Brandon Gomes, baseball player, 2011-2015

Brandon Gomes

Born: 7/15/1984 in Fall River, MA, USA

MLB Debut: 2011-05-03 | Final Game: 2015-10-03

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 5'11" | Weight: 190 lbs

Full name: Brandon Paul Gomes

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Biography

Brandon Gomes, born in 1984, was a talented pitcher who carved out a niche in Major League Baseball during his career from 2011 to 2015. Known for his strong fastball and effective slider, Gomes played primarily as a relief pitcher, showcasing his ability to handle high-pressure situations. Throughout his time in the league, he compiled a record of 11 wins and 12 losses, with an earned run average (ERA) of 4.2. He recorded 144 strikeouts and notched a single save, contributing to his teams' efforts in critical moments. Gomes made his mark in the era characterized by an influx of hard-throwing relievers and a growing emphasis on bullpen specialization. He was recognized for his competitive spirit and ability to adapt to the evolving demands of the game. While he may not have been a household name, Gomes' contributions to his teams reflected the depth and talent of pitchers in the league during the early 2010s. After his retirement in 2015, he left behind a legacy that highlighted the importance of reliable arms in the bullpen, underscoring the ever-changing landscape of Major League Baseball.

Career Pitching Statistics

W L G GS CG SHO SV IP H ER HR BB SO ERA Pitcher PIV
11 12 173 0 0 0 1 167.0 151 78 24 61 144 4.20 0

Career ERA 4.20 vs. league average 3.90 across their career seasons — 7.6% 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
2011 TBR AL 2 1 40 0 0 0 0 37.0 34 12 16 32 2.92 3.94 (+26%) -
2012 TBR AL 2 2 15 0 0 0 0 17.7 16 10 12 15 5.09 4.01 (-27%) -
2013 TBR AL 3 1 26 0 0 0 0 19.3 18 14 7 29 6.52 3.87 (-69%) -
2014 TBR AL 2 2 29 0 0 0 0 34.0 28 14 11 24 3.71 3.74 (+1%) -
2015 TBR AL 2 6 63 0 0 0 1 59.0 55 28 15 44 4.27 3.96 (-8%) -

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
174 1 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 1 1 0.000 0.500 0.000 0.500 0.0

Career AVG .000 vs. league average .254 across their career seasons — 100.0% below league average.

Career OBP .500 vs. league average .318 across their career seasons — +57.5% above league average.

Career SLG .000 vs. league average .398 across their career seasons — 100.0% below league average.

Career OPS 0.500 vs. league average 0.716 across their career seasons — 30.2% 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
2011 TBR AL 40 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 — — — — 0.0
2012 TBR AL 15 1 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 1 1 0.000 — — — — 0.0
2013 TBR AL 26 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 — — — — 0.0
2014 TBR AL 29 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 — — — — 0.0
2015 TBR AL 64 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
3 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
2011 ALDS2 TBA 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
0 0 3 0 0 2.3 1 2 2 3 7.71

Playoff Pitching by Year

Year Round Team W L G GS SV IP H ER BB SO ERA
2011 ALDS2 TBA 0 0 3 0 0 2.3 1 2 2 3 7.71

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
P 173 0 5 17 1 0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
2011 TBA P 40 0 3 3 0 0
2012 TBA P 15 0 2 1 1 0
2013 TBA P 26 0 0 4 0 0
2014 TBA P 29 0 0 3 0 0
2015 TBA P 63 0 0 6 0 0

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Pitcher 174

Salary History

Year Team League Salary
2014 TBA AL $507,800
Total Career Earnings $507,800

College History

School Name City State Years Attended
Tulane University New Orleans LA 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006