Brandon Cumpton, baseball player, 2013-2018

Brandon Cumpton

Born: 11/16/1988 in Augusta, GA, USA

MLB Debut: 2013-06-15 | Final Game: 2018-07-31

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'2" | Weight: 215 lbs

Full name: Brandon Tyler Cumpton

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Biography

Brandon Cumpton, born in 1988, was a professional baseball pitcher who made his mark in Major League Baseball from 2013 to 2018. Known for his competitive spirit and solid pitching mechanics, Cumpton played a vital role for the teams he was a part of, most notably the Pittsburgh Pirates. Over his career, he achieved a record of 5-5 with an earned run average (ERA) of 4.05, showcasing his ability to keep games close and his potential as a reliable starter. Cumpton recorded a total of 70 strikeouts during his tenure in the majors, reflecting his capability to challenge hitters effectively. Cumpton's career unfolded in an era where pitchers faced increasing challenges from powerful lineups and advanced analytics, yet he managed to carve out a niche for himself. Despite not recording any saves, his contributions to the mound were significant in the context of his team's needs. Cumpton's journey through the league demonstrated resilience and adaptability, qualities that defined his approach to the game. Retiring in 2018, he left behind a legacy as a determined competitor who exemplified the heart and hustle of a professional athlete.

Career Pitching Statistics

W L G GS CG SHO SV IP H ER HR BB SO ERA Pitcher PIV
5 5 23 15 0 0 0 102.3 111 46 3 25 70 4.05 0

Career ERA 4.05 vs. league average 3.92 across their career seasons — near 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 PIT NL 2 1 6 5 0 0 0 30.7 26 7 5 22 2.05 3.87 (+47%) 957.9
2014 PIT NL 3 4 16 10 0 0 0 70.0 82 38 18 46 4.89 3.74 (-31%) 927.9
2018 TOR AL 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 1.7 3 1 2 2 5.40 — 0.0

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
23 26 1 2 0 0 0 1 0 2 11 0.077 0.143 0.077 0.220 0.0

Career AVG .077 vs. league average .251 across their career seasons — 69.3% below league average.

Career OBP .143 vs. league average .316 across their career seasons — 54.9% below league average.

Career SLG .077 vs. league average .397 across their career seasons — 80.6% below league average.

Career OPS 0.220 vs. league average 0.714 across their career seasons — 69.2% 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 PIT NL 6 9 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 4 0.000 — — — — 0.0
2014 PIT NL 16 17 1 2 0 0 0 1 0 1 7 0.118 — — — — 0.0
2018 TOR AL 1 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 23 15 6 9 0 1

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
2013 PIT P 6 5 2 1 0 0
2014 PIT P 16 10 4 8 0 1
2018 TOR P 1 0 0 0 0 0

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Pitcher 23

Salary History

Year Team League Salary
2014 PIT NL $507,000
Total Career Earnings $507,000

College History

School Name City State Years Attended
Georgia Institute of Technology Atlanta GA 2008, 2009, 2010