Brian Tollberg
Born: 9/16/1972 in Tampa, FL, USA
MLB Debut: 2000-06-20 | Final Game: 2003-06-10
Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'3" | Weight: 195 lbs
Full name: Brian Patrick Tollberg
Biography
Brian Tollberg, born in 1972, was a professional baseball pitcher who played in Major League Baseball from 2000 until 2003. Known for his competitive spirit and resilience on the mound, Tollberg was a right-handed pitcher whose career spanned parts of four seasons, during which he showcased his skills primarily with the San Diego Padres. He finished his career with a record of 15-16 and an earned run average (ERA) of 4.48, striking out a total of 182 batters. Despite his efforts, he did not record any saves throughout his time in the league.
Tollberg's playing style emphasized a mix of solid control and the ability to generate strikeouts, which allowed him to compete effectively at the major league level, particularly in a post-steroid era environment where pitching had begun to dominate the game once again. Throughout his tenure, he contributed to a Padres team that was known for its gritty play and determination. Although his career was relatively brief, Tollberg remains a notable figure in the history of Padres pitching, reflecting the challenges and opportunities faced by players in the early 2000s.
Career Pitching Statistics
| W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | HR | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15 | 16 | 53 | 52 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 307.3 | 356 | 153 | 40 | 83 | 182 | 4.48 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Pitching
| Year | Team | Lg | W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | SDP | NL | 4 | 5 | 19 | 19 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 118.0 | 126 | 47 | 35 | 76 | 3.58 | - |
| 2001 | SDP | NL | 10 | 4 | 19 | 19 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 117.3 | 133 | 56 | 25 | 71 | 4.30 | - |
| 2002 | SDP | NL | 1 | 5 | 12 | 11 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 61.7 | 88 | 42 | 19 | 33 | 6.13 | - |
| 2003 | SDP | NL | 0 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 10.3 | 9 | 8 | 4 | 2 | 6.97 | - |
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 53 | 93 | 5 | 14 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 4 | 33 | 0.151 | 0.186 | 0.161 | 0.347 | 0.0 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | SDP | NL | 19 | 32 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 11 | 0.094 | 0.0 |
| 2001 | SDP | NL | 19 | 40 | 4 | 8 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 17 | 0.200 | 0.0 |
| 2002 | SDP | NL | 12 | 19 | 0 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 5 | 0.158 | 0.0 |
| 2003 | SDP | NL | 3 | 2 | 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 | 53 | 52 | 23 | 43 | 3 | 3 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | SDN | P | 19 | 19 | 9 | 15 | 1 | 1 |
| 2001 | SDN | P | 19 | 19 | 6 | 20 | 2 | 1 |
| 2002 | SDN | P | 12 | 11 | 4 | 6 | 0 | 1 |
| 2003 | SDN | P | 3 | 3 | 4 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | 53 |
Awards & Honors
| Year | Award | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| 2000 | Player of the Week | Week of 2000-06-24 |
Salary History
| Year | Team | League | Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2002 | SDN | NL | $285,000 |
| 2001 | SDN | NL | $230,000 |
| Total Career Earnings | $515,000 | ||
College History
| School Name | City | State | Years Attended |
|---|---|---|---|
| University of North Florida | Jacksonville | FL | 1991, 1992, 1993, 1994 |