Casey Janssen

Born: 9/17/1981 in Orange, CA, USA

MLB Debut: 2006-04-27 | Final Game: 2015-10-03

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'4" | Weight: 210 lbs

Full name: Robert Casey Janssen

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Biography

Casey Janssen, born in 1981, was a professional baseball pitcher whose career spanned from 2006 to 2015. He played primarily for the Toronto Blue Jays and made a significant impact as a reliable arm in the bullpen. Janssen finished his career with a record of 31-29 and an earned run average (ERA) of 3.63, showcasing his ability to effectively manage opposing hitters throughout his tenure in Major League Baseball. Janssen was particularly known for his effectiveness in high-pressure situations, evidenced by his 90 career saves. Over the course of his career, he struck out 395 batters, demonstrating both his strikeout capability and his skill in controlling the game. As a part of the Blue Jays' pitching staff during the early 2010s, Janssen contributed to the team's competitive efforts in the American League, navigating the evolving landscape of the game during that era. His steady performance and resilience on the mound earned him recognition among fans and peers alike, solidifying his legacy as a dependable pitcher in the major leagues.

Career Pitching Statistics

W	L	G	GS	CG	SHO	SV	IP	H	ER	HR	BB	SO	ERA	Pitcher PIV
31	29	437	22	0	0	90	533.0	518	215	52	129	395	3.63	0

Career ERA 3.63 vs. league average 4.10 across their career seasons — 11.5% better than league average.

Season-by-Season Pitching

Year	Team	Lg	W	L	G	GS	SV	IP	H	ER	BB	SO	ERA	Lg ERA	Pitcher PIV
2006	TOR	AL	6	10	19	17	0	94.0	103	53	21	44	5.07	4.53 (-12%)	-567.5
2007	TOR	AL	2	3	70	0	6	72.7	67	19	20	39	2.35	4.47 (+47%)	1183.3
2009	TOR	AL	2	4	21	5	1	40.0	59	26	14	24	5.85	4.32 (-35%)	-403.6
2010	TOR	AL	5	2	56	0	0	68.7	74	28	21	63	3.67	4.08 (+10%)	398.5
2011	TOR	AL	6	0	55	0	2	55.7	47	14	14	53	2.26	3.94 (+43%)	2100.0
2012	TOR	AL	1	1	62	0	22	63.7	44	18	11	67	2.54	4.01 (+37%)	1508.7
2013	TOR	AL	4	1	56	0	34	52.7	39	15	13	50	2.56	3.87 (+34%)	1492.5
2014	TOR	AL	3	3	50	0	25	45.7	47	20	7	28	3.94	3.74 (-5%)	-459.7
2015	WAS	NL	2	5	48	0	0	40.0	38	22	8	27	4.95	3.96 (-25%)	-123.1

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
437	3	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	2	0.000	0.000	0.000	0.000	0.0

Career AVG .000 vs. league average .258 across their career seasons — 100.0% below league average.

Career OBP .000 vs. league average .324 across their career seasons — 100.0% below league average.

Career SLG .000 vs. league average .407 across their career seasons — 100.0% below league average.

Career OPS 0.000 vs. league average 0.732 across their career seasons — 100.0% below league average.

Season-by-Season Batting

Year	Team	Lg	G	AB	SO	AVG	Lg AVG	Lg OBP	Lg SLG	Lg OPS
2006	TOR	AL	19	1	1	0.000	—	—	—	—
2007	TOR	AL	70	0	0	.000	—	—	—	—
2009	TOR	AL	21	1	0	0.000	—	—	—	—
2010	TOR	AL	56	1	1	0.000	—	—	—	—
2011	TOR	AL	55	0	0	.000	—	—	—	—
2012	TOR	AL	62	0	0	.000	—	—	—	—
2013	TOR	AL	56	0	0	.000	—	—	—	—
2014	TOR	AL	50	0	0	.000	—	—	—	—
2015	WAS	NL	48	0	0	.000	—	—	—	—

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
P	437	22	52	64	6	2

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
2006	TOR	P	19	17	8	15	0	0
2007	TOR	P	70	0	6	5	2	0
2009	TOR	P	21	5	2	6	1	0
2010	TOR	P	56	0	12	4	0	0
2011	TOR	P	55	0	6	9	2	1
2012	TOR	P	62	0	7	6	0	0
2013	TOR	P	56	0	4	8	0	0
2014	TOR	P	50	0	3	5	1	1
2015	WAS	P	48	0	4	6	0	0

Career Games by Position

Position	Games
Pitcher	437

Salary History

Year	Team	League	Salary
2015	WAS	NL	$3,500,000
2014	TOR	AL	$4,000,000
2013	TOR	AL	$3,900,000
2012	TOR	AL	$2,000,000
2011	TOR	AL	$1,095,000
2010	TOR	AL	$700,000
2009	TOR	AL	$413,900
2008	TOR	AL	$403,900
2007	TOR	AL	$385,200
Total Career Earnings			$16,398,000