Cory Rasmus, baseball player, 2013-2016

Cory Rasmus

Born: 11/6/1987 in Columbus, GA, USA

MLB Debut: 2013-05-22 | Final Game: 2016-10-01

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'0" | Weight: 200 lbs

Full name: Cory Taylor Rasmus

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Biography

Cory Rasmus, born in 1987, was a professional baseball pitcher who played in Major League Baseball from 2013 to 2016. Known for his competitive spirit and versatility on the mound, Rasmus made his mark primarily with the Los Angeles Angels and Atlanta Braves. Over the course of his career, he recorded a win-loss record of 4-5 and posted an earned run average (ERA) of 4.17. He struck out 121 batters, showcasing his ability to miss bats and compete effectively at the highest level. Rasmus's playing career unfolded during an era characterized by a blend of emerging talent and seasoned veterans, as teams increasingly relied on specialized pitchers to navigate the complexities of modern hitting. Although he did not register any saves, Rasmus contributed to his teams as both a starter and a reliever, embodying the adaptability required of pitchers in the contemporary game. His journey through the league highlighted the challenges and triumphs faced by many players striving to establish themselves in professional baseball. After concluding his playing career on October 1, 2016, Rasmus remained a part of the baseball community, reflecting the dedication and passion that defined his time in the sport.

Career Pitching Statistics

W L G GS CG SHO SV IP H ER HR BB SO ERA Pitcher PIV
4 5 84 8 0 0 0 123.0 106 57 18 57 121 4.17 0

Career ERA 4.17 vs. league average 3.94 across their career seasons — 5.9% 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 ATL NL 0 0 3 0 0 0 0 6.7 8 6 3 6 8.10 — 0.0
2013 LAA AL 1 1 16 0 0 0 0 15.0 16 7 10 14 4.20 3.87 (-9%) -394.6
2014 LAA AL 3 2 30 6 0 0 0 56.0 42 16 17 57 2.57 3.74 (+31%) 811.0
2015 LAA AL 0 0 16 1 0 0 0 20.7 15 12 11 27 5.23 3.96 (-32%) -97.7
2016 LAA AL 0 2 19 1 0 0 0 24.7 25 16 16 17 5.84 4.19 (-39%) -1087.1

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
84 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.000 0.000 0.000 0.000 0.0

Career AVG .000 vs. league average .254 across their career seasons — 100.0% below league average.

Career OBP .000 vs. league average .317 across their career seasons — 100.0% below league average.

Career SLG .000 vs. league average .401 across their career seasons — 100.0% below league average.

Career OPS 0.000 vs. league average 0.719 across their career seasons — 100.0% 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 ATL NL 3 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 — — — — 0.0
2013 LAA AL 16 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 — — — — 0.0
2014 LAA AL 30 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 — — — — 0.0
2015 LAA AL 16 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.000 — — — — 0.0
2016 LAA AL 19 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
1 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
2014 ALDS1 LAA 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000

Playoff Career Pitching

W L G GS SV IP H ER BB SO ERA
0 0 1 0 0 2.7 0 0 1 2 0.00

Playoff Pitching by Year

Year Round Team W L G GS SV IP H ER BB SO ERA
2014 ALDS1 LAA 0 0 1 0 0 2.7 0 0 1 2 0.00

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
P 84 8 4 11 1 1

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
2013 ATL P 3 0 0 0 0 0
2013 LAA P 16 0 0 1 0 0
2014 LAA P 30 6 3 8 1 1
2015 LAA P 16 1 1 0 0 0
2016 LAA P 19 1 0 2 0 0

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Pitcher 84

Salary History

Year Team League Salary
2016 LAA AL $514,500
2015 LAA AL $513,000
2014 LAA AL $501,250
Total Career Earnings $1,528,750