Chad Bettis, baseball player, 2013-2019

Chad Bettis

Born: 4/26/1989 in Lubbock, TX, USA

MLB Debut: 2013-08-01 | Final Game: 2019-08-13

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'0" | Weight: 201 lbs

Full name: Chad Robert Bettis

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Biography

Chad Bettis was a professional baseball pitcher who played in Major League Baseball from 2013 to 2019. Born in 1989, Bettis made his mark primarily with the Colorado Rockies, showcasing his talent during a period characterized by high offensive outputs and the challenges faced by pitchers in the hitter-friendly environments of Coors Field. Over the course of his career, he compiled a record of 31 wins and 31 losses, with an earned run average (ERA) of 5.12. Bettis recorded a total of 431 strikeouts and secured 1 save, demonstrating his capability as a reliable arm within the Rockies' rotation. Bettis's playing style was defined by his competitive spirit and resilience on the mound. He faced adversity during his career, including a battle with testicular cancer, which he publicly overcame, further solidifying his status as a player who inspired both teammates and fans alike. While his statistics may not place him among the elite pitchers of his era, Bettis's contributions to the Rockies during a transformative time in baseball reflected the broader challenges and triumphs that defined the sport in the 2010s. His journey is a testament to perseverance and dedication in the face of significant obstacles.

Career Pitching Statistics

W L G GS CG SHO SV IP H ER HR BB SO ERA Pitcher PIV
31 31 164 92 1 1 1 600.7 672 342 79 210 431 5.12 0

Career ERA 5.12 vs. league average 4.11 across their career seasons — 24.7% 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
2013 COL NL 1 3 16 8 0 0 0 44.7 55 28 20 30 5.64 3.87 (-46%) -1197.9
2014 COL NL 0 2 21 0 0 0 0 24.7 42 25 10 13 9.12 3.74 (-144%) -1105.4
2015 COL NL 8 6 20 20 0 0 0 115.0 120 54 42 98 4.23 3.96 (-7%) 338.0
2016 COL NL 14 8 32 32 1 1 0 186.0 204 99 59 138 4.79 4.19 (-14%) -361.8
2017 COL NL 2 4 9 9 0 0 0 46.3 52 26 11 30 5.05 4.36 (-16%) -615.4
2018 COL NL 5 2 27 20 0 0 0 120.3 121 67 47 80 5.01 4.15 (-21%) -2845.8
2019 COL NL 1 6 39 3 0 0 1 63.7 78 43 21 42 6.08 4.51 (-35%) -1058.9

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
165 142 7 8 0 0 0 6 0 13 65 0.056 0.135 0.056 0.192 -664.6

Career AVG .056 vs. league average .253 across their career seasons — 77.7% below league average.

Career OBP .135 vs. league average .319 across their career seasons — 57.6% below league average.

Career SLG .056 vs. league average .411 across their career seasons — 86.3% below league average.

Career OPS 0.192 vs. league average 0.730 across their career seasons — 73.7% 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
2013 COL NL 17 11 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 4 0.000 — — — — 0.0
2014 COL NL 21 3 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0.000 — — — — 0.0
2015 COL NL 20 29 2 2 0 0 0 1 0 4 13 0.069 — — — — 0.0
2016 COL NL 32 49 2 2 0 0 0 2 0 4 21 0.041 — — — — -664.6
2017 COL NL 9 11 1 1 0 0 0 1 0 1 6 0.091 — — — — 0.0
2018 COL NL 27 34 2 3 0 0 0 2 0 2 18 0.088 — — — — 0.0
2019 COL NL 39 5 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 2 0.000 — — — — 0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
P 164 92 45 107 4 5

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
2013 COL P 16 8 3 9 0 0
2014 COL P 21 0 0 10 1 0
2015 COL P 20 20 12 11 0 0
2016 COL P 32 32 12 31 2 1
2017 COL P 9 9 2 11 0 1
2018 COL P 27 20 9 22 0 1
2019 COL P 39 3 7 13 1 2

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Pitcher 164

Salary History

Year Team League Salary
2016 COL NL $512,500
2014 COL NL $500,000
Total Career Earnings $1,012,500

College History

School Name City State Years Attended
Texas Tech University Lubbock TX 2008, 2009, 2010