Brian Schlitter, baseball player, 2010-2019

Brian Schlitter

Born: 12/21/1985 in Oak Park, IL, USA

MLB Debut: 2010-06-28 | Final Game: 2019-07-25

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'3" | Weight: 238 lbs

Full name: Brian Patrick Schlitter

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Biography

Brian Schlitter, born in 1985, was a professional baseball pitcher who played in Major League Baseball from 2010 until his retirement in 2019. Known for his right-handed throwing and competitive spirit, Schlitter carved out a role primarily as a relief pitcher during his career. He made his major league debut on June 28, 2010, and showcased his skills across several seasons, culminating in a professional journey that reflected the challenges many pitchers face in the competitive landscape of baseball. Over the course of his career, Schlitter recorded a win-loss record of 3-6 and posted an earned run average (ERA) of 5.2. He struck out 48 batters, demonstrating his ability to dictate the pace of the game and contribute from the mound. Despite not recording any saves, his presence in the bullpen was felt, as he provided valuable innings in high-pressure situations. Schlitter’s tenure in the league coincided with an era marked by a focus on bullpen specialization, where pitchers were increasingly relied upon for their ability to navigate tough matchups late in games. His contributions to the teams he played for remain a testament to the unique role of relief pitchers in the ever-evolving game of baseball.

Career Pitching Statistics

W L G GS CG SHO