Kris Medlen, baseball player, 2009-2018

Kris Medlen

Born: 10/7/1985 in Artesia, CA, USA

MLB Debut: 2009-05-21 | Final Game: 2018-05-04

Bats: B | Throws: R | Height: 5'10" | Weight: 190 lbs

Full name: Kristopher Allen Medlen

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Biography

Kris Medlen, born in 1985, was a professional baseball pitcher whose career spanned from 2009 to 2018. Known for his exceptional command and versatility on the mound, Medlen established himself as a reliable option for the teams he played for, most notably the Atlanta Braves. He concluded his career with a win-loss record of 41-26 and an impressive earned run average (ERA) of 3.33. Over his career, he recorded 496 strikeouts and achieved one save, showcasing his ability to be effective both as a starter and in relief situations. Medlen's playing style was characterized by his sharp breaking pitches and meticulous approach to pitching, which allowed him to navigate tough lineups effectively. He emerged during a competitive era in Major League Baseball, where pitchers faced increasingly potent offenses. His contributions to the Braves during his tenure helped solidify his reputation as a key player in their rotation. Despite the challenges posed by injuries later in his career, Medlen's impact on the game remains significant, as he exemplified the tenacity and skill required to succeed at the highest level of baseball.

Career Pitching Statistics

W L G GS CG SHO SV IP H ER HR BB SO ERA Pitcher PIV
41 26 174 76 2 1 1 599.3 566 222 50 163 496 3.33 0

Career ERA 3.33 vs. league average 4.07 across their career seasons — 18.0% 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
2009 ATL NL 3 5 37 4 0 0 0 67.7 65 32 30 72 4.26 4.32 (+2%) 1669.7
2010 ATL NL 6 2 31 14 0 0 0 107.7 108 44 21 83 3.68 4.08 (+10%) 836.8
2011 ATL NL 0 0 2 0 0 0 0 2.3 1 0 0 2 0.00 — 0.0
2012 ATL NL 10 1 50 12 2 1 1 138.0 103 24 23 120 1.57 4.01 (+61%) 5654.8
2013 ATL NL 15 12 32 31 0 0 0 197.0 194 68 47 157 3.11 3.87 (+20%) 1978.9
2015 KCR AL 6 2 15 8 0 0 0 58.3 56 26 18 40 4.01 3.96 (-1%) -
2016 KCR AL 1 3 6 6 0 0 0 24.3 30 21 20 18 7.77 4.19 (-85%) -
2018 AZ NL 0 1 1 1 0 0 0 4.0 9 7 4 4 15.75 — -

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
177 129 9 18 4 0 1 8 1 11 60 0.140 0.211 0.194 0.405 -325.6

Career AVG .140 vs. league average .255 across their career seasons — 45.3% below league average.

Career OBP .211 vs. league average .322 across their career seasons — 34.3% below league average.

Career SLG .194 vs. league average .407 across their career seasons — 52.3% below league average.

Career OPS 0.405 vs. league average 0.728 across their career seasons — 44.4% 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
2009 ATL NL 39 13 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 7 0.000 — — — — 0.0
2010 ATL NL 32 27 2 5 1 0 0 2 0 3 14 0.185 — — — — 0.0
2011 ATL NL 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 — — — — 0.0
2012 ATL NL 50 33 3 4 1 0 0 2 0 4 15 0.121 — — — — 0.0
2013 ATL NL 32 55 3 9 2 0 1 4 1 4 23 0.164 .253 (-35%) .317 (-32%) .396 (-36%) .714 (-34%) -325.6
2015 KCR AL 15 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 — — — — 0.0
2016 KCR AL 6 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 — — — — 0.0
2018 AZ NL 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0.000 — — — — 0.0

Postseason Statistics

Playoff Career Batting

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI BB SO AVG
4 3 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 0.000

Playoff Batting by Year

Year Round Team G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI BB SO AVG
2015 ALCS KCA 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000
2015 WS KCA 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000
2013 NLDS2 ATL 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0.000
2012 NLWC ATL 1 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0.000

Playoff Career Pitching

W L G GS SV IP H ER BB SO ERA
0 2 4 2 0 16.3 15 9 2 16 4.96

Playoff Pitching by Year

Year Round Team W L G GS SV IP H ER BB SO ERA
2015 ALCS KCA 0 0 1 0 0 5.0 3 2 1 6 3.60
2015 WS KCA 0 0 1 0 0 1.0 0 0 0 2 0.00
2013 NLDS2 ATL 0 1 1 1 0 4.0 9 5 1 4 11.25
2012 NLWC ATL 0 1 1 1 0 6.3 3 2 0 4 2.84

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
P 174 76 36 92 3 6

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
2009 ATL P 37 4 5 8 0 0
2010 ATL P 31 14 4 17 0 2
2011 ATL P 2 0 0 2 0 0
2012 ATL P 50 12 12 26 1 1
2013 ATL P 32 31 9 30 2 2
2015 KCA P 15 8 4 7 0 0
2016 KCA P 6 6 2 2 0 1
2018 ARI P 1 1 0 0 0 0

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Pitcher 174

Awards & Honors

Year Award Notes
2013 Pitcher of the Month September
2012 Pitcher of the Month August
2012 Pitcher of the Month September

Salary History

Year Team League Salary
2016 KCA AL $5,500,000
2015 KCA AL $2,000,000
2013 ATL NL $2,600,000
2012 ATL NL $490,000
2011 ATL NL $429,500
2010 ATL NL $407,500
Total Career Earnings $11,427,000

Award Voting History

Year Award League Finish Points Won Points Max Votes First
2012 Most Valuable Player NL 20th 8.0 448 0