Brayan Villarreal
Born: 5/10/1987 in La Guaira, Vargas, Venezuela
MLB Debut: 2011-04-02 | Final Game: 2013-08-20
Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'0" | Weight: 170 lbs
Full name: Brayan Rene Villarreal
Biography
Brayan Villarreal was a professional baseball pitcher who played in Major League Baseball from 2011 to 2013. Born in 1987, Villarreal made his debut on April 2, 2011, and showcased his skills primarily as a right-handed reliever. Over the course of his career, he compiled a record of 4-8 with an earned run average (ERA) of 4.56. Villarreal struck out a total of 86 batters, demonstrating a capacity for generating swings and misses, though he did not record any saves during his time in the league.
Villarreal played during a period marked by a transition in pitching strategies, as teams increasingly relied on specialized relief pitchers to navigate late-game situations. His fastball was noted for its velocity, and he often complemented it with a sharp slider, making him a formidable presence on the mound in his appearances. Although his career in the majors was relatively brief, Villarreal contributed to the teams he played for and left an impression with his competitive spirit and dedication to the game.
Career Pitching Statistics
| W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | HR | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 | 8 | 74 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 75.0 | 67 | 38 | 7 | 47 | 86 | 4.56 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Pitching
| Year | Team | Lg | W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 | DET | AL | 1 | 1 | 16 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 16.0 | 21 | 12 | 10 | 14 | 6.75 | -660.4 |
| 2012 | DET | AL | 3 | 5 | 50 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 54.7 | 38 | 16 | 28 | 66 | 2.63 | 1423.0 |
| 2013 | BOS | AL | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0.00 | 0.0 |
| 2013 | DET | AL | 0 | 2 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4.3 | 8 | 10 | 8 | 6 | 20.77 | 0.0 |
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 74 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | .000 | .000 | .000 | 0.0 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 | DET | AL | 16 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 2012 | DET | AL | 50 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 2013 | BOS | AL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 2013 | DET | AL | 7 | 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 | 74 | 0 | 1 | 12 | 4 | 2 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 | DET | P | 16 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 2 | 0 |
| 2012 | DET | P | 50 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 2 | 1 |
| 2013 | BOS | P | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2013 | DET | P | 7 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 1 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | 74 |
Salary History
| Year | Team | League | Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | DET | AL | $502,500 |
| 2011 | DET | AL | $414,000 |
| Total Career Earnings | $916,500 | ||