Brad Lincoln, baseball player, 2010-2014

Brad Lincoln

Born: 5/25/1985 in Lake Jackson, TX, USA

MLB Debut: 2010-06-09 | Final Game: 2014-04-08

Bats: L | Throws: R | Height: 6'0" | Weight: 225 lbs

Full name: Brad Eric Lincoln

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Biography

Brad Lincoln, born in 1985, was a professional baseball pitcher who played in Major League Baseball from 2010 to 2014. He made his debut on June 9, 2010, showcasing his talents primarily with the Pittsburgh Pirates. Lincoln's career was marked by a solid, if not spectacular, performance on the mound, finishing with a record of 9-11 and an earned run average (ERA) of 4.74. Over his time in the majors, he accumulated 169 strikeouts and recorded 1 save, contributing to the pitching staff as both a starter and reliever. Lincoln's playing style was characterized by a blend of power and finesse, utilizing a diverse pitch arsenal to challenge hitters. His time in the league coincided with a period of increased offensive production in baseball, yet he managed to carve out a niche as a reliable option for his team. Although his career was relatively short, Lincoln's journey through professional baseball highlights the challenges and competitiveness of the sport, as he navigated the ups and downs of a career at the highest level. After his retirement from MLB, he remains a respected figure in the baseball community, remembered for his contributions during a transformative era in the game.

Career Pitching Statistics

W L G GS CG SHO SV IP H ER HR BB SO ERA Pitcher PIV
9 11 99 22 0 0 1 222.3 233 117 32 77 169 4.74 0

Career ERA 4.74 vs. league average 3.93 across their career seasons — 20.6% worse than 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
2010 PIT NL 1 4 11 9 0 0 0 52.7 66 39 15 25 6.66 4.08 (-63%) -1877.5
2011 PIT NL 2 3 12 8 0 0 0 47.7 54 25 16 29 4.72 3.94 (-20%) -108.2
2012 PIT NL 4 2 28 5 0 0 1 59.3 51 18 14 60 2.73 4.01 (+32%) 647.3
2012 TOR AL 1 0 24 0 0 0 0 28.7 29 18 10 28 5.65 4.01 (-41%) -644.5
2013 TOR AL 1 2 22 0 0 0 0 31.7 28 14 22 25 3.98 3.87 (-3%) -1286.0
2014 PHI NL 0 0 2 0 0 0 0 2.3 5 3 0 2 11.57 — 0.0

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
101 38 3 9 1 0 0 4 0 1 14 0.237 0.256 0.263 0.520 0.0

Career AVG .237 vs. league average .254 across their career seasons — 6.9% below league average.

Career OBP .256 vs. league average .319 across their career seasons — 19.7% below league average.

Career SLG .263 vs. league average .398 across their career seasons — 33.9% below league average.

Career OPS 0.520 vs. league average 0.717 across their career seasons — 27.6% below 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
2010 PIT NL 11 15 0 6 0 0 0 3 0 0 3 0.400 — — — — 0.0
2011 PIT NL 13 12 1 1 1 0 0 1 0 1 5 0.083 — — — — 0.0
2012 PIT NL 29 10 2 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 6 0.200 — — — — 0.0
2012 TOR AL 24 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 — — — — 0.0
2013 TOR AL 22 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.000 — — — — 0.0
2014 PHI NL 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 — — — — 0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
P 99 22 28 34 0 3

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
2010 PIT P 11 9 6 7 0 0
2011 PIT P 12 8 9 7 0 1
2012 PIT P 28 5 6 8 0 1
2012 TOR P 24 0 2 6 0 0
2013 TOR P 22 0 5 6 0 1
2014 PHI P 2 0 0 0 0 0

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Pitcher 99

Salary History

Year Team League Salary
2014 PHI NL $512,300
2011 PIT NL $414,500
Total Career Earnings $926,800

College History

School Name City State Years Attended
University of Houston Houston TX 2004, 2005, 2006