Brandon Medders, baseball player, 2005-2010

Brandon Medders

Born: 1/26/1980 in Tuscaloosa, AL, USA

MLB Debut: 2005-06-20 | Final Game: 2010-05-19

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'2" | Weight: 195 lbs

Full name: Brandon Edward Medders

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Biography

Brandon Medders was a professional baseball pitcher whose career spanned from 2005 to 2010. Born in 1980, Medders made his mark in Major League Baseball during a time characterized by an offensive explosion and evolving pitching strategies. He played a total of six seasons, concluding his career with notable statistics that included a record of 16-7 and an ERA of 3.61. Over the course of his career, Medders recorded 175 strikeouts and achieved a single save, contributing to his teams' efforts in critical moments. Medders was known for his versatility on the mound, often deployed in various roles that showcased his adaptability. His ability to manage games and keep opposing hitters off balance was a hallmark of his playing style. As a product of the mid-2000s era, he faced strong competition while also navigating the transitions in pitching approaches that defined the period. Medders' contributions to the game, particularly his reliable performances and work ethic, left a lasting impression on his teams and fans alike as he transitioned from a promising prospect to a seasoned player in the major leagues.

Career Pitching Statistics

W L G GS CG SHO SV IP H ER HR BB SO ERA Pitcher PIV
16 7 210 0 0 0 1 234.7 233 94 27 104 175 3.61 0

Career ERA 3.61 vs. league average 4.34 across their career seasons — 16.9% better 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
2005 AZ NL 4 1 27 0 0 0 0 30.3 21 6 11 31 1.78 4.29 (+59%) -
2006 AZ NL 5 3 60 0 0 0 0 71.7 76 29 28 47 3.64 4.53 (+20%) -
2007 AZ NL 1 2 30 0 0 0 0 29.3 30 14 16 23 4.30 4.47 (+4%) -
2008 AZ NL 1 0 18 0 0 0 0 19.7 17 10 11 8 4.58 4.32 (-6%) -
2009 SFG NL 5 1 61 0 0 0 1 68.7 63 23 32 58 3.01 4.32 (+30%) -
2010 SFG NL 0 0 14 0 0 0 0 15.0 26 12 6 8 7.20 4.08 (-76%) -

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
210 5 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 .264 across their career seasons — 100.0% below league average.

Career OBP .000 vs. league average .332 across their career seasons — 100.0% below league average.

Career SLG .000 vs. league average .418 across their career seasons — 100.0% below league average.

Career OPS 0.000 vs. league average 0.751 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
2005 AZ NL 27 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.000 — — — — 0.0
2006 AZ NL 60 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0.000 — — — — 0.0
2007 AZ NL 30 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 — — — — 0.0
2008 AZ NL 18 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 — — — — 0.0
2009 SFG NL 61 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0.000 — — — — 0.0
2010 SFG NL 14 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 210 0 16 24 2 2

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
2005 ARI P 27 0 1 1 0 0
2006 ARI P 60 0 8 8 1 0
2007 ARI P 30 0 4 1 1 0
2008 ARI P 18 0 1 3 0 1
2009 SFN P 61 0 2 9 0 1
2010 SFN P 14 0 0 2 0 0

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Pitcher 210

Salary History

Year Team League Salary
2010 SFN NL $820,000
2009 SFN NL $475,000
2008 ARI NL $409,500
2007 ARI NL $390,500
2006 ARI NL $327,000
Total Career Earnings $2,422,000

College History

School Name City State Years Attended
Mississippi State University Mississippi State MS 2000, 2001