Brandon Claussen, baseball player, 2003-2006

Brandon Claussen

Born: 5/1/1979 in Rapid City, SD, USA

MLB Debut: 2003-06-28 | Final Game: 2006-06-16

Bats: R | Throws: L | Height: 6'2" | Weight: 200 lbs

Full name: Brandon Allen Falker Claussen

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Biography

Brandon Claussen was a professional baseball pitcher who played in Major League Baseball from 2003 to 2006. Born in 1979, Claussen made his debut with the New York Yankees before later playing for the Cincinnati Reds. Over the course of his career, he compiled a record of 16 wins and 27 losses, with an earned run average (ERA) of 5.04. Known for his left-handed pitching, Claussen struck out 228 batters during his time in the league, showcasing a competitive spirit on the mound despite facing challenges throughout his career. Claussen's tenure in the majors occurred during a time when baseball was experiencing significant changes, including the rise of advanced analytics and a growing emphasis on power hitting. Although he did not record any saves, his contributions as a starting pitcher were notable for teams looking to develop young talent. Claussen's career, while not marked by accolades, reflected the journey of many pitchers striving to leave their mark in the highly competitive environment of Major League Baseball. After retiring in 2006, he remains a part of the fabric of the game, representing a generation of players who navigated the complexities of the sport during an evolving era.

Career Pitching Statistics

W L G GS CG SHO SV IP H ER HR BB SO ERA Pitcher PIV
16 27 58 58 0 0 0 316.0 359 177 48 121 228 5.04 0

Career ERA 5.04 vs. league average 4.42 across their career seasons — 14.0% 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
2003 NYY AL 1 0 1 1 0 0 0 6.3 8 1 1 5 1.42 — -
2004 CIN NL 2 8 14 14 0 0 0 66.0 80 45 35 45 6.14 4.46 (-37%) -1129.7
2005 CIN NL 10 11 29 29 0 0 0 166.7 178 78 57 121 4.21 4.29 (+2%) -1297.5
2006 CIN NL 3 8 14 14 0 0 0 77.0 93 53 28 57 6.19 4.53 (-37%) -1618.6

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
58 99 5 10 0 0 0 2 0 4 40 0.101 0.136 0.101 0.237 -657.2

Career AVG .101 vs. league average .266 across their career seasons — 62.0% below league average.

Career OBP .136 vs. league average .334 across their career seasons — 59.3% below league average.

Career SLG .101 vs. league average .425 across their career seasons — 76.2% below league average.

Career OPS 0.237 vs. league average 0.759 across their career seasons — 68.8% 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
2003 NYY AL 1 4 0 1 0 0 0 1 0 0 1 0.250 — — — — 0.0
2004 CIN NL 14 19 1 2 0 0 0 0 0 1 6 0.105 — — — — 0.0
2005 CIN NL 29 55 3 5 0 0 0 0 0 3 22 0.091 .264 (-66%) .330 (-58%) .418 (-78%) .749 (-69%) -657.2
2006 CIN NL 14 21 1 2 0 0 0 1 0 0 11 0.095 — — — — 0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
P 58 58 13 39 1 3

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
2003 NYA P 1 1 0 1 0 0
2004 CIN P 14 14 1 5 0 0
2005 CIN P 29 29 5 19 1 1
2006 CIN P 14 14 7 14 0 2

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Pitcher 58

Salary History

Year Team League Salary
2006 CIN NL $370,000
2005 CIN NL $320,000
Total Career Earnings $690,000

College History

School Name City State Years Attended
Howard College Big Spring TX 1998, 1999