Brad Bergesen, baseball player, 2009-2012

Brad Bergesen

Born: 9/25/1985 in Fairfield, CA, USA

MLB Debut: 2009-04-21 | Final Game: 2012-10-01

Bats: L | Throws: R | Height: 6'2" | Weight: 210 lbs

Full name: Bradley Steven Bergesen

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Biography

Brad Bergesen, born in 1985, was a professional baseball pitcher whose career spanned from 2009 to 2012. He made his Major League Baseball debut with the Baltimore Orioles and played the entirety of his career with the team. Known for his ability to induce ground balls, Bergesen's pitching style was characterized by his reliance on a sinking fastball and effective changeup, making him a notable contributor during the early years of the Orioles' rebuilding phase. Over his four seasons in the majors, Bergesen compiled a win-loss record of 19-25 and maintained an earned run average (ERA) of 4.61. He recorded a total of 225 strikeouts, showcasing his potential as a strikeout artist despite facing challenges in his win-loss record. While he did not secure any saves during his time in the league, Bergesen's contributions to the Orioles were significant as the franchise navigated through a competitive era in the American League. Following his retirement in 2012, he left behind a legacy as a player who embodied the perseverance and determination of a team in transition.

Career Pitching Statistics

W L G GS CG SHO SV IP H ER HR BB SO ERA Pitcher PIV
19 25 102 59 4 1 0 424.0 467 217 55 122 225 4.61 0

Career ERA 4.61 vs. league average 4.09 across their career seasons — 12.6% worse 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
2009 BAL AL 7 5 19 19 1 0 0 123.3 126 47 32 65 3.43 4.32 (+21%) 693.2
2010 BAL AL 8 12 30 28 2 0 0 170.0 193 94 51 81 4.98 4.08 (-22%) -4654.1
2011 BAL AL 2 7 34 12 1 1 0 101.0 119 64 32 61 5.70 3.94 (-45%) -2510.6
2012 AZ NL 2 1 19 0 0 0 0 29.7 29 12 7 18 3.64 4.01 (+9%) -

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
102 9 1 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.222 0.222 0.222 0.444 0.0

Career AVG .222 vs. league average .257 across their career seasons — 13.7% below league average.

Career OBP .222 vs. league average .325 across their career seasons — 31.5% below league average.

Career SLG .222 vs. league average .406 across their career seasons — 45.3% below league average.

Career OPS 0.444 vs. league average 0.731 across their career seasons — 39.2% 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
2009 BAL AL 19 5 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.200 — — — — 0.0
2010 BAL AL 30 3 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.333 — — — — 0.0
2011 BAL AL 34 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 — — — — 0.0
2012 AZ NL 19 1 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 102 59 29 64 3 5

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
2009 BAL P 19 19 13 26 0 2
2010 BAL P 30 28 11 22 0 3
2011 BAL P 34 12 4 12 2 0
2012 ARI P 19 0 1 4 1 0

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Pitcher 102

Salary History

Year Team League Salary
2011 BAL AL $434,000
2010 BAL AL $405,000
Total Career Earnings $839,000