Brian Fuentes, baseball player, 2001-2012

Brian Fuentes

Born: 8/9/1975 in Merced, CA, USA

MLB Debut: 2001-06-02 | Final Game: 2012-08-08

Bats: L | Throws: L | Height: 6'4" | Weight: 230 lbs

Full name: Brian Christopher Fuentes

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Biography

Brian Fuentes, born in 1975, was a professional baseball pitcher whose career spanned from 2001 to 2012. Known for his effective left-handed delivery and ability to close games, he played a significant role in the bullpens of several Major League Baseball teams. Fuentes finished his career with a record of 26-43 and an earned run average (ERA) of 3.62, underscoring his reliability in high-pressure situations. He recorded a notable 639 strikeouts and achieved 204 saves, solidifying his status as a prominent closer during the height of his career. Fuentes was a four-time All-Star, earning recognition for his contributions on the mound. His career unfolded during a dynamic era in baseball marked by increased offensive production and the evolution of relief pitching strategies. Fuentes distinguished himself with his ability to navigate challenging innings and secure crucial outs, making him a valuable asset to his teams. His legacy is remembered not just through his statistics but also through his impact on the game as a left-handed reliever in a time when bullpens were becoming increasingly important in MLB strategy.

Career Pitching Statistics

W L G GS CG SHO SV IP H ER HR BB SO ERA Pitcher PIV
26 43 650 0 0 0 204 613.3 515 247 64 258 639 3.62 0

Career ERA 3.62 vs. league average 4.29 across their career seasons — 15.6% better 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 SEA AL 1 1 10 0 0 0 0 11.7 6 6 8 10 4.63 4.42 (-5%) -577.3
2002 COL NL 2 0 31 0 0 0 0 26.7 25 14 13 38 4.72 4.28 (-10%) 278.9
2003 COL NL 3 3 75 0 0 0 4 75.3 64 23 34 82 2.75 4.40 (+38%) 1423.5
2004 COL NL 2 4 47 0 0 0 0 44.7 46 28 19 48 5.64 4.46 (-26%) 636.3
2005 COL NL 2 5 78 0 0 0 31 74.3 59 24 34 91 2.91 4.29 (+32%) 1687.2
2006 COL NL 3 4 66 0 0 0 30 65.3 50 25 26 73 3.44 4.53 (+24%) 916.3
2007 COL NL 3 5 64 0 0 0 20 61.3 46 21 23 56 3.08 4.47 (+31%) 497.6
2008 COL NL 1 5 67 0 0 0 30 62.7 47 19 22 82 2.73 4.32 (+37%) 3309.3
2009 LAA AL 1 5 65 0 0 0 48 55.0 53 24 24 46 3.93 4.32 (+9%) -142.7
2010 LAA AL 4 1 39 0 0 0 23 38.3 28 15 18 39 3.52 4.08 (+14%) -142.1
2010 MIN AL 0 0 9 0 0 0 1 9.7 3 0 2 8 0.00 4.08 (+100%) 0.0
2011 OAK AL 2 8 67 0 0 0 12 58.3 52 24 20 42 3.70 3.94 (+6%) -316.4
2012 OAK AL 2 2 26 0 0 0 5 25.0 30 19 10 18 6.84 4.01 (-70%) -980.1
2012 STL NL 0 0 6 0 0 0 0 5.0 6 5 5 6 9.00 — -

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
650 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.000 0.000 0.000 0.000 0.0

Career AVG .000 vs. league average .263 across their career seasons — 100.0% below league average.

Career OBP .000 vs. league average .330 across their career seasons — 100.0% below league average.

Career SLG .000 vs. league average .417 across their career seasons — 100.0% below league average.

Career OPS 0.000 vs. league average 0.748 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 SEA AL 10 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 — — — — 0.0
2002 COL NL 31 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 — — — — 0.0
2003 COL NL 75 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.000 — — — — 0.0
2004 COL NL 47 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 — — — — 0.0
2005 COL NL 78 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 — — — — 0.0
2006 COL NL 66 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 — — — — 0.0
2007 COL NL 64 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 — — — — 0.0
2008 COL NL 67 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 — — — — 0.0
2009 LAA AL 65 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 — — — — 0.0
2010 LAA AL 39 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 — — — — 0.0
2010 MIN AL 9 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 — — — — 0.0
2011 OAK AL 67 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 — — — — 0.0
2012 OAK AL 26 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 — — — — 0.0
2012 STL NL 6 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 — — — — 0.0

Postseason Statistics

Playoff Career Batting

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI BB SO AVG
17 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000

Playoff Batting by Year

Year Round Team G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI BB SO AVG
2010 ALDS2 MIN 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000
2009 ALCS LAA 3 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000
2009 ALDS2 LAA 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000
2007 NLCS COL 4 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000
2007 NLDS2 COL 3 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000
2007 WS COL 3 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000

Playoff Career Pitching

W L G GS SV IP H ER BB SO ERA
1 0 17 0 3 17.0 16 8 9 16 4.24

Playoff Pitching by Year

Year Round Team W L G GS SV IP H ER BB SO ERA
2010 ALDS2 MIN 0 0 2 0 0 2.7 1 0 0 2 0.00
2009 ALCS LAA 0 0 3 0 1 3.0 1 1 3 3 3.00
2009 ALDS2 LAA 0 0 2 0 2 1.7 0 0 1 0 0.00
2007 NLCS COL 0 0 4 0 0 3.7 7 3 0 6 7.36
2007 NLDS2 COL 1 0 3 0 0 2.3 1 0 3 4 0.00
2007 WS COL 0 0 3 0 0 3.7 6 4 2 1 9.82

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
P 650 0 11 71 6 1

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
2001 SEA P 10 0 1 3 0 0
2002 COL P 31 0 2 2 1 0
2003 COL P 75 0 3 9 1 1
2004 COL P 47 0 0 6 1 0
2005 COL P 78 0 0 8 0 0
2006 COL P 66 0 1 6 1 0
2007 COL P 64 0 0 6 1 0
2008 COL P 67 0 1 9 0 0
2009 LAA P 65 0 1 6 0 0
2010 LAA P 39 0 0 5 0 0
2010 MIN P 9 0 0 0 0 0
2011 OAK P 67 0 1 9 1 0
2012 OAK P 26 0 1 2 0 0
2012 SLN P 6 0 0 0 0 0

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Pitcher 650

Salary History

Year Team League Salary
2012 OAK AL $5,000,000
2011 OAK AL $5,000,000
2010 LAA AL $9,000,000
2009 LAA AL $8,500,000
2008 COL NL $5,050,000
2007 COL NL $3,500,000
2006 COL NL $2,000,000
2005 COL NL $328,000
2004 COL NL $320,000
2003 COL NL $300,000
Total Career Earnings $38,998,000

College History

School Name City State Years Attended
Merced College Merced CA 1995, 1996