Brad Radke, baseball player, 1995-2006

Brad Radke

Born: 10/27/1972 in Eau Claire, WI, USA

MLB Debut: 1995-04-29 | Final Game: 2006-09-28

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'2" | Weight: 180 lbs

Full name: Brad William Radke

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Biography

Brad Radke was a talented pitcher who played in Major League Baseball from 1995 to 2006, primarily for the Minnesota Twins. Born in 1972, Radke made a name for himself with a career record of 148-139 and an earned run average (ERA) of 4.22. Over his eleven-season career, he showcased his durability and consistency on the mound, accumulating a total of 1,467 strikeouts. Known for his ability to pitch deep into games, Radke was a reliable starter who contributed significantly to the Twins' success during his tenure, including their run to the postseason in the early 2000s. Radke's career was highlighted by his selection to the All-Star Game, recognizing his status as one of the top pitchers in the league. He played during a dynamic era of baseball characterized by offensive production and the emergence of hard-throwing pitchers. Despite not being known for overpowering hitters, his effectiveness came from his sharp command and ability to induce ground balls, making him a valuable asset in the Twins' rotation. Brad Radke remains a respected figure in Minnesota baseball history, remembered for his contributions to the franchise and his role in the game during a transformative period in baseball history.

Career Pitching Statistics

W L G GS CG SHO SV IP H ER HR BB SO ERA Pitcher PIV
148 139 378 377 37 10 0 2451.0 2643 1150 326 445 1467 4.22 0

Career ERA 4.22 vs. league average 4.48 across their career seasons — 5.7% 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
1995 MIN AL 11 14 29 28 2 1 0 181.0 195 107 47 75 5.32 4.45 (-20%) -4539.2
1996 MIN AL 11 16 35 35 3 0 0 232.0 231 115 57 148 4.46 4.61 (+3%) -1914.0
1997 MIN AL 20 10 35 35 4 1 0 239.7 238 103 48 174 3.87 4.39 (+12%) 3615.7
1998 MIN AL 12 14 32 32 5 1 0 213.7 238 102 43 146 4.30 4.43 (+3%) 2953.4
1999 MIN AL 12 14 33 33 4 0 0 218.7 239 91 44 121 3.75 4.71 (+20%) 2280.4
2000 MIN AL 12 16 34 34 4 1 0 226.7 261 112 51 141 4.45 4.77 (+7%) 3498.0
2001 MIN AL 15 11 33 33 6 2 0 226.0 235 99 26 137 3.94 4.42 (+11%) 4271.2
2002 MIN AL 9 5 21 21 2 1 0 118.3 124 62 20 62 4.72 4.28 (-10%) 1094.2
2003 MIN AL 14 10 33 33 3 1 0 212.3 242 106 28 120 4.49 4.40 (-2%) 404.8
2004 MIN AL 11 8 34 34 1 1 0 219.7 229 85 26 143 3.48 4.46 (+22%) 5276.1
2005 MIN AL 9 12 31 31 3 1 0 200.7 214 90 23 117 4.04 4.29 (+6%) -780.1
2006 MIN AL 12 9 28 28 0 0 0 162.3 197 78 32 83 4.32 4.53 (+4%) -541.6

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
378 29 0 3 0 0 0 0 0 0 9 0.103 0.103 0.103 0.207 0.0

Career AVG .103 vs. league average .267 across their career seasons — 61.2% below league average.

Career OBP .103 vs. league average .336 across their career seasons — 69.3% below league average.

Career SLG .103 vs. league average .425 across their career seasons — 75.7% below league average.

Career OPS 0.207 vs. league average 0.761 across their career seasons — 72.8% 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
1995 MIN AL 29 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 — — — — 0.0
1996 MIN AL 35 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 — — — — 0.0
1997 MIN AL 35 3 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.000 — — — — 0.0
1998 MIN AL 32 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0.000 — — — — 0.0
1999 MIN AL 33 5 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 0.000 — — — — 0.0
2000 MIN AL 34 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 0.000 — — — — 0.0
2001 MIN AL 33 4 0 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.500 — — — — 0.0
2002 MIN AL 21 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 — — — — 0.0
2003 MIN AL 33 5 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0.200 — — — — 0.0
2004 MIN AL 34 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0.000 — — — — 0.0
2005 MIN AL 31 5 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 0.000 — — — — 0.0
2006 MIN AL 28 1 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
6 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000

Playoff Batting by Year

Year Round Team G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI BB SO AVG
2006 ALDS2 MIN 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000
2004 ALDS2 MIN 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000
2003 ALDS1 MIN 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000
2002 ALCS MIN 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000
2002 ALDS2 MIN 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 3 6 6 0 35.0 37 14 8 17 3.60

Playoff Pitching by Year

Year Round Team W L G GS SV IP H ER BB SO ERA
2006 ALDS2 MIN 0 1 1 1 0 4.0 5 3 1 2 6.75
2004 ALDS2 MIN 0 0 1 1 0 6.3 8 5 3 0 7.11
2003 ALDS1 MIN 0 1 1 1 0 6.3 5 2 2 4 2.84
2002 ALCS MIN 0 1 1 1 0 6.7 5 2 1 4 2.70
2002 ALDS2 MIN 2 0 2 2 0 11.7 14 2 1 7 1.54

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
P 378 377 213 314 7 25

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1995 MIN P 29 28 17 20 0 1
1996 MIN P 35 35 22 15 0 0
1997 MIN P 35 35 15 31 0 5
1998 MIN P 32 32 12 34 1 1
1999 MIN P 33 33 21 36 0 5
2000 MIN P 34 34 29 25 1 5
2001 MIN P 33 33 13 44 1 4
2002 MIN P 21 21 10 9 0 0
2003 MIN P 33 33 17 32 1 0
2004 MIN P 34 34 17 21 1 2
2005 MIN P 31 31 20 26 2 1
2006 MIN P 28 28 20 21 0 1

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Pitcher 378

Awards & Honors

Year Award Notes
2001 Pitcher of the Month April
1997 Pitcher of the Month July
1997 Player of the Week Week of 1997-09-20

Salary History

Year Team League Salary
2006 MIN AL $9,000,000
2005 MIN AL $9,000,000
2004 MIN AL $10,750,000
2003 MIN AL $8,750,000
2002 MIN AL $8,750,000
2001 MIN AL $7,750,000
2000 MIN AL $3,500,000
1999 MIN AL $2,225,000
1998 MIN AL $1,400,000
1997 MIN AL $450,000
1996 MIN AL $175,000
1995 MIN AL $109,000
Total Career Earnings $61,859,000

Award Voting History

Year Award League Finish Points Won Points Max Votes First
1997 Cy Young Award AL 3rd 17.0 140 0
1997 Most Valuable Player AL 25th 2.0 392 0
1995 Rookie of the Year AL 9th 1.0 140 0