedication and performance on the field.
Career Pitching Statistics
| W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | HR | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 16 | 10 | 206 | 10 | 0 | 0 | 13 | 288.3 | 241 | 111 | 34 | 127 | 287 | 3.46 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Pitching
| Year | Team | Lg | W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 | MIL | NL | 0 | 0 | 8 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 22.0 | 24 | 11 | 7 | 20 | 4.50 | -1701.7 |
| 2013 | MIL | NL | 3 | 1 | 18 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 66.7 | 53 | 15 | 26 | 48 | 2.02 | 1280.0 |
| 2014 | MIL | NL | 3 | 1 | 27 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 29.7 | 24 | 14 | 21 | 28 | 4.25 | -49.1 |
| 2015 | MIL | NL | 0 | 2 | 24 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 34.3 | 31 | 14 | 12 | 34 | 3.67 | -996.4 |
| 2016 | MIL | NL | 8 | 5 | 67 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 13 | 67.0 | 38 | 16 | 25 | 90 | 2.15 | 2303.9 |
| 2018 | BOS | AL | 2 | 0 | 25 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 24.0 | 28 | 15 | 10 | 21 | 5.62 | -1137.7 |
| 2019 | BOS | AL | 0 | 0 | 16 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 18.7 | 21 | 16 | 10 | 22 | 7.71 | -424.2 |
| 2020 | CIN | NL | 0 | 0 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 7.0 | 6 | 3 | 5 | 10 | 3.86 | 0.0 |
| 2022 | ATL | NL | 0 | 0 | 9 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 9.3 | 12 | 4 | 5 | 10 | 3.86 | 0.0 |
| 2022 | MIN | AL | 0 | 1 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 9.7 | 4 | 3 | 6 | 4 | 2.79 | 0.0 |
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 207 | 25 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 11 | 0.040 | 0.077 | 0.080 | 0.157 | 0.0 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 | MIL | NL | 8 | 5 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0.200 | 0.0 |
| 2013 | MIL | NL | 19 | 16 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 8 | 0.000 | 0.0 |
| 2014 | MIL | NL | 27 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.000 | 0.0 |
| 2015 | MIL | NL | 24 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0.000 | 0.0 |
| 2016 | MIL | NL | 67 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 2018 | BOS | AL | 25 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 2019 | BOS | AL | 16 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 2020 | CIN | NL | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 2022 | ATL | NL | 9 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 2022 | MIN | AL | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| P | 206 | 10 | 13 | 26 | 0 | 2 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 | MIL | P | 8 | 3 | 1 | 5 | 0 | 1 |
| 2013 | MIL | P | 18 | 7 | 3 | 8 | 0 | 1 |
| 2014 | MIL | P | 27 | 0 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 |
| 2015 | MIL | P | 24 | 0 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 2016 | MIL | P | 67 | 0 | 2 | 4 | 0 | 0 |
| 2018 | BOS | P | 25 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 2019 | BOS | P | 16 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| 2020 | CIN | P | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2022 | ATL | P | 9 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 2022 | MIN | P | 5 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | 206 |
Salary History
| Year | Team | League | Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | MIL | NL | $513,900 |
| 2015 | MIL | NL | $510,500 |
| 2014 | MIL | NL | $505,000 |
| Total Career Earnings | $1,529,400 | ||
College History
| School Name | City | State | Years Attended |
|---|---|---|---|
| Charleston Southern University | Charleston | SC | 2008, 2009, 2010 |