Brooks Kieschnick

Born: 6/6/1972 in Robstown, TX, USA

MLB Debut: 1996-04-03 | Final Game: 2004-10-03

Bats: L | Throws: R | Height: 6'4" | Weight: 225 lbs

Full name: Michael Brooks Kieschnick

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Biography

Brooks Kieschnick, born in 1972, was a versatile pitcher who played in Major League Baseball from 1996 to 2004. Known for his unique dual-threat capability, Kieschnick made a name for himself during an era marked by both offensive explosion and strategic evolution in pitching roles. Over his career, he compiled a record of 2-2 with an earned run average (ERA) of 4.59, showcasing his ability to compete at the highest level despite limited opportunities on the mound. Throughout his time in the majors, Kieschnick registered a total of 67 strikeouts, demonstrating his strikeout potential in key situations. While he did not amass any saves during his career, his contributions were significant, particularly as a left-handed pitcher during a time when the role of specialized relievers began to gain prominence. Kieschnick's career spanned the transition into the modern game, and he remains a noteworthy figure for his blend of pitching and hitting skills, embodying the evolving nature of player roles in baseball.

Career Pitching Statistics

W	L	G	GS	CG	SHO	SV	IP	H	ER	HR	BB	SO	ERA	Pitcher PIV
2	2	74	0	0	0	0	96.0	110	49	11	26	67	4.59	0

Career ERA 4.59 vs. league average 4.43 across their career seasons — near 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
2003	MIL	NL	1	1	42	0	0	0	0	53.0	66	31	13	39	5.26	4.40 (-20%)	720.6
2004	MIL	NL	1	1	32	0	0	0	0	43.0	44	18	13	28	3.77	4.46 (+16%)	-3.5

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
260	306	34	76	10	1	16	46	1	30	76	0.248	0.315	0.444	0.760	35.9

Career AVG .248 vs. league average .267 across their career seasons — 6.9% below league average.

Career OBP .315 vs. league average .337 across their career seasons — 6.4% below league average.

Career SLG .444 vs. league average .427 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career OPS 0.760 vs. league average 0.764 across their career seasons — near 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
1996	CHC	NL	25	29	6	10	2	0	1	6	0	3	8	0.345	—	—	—	—	0.0
1997	CHC	NL	39	90	9	18	2	0	4	12	1	12	21	0.200	.266 (-25%)	.336 (-13%)	.419 (-15%)	.756 (-14%)	-215.5
2000	CIN	NL	14	12	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	1	5	0.000	—	—	—	—	0.0
2001	COL	NL	35	42	5	10	2	1	3	9	0	3	13	0.238	—	—	—	—	0.0
2003	MIL	NL	70	70	12	21	1	0	7	12	0	6	13	0.300	.264 (+14%)	.332 (+7%)	.422 (+46%)	.754 (+28%)	360.3
2004	MIL	NL	77	63	2	17	3	0	1	7	0	5	16	0.270	.266 (+1%)	.335 (-3%)	.427 (-15%)	.762 (-10%)	-108.9