B. J. Rosenberg, baseball player, 2012-2014

B. J. Rosenberg

Born: 9/17/1985 in Newport News, VA, USA

MLB Debut: 2012-06-09 | Final Game: 2014-07-04

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'3" | Weight: 220 lbs

Full name: Brian James Rosenberg

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Biography

B. J. Rosenberg, born in 1985, was a right-handed pitcher who played in Major League Baseball from 2012 to 2014. He made his debut with the Philadelphia Phillies and was known for his versatility on the mound, contributing both as a starter and in relief roles throughout his career. Over the course of his time in the majors, Rosenberg compiled a record of 4-2 with an earned run average (ERA) of 5.72, striking out 52 batters and securing one save. His ability to throw strikes and maintain composure under pressure made him a valuable asset to the pitching staff during his tenure. Rosenberg's career unfolded during a period marked by significant changes in the game, including heightened emphasis on pitching analytics and the increasing use of specialized relievers. Despite facing challenges in achieving consistency, his contributions to the Phillies highlighted his determination and work ethic. After his playing days, Rosenberg's experiences on the field provided him with insights into the evolving landscape of baseball, making him a noteworthy figure when discussing the transition of pitching roles in the modern era.

Career Pitching Statistics

W L G GS CG SHO SV IP H ER HR BB SO ERA Pitcher PIV
4 2 57 1 0 0 1 56.7 58 36 9 30 52 5.72 0

Career ERA 5.72 vs. league average 3.87 across their career seasons — 47.6% 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
2012 PHI NL 1 2 22 1 0 0 0 25.0 18 17 14 24 6.12 4.01 (-52%) -728.8
2013 PHI NL 2 0 22 0 0 0 1 19.7 20 10 9 19 4.58 3.87 (-18%) 679.7
2014 PHI NL 1 0 13 0 0 0 0 12.0 20 9 7 9 6.75 3.74 (-80%) -1521.2

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
57 3 0 1 0 0 0 1 0 0 1 0.333 0.333 0.333 0.667 0.0

Career AVG .333 vs. league average .253 across their career seasons — +31.7% above league average.

Career OBP .333 vs. league average .317 across their career seasons — +5.2% above league average.

Career SLG .333 vs. league average .396 across their career seasons — 15.8% below league average.

Career OPS 0.667 vs. league average 0.713 across their career seasons — 6.5% 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
2012 PHI NL 22 3 0 1 0 0 0 1 0 0 1 0.333 — — — — 0.0
2013 PHI NL 22 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 — — — — 0.0
2014 PHI NL 13 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 57 1 3 5 0 1

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
2012 PHI P 22 1 3 2 0 0
2013 PHI P 22 0 0 3 0 1
2014 PHI P 13 0 0 0 0 0

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Pitcher 57

Salary History

Year Team League Salary
2014 PHI NL $500,000
Total Career Earnings $500,000

College History

School Name City State Years Attended
University of Louisville Louisville KY 2004, 2005, 2006, 2008