Seth Etherton

Born: 10/17/1976 in Laguna Beach, CA, USA

MLB Debut: 2000-05-26 | Final Game: 2006-06-03

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'1" | Weight: 195 lbs

Full name: Seth Michael Etherton

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Biography

Seth Etherton was a professional baseball pitcher whose career spanned from 2000 to 2006. Born in 1976, Etherton made his Major League Baseball debut on May 26, 2000, showcasing his skills on the mound during a time when the game was witnessing a surge in offensive production, often referred to as the "steroid era." Over his career, he played for several teams, accumulating a record of 9 wins and 7 losses, with an earned run average (ERA) of 6.3. Etherton recorded a total of 63 strikeouts, though he did not register any saves during his time in the league. Etherton's playing style was characterized by a strong competitive spirit, but he faced challenges in consistently dominating hitters at the highest level. Despite the ups and downs of his career, he contributed to his teams and left a mark as a player who persevered through the rigors of professional baseball. After his final appearance on June 3, 2006, Etherton transitioned from the field, reflecting the journeys of many players who navigated the complexities of the game during a transformative period in baseball history.

Career Pitching Statistics

W	L	G	GS	CG	SHO	SV	IP	H	ER	HR	BB	SO	ERA	Pitcher PIV
9	7	23	23	0	0	0	115.7	133	81	27	48	63	6.30	0

Career ERA 6.30 vs. league average 4.50 across their career seasons — 40.2% worse than league average.

Season-by-Season Pitching

Year	Team	Lg	W	L	G	GS	IP	H	ER	BB	SO	ERA	Lg ERA	Pitcher PIV
2000	LAA	AL	5	1	11	11	60.3	68	37	22	32	5.52	4.77 (-16%)	-
2003	CIN	NL	2	4	7	7	30.0	39	23	15	17	6.90	4.40 (-57%)	-778.6
2005	OAK	AL	1	1	3	3	17.7	16	13	5	10	6.62	4.29 (-54%)	-615.9
2006	KCR	AL	1	1	2	2	7.7	10	8	6	4	9.39	—	-

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
23	9	1	1	0	0	0	0	0	1	2	0.111	0.200	0.111	0.311	0.0

Career AVG .111 vs. league average .267 across their career seasons — 58.4% below league average.

Career OBP .200 vs. league average .336 across their career seasons — 40.5% below league average.

Career SLG .111 vs. league average .428 across their career seasons — 74.0% below league average.

Career OPS 0.311 vs. league average 0.764 across their career seasons — 59.3% below league average.

Season-by-Season Batting

Year	Team	Lg	G	AB	R	H	BB	SO	AVG	Lg AVG	Lg OBP	Lg SLG	Lg OPS
2000	LAA	AL	11	2	1	0	1	0	0.000	—	—	—	—
2003	CIN	NL	7	7	0	1	0	2	0.143	—	—	—	—
2005	OAK	AL	3	0	0	0	0	0	.000	—	—	—	—
2006	KCR	AL	2	0	0	0	0	0	.000	—	—	—	—