Brandon Villafuerte
Pitcher · Career Stats, Bio & Records (2000-2004)
Brandon Villafuerte was a pitcher who played in Major League Baseball from 2000 to 2004 for 4 teams, including the Detroit Tigers, a span of 5 seasons. Across 91 career appearances, he went 1-7 with a 4.12 ERA and 77 strikeouts.
- W (Wins):
- Games credited to a pitcher whose team took a lead it never surrendered while he was the pitcher of record.
- ERA (Earned Run Average):
- Earned runs allowed per nine innings pitched: (ER × 9) ÷ IP. The primary measure of pitching effectiveness.
- SO (Strikeouts):
- For a batter, times retired on a third strike; for a pitcher, batters retired on a third strike.
- WHIP (Walks and Hits per Inning Pitched):
- Baserunners allowed per inning: (BB + H) ÷ IP. Under 1.00 is elite.
Data updated
- Position
- Pitcher
- Bats / Throws
- R / R
- Height / Weight
- 5'11" / 195 lb
- MLB Debut
- 2000-05-23
- Last Game
- 2004-07-21
Full name: Brandon Paul Villafuerte
Season-by-Season Pitching
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| Year | Team | Lg | W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA | Lg ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | DET | AL | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4.1 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 1 | 10.38 | — | 0.0 |
| 2001 | TEX | AL | 0 | 0 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5.2 | 12 | 9 | 4 | 4 | 14.29 | — | 0.0 |
| 2002 | SDN | NL | 1 | 2 | 31 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 32.0 | 29 | 5 | 12 | 25 | 1.41 | 4.28 (+67%) | 606.8 |
| 2003 | SDN | NL | 0 | 2 | 31 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 40.2 | 39 | 19 | 26 | 34 | 4.20 | 4.40 (+4%) | -1359.0 |
| 2004 | ARI | NL | 0 | 3 | 20 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 20.0 | 25 | 9 | 14 | 13 | 4.05 | 4.46 (+9%) | -417.3 |
| Career · 5 seasons | 1 | 7 | 91 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 102.2 | 109 | 47 | 60 | 77 | 4.12 | — | -1,170 | ||
Lg columns show the league average for that season, with the player's figure as a percentage above or below it. Career totals the seasons listed above.
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 91 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | .000 | .000 | .000 | .000 | 0 |
Career AVG .000 vs. league average .265 across their career seasons — 100.0% below league average.
Career OBP .000 vs. league average .335 across their career seasons — 100.0% below league average.
Career SLG .000 vs. league average .426 across their career seasons — 100.0% below league average.
Career OPS .000 vs. league average .761 across their career seasons — 100.0% below league average.
Season-by-Season Batting
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| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | Lg AVG | Lg OBP | Lg SLG | Lg OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | DET | AL | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 2001 | TEX | AL | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 2002 | SDN | NL | 31 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 2003 | SDN | NL | 31 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | .000 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 2004 | ARI | NL | 20 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | .000 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| Career · 5 seasons | 91 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | .000 | — | — | — | — | 0 | ||
Lg columns show the league average for that season, with the player's figure as a percentage above or below it. Career totals the seasons listed above.
Game Log & Splits
View full game log (182 games) →Per-game data from Retrosheet (regular season, through 2025).
Batting — Home / Away
| Split | G | AB | R | H | HR | RBI | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 49 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 |
| Away | 42 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 |
Pitching — Home / Away
| Split | G | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 49 | 55.1 | 57 | 24 | 31 | 42 | 3.90 |
| Away | 42 | 47.1 | 52 | 23 | 29 | 35 | 4.37 |
Last 10 Games — Batting
| Date | Tm | Opp | Res | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2004-07-21 | AZ | HOU | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2004-07-18 | AZ | LAD | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 2004-07-09 | AZ | SFG | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2004-07-07 | AZ | LAD | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2004-07-05 | AZ | LAD | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2004-07-03 | AZ | MIN | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2004-07-02 | AZ | MIN | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2004-06-28 | AZ | SDP | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2004-06-27 | AZ | DET | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2004-06-26 | AZ | DET | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Last 10 Games — Pitching
| Date | Tm | Opp | Dec | IP | H | R | ER | BB | SO | HR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2004-07-21 | AZ | HOU | — | 0.2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 0 |
| 2004-07-18 | AZ | LAD | — | 2.1 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 2004-07-09 | AZ | SFG | — | 1.0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2004-07-07 | AZ | LAD | — | 1.0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| 2004-07-05 | AZ | LAD | L | 1.1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 0 |
| 2004-07-03 | AZ | MIN | — | 1.1 | 4 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 0 |
| 2004-07-02 | AZ | MIN | — | 0.2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 2004-06-28 | AZ | SDP | — | 1.0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 2004-06-27 | AZ | DET | L | 0.2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2004-06-26 | AZ | DET | L | 1.1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 1 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
Season-by-Season Fielding
Career Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each position.
