Nate Cornejo, baseball player, 2001-2004

Nate Cornejo

Born: 9/24/1979 in Wellington, KS, USA

MLB Debut: 2001-08-08 | Final Game: 2004-05-02

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'5" | Weight: 200 lbs

Full name: Nathan John Cornejo

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Biography

Nate Cornejo was a professional baseball pitcher who played in Major League Baseball from 2001 to 2004. Born in 1979, Cornejo made his debut with the Detroit Tigers, where he showcased his talents during a challenging period for the franchise. Over the course of his career, he compiled a record of 12 wins and 29 losses, with a career earned run average (ERA) of 5.41. His strikeout total reached 103, reflecting his ability to miss bats, although he never recorded a save throughout his time in the league. Cornejo's playing style was characterized by a mix of determination and resilience, attributes that were necessary for a pitcher navigating the competitive landscape of early 2000s baseball. This era was marked by both the rise of powerful hitters and the ongoing scrutiny of pitchers in the wake of performance-enhancing drug controversies. Despite facing challenges on the mound, Cornejo's contributions to his teams helped lay the groundwork for future successes in the franchises he represented, including the Tigers. After his final appearance in 2004, he transitioned away from the major leagues, leaving behind a legacy as a hard-working pitcher who fought to make an impact in a demanding sport.

Career Pitching Statistics

W L G GS CG SHO SV IP H ER HR BB SO ERA Pitcher PIV
12 29 56 56 3 0 0 313.0 404 188 38 115 103 5.41 0

Career ERA 5.41 vs. league average 4.39 across their career seasons — 23.1% 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
2001 DET AL 4 4 10 10 0 0 0 42.7 63 35 28 22 7.38 4.42 (-67%) -3041.9
2002 DET AL 1 5 9 9 1 0 0 50.0 63 28 18 23 5.04 4.28 (-18%) -661.7
2003 DET AL 6 17 32 32 2 0 0 194.7 236 101 58 46 4.67 4.40 (-6%) -1525.2
2004 DET AL 1 3 5 5 0 0 0 25.7 42 24 11 12 8.42 4.46 (-88%) -695.4

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
56 4 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 4 0.000 0.000 0.000 0.000 0.0

Career AVG .000 vs. league average .264 across their career seasons — 100.0% below league average.

Career OBP .000 vs. league average .333 across their career seasons — 100.0% below league average.

Career SLG .000 vs. league average .423 across their career seasons — 100.0% below league average.

Career OPS 0.000 vs. league average 0.756 across their career seasons — 100.0% 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
2001 DET AL 10 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 — — — — 0.0
2002 DET AL 9 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 — — — — 0.0
2003 DET AL 32 4 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 4 0.000 — — — — 0.0
2004 DET AL 5 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 56 56 21 54 2 7

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
2001 DET P 10 10 3 5 0 1
2002 DET P 9 9 1 8 0 0
2003 DET P 32 32 15 34 2 4
2004 DET P 5 5 2 7 0 2

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Pitcher 56

Salary History

Year Team League Salary
2004 DET AL $335,000
2003 DET AL $303,000
2002 DET AL $218,000
Total Career Earnings $856,000