Philip Humber

Born: 12/21/1982 in Nacogdoches, TX, USA

MLB Debut: 2006-09-24 | Final Game: 2013-09-22

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'3" | Weight: 215 lbs

Full name: Philip Gregory Humber

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Biography

Philip Humber was a professional baseball pitcher born in 1982 who made his mark in Major League Baseball from 2006 to 2013. Known for his resilience on the mound, Humber played for several teams during his career, including the New York Mets, Minnesota Twins, Kansas City Royals, and Chicago White Sox. Over the course of his career, he compiled a win-loss record of 16-23 and maintained a career Earned Run Average (ERA) of 5.31. Despite facing challenges, he accumulated a total of 272 strikeouts, showcasing his ability to overpower batters at times. Humber's career was notable not only for the statistics he posted but also for the way he navigated the complexities of professional baseball during his tenure. He played during a period marked by significant changes in the game, including advancements in training and analytics, which impacted pitching strategies. Humber is perhaps best remembered for his perfect game on April 21, 2012, while pitching for the Chicago White Sox, a rare achievement that solidified his place in baseball history. Although his overall record may not reflect a dominant career, his contributions to the teams he played for and his memorable moments on the mound left a lasting impression on fans and the baseball community.

Career Pitching Statistics

W	L	G	GS	CG	SHO	SV	IP	H	ER	HR	BB	SO	ERA	Pitcher PIV
16	23	97	51	1	1	0	371.0	398	219	53	129	272	5.31	0

Career ERA 5.31 vs. league average 4.19 across their career seasons — 26.7% worse than league average.

Season-by-Season Pitching

Year	Team	Lg	W	L	G	GS	CG	SHO	IP	H	ER	BB	SO	ERA	Lg ERA	Pitcher PIV
2006	NYN	NL	0	0	2	0	0	0	2.0	0	0	1	2	0.00	—	0.0
2007	NYN	NL	0	0	3	1	0	0	7.0	9	6	2	2	7.71	—	0.0
2008	MIN	AL	0	0	5	0	0	0	11.7	11	6	5	6	4.63	4.32 (-7%)	-1105.0
2009	MIN	AL	0	0	8	0	0	0	9.0	17	8	9	9	8.00	4.32 (-85%)	0.0
2010	KCR	AL	2	1	8	1	0	0	21.7	22	10	7	16	4.15	4.08 (-2%)	-
2011	CHW	AL	9	9	28	26	0	0	163.0	151	68	41	116	3.75	3.94 (+5%)	-
2012	CHW	AL	5	5	26	16	1	1	102.0	113	73	44	85	6.44	4.01 (-60%)	-
2013	HOU	AL	0	8	17	7	0	0	54.7	75	48	20	36	7.90	3.87 (-104%)	-1600.4

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
97	11	0	1	0	0	0	1	0	0	4	0.091	0.091	0.091	0.182	0.0

Career AVG .091 vs. league average .261 across their career seasons — 65.1% below league average.

Career OBP .091 vs. league average .328 across their career seasons — 72.3% below league average.

Career SLG .091 vs. league average .412 across their career seasons — 77.9% below league average.

Career OPS 0.182 vs. league average 0.739 across their career seasons — 75.4% below league average.

Season-by-Season Batting

Year	Team	Lg	G	AB	H	RBI	SO	AVG	Lg AVG	Lg OBP	Lg SLG	Lg OPS
2006	NYN	NL	2	0	0	0	0	.000	—	—	—	—
2007	NYN	NL	3	1	0	0	0	0.000	—	—	—	—
2008	MIN	AL	5	0	0	0	0	.000	—	—	—	—
2009	MIN	AL	8	0	0	0	0	.000	—	—	—	—
2010	KCR	AL	8	0	0	0	0	.000	—	—	—	—
2011	CHW	AL	28	5	0	0	2	0.000	—	—	—	—
2012	CHW	AL	26	5	1	1	2	0.200	—	—	—	—
2013	HOU	AL	17	0	0	0	0	.000	—	—	—	—