Steven Brault, baseball player, 2016-2022

Steven Brault

Born: 4/29/1992 in La Mesa, CA, USA

MLB Debut: 2016-07-05 | Final Game: 2022-08-23

Bats: L | Throws: L | Height: 6'0" | Weight: 195 lbs

Full name: Steven Joseph Brault

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Biography

Steven Brault was a professional baseball pitcher whose career spanned from 2016 to 2022. Born in 1992, Brault made his Major League Baseball debut on July 5, 2016, and was known for his versatility and competitive spirit on the mound. Throughout his career, he played for the Pittsburgh Pirates, where he showcased his left-handed pitching skills, contributing to the team's rotation during a period of rebuilding. Brault finished his career with a record of 12-18 and an earned run average (ERA) of 4.73, striking out a total of 299 batters over his time in the league. Brault's playing style was characterized by his ability to mix pitches and keep hitters off balance, a valuable asset in an era marked by an increased focus on strikeouts and power hitting. His single save in the majors highlighted his adaptability, as he occasionally stepped into relief roles when needed. Despite facing challenges, including injuries, Brault remained a dedicated player, leaving a mark in the Pirates' organization and earning respect from teammates and fans alike for his work ethic and tenacity on the field. He retired on August 23, 2022, closing the chapter on a career that reflected both the struggles and triumphs of a pitcher navigating the complexities of modern baseball.

Career Pitching Statistics

W L G GS CG SHO SV IP H ER HR BB SO ERA Pitcher PIV
12 18 116 52 1 0 1 352.3 357 185 38 180 299 4.73 0

Career ERA 4.73 vs. league average 4.25 across their career seasons — 11.1% 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
2016 PIT NL 0 3 8 7 0 0 0 33.3 45 18 17 29 4.86 4.19 (-16%) -735.6
2017 PIT NL 1 0 11 4 0 0 1 34.7 41 18 14 23 4.67 4.36 (-7%) 15.4
2018 PIT NL 6 3 45 5 0 0 0 91.7 84 47 57 82 4.61 4.15 (-11%) -1793.5
2019 PIT NL 4 6 25 19 0 0 0 113.3 117 65 53 100 5.16 4.51 (-15%) -734.0
2020 PIT NL 1 3 11 10 1 0 0 42.7 29 16 22 38 3.38 4.45 (+24%) 576.0
2021 PIT NL 0 3 7 7 0 0 0 27.7 33 18 12 19 5.86 4.27 (-37%) -243.7
2022 CHC NL 0 0 9 0 0 0 0 9.0 8 3 5 8 3.00 3.97 (+24%) -

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
127 89 11 23 4 0 1 4 0 2 15 0.258 0.275 0.337 0.612 0.0

Career AVG .258 vs. league average .249 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career OBP .275 vs. league average .319 across their career seasons — 14.0% below league average.

Career SLG .337 vs. league average .416 across their career seasons — 18.9% below league average.

Career OPS 0.612 vs. league average 0.735 across their career seasons — 16.8% 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
2016 PIT NL 8 8 1 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.250 — — — — 0.0
2017 PIT NL 12 13 2 3 1 0 0 2 0 0 0 0.231 — — — — 0.0
2018 PIT NL 46 20 0 3 1 0 0 0 0 1 5 0.150 — — — — 0.0
2019 PIT NL 34 42 8 14 1 0 1 2 0 1 8 0.333 — — — — 0.0
2020 PIT NL 11 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 — — — — 0.0
2021 PIT NL 7 6 0 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 2 0.167 — — — — 0.0
2022 CHC NL 9 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 116 52 21 58 1 7

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
2016 PIT P 8 7 2 2 1 0
2017 PIT P 11 4 3 10 0 1
2018 PIT P 45 5 7 16 0 2
2019 PIT P 25 19 8 18 0 3
2020 PIT P 11 10 1 6 0 1
2021 PIT P 7 7 0 6 0 0
2022 CHN P 9 0 0 0 0 0

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Pitcher 116