Bobby Parnell, baseball player, 2008-2016

Bobby Parnell

Born: 9/8/1984 in Salisbury, NC, USA

MLB Debut: 2008-09-15 | Final Game: 2016-07-08

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'3" | Weight: 205 lbs

Full name: Robert Allen Parnell

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Biography

Bobby Parnell was a professional baseball pitcher whose career spanned from 2008 to 2016. Born in 1984, Parnell made his Major League Baseball debut with the New York Mets, where he became known for his powerful fastball and effective slider. Throughout his career, he compiled a record of 20 wins and 28 losses, with an earned run average (ERA) of 3.82. Parnell recorded a total of 297 strikeouts and achieved 37 saves, establishing himself as a reliable option in the bullpen during his tenure. Parnell's playing style was characterized by his ability to overpower hitters with velocity while maintaining control, which made him a key asset for the Mets during a competitive era in the National League. Despite facing challenges, including injuries that impacted his later years, he left a lasting impression on the franchise and its fans. His contributions were particularly noted during his peak performance years, where he played a vital role in the team's pitching staff. Parnell's legacy remains as a skilled pitcher who exemplified determination and resilience in the face of adversity.

Career Pitching Statistics

W L G GS CG SHO SV IP H ER HR BB SO ERA Pitcher PIV
20 28 335 8 0 0 37 336.7 347 143 19 138 297 3.82 0

Career ERA 3.82 vs. league average 4.05 across their career seasons — 5.6% 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
2008 NYN NL 0 0 6 0 0 0 0 5.0 3 3 2 3 5.40 — 0.0
2009 NYN NL 4 8 68 8 0 0 1 88.3 101 52 46 74 5.30 4.32 (-23%) 55.5
2010 NYN NL 0 1 41 0 0 0 0 35.0 41 11 8 33 2.83 4.08 (+31%) 1612.2
2011 NYN NL 4 6 60 0 0 0 6 59.3 60 24 27 64 3.64 3.94 (+8%) 1098.5
2012 NYN NL 5 4 74 0 0 0 7 68.7 65 19 20 61 2.49 4.01 (+38%) 1779.0
2013 NYN NL 5 5 49 0 0 0 22 50.0 38 12 12 44 2.16 3.87 (+44%) 1941.8
2014 NYN NL 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 1.0 2 1 1 1 9.00 — 0.0
2015 NYN NL 2 4 30 0 0 0 1 24.0 30 17 17 13 6.38 3.96 (-61%) -128.9
2016 DET AL 0 0 6 0 0 0 0 5.3 7 4 5 4 6.75 — 0.0

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
335 9 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 3 0.111 0.111 0.111 0.222 0.0

Career AVG .111 vs. league average .256 across their career seasons — 56.7% below league average.

Career OBP .111 vs. league average .322 across their career seasons — 65.5% below league average.

Career SLG .111 vs. league average .405 across their career seasons — 72.6% below league average.

Career OPS 0.222 vs. league average 0.727 across their career seasons — 69.5% 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
2008 NYN NL 6 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 — — — — 0.0
2009 NYN NL 68 8 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 3 0.125 — — — — 0.0
2010 NYN NL 41 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.000 — — — — 0.0
2011 NYN NL 60 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 — — — — 0.0
2012 NYN NL 74 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 — — — — 0.0
2013 NYN NL 49 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 — — — — 0.0
2014 NYN NL 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 — — — — 0.0
2015 NYN NL 30 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 — — — — 0.0
2016 DET AL 6 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 335 8 22 63 3 6

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
2008 NYN P 6 0 0 1 0 0
2009 NYN P 68 8 6 15 0 0
2010 NYN P 41 0 1 7 0 0
2011 NYN P 60 0 2 10 1 0
2012 NYN P 74 0 7 18 0 2
2013 NYN P 49 0 2 8 0 1
2014 NYN P 1 0 0 0 0 0
2015 NYN P 30 0 3 3 2 2
2016 DET P 6 0 1 1 0 1

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Pitcher 335

Salary History

Year Team League Salary
2015 NYN NL $3,700,000
2014 NYN NL $3,700,000
2013 NYN NL $1,700,000
2012 NYN NL $504,000
2011 NYN NL $433,500
2009 NYN NL $400,000
Total Career Earnings $10,437,500

College History

School Name City State Years Attended
Charleston Southern University Charleston SC 2003, 2004, 2005