Bryan Rekar, baseball player, 1995-2002

Bryan Rekar

Born: 6/3/1972 in Oaklawn, IL, USA

MLB Debut: 1995-07-19 | Final Game: 2002-04-28

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

Full name: Bryan Robert Rekar

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Biography

Bryan Rekar, born in 1972, was a professional baseball pitcher whose career spanned from 1995 to 2002. Making his Major League debut with the Florida Marlins, Rekar showcased a competitive spirit on the mound, known for his resilience and determination. Throughout his time in the big leagues, he played for several teams, including the Tampa Bay Devil Rays and the Colorado Rockies, accumulating a career record of 25 wins and 49 losses. His earned run average (ERA) stood at 5.62, reflecting the challenges he faced as a pitcher in an era that was marked by offensive production and high-scoring games. Rekar's career featured a total of 383 strikeouts, demonstrating his ability to miss bats and contribute to his team's pitching efforts, even though he did not record any saves. His playing style was characterized by a strong work ethic and a willingness to take the mound under pressure, traits that endeared him to fans and teammates alike. Despite the ups and downs of his career, Rekar's journey through Major League Baseball during the transition into a more competitive era left a mark on the teams he represented, and he remains a part of the rich tapestry of baseball history.

Career Pitching Statistics

W L G GS CG SHO SV IP H ER HR BB SO ERA Pitcher PIV
25 49 131 108 4 0 0 655.0 788 409 99 208 383 5.62 0

Career ERA 5.62 vs. league average 4.51 across their career seasons — 24.7% 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
1995 COL NL 4 6 15 14 1 0 0 85.0 95 47 24 60 4.98 4.45 (-12%) 268.7
1996 COL NL 2 4 14 11 0 0 0 58.3 87 58 26 25 8.95 4.61 (-94%) -2581.6
1997 COL NL 1 0 2 2 0 0 0 9.3 11 6 6 4 5.79 4.39 (-32%) 0.0
1998 TBR AL 2 8 16 15 1 0 0 86.7 95 48 21 55 4.98 4.43 (-12%) -
1999 TBR AL 6 6 27 12 0 0 0 94.7 121 61 41 55 5.80 4.71 (-23%) -
2000 TBR AL 7 10 30 27 2 0 0 173.3 200 85 39 95 4.41 4.77 (+7%) -
2001 TBR AL 3 13 25 25 0 0 0 140.7 167 92 45 87 5.89 4.42 (-33%) -
2002 KCR AL 0 2 2 2 0 0 0 7.0 12 12 6 2 15.43 — -

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
131 55 4 8 2 0 0 1 0 4 25 0.145 0.203 0.182 0.385 0.0

Career AVG .145 vs. league average .267 across their career seasons — 45.5% below league average.

Career OBP .203 vs. league average .338 across their career seasons — 39.8% below league average.

Career SLG .182 vs. league average .425 across their career seasons — 57.2% below league average.

Career OPS 0.385 vs. league average 0.763 across their career seasons — 49.5% 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
1995 COL NL 15 26 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 3 15 0.038 — — — — 0.0
1996 COL NL 14 15 2 4 1 0 0 0 0 1 5 0.267 — — — — 0.0
1997 COL NL 2 4 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0.250 — — — — 0.0
1998 TBR AL 16 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 — — — — 0.0
1999 TBR AL 27 5 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 0.200 — — — — 0.0
2000 TBR AL 30 3 0 1 1 0 0 1 0 0 1 0.333 — — — — 0.0
2001 TBR AL 25 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0.000 — — — — 0.0
2002 KCR AL 2 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 131 108 62 83 8 8

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1995 COL P 15 14 9 16 1 0
1996 COL P 14 11 2 9 1 1
1997 COL P 2 2 2 0 0 1
1998 TBA P 16 15 12 7 2 0
1999 TBA P 27 12 6 13 1 2
2000 TBA P 30 27 11 21 1 2
2001 TBA P 25 25 18 16 2 2
2002 KCA P 2 2 2 1 0 0

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Pitcher 131

Salary History

Year Team League Salary
2001 TBA AL $1,400,000
2000 TBA AL $265,000
1998 TBA AL $190,000
1996 COL NL $135,000
1995 COL NL $109,000
Total Career Earnings $2,099,000

College History

School Name City State Years Attended
Bradley University Peoria IL 1991, 1992, 1993