Vance Worley
Born: 9/25/1987 in Sacramento, CA, USA
MLB Debut: 2010-07-24 | Final Game: 2017-09-27
Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'2" | Weight: 240 lbs
Full name: Vance Richard Worley
Biography
Vance Worley, born in 1987, was a professional baseball pitcher whose career spanned from 2010 to 2017. Known for his tenacity on the mound, Worley recorded a career win-loss record of 35-36 and maintained an earned run average (ERA) of 4.09. Over the course of his tenure in Major League Baseball, he struck out a total of 497 batters and secured 2 saves, showcasing his ability to both start games and contribute in relief situations.
Worley began his career with the Philadelphia Phillies, where he quickly made a name for himself with his competitive spirit and effective pitching arsenal. His performance in the early 2010s coincided with a period of competitive Phillies baseball, as the team sought to capitalize on a roster filled with talent. With a distinctive style that combined precision and a strategic approach to pitching, Worley left a mark on the teams he played for, including stints with the Minnesota Twins and the Pittsburgh Pirates. As a player who navigated the complexities of the game during a time of evolving pitching strategies, Worley's contributions remain a point of interest for baseball historians and fans alike.
Career Pitching Statistics
| W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | HR | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 35 | 36 | 163 | 97 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 667.0 | 736 | 303 | 67 | 220 | 497 | 4.09 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Pitching
| Year | Team | Lg | W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | PHI | NL | 1 | 1 | 5 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 13.0 | 8 | 2 | 4 | 12 | 1.38 | 301.1 |
| 2011 | PHI | NL | 11 | 3 | 25 | 21 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 131.7 | 116 | 44 | 46 | 119 | 3.01 | 2098.9 |
| 2012 | PHI | NL | 6 | 9 | 23 | 23 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 133.0 | 154 | 62 | 47 | 107 | 4.20 | 548.3 |
| 2013 | MIN | AL | 1 | 5 | 10 | 10 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 48.7 | 82 | 39 | 15 | 25 | 7.21 | -2050.6 |
| 2014 | PIT | NL | 8 | 4 | 18 | 17 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 110.7 | 112 | 35 | 22 | 79 | 2.85 | 852.2 |
| 2015 | PIT | NL | 4 | 6 | 23 | 8 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 71.7 | 81 | 32 | 21 | 49 | 4.02 | 262.1 |
| 2016 | BAL | AL | 2 | 2 | 35 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 86.7 | 84 | 34 | 35 | 56 | 3.53 | -1388.8 |
| 2017 | MIA | NL | 2 | 6 | 24 | 12 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 71.7 | 99 | 55 | 30 | 50 | 6.91 | -988.7 |
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 168 | 157 | 6 | 22 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 10 | 0 | 2 | 61 | 0.140 | 0.151 | 0.166 | 0.317 | 0.0 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | PHI | NL | 5 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0.000 | 0.0 |
| 2011 | PHI | NL | 25 | 45 | 4 | 10 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 0 | 1 | 14 | 0.222 | 0.0 |
| 2012 | PHI | NL | 23 | 37 | 0 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 13 | 0.081 | 0.0 |
| 2013 | MIN | AL | 10 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.000 | 0.0 |
| 2014 | PIT | NL | 20 | 32 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 17 | 0.062 | 0.0 |
| 2015 | PIT | NL | 24 | 17 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 0.176 | 0.0 |
| 2016 | BAL | AL | 35 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 2017 | MIA | NL | 26 | 22 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 8 | 0.182 | 0.0 |
Postseason Statistics
Playoff Career Batting
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 |
Playoff Batting by Year
| Year | Round | Team | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 | NLDS1 | PHI | 2 | 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 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1.3 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 6.75 |
Playoff Pitching by Year
| Year | Round | Team | W | L | G | GS | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 | NLDS1 | PHI | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1.3 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 6.75 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| P | 163 | 97 | 27 | 99 | 3 | 9 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | PHI | P | 5 | 2 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 0 |
| 2011 | PHI | P | 25 | 21 | 8 | 16 | 0 | 2 |
| 2012 | PHI | P | 23 | 23 | 4 | 22 | 1 | 2 |
| 2013 | MIN | P | 10 | 10 | 2 | 11 | 1 | 1 |
| 2014 | PIT | P | 18 | 17 | 4 | 12 | 1 | 0 |
| 2015 | PIT | P | 23 | 8 | 1 | 14 | 0 | 2 |
| 2016 | BAL | P | 35 | 4 | 4 | 8 | 0 | 1 |
| 2017 | MIA | P | 24 | 12 | 4 | 12 | 0 | 1 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | 163 |
Salary History
| Year | Team | League | Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | BAL | AL | $2,600,000 |
| 2015 | PIT | NL | $2,450,000 |
| 2013 | MIN | AL | $525,000 |
| 2012 | PHI | NL | $495,000 |
| Total Career Earnings | $6,070,000 | ||
College History
| School Name | City | State | Years Attended |
|---|---|---|---|
| California State University Long Beach | Long Beach | CA | 2006, 2007, 2008 |
Award Voting History
| Year | Award | League | Finish | Points Won | Points Max | Votes First |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 | Rookie of the Year | NL | 3rd | 40.0 | 160 | 0 |