Brian Tollberg, baseball player, 2000-2003

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

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

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

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