Brett Myers, baseball player, 2002-2013

Brett Myers

Born: 8/17/1980 in Jacksonville, FL, USA

MLB Debut: 2002-07-24 | Final Game: 2013-04-19

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'4" | Weight: 240 lbs

Full name: Brett Allen Myers

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Biography

Brett Myers, born in 1980, was a professional baseball pitcher who made significant contributions to Major League Baseball from 2002 until his retirement in 2013. Over the course of his career, he played predominantly for the Philadelphia Phillies, where he emerged as a key member of the pitching rotation during a transformative period for the franchise. Known for his competitive spirit and durability on the mound, Myers finished his career with a record of 97-96 and an earned run average (ERA) of 4.25. His ability to strike out batters was notable, as he recorded 1,379 strikeouts in his career, alongside amassing 40 saves. Myers' career spanned a dynamic era in baseball, marked by the rise of offensive production and a focus on pitching depth in rotations. He was known for his aggressive pitching style and ability to handle high-pressure situations, which made him a valuable asset in both starting and relief roles. Throughout his time in the league, Myers was recognized for his contributions to the Phillies' success, particularly during their quest for the postseason. His legacy is remembered not only for his statistical achievements but also for the impact he had on the teams he played for and the fans who supported him.

Career Pitching Statistics

W L G GS CG SHO SV IP H ER HR BB SO ERA Pitcher PIV
97 96 381 252 12 3 40 1710.0 1725 807 247 556 1379 4.25 0

Career ERA 4.25 vs. league average 4.25 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
2002 PHI NL 4 5 12 12 1 0 0 72.0 73 34 29 34 4.25 4.28 (+1%) -2162.8
2003 PHI NL 14 9 32 32 1 1 0 193.0 205 95 76 143 4.43 4.40 (-1%) 911.3
2004 PHI NL 11 11 32 31 1 1 0 176.0 196 108 62 116 5.52 4.46 (-24%) -3261.2
2005 PHI NL 13 8 34 34 2 0 0 215.3 193 89 68 208 3.72 4.29 (+13%) 1296.8
2006 PHI NL 12 7 31 31 1 0 0 198.0 194 86 63 189 3.91 4.53 (+14%) 1984.1
2007 PHI NL 5 7 51 3 0 0 21 68.7 61 33 27 83 4.33 4.47 (+3%) 1260.0
2008 PHI NL 10 13 30 30 2 1 0 190.0 197 96 65 163 4.55 4.32 (-5%) -975.7
2009 PHI NL 4 3 18 10 0 0 0 70.7 74 38 23 50 4.84 4.32 (-12%) -3258.1
2010 HOU NL 14 8 33 33 2 0 0 223.7 212 78 66 180 3.14 4.08 (+23%) 3055.3
2011 HOU NL 7 14 34 33 2 0 0 216.0 226 107 57 160 4.46 3.94 (-13%) -1773.5
2012 HOU NL 0 4 35 0 0 0 19 30.7 35 12 6 20 3.52 4.01 (+12%) -196.0
2012 CHW AL 3 4 35 0 0 0 0 34.7 30 12 9 21 3.12 4.01 (+22%) -
2013 CLE AL 0 3 4 3 0 0 0 21.3 29 19 5 12 8.02 3.87 (-107%) -2600.3

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
383 471 22 63 11 0 0 12 0 25 161 0.134 0.177 0.157 0.334 -4132.8

Career AVG .134 vs. league average .262 across their career seasons — 48.9% below league average.

Career OBP .177 vs. league average .329 across their career seasons — 46.2% below league average.

Career SLG .157 vs. league average .415 across their career seasons — 62.1% below league average.

