Brad Hennessey

Born: 2/7/1980 in Toledo, OH, USA

MLB Debut: 2004-08-07 | Final Game: 2008-09-26

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'2" | Weight: 195 lbs

Full name: Brad Martin Hennessey

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Biography

Brad Hennessey was a professional baseball pitcher whose career spanned from 2004 to 2008. Born in 1980, he made his mark in Major League Baseball primarily with the San Francisco Giants. Throughout his five seasons in the league, Hennessey compiled a career record of 17-23, showcasing his capacity to contribute as both a starter and a reliever. His earned run average (ERA) stood at 4.69, reflecting the challenges he faced during the competitive landscape of the mid-2000s, a time characterized by high offensive outputs across the league. Hennessey's pitching style was versatile, allowing him to accumulate 192 strikeouts and earn 20 saves over the course of his career. Known for his competitive spirit and determination on the mound, he played a vital role in the Giants' bullpen during a transitional period for the franchise. Although his career concluded in 2008, Hennessey's contributions to the game and his experiences in a dynamic era of baseball left a lasting impression on fans and aspiring pitchers alike.

Career Pitching Statistics

W	L	G	GS	CG	SHO	SV	IP	H	ER	HR	BB	SO	ERA	Pitcher PIV
17	23	148	44	1	0	20	360.7	390	188	44	147	192	4.69	0

Career ERA 4.69 vs. league average 4.42 across their career seasons — 6.2% worse than league average.

Season-by-Season Pitching

Year	Team	Lg	W	L	G	GS	CG	SV	IP	H	ER	BB	SO	ERA	Lg ERA	Pitcher PIV
2004	SFG	NL	2	2	7	7	0	0	34.3	42	19	15	25	4.98	4.46 (-12%)	-
2005	SFG	NL	5	8	21	21	0	0	118.3	127	61	52	64	4.64	4.29 (-8%)	-
2006	SFG	NL	5	6	34	12	0	1	99.3	92	47	42	42	4.26	4.53 (+6%)	-
2007	SFG	NL	4	5	69	0	0	19	68.3	66	26	23	40	3.42	4.47 (+23%)	-
2008	SFG	NL	1	2	17	4	1	0	40.3	63	35	15	21	7.81	4.32 (-81%)	-

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
151	88	6	20	3	0	2	8	1	1	27	0.227	0.233	0.330	0.563	0.0

Career AVG .227 vs. league average .266 across their career seasons — 14.7% below league average.

Career OBP .233 vs. league average .334 across their career seasons — 30.2% below league average.

Career SLG .330 vs. league average .424 across their career seasons — 22.2% below league average.

Career OPS 0.563 vs. league average 0.758 across their career seasons — 25.7% below league average.

Season-by-Season Batting

Year	Team	Lg	G	AB	R	H	2B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	Lg AVG	Lg OBP	Lg SLG	Lg OPS
2004	SFG	NL	7	13	1	3	0	0	2	0	1	4	0.231	—	—	—	—
2005	SFG	NL	21	39	3	9	1	2	5	0	0	12	0.231	—	—	—	—
2006	SFG	NL	36	27	1	6	1	0	0	0	0	9	0.222	—	—	—	—
2007	SFG	NL	69	1	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0.000	—	—	—	—
2008	SFG	NL	18	8	1	2	1	0	1	1	0	2	0.250	—	—	—	—