Brett Oberholtzer, baseball player, 2013-2016

Brett Oberholtzer

Born: 7/1/1989 in Christiana, DE, USA

MLB Debut: 2013-04-21 | Final Game: 2016-10-01

Bats: L | Throws: L | Height: 6'1" | Weight: 225 lbs

Full name: Brett Raymond Oberholtzer

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Biography

Brett Oberholtzer, born in 1989, was a professional pitcher who played in Major League Baseball from 2013 to 2016. He made his debut on April 21, 2013, and concluded his career on October 1, 2016. Oberholtzer was known for his left-handed pitching style, which allowed him to exploit matchups against opposing batters effectively. Over the course of his career, he compiled a win-loss record of 14-23 and recorded an earned run average (ERA) of 4.36. His ability to strike out batters was evident as he amassed a total of 220 strikeouts, alongside a single save. Oberholtzer's time in the majors coincided with a period marked by evolving pitching strategies and the increasing importance of analytics in the game. His contributions on the mound were characterized by a balanced approach that combined solid command with the capability to generate swings and misses. Despite facing challenges in securing consistent victories, Oberholtzer's determination and work ethic left a mark on the teams he played for, particularly during his tenure with the Houston Astros and the Philadelphia Phillies. As he transitioned away from playing, his experience and insights continue to resonate within the baseball community.

Career Pitching Statistics

W L G GS CG SHO SV IP H ER HR BB SO ERA Pitcher PIV
14 23 82 44 2 1 1 324.0 365 157 41 87 220 4.36 0

Career ERA 4.36 vs. league average 3.94 across their career seasons — 10.7% worse 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
2013 HOU AL 4 5 13 10 2 1 0 71.7 66 22 13 45 2.76 3.87 (+29%) 395.7
2014 HOU AL 5 13 24 24 0 0 0 143.7 170 70 28 94 4.39 3.74 (-17%) 679.6
2015 HOU AL 2 2 8 8 0 0 0 38.3 44 19 17 27 4.46 3.96 (-13%) -510.6
2016 PHI NL 2 2 26 0 0 0 1 50.3 58 27 20 38 4.83 4.19 (-15%) -1881.4
2016 LAA AL 1 1 11 2 0 0 0 20.0 27 19 9 16 8.55 4.19 (-104%) -1710.3

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
82 7 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 1 2 0.143 0.250 0.143 0.393 0.0

Career AVG .143 vs. league average .254 across their career seasons — 43.7% below league average.

Career OBP .250 vs. league average .317 across their career seasons — 21.2% below league average.

Career SLG .143 vs. league average .401 across their career seasons — 64.4% below league average.

Career OPS 0.393 vs. league average 0.719 across their career seasons — 45.3% 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
2013 HOU AL 13 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 — — — — 0.0
2014 HOU AL 24 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 — — — — 0.0
2015 HOU AL 8 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 .000 — — — — 0.0
2016 PHI NL 26 7 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 0.143 — — — — 0.0
2016 LAA AL 11 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 82 44 14 37 3 3

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
2013 HOU P 13 10 4 6 0 0
2014 HOU P 24 24 6 16 1 2
2015 HOU P 8 8 3 7 0 0
2016 PHI P 26 0 1 8 2 1
2016 LAA P 11 2 0 0 0 0

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Pitcher 82

Salary History

Year Team League Salary
2016 PHI NL $518,000
2015 HOU AL $515,800
Total Career Earnings $1,033,800