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | 91 |
Salary History
Brandon Villafuerte's recorded salaries total $302,000 over 1 season, in 2003. This total is partial: the salary data covers 1985 to 2016, and Villafuerte's career ran from 2000 to 2004. No salary is recorded for 2000, 2001, 2002, and 2004.
| Year | Team | League | Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2003 | SDN | NL | $302,000 |
| Total recorded salary (partial) | $302,000 | ||
College History
| School Name | City | State | Years Attended |
|---|---|---|---|
| West Valley College | Saratoga | CA | 1994, 1995 |
Brandon Villafuerte: the record in brief
Brandon Villafuerte played a first major league game on May 23, 2000 and a last one on July 21, 2004. By club, Villafuerte's seasons break down as the Detroit Tigers (2000), the Texas Rangers (2001), the San Diego Padres (2002 to 2003), and the Arizona Diamondbacks (2004). Villafuerte played primarily as a pitcher and threw and hit right-handed. Born on December 17, 1975, in Hilo, HI, USA, Villafuerte was listed at 5'11" and 195 pounds. The bio lists the given name Brandon Paul.
Across 91 games (0 starts), Villafuerte recorded 1 win against 7 losses with a 4.12 ERA. The same table counts 77 strikeouts. That 4.12 ERA compares with a 4.47 league average across the same seasons, 7.7% better. 2002 was Villafuerte's sharpest full season, a 1.41 ERA against the league's 4.28.
The position breakdown shows 91 games, all at pitcher. On the mound, the fielding record shows 0 errors alongside 11 putouts and 17 assists.
Frequently Asked Questions about Brandon Villafuerte
- What years did Brandon Villafuerte play?
- Brandon Villafuerte played in Major League Baseball from 2000 to 2004.
- Was Brandon Villafuerte a pitcher?
- Yes. Brandon Villafuerte pitched in the major leagues, recording 1 wins and 77 strikeouts.
- How many home runs did Brandon Villafuerte hit?
- Brandon Villafuerte hit 0 career home runs.
- What teams did Brandon Villafuerte play for?
- Brandon Villafuerte played for 4 teams: the Detroit Tigers (2000), the Texas Rangers (2001), the San Diego Padres (2002–2003), and the Arizona Diamondbacks (2004).
- What were Brandon Villafuerte's career stats?
- In 91 games, Brandon Villafuerte went 1-7 with a 4.12 ERA, 77 strikeouts, 102.2 innings pitched, and 3 saves.
- How much did Brandon Villafuerte earn in his career?
- Brandon Villafuerte's recorded salaries total $302,000 over 1 season, in 2003. This total is partial: the salary data covers 1985 to 2016, and Villafuerte's career ran from 2000 to 2004. No salary is recorded for 2000, 2001, 2002, and 2004.
- What was Brandon Villafuerte's salary?
- Brandon Villafuerte's recorded salary was $302,000 in 2003.
- What position did Brandon Villafuerte play?
- Brandon Villafuerte played primarily as a pitcher, the position where he appeared in the most games.
- How tall was Brandon Villafuerte and how much did he weigh?
- Brandon Villafuerte was listed at 5 feet 11 inches and 195 pounds.
- What was Brandon Villafuerte's career ERA?
- Brandon Villafuerte finished with a 4.12 career ERA, going 1-7 with 77 strikeouts.
- How many strikeouts did Brandon Villafuerte have?
- Brandon Villafuerte recorded 77 career strikeouts.
- Is Brandon Villafuerte in the Hall of Fame?
- No. Brandon Villafuerte has not been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.