Brandon Workman
Born: 8/13/1988 in Arlington, TX, USA
MLB Debut: 2013-07-10 | Final Game: 2021-07-29
Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'5" | Weight: 235 lbs
Full name: Brandon Carlin Workman
Biography
Brandon Workman was a professional baseball pitcher who played in Major League Baseball from 2013 to 2021. Born in 1988, Workman made his mark primarily as a reliable relief pitcher, known for his ability to handle high-pressure situations on the mound. Over the course of his career, he compiled a record of 26 wins and 22 losses, with a commendable earned run average (ERA) of 4.02. His performance included a total of 343 strikeouts and 25 saves, showcasing his effectiveness as both a strikeout artist and a closer.
Workman began his MLB journey with the Boston Red Sox, where he became an integral part of their bullpen during a pivotal era for the franchise. His contributions were particularly significant in the 2013 season, when the Red Sox clinched the World Series title, marking a return to prominence after the team's 86-year championship drought. Known for his competitive spirit and poise under pressure, Workman earned respect among teammates and opponents alike. He continued to play through 2021, leaving behind a legacy as a dependable pitcher who thrived in key moments, reflecting the evolving nature of pitching roles in modern baseball.
Career Pitching Statistics
| W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | HR | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 26 | 22 | 238 | 18 | 0 | 0 | 25 | 329.0 | 299 | 147 | 38 | 157 | 343 | 4.02 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Pitching
| Year | Team | Lg | W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | BOS | AL | 6 | 3 | 20 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 41.7 | 44 | 23 | 15 | 47 | 4.97 | 455.6 |
| 2014 | BOS | AL | 1 | 10 | 19 | 15 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 87.0 | 88 | 50 | 36 | 70 | 5.17 | -1554.1 |
| 2017 | BOS | AL | 1 | 1 | 33 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 39.7 | 37 | 14 | 11 | 37 | 3.18 | -135.7 |
| 2018 | BOS | AL | 6 | 1 | 43 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 41.3 | 34 | 15 | 16 | 37 | 3.27 | -281.2 |
| 2019 | BOS | AL | 10 | 1 | 73 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 16 | 71.7 | 29 | 15 | 45 | 104 | 1.88 | 3717.0 |
| 2020 | BOS | AL | 0 | 0 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 6.7 | 8 | 3 | 4 | 8 | 4.05 | 0.0 |
| 2020 | PHI | NL | 1 | 4 | 14 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 13.0 | 23 | 10 | 9 | 15 | 6.92 | -817.1 |
| 2021 | BOS | AL | 1 | 0 | 19 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 20.0 | 24 | 11 | 14 | 14 | 4.95 | -454.1 |
| 2021 | CHC | NL | 0 | 2 | 10 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 8.0 | 12 | 6 | 7 | 11 | 6.75 | - |
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 238 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0.000 | 0.000 | 0.000 | 0.000 | 0.0 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | BOS | AL | 20 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 2014 | BOS | AL | 19 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0.000 | 0.0 |
| 2017 | BOS | AL | 33 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 2018 | BOS | AL | 43 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 2019 | BOS | AL | 73 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 2020 | BOS | AL | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 2020 | PHI | NL | 14 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 2021 | BOS | AL | 19 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 2021 | CHC | NL | 10 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
Postseason Statistics
Playoff Career Batting
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0.000 |
Playoff Batting by Year
| Year | Round | Team | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | ALCS | BOS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 |
| 2018 | ALDS1 | BOS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 |
| 2013 | WS | BOS | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0.000 |
| 2013 | ALDS1 | BOS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 |
| 2013 | ALCS | BOS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 |
Playoff Career Pitching
| W | L | G | GS | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | 1 | 10 | 0 | 0 | 9.7 | 14 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 4.66 |
Playoff Pitching by Year
| Year | Round | Team | W | L | G | GS | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | ALCS | BOS | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0.3 | 3 | 4 | 2 | 1 | 108.00 |
| 2018 | ALDS1 | BOS | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0.7 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 13.50 |
| 2013 | ALCS | BOS | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 4.7 | 3 | 0 | 2 | 3 | 0.00 |
| 2013 | ALDS1 | BOS | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0.7 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 |
| 2013 | WS | BOS | 0 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3.3 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0.00 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| P | 238 | 18 | 22 | 24 | 1 | 1 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | BOS | P | 20 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 2014 | BOS | P | 19 | 15 | 8 | 5 | 1 | 0 |
| 2017 | BOS | P | 33 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 0 |
| 2018 | BOS | P | 43 | 0 | 6 | 3 | 0 | 0 |
| 2019 | BOS | P | 73 | 0 | 4 | 5 | 0 | 1 |
| 2020 | BOS | P | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2020 | PHI | P | 14 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 |
| 2021 | BOS | P | 19 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| 2021 | CHN | P | 10 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | 238 |
Awards & Honors
| Year | Award | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| 2019 | Reliever of the Month | September |
Salary History
| Year | Team | League | Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | BOS | AL | $539,500 |
| 2014 | BOS | AL | $518,000 |
| Total Career Earnings | $1,057,500 | ||
College History
| School Name | City | State | Years Attended |
|---|---|---|---|
| University of Texas at Austin | Austin | TX | 2008, 2009, 2010 |