Dan Runzler, baseball player, 2009-2017

Dan Runzler

Born: 3/30/1985 in Santa Monica, CA, USA

MLB Debut: 2009-09-04 | Final Game: 2017-10-01

Bats: L | Throws: L | Height: 6'4" | Weight: 210 lbs

Full name: Daniel Joseph Runzler

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Biography

Dan Runzler was a professional baseball pitcher born in 1985, who played in Major League Baseball from 2009 to 2017. Known for his left-handed throwing and significant presence on the mound, Runzler made an impact during his career primarily with the San Francisco Giants. He was part of a Giants team that competed in a highly competitive era of baseball, marked by intense rivalries and a strong emphasis on pitching depth. Throughout his career, Runzler achieved a record of 4-2 and maintained an earned run average (ERA) of 3.89, showcasing his ability to effectively navigate through opposing lineups. He recorded a total of 82 strikeouts, demonstrating his strikeout capability though he did not register any saves. Runzler's contributions to the Giants and his role as a reliable left-handed option out of the bullpen were significant during his tenure, as he helped support a pitching staff that aimed for success in the playoffs and beyond. Following his retirement, Runzler left behind a legacy as a competitive player who thrived in a challenging pitching environment.

Career Pitching Statistics

W L G GS CG SHO SV IP H ER HR BB SO ERA Pitcher PIV
4 2 97 1 0 0 0 76.3 72 33 4 46 82 3.89 0

Career ERA 3.89 vs. league average 4.14 across their career seasons — 6.1% 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
2009 SFG NL 0 0 11 0 0 0 0 8.7 6 1 5 11 1.04 — -
2010 SFG NL 3 0 41 0 0 0 0 32.7 29 11 20 37 3.03 4.08 (+26%) -
2011 SFG NL 1 2 31 1 0 0 0 27.3 29 19 16 25 6.26 3.94 (-59%) -
2012 SFG NL 0 0 6 0 0 0 0 3.7 1 0 3 5 0.00 — -
2017 PIT NL 0 0 8 0 0 0 0 4.0 7 2 2 4 4.50 — 0.0

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
97 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 0.000 0.500 0.000 0.500 0.0

Career AVG .000 vs. league average .257 across their career seasons — 100.0% below league average.

Career OBP .500 vs. league average .324 across their career seasons — +54.1% above league average.

Career SLG .000 vs. league average .410 across their career seasons — 100.0% below league average.

Career OPS 0.500 vs. league average 0.735 across their career seasons — 31.9% 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
2009 SFG NL 11 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 — — — — 0.0
2010 SFG NL 41 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0.000 — — — — 0.0
2011 SFG NL 31 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 .000 — — — — 0.0
2012 SFG NL 6 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 — — — — 0.0
2017 PIT NL 8 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 97 1 1 15 4 1

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
2009 SFN P 11 0 0 3 0 0
2010 SFN P 41 0 1 6 3 1
2011 SFN P 31 1 0 6 1 0
2012 SFN P 6 0 0 0 0 0
2017 PIT P 8 0 0 0 0 0

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Pitcher 97

Salary History

Year Team League Salary
2012 SFN NL $483,000
2011 SFN NL $418,500
2010 SFN NL $400,500
Total Career Earnings $1,302,000

College History

School Name City State Years Attended
University of California - Riverside Riverside CA 2005, 2006, 2007