Seth Maness

Born: 10/14/1988 in Pinehurst, NC, USA

MLB Debut: 2013-05-03 | Final Game: 2017-06-04

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'0" | Weight: 190 lbs

Full name: Michael Seth Maness

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Biography

Seth Maness, born in 1988, was a professional baseball pitcher whose career spanned from 2013 to 2017. Known for his effective pitching style, Maness played primarily as a relief pitcher, showcasing his ability to navigate high-pressure situations. He achieved a career record of 18 wins and 10 losses, complemented by a commendable earned run average (ERA) of 3.21. Over the course of his career, he notched 156 strikeouts and recorded 7 saves, demonstrating his capability as a reliable option out of the bullpen. Maness made his Major League Baseball debut on May 3, 2013, and quickly established himself as an important contributor to his teams. His tenure in the league coincided with a period of increased emphasis on bullpen specialization, which saw pitchers like him become critical in late-game scenarios. Although his career was relatively brief, his consistent performance and ability to handle the demands of relief work left a lasting impression on fans and teammates alike. Maness's legacy continues to be recognized among those who appreciate the craft of pitching and the strategic elements of the game.

Career Pitching Statistics

W	L	G	GS	CG	SHO	SV	IP	H	ER	HR	BB	SO	ERA	Pitcher PIV
18	10	252	0	0	0	7	247.0	269	88	23	47	156	3.21	0

Career ERA 3.21 vs. league average 4.02 across their career seasons — 20.3% better than league average.

Season-by-Season Pitching

Year	Team	Lg	W	L	G	SV	IP	H	ER	BB	SO	ERA	Lg ERA	Pitcher PIV
2013	STL	NL	5	2	66	1	62.0	65	16	13	35	2.32	3.87 (+40%)	-
2014	STL	NL	6	4	73	3	80.3	77	26	11	55	2.91	3.74 (+22%)	-
2015	STL	NL	4	2	76	3	63.3	77	30	13	46	4.26	3.96 (-8%)	-
2016	STL	NL	2	2	29	0	31.7	34	12	8	16	3.41	4.19 (+19%)	-
2017	KCR	AL	1	0	8	0	9.7	16	4	2	4	3.72	4.36 (+15%)	-

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
253	14	0	3	0	0	0	0	0	0	6	0.214	0.214	0.214	0.429	0.0

Career AVG .214 vs. league average .254 across their career seasons — 15.6% below league average.

Career OBP .214 vs. league average .319 across their career seasons — 32.8% below league average.

Career SLG .214 vs. league average .406 across their career seasons — 47.2% below league average.

Career OPS 0.429 vs. league average 0.725 across their career seasons — 40.9% below league average.

Season-by-Season Batting

Year	Team	Lg	G	AB	H	SO	AVG	Lg AVG	Lg OBP	Lg SLG	Lg OPS
2013	STL	NL	66	5	1	3	0.200	—	—	—	—
2014	STL	NL	73	5	2	0	0.400	—	—	—	—
2015	STL	NL	77	3	0	2	0.000	—	—	—	—
2016	STL	NL	29	1	0	1	0.000	—	—	—	—
2017	KCR	AL	8	0	0	0	.000	—	—	—	—

Postseason Statistics

Playoff Career Batting

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	BB	SO	AVG
17	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	.000

Playoff Batting by Year

Year	Round	Team	G	AVG
2015	NLDS1	SLN	2	.000
2014	NLCS	SLN	4	.000
2014	NLDS2	SLN	2	.000
2013	NLCS	SLN	3	.000
2013	NLDS1	SLN	2	.000
2013	WS	SLN	4	.000

Playoff Career Pitching

W	L	G	GS	SV	IP	H	ER	BB	SO	ERA
1	0	17	0	0	12.3	13	2	1	6	1.46

Playoff Pitching by Year

Year	Round	Team	W	G	IP	H	ER	BB	SO	ERA
2015	NLDS1	SLN	0	2	1.7	2	1	1	1	5.40
2014	NLCS	SLN	1	4	4.7	4	0	0	1	0.00
2014	NLDS2	SLN	0	2	1.0	1	0	0	1	0.00
2013	NLCS	SLN	0	3	1.3	2	0	0	1	0.00
2013	NLDS1	SLN	0	2	1.3	1	0	0	0	0.00
2013	WS	SLN	0	4	2.3	3	1	0	2	3.86