David Bednar, baseball player, 2019

David Bednar

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Born: 10/10/1994 in Pittsburgh, PA, USA

MLB Debut: 2019-09-01

Bats: L | Throws: R | Height: 6'1" | Weight: 250 lbs

Full name: David Jeffrey Bednar

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Biography

David Bednar is an active professional baseball pitcher, born in 1994, who has made a significant impact in Major League Baseball since his debut on September 1, 2019. Known for his effective pitching style, Bednar boasts a career record of 18-23 and an impressive earned run average (ERA) of 3.15. He has accumulated a total of 389 strikeouts and has established himself as a reliable closer, recording 111 saves throughout his career. His ability to perform under pressure is highlighted by his selection as an All-Star on two occasions, showcasing his status among the elite pitchers in the league. Bednar's career unfolds during a dynamic era of baseball characterized by heightened offensive performances and the increasing importance of specialized relief pitchers. As he continues to contribute to his team's success, Bednar is recognized for his ability to secure crucial outs in high-stakes situations, making him a vital asset in the modern game. His ongoing career not only reflects personal achievement but also represents the evolution of pitching strategies in contemporary baseball.

Career Pitching Statistics

W L G GS CG SHO SV IP H ER HR BB SO ERA Pitcher PIV
19 25 324 0 0 0 117 326.0 267 115 29 115 401 3.17 0

Career ERA 3.17 vs. league average 4.22 across their career seasons — 24.8% better than league average.

Season-by-Season Pitching

Year Team Lg W L G GS CG SHO SV IP H ER BB SO ERA Lg ERA Pitcher PIV
2019 SDP NL 0 2 13 0 0 0 0 11.0 10 8 5 14 6.55 4.51 (-45%) -
2020 SDP NL 0 0 4 0 0 0 0 6.3 11 5 2 5 7.11 — -
2021 PIT NL 3 1 61 0 0 0 3 60.7 40 15 19 77 2.23 4.27 (+48%) 2416.3
2022 PIT NL 3 4 45 0 0 0 19 51.7 42 15 16 69 2.61 3.97 (+34%) 2001.6
2023 PIT NL 3 3 66 0 0 0 39 67.3 53 15 21 80 2.00 4.33 (+54%) 3079.5
2024 PIT NL 3 8 62 0 0 0 23 57.7 54 37 28 58 5.77 4.08 (-42%) -1048.1
2025 PIT NL 2 5 42 0 0 0 17 38.0 32 10 10 51 2.37 4.14 (+43%) 2063.2
2025 NYY AL 4 0 22 0 0 0 10 24.7 14 6 9 35 2.19 4.14 (+47%) -
2026 NYY AL 1 2 9 0 0 0 6 8.7 11 4 5 12 4.15 — -

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
315 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0.000 0.000 0.000 0.000 0.0

Career AVG .000 vs. league average .246 across their career seasons — 100.0% below league average.

Career OBP .000 vs. league average .317 across their career seasons — 100.0% below league average.

Career SLG .000 vs. league average .410 across their career seasons — 100.0% below league average.

Career OPS 0.000 vs. league average 0.727 across their career seasons — 100.0% below league average.

Season-by-Season Batting

Year Team Lg G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG Lg AVG Lg OBP Lg SLG Lg OPS PIV
2019 SDP NL 13 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 — — — — 0.0
2020 SDP NL 4 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 — — — — 0.0
2021 PIT NL 61 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0.000 — — — — 0.0
2022 PIT NL 45 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 — — — — 0.0
2023 PIT NL 66 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 — — — — 0.0
2024 PIT NL 62 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 — — — — 0.0
2025 PIT NL 42 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 — — — — 0.0
2025 NYY AL 22 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
5 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
2025 ALDS1 NYA 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000
2025 ALWC2 NYA 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 0 5 0 2 6.0 3 1 1 9 1.50

Playoff Pitching by Year

Year Round Team W L G GS SV IP H ER BB SO ERA
2025 ALDS1 NYA 0 0 2 0 1 3.3 1 0 0 5 0.00
2025 ALWC2 NYA 0 0 3 0 1 2.7 2 1 1 4 3.38

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
P 315 0 15 17 1 3

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
2019 SDN P 13 0 1 1 0 1
2020 SDN P 4 0 1 0 0 0
2021 PIT P 61 0 2 3 0 0
2022 PIT P 45 0 0 2 0 1
2023 PIT P 66 0 1 9 1 1
2024 PIT P 62 0 4 2 0 0
2025 PIT P 42 0 3 0 0 0
2025 NYA P 22 0 3 0 0 0

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Pitcher 315

Awards & Honors

Year Award Notes
2025 Reliever of the Month June
2022 Reliever of the Month May

Award Voting History

Year Award League Finish Points Won Points Max Votes First
2021 Rookie of the Year NL 8th 1.0 150 0