Nick Bierbrodt, baseball player, 2001-2004

Nick Bierbrodt

Born: 5/16/1978 in Tarzana, CA, USA

MLB Debut: 2001-06-07 | Final Game: 2004-07-06

Bats: L | Throws: L | Height: 6'5" | Weight: 215 lbs

Full name: Nicholas Raymond Bierbrodt

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Biography

Nick Bierbrodt, born in 1978, was a professional baseball pitcher whose career spanned from 2001 to 2006. He made his Major League Baseball debut during a period characterized by an offensive boom, where hitters often dominated the landscape of the game. Bierbrodt played for multiple teams, including the Tampa Bay Devil Rays and the Arizona Diamondbacks, and was known for his left-handed pitching style and ability to strike out batters. Over his career, he compiled a record of 6-9 with an earned run average (ERA) of 6.66, striking out 112 batters in total. Bierbrodt's tenure in the league was marked by his resilience and determination, even as he faced the challenges inherent in the competitive world of professional baseball. Although he did not record any saves, his contributions to his teams were significant during his time on the mound. His career, albeit brief, reflected the evolving nature of pitching in the early 2000s, as teams increasingly sought versatility and strikeout potential from their hurlers.

Career Pitching Statistics

W L G GS CG SHO SV IP H ER HR BB SO ERA Pitcher PIV
6 9 38 25 0 0 0 144.7 178 107 30 85 112 6.66 0

Career ERA 6.66 vs. league average 4.43 across their career seasons — 50.4% 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
2001 AZ NL 2 2 5 5 0 0 0 23.0 29 21 12 17 8.22 4.42 (-86%) -
2001 TBR AL 3 4 11 11 0 0 0 61.3 71 31 27 56 4.55 4.42 (-3%) -
2003 TBR AL 0 2 13 5 0 0 0 35.3 59 38 23 20 9.68 4.40 (-120%) -
2003 CLE AL 0 0 5 0 0 0 0 8.0 5 6 4 9 6.75 — 0.0
2004 TEX AL 1 1 4 4 0 0 0 17.0 14 11 19 10 5.82 4.46 (-30%) -1779.7

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
39 8 3 4 1 0 0 0 0 2 2 0.500 0.600 0.625 1.225 0.0

Career AVG .500 vs. league average .265 across their career seasons — +88.9% above league average.

Career OBP .600 vs. league average .333 across their career seasons — +80.0% above league average.

Career SLG .625 vs. league average .425 across their career seasons — +46.9% above league average.

Career OPS 1.225 vs. league average 0.759 across their career seasons — +61.4% above 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
2001 AZ NL 6 6 3 4 1 0 0 0 0 2 0 0.667 — — — — 0.0
2001 TBR AL 11 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 — — — — 0.0
2003 TBR AL 13 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 — — — — 0.0
2003 CLE AL 5 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 — — — — 0.0
2004 TEX AL 4 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 0.000 — — — — 0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
P 38 25 4 20 0 2

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
2001 ARI P 5 5 1 8 0 1
2001 TBA P 11 11 1 6 0 0
2003 TBA P 13 5 1 2 0 1
2003 CLE P 5 0 0 0 0 0
2004 TEX P 4 4 1 4 0 0

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Pitcher 38

Salary History

Year Team League Salary
2003 TBA AL $300,000
2001 ARI NL $200,000
Total Career Earnings $500,000