Career OPS 0.334 vs. league average 0.744 across their career seasons — 55.1% 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
2002 PHI NL 12 23 0 3 1 0 0 1 0 0 9 0.130 — — — — 0.0
2003 PHI NL 33 62 3 9 1 0 0 1 0 2 18 0.145 .264 (-45%) .332 (-48%) .422 (-62%) .754 (-56%) -604.5
2004 PHI NL 32 51 6 10 4 0 0 1 0 2 17 0.196 .266 (-26%) .335 (-32%) .427 (-36%) .762 (-34%) -317.3
2005 PHI NL 34 65 1 10 1 0 0 5 0 4 19 0.154 .264 (-42%) .330 (-39%) .418 (-60%) .749 (-50%) -564.3
2006 PHI NL 31 63 1 2 0 0 0 1 0 4 24 0.032 .269 (-88%) .336 (-73%) .431 (-93%) .768 (-84%) -945.1
2007 PHI NL 51 6 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 4 0.000 — — — — 0.0
2008 PHI NL 31 58 3 4 1 0 0 1 0 4 19 0.069 .263 (-74%) .333 (-61%) .416 (-79%) .749 (-71%) -721.2
2009 PHI NL 18 18 2 4 1 0 0 0 0 1 4 0.222 — — — — 0.0
2010 HOU NL 33 62 2 11 1 0 0 2 0 2 25 0.177 .257 (-31%) .325 (-39%) .402 (-52%) .728 (-46%) -493.1
2011 HOU NL 34 63 3 10 1 0 0 0 0 4 22 0.159 .255 (-38%) .320 (-35%) .399 (-56%) .719 (-47%) -487.3
2012 HOU NL 35 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 — — — — 0.0
2012 CHW AL 35 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 — — — — 0.0
2013 CLE AL 4 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
7 5 3 4 0 0 0 3 1 0 0.800

Playoff Batting by Year

Year Round Team G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI BB SO AVG
2009 NLDS2 PHI 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000
2009 WS PHI 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000
2008 NLCS PHI 1 3 2 3 0 0 0 3 0 0 1.000
2008 NLDS2 PHI 1 2 1 1 0 0 0 0 1 0 0.500
2008 WS PHI 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000
2007 NLDS2 PHI 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
2 1 7 3 0 22.0 18 11 12 17 4.50

Playoff Pitching by Year

Year Round Team W L G GS SV IP H ER BB SO ERA
2009 NLDS2 PHI 0 0 1 0 0 0.7 0 0 2 0 0.00
2009 WS PHI 0 0 1 0 0 1.0 1 1 0 2 9.00
2008 NLCS PHI 1 0 1 1 0 5.0 6 5 4 6 9.00
2008 NLDS2 PHI 1 0 1 1 0 7.0 2 2 3 4 2.57
2008 WS PHI 0 1 1 1 0 7.0 7 3 3 2 3.86
2007 NLDS2 PHI 0 0 2 0 0 1.3 2 0 0 3 0.00

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
P 381 252 157 224 10 14

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
2002 PHI P 12 12 6 11 0 2
2003 PHI P 32 32 12 28 2 1
2004 PHI P 32 31 15 23 0 1
2005 PHI P 34 34 12 36 2 0
2006 PHI P 31 31 13 25 0 1
2007 PHI P 51 3 6 10 0 1
2008 PHI P 30 30 16 22 0 3
2009 PHI P 18 10 6 10 0 0
2010 HOU P 33 33 25 30 2 1
2011 HOU P 34 33 33 19 4 2
2012 HOU P 35 0 7 4 0 2
2012 CHA P 35 0 5 2 0 0
2013 CLE P 4 3 1 4 0 0

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Pitcher 381

Salary History

Year Team League Salary
2013 CLE AL $7,000,000
2012 HOU NL $12,000,000
2011 HOU NL $8,000,000
2010 HOU NL $3,100,000
2009 PHI NL $12,083,333
2008 PHI NL $8,583,333
2007 PHI NL $5,083,333
2006 PHI NL $3,300,000
2005 PHI NL $445,000
2004 PHI NL $362,500
2003 PHI NL $300,000
Total Career Earnings $60,257,499

Award Voting History

Year Award League Finish Points Won Points Max Votes First
2010 Cy Young Award NL 10th 2.0 224 0