Brad Halsey

Born: 2/14/1981 in Houston, TX, USA

Died: 10/31/2014 in New Braunfels, TX, USA

MLB Debut: 2004-06-19 | Final Game: 2006-10-01

Bats: L | Throws: L | Height: 6'1" | Weight: 185 lbs

Full name: Bradford Alexander Halsey

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Biography

Brad Halsey was a professional baseball pitcher who played in Major League Baseball from 2004 to 2006. Born in 1981, Halsey made his debut with the New York Yankees, showcasing his potential as a left-handed pitcher during a time when the league was increasingly emphasizing power pitching. Over the course of his career, he recorded a win-loss record of 14-19 and maintained an earned run average (ERA) of 4.84. Halsey demonstrated his ability to miss bats, accumulating a total of 160 strikeouts throughout his time in the majors. Halsey's playing style was characterized by a mix of finesse and control, which allowed him to navigate through challenging lineups. Although he did not secure any saves during his career, he contributed as a reliable option in the starting rotation and bullpen for various teams, including the Yankees, Arizona Diamondbacks, and Oakland Athletics. His tenure in the league coincided with a transitional period in baseball, where the game was evolving with new training techniques and analytics, influencing how pitchers approached their craft. Halsey's legacy remains as a testament to the journey of a player who navigated the complexities of professional baseball during the mid-2000s.

Career Pitching Statistics

W	L	G	GS	CG	SHO	SV	IP	H	ER	HR	BB	SO	ERA	Pitcher PIV
14	19	88	40	0	0	0	286.3	340	154	35	99	160	4.84	0

Career ERA 4.84 vs. league average 4.43 across their career seasons — 9.3% 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
2004	NYY	AL	1	3	8	7	32.0	41	23	14	25	6.47	4.46 (-45%)	-
2005	AZ	NL	8	12	28	26	160.0	191	82	39	82	4.61	4.29 (-7%)	-
2006	OAK	AL	5	4	52	7	94.3	108	49	46	53	4.67	4.53 (-3%)	-1524.3

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
88	50	2	4	0	0	0	2	0	6	19	0.080	0.179	0.080	0.259	-571.0

Career AVG .080 vs. league average .267 across their career seasons — 70.0% below league average.

Career OBP .179 vs. league average .334 across their career seasons — 46.5% below league average.

Career SLG .080 vs. league average .426 across their career seasons — 81.2% below league average.

Career OPS 0.259 vs. league average 0.760 across their career seasons — 66.0% below league average.

Season-by-Season Batting

Year	Team	Lg	G	AB	R	H	RBI	BB	SO	AVG	Lg AVG	Lg OBP	Lg SLG	Lg OPS	PIV
2004	NYY	AL	8	2	0	1	0	0	1	0.500	—	—	—	—	0.0
2005	AZ	NL	28	48	2	3	2	6	18	0.062	—	—	—	—	-571.0
2006	OAK	AL	52	0	0	0	0	0	0	.000	—	—	—	—	0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
P	88	40	9	43	5	4

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
2004	NYA	P	8	7	0	3	1	0
2005	ARI	P	28	26	5	25	3	2
2006	OAK	P	52	7	4	15	1	2

Career Games by Position

Position	Games
Pitcher	88

Salary History

Year	Team	League	Salary
2006	OAK	AL	$346,000
2005	ARI	NL	$317,500
Total Career Earnings			$663,500

College History

School Name	City	State	Years Attended
University of Texas at Austin	Austin	TX	2002
Hill College	Hillsboro	TX	2000, 2001