Brad Ziegler
Pitcher · Career Stats, Bio & Records (2008-2018)
Brad Ziegler was a pitcher who played in Major League Baseball from 2008 to 2018 for 4 teams, including the Athletics, a span of 11 seasons. Across 739 career appearances, he went 37-38 with a 2.75 ERA, 479 strikeouts, and 105 saves. His career Pitcher PIV — Baseball Data Hub's era-adjusted measure of pitching impact — is 10577.5.
- 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
- 6'4" / 220 lb
- MLB Debut
- 2008-05-31
- Last Game
- 2018-09-29
Full name: Brad Gregory Ziegler
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2008 | OAK | AL | 3 | 0 | 47 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 11 | 59.2 | 47 | 7 | 22 | 30 | 1.06 | 4.32 (+76%) | 913.8 |
| 2009 | OAK | AL | 2 | 4 | 69 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 7 | 73.1 | 82 | 25 | 28 | 54 | 3.07 | 4.32 (+29%) | 2152.2 |
| 2010 | OAK | AL | 3 | 7 | 64 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 60.2 | 54 | 22 | 28 | 41 | 3.26 | 4.08 (+20%) | -57.2 |
| 2011 | OAK | AL | 3 | 2 | 43 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 37.2 | 38 | 10 | 13 | 29 | 2.39 | 3.94 (+39%) | 1273.3 |
| 2011 | ARI | NL | 0 | 0 | 23 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 20.2 | 15 | 4 | 6 | 15 | 1.74 | 3.94 (+56%) | 777.1 |
| 2012 | ARI | NL | 6 | 1 | 77 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 68.2 | 54 | 19 | 21 | 42 | 2.49 | 4.01 (+38%) | 1398.7 |
| 2013 | ARI | NL | 8 | 1 | 78 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 13 | 73.0 | 61 | 18 | 22 | 44 | 2.22 | 3.87 (+43%) | 854.8 |
| 2014 | ARI | NL | 5 | 3 | 68 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 67.0 | 60 | 26 | 24 | 54 | 3.49 | 3.74 (+7%) | 70.0 |
| 2015 | ARI | NL | 0 | 3 | 66 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 30 | 68.0 | 48 | 14 | 17 | 36 | 1.85 | 3.96 (+53%) | 894.8 |
| 2016 | ARI | NL | 2 | 3 | 36 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 18 | 38.1 | 41 | 12 | 15 | 27 | 2.82 | 4.19 (+33%) | 755.8 |
| 2016 | BOS | AL | 2 | 4 | 33 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 29.2 | 26 | 5 | 11 | 31 | 1.52 | 4.19 (+64%) | 1105.5 |
| 2017 | MIA | NL | 1 | 4 | 53 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 10 | 47.0 | 57 | 25 | 16 | 26 | 4.79 | 4.36 (-10%) | 742.5 |
| 2018 | MIA | NL | 1 | 5 | 53 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 10 | 52.0 | 49 | 23 | 17 | 37 | 3.98 | 4.15 (+4%) | -565.3 |
| 2018 | ARI | NL | 1 | 1 | 29 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 21.2 | 22 | 9 | 8 | 13 | 3.74 | 4.15 (+10%) | 261.4 |
| Career · 14 seasons | 37 | 38 | 739 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 105 | 717.1 | 654 | 219 | 248 | 479 | 2.75 | — | 10,577 | ||
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 739 | 7 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | .143 | .143 | .143 | .286 | 0 |
Career AVG .143 vs. league average .256 across their career seasons — 44.1% below league average.
Career OBP .143 vs. league average .322 across their career seasons — 55.7% below league average.
Career SLG .143 vs. league average .407 across their career seasons — 64.9% below league average.
Career OPS .286 vs. league average .730 across their career seasons — 60.8% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2008 | OAK | AL | 47 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 2009 | OAK | AL | 69 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 2010 | OAK | AL | 64 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 2011 | OAK | AL | 43 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 2011 | ARI | NL | 23 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 2012 | ARI | NL | 77 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | .250 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 2013 | ARI | NL | 78 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 2014 | ARI | NL | 68 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | .000 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 2015 | ARI | NL | 66 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 2016 | ARI | NL | 36 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 2016 | BOS | AL | 33 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 2017 | MIA | NL | 53 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 2018 | MIA | NL | 53 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 2018 | ARI | NL | 29 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| Career · 14 seasons | 739 | 7 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | .143 | — | — | — | — | 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 (1478 games) →Per-game data from Retrosheet (regular season, through 2025).
Batting — Home / Away
| Split | G | AB | R | H | HR | RBI | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 379 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | .333 |
| Away | 360 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 |
Pitching — Home / Away
| Split | G | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 379 | 372.0 | 344 | 112 | 122 | 246 | 2.71 |
| Away | 360 | 345.1 | 310 | 107 | 126 | 233 | 2.79 |
Last 10 Games — Pitching
| Date | Tm | Opp | Dec | IP | H | R | ER | BB | SO | HR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018-09-29 | AZ | SDP | — | 0.2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 2018-09-26 | AZ | LAD | — | 1.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 2018-09-25 | AZ | LAD | — | 0.1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| 2018-09-24 | AZ | LAD | — | 1.0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| 2018-09-21 | AZ | COL | — | 0.1 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 2018-09-19 | AZ | CHC | — | 1.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2018-09-14 | AZ | HOU | W | 1.1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| 2018-09-12 | AZ | COL | — | 1.1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| 2018-09-11 | AZ | COL | — | 1.1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2018-09-09 | AZ | ATL | — | 1.0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2008 | OAK | P | 47 | 0 | 0 | 14 | 0 | 2 |
| 2009 | OAK | P | 69 | 0 | 10 | 13 | 0 | 3 |
| 2010 | OAK | P | 64 | 0 | 2 | 13 | 1 | 2 |
| 2011 | OAK | P | 43 | 0 | 5 | 11 | 2 | 1 |
| 2011 | ARI | P | 23 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 0 |
| 2012 | ARI | P | 77 | 0 | 3 | 21 | 1 | 2 |
| 2013 | ARI | P | 78 | 0 | 3 | 21 | 2 | 0 |
| 2014 | ARI | P | 68 | 0 | 6 | 16 | 2 | 2 |
| 2015 | ARI | P | 66 | 0 | 4 | 10 | 2 | 0 |
| 2016 | ARI | P | 36 | 0 | 1 | 8 | 1 | 0 |
| 2016 | BOS | P | 33 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 0 |
| 2017 | MIA | P | 53 | 0 | 5 | 11 | 0 | 1 |
| 2018 | MIA | P | 53 | 0 | 4 | 16 | 1 | 2 |
| 2018 | ARI | P | 29 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 0 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each position.
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | 739 |
Awards & Honors
| Year | Award | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| 2016 | Bob Feller Act of Valor Award - MLB Player |
Salary History
Brad Ziegler's recorded salaries total $22,010,000 over 8 seasons, 2009 to 2016. This total is partial: the salary data covers 1985 to 2016, and Ziegler's career ran from 2008 to 2018. His seasons after 2016 are not included, and no salary is recorded for 2008.
| Year | Team | League | Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | ARI | NL | $5,500,000 |
| 2015 | ARI | NL | $5,000,000 |
| 2014 | ARI | NL | $4,500,000 |
| 2013 | ARI | NL | $3,150,000 |
| 2012 | ARI | NL | $1,795,000 |
| 2011 | OAK | AL | $1,250,000 |
| 2010 | OAK | AL | $410,000 |
| 2009 | OAK | AL | $405,000 |
| Total recorded salary (partial) | $22,010,000 | ||
College History
| School Name | City | State | Years Attended |
|---|---|---|---|
| Missouri State University | Springfield | MO | 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003 |
Award Voting History
| Year | Award | League | Finish | Points Won | Points Max | Votes First |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2008 | Rookie of the Year | AL | 8th | 1.0 | 140 | 0 |
Most Similar Players
Career comps based on counting + rate stats and primary position. Score is relative — closest peer anchors at ~98%.
Brad Ziegler (highlighted) compared to peers across the same era.
Brad Ziegler: the record in brief
Brad Ziegler's major league career runs from a debut on May 31, 2008 to a final game on September 29, 2018. Ziegler played for the Oakland Athletics (2008 through 2011), the Arizona Diamondbacks (2011 to 2018), the Boston Red Sox (2016), and the Miami Marlins (2017 to 2018). Ziegler played primarily as a pitcher and both batted and threw right-handed. Born on October 10, 1979, in Pratt, KS, USA, Ziegler was listed at 6'4" and 220 pounds. Ziegler's full given name, per the bio, is Brad Gregory Ziegler.
Ziegler went 37-38 with a 2.75 ERA in 739 games, 0 of them starts. The same table counts 479 strikeouts and 105 saves. The leagues Ziegler pitched in allowed 4.09 earned runs per nine over those seasons, so the career ERA was 32.7% better than average. 2013 brought Ziegler a season-high 8 wins. Ziegler struck out 54 batters in 2009, a career high. The most saves in one season was 30, in 2015.
Frequently Asked Questions about Brad Ziegler
- What years did Brad Ziegler play?
- Brad Ziegler played in Major League Baseball from 2008 to 2018.
- Was Brad Ziegler a pitcher?
- Yes. Brad Ziegler pitched in the major leagues, recording 37 wins and 479 strikeouts.
- How many home runs did Brad Ziegler hit?
- Brad Ziegler hit 0 career home runs with 1 hit.
- What teams did Brad Ziegler play for?
- Brad Ziegler played for 4 teams: the Oakland Athletics (2008–2011), the Arizona Diamondbacks (2011–2016, 2018), the Boston Red Sox (2016), and the Miami Marlins (2017–2018).
- What were Brad Ziegler's career stats?
- In 739 games, Brad Ziegler went 37-38 with a 2.75 ERA, 479 strikeouts, 717.1 innings pitched, and 105 saves.
- How much did Brad Ziegler earn in his career?
- Brad Ziegler's recorded salaries total $22,010,000 over 8 seasons, 2009 to 2016. This total is partial: the salary data covers 1985 to 2016, and Ziegler's career ran from 2008 to 2018. His seasons after 2016 are not included, and no salary is recorded for 2008.
- What was Brad Ziegler's salary?
- Brad Ziegler's last recorded salary was $5,500,000, in 2016. His highest recorded salary was $5,500,000, in 2016, and his lowest was $405,000, in 2009. The Salary History table lists each season from 2009 to 2016.
- What position did Brad Ziegler play?
- Brad Ziegler played primarily as a pitcher, the position where he appeared in the most games.
- How tall was Brad Ziegler and how much did he weigh?
- Brad Ziegler was listed at 6 feet 4 inches and 220 pounds.
- What was Brad Ziegler's career ERA?
- Brad Ziegler finished with a 2.75 career ERA, going 37-38 with 479 strikeouts.
- How many strikeouts did Brad Ziegler have?
- Brad Ziegler recorded 479 career strikeouts.
- Is Brad Ziegler in the Hall of Fame?
- No. Brad Ziegler has not been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.