Brian Falkenborg, baseball player, 1999-2008

Brian Falkenborg

Born: 1/18/1978 in Newport Beach, CA, USA

MLB Debut: 1999-10-01 | Final Game: 2008-09-05

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'7" | Weight: 235 lbs

Full name: Brian Thomas Falkenborg

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Biography

Brian Falkenborg was a professional baseball pitcher born in 1978, whose career spanned from 1999 until his retirement on September 5, 2008. Known for his versatility on the mound, Falkenborg played in an era characterized by a strong emphasis on power hitting and offensive production, which presented unique challenges for pitchers. Throughout his career, he compiled a record of 3-5 with a 5.59 ERA, showcasing his resilience and determination in a competitive league. Over the course of his time in Major League Baseball, Falkenborg recorded 62 strikeouts and did not register any saves. His role primarily came in relief appearances, where he displayed a competitive spirit and the ability to navigate challenging game situations. While he may not have attained the accolades of some of his contemporaries, Falkenborg’s contributions to his teams and his journey through the highs and lows of professional baseball reflect the dedication required to succeed at the highest level of the sport.

Career Pitching Statistics

W L G GS CG SHO SV IP H ER HR BB SO ERA Pitcher PIV
3 5 64 0 0 0 0 75.7 91 47 10 36 62 5.59 0

Career ERA 5.59 vs. league average 4.46 across their career seasons — 25.2% 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
1999 BAL AL 0 0 2 0 0 0 0 3.0 2 0 2 1 0.00 — 0.0
2004 LAD NL 1 0 6 0 0 0 0 14.3 19 12 9 11 7.53 4.46 (-69%) -
2005 SDP NL 0 0 10 0 0 0 0 11.0 17 10 5 10 8.18 4.29 (-91%) -
2006 STL NL 0 1 5 0 0 0 0 6.3 5 2 0 5 2.84 — -
2007 STL NL 0 1 16 0 0 0 0 18.7 22 10 8 16 4.82 4.47 (-8%) -
2008 LAD NL 2 2 16 0 0 0 0 11.7 11 8 4 9 6.17 4.32 (-43%) -
2008 SDP NL 0 1 9 0 0 0 0 10.7 15 5 8 10 4.22 4.32 (+2%) -

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
64 5 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 5 0.000 0.167 0.000 0.167 0.0

Career AVG .000 vs. league average .267 across their career seasons — 100.0% below league average.

Career OBP .167 vs. league average .336 across their career seasons — 50.4% below league average.

Career SLG .000 vs. league average .425 across their career seasons — 100.0% below league average.

Career OPS 0.167 vs. league average 0.761 across their career seasons — 78.1% 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
1999 BAL AL 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 — — — — 0.0
2004 LAD NL 6 2 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 2 0.000 — — — — 0.0
2005 SDP NL 10 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 — — — — 0.0
2006 STL NL 5 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0.000 — — — — 0.0
2007 STL NL 16 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0.000 — — — — 0.0
2008 LAD NL 16 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0.000 — — — — 0.0
2008 SDP 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 64 0 5 10 1 2

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1999 BAL P 2 0 1 0 0 0
2004 LAN P 6 0 1 2 1 0
2005 SDN P 10 0 0 0 0 0
2006 SLN P 5 0 0 1 0 0
2007 SLN P 16 0 2 2 0 1
2008 LAN P 16 0 0 2 0 1
2008 SDN P 9 0 1 3 0 0

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Pitcher 64

Salary History

Year Team League Salary
2004 LAN NL $302,500
2000 BAL AL $200,000
Total Career Earnings $502,500