Nick Masset, baseball player, 2006-2015

Nick Masset

Born: 5/17/1982 in St. Petersburg, FL, USA

MLB Debut: 2006-06-27 | Final Game: 2015-07-05

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'5" | Weight: 225 lbs

Full name: Nicholas Allen Masset

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Biography

Nick Masset, born in 1982, was a professional baseball pitcher who played in Major League Baseball from 2006 until his retirement in 2015. Known for his strong arm and ability to generate strikeouts, Masset played for several teams during his career, notably the Cincinnati Reds and the Chicago White Sox. He finished his career with a record of 20-16 and an earned run average (ERA) of 4.06, showcasing his effectiveness on the mound over nearly a decade in the league. Throughout his career, Masset accumulated a total of 339 strikeouts and recorded 4 saves, contributing to his teams in both starting and relief roles. His playing style was characterized by a powerful fastball and a willingness to challenge hitters, which made him a valuable asset in high-leverage situations. Masset's career unfolded during a time when the game was increasingly reliant on specialized pitchers, and he adapted to this trend by honing his skills in various pitching roles. While his time in the spotlight may not have been extensive, Masset's contributions to the teams he played for were significant, leaving a mark on the competitive landscape of Major League Baseball during the late 2000s and early 2010s.

Career Pitching Statistics

W L G GS CG SHO SV IP H ER HR BB SO ERA Pitcher PIV
20 16 387 2 0 0 4 403.0 412 182 33 175 339 4.06 0

Career ERA 4.06 vs. league average 4.17 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
2006 TEX AL 0 0 8 0 0 0 0 8.7 9 4 2 4 4.15 — 0.0
2007 CHW AL 2 3 27 1 0 0 0 39.3 52 31 26 21 7.09 4.47 (-59%) -
2008 CHW AL 1 0 32 1 0 0 1 44.7 55 23 21 32 4.63 4.32 (-7%) -
2008 CIN NL 1 0 10 0 0 0 0 17.3 16 4 5 11 2.08 4.32 (+52%) -284.6
2009 CIN NL 5 1 74 0 0 0 0 76.0 54 20 24 70 2.37 4.32 (+45%) 2109.3
2010 CIN NL 4 4 82 0 0 0 2 76.7 64 29 33 85 3.40 4.08 (+17%) 1364.3
2011 CIN NL 3 6 75 0 0 0 1 70.3 76 29 31 62 3.71 3.94 (+6%) 697.4
2014 COL NL 2 0 51 0 0 0 0 45.0 56 29 24 36 5.80 3.74 (-55%) -671.7
2015 MIA NL 0 0 8 0 0 0 0 9.7 12 2 1 6 1.86 3.96 (+53%) 0.0
2015 ATL NL 2 2 20 0 0 0 0 15.3 18 11 8 12 6.46 3.96 (-63%) -735.0

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
387 5 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 5 0.000 0.000 0.000 0.000 0.0

Career AVG .000 vs. league average .260 across their career seasons — 100.0% below league average.

Career OBP .000 vs. league average .327 across their career seasons — 100.0% below league average.

Career SLG .000 vs. league average .410 across their career seasons — 100.0% below league average.

Career OPS 0.000 vs. league average 0.737 across their career seasons — 100.0% 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
2006 TEX AL 8 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 — — — — 0.0
2007 CHW AL 27 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0.000 — — — — 0.0
2008 CHW AL 32 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0.000 — — — — 0.0
2008 CIN NL 10 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 0.000 — — — — 0.0
2009 CIN NL 74 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0.000 — — — — 0.0
2010 CIN NL 82 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 — — — — 0.0
2011 CIN NL 75 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 — — — — 0.0
2014 COL NL 51 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 — — — — 0.0
2015 MIA NL 8 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 — — — — 0.0
2015 ATL NL 20 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 — — — — 0.0

Postseason Statistics

Playoff Career Batting

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

Playoff Batting by Year

Year Round Team G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI BB SO AVG
2010 NLDS1 CIN 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000

Playoff Career Pitching

W L G GS SV IP H ER BB SO ERA
0 0 2 0 0 2.0 2 1 2 1 4.50

Playoff Pitching by Year

Year Round Team W L G GS SV IP H ER BB SO ERA
2010 NLDS1 CIN 0 0 2 0 0 2.0 2 1 2 1 4.50

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
P 387 2 30 48 7 5

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
2006 TEX P 8 0 0 3 0 0
2007 CHA P 27 1 0 3 0 0
2008 CHA P 32 1 2 11 2 3
2008 CIN P 10 0 1 0 1 0
2009 CIN P 74 0 5 11 0 1
2010 CIN P 82 0 9 4 0 0
2011 CIN P 75 0 7 13 1 1
2014 COL P 51 0 5 3 3 0
2015 MIA P 8 0 1 0 0 0
2015 ATL P 20 0 0 0 0 0

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Pitcher 387

Salary History

Year Team League Salary
2012 CIN NL $2,400,000
2011 CIN NL $1,725,000
2010 CIN NL $1,035,000
2009 CIN NL $418,000
2008 CHA AL $396,000
2007 CHA AL $381,000
Total Career Earnings $6,355,000

College History

School Name City State Years Attended
St. Petersburg College St. Petersburg FL 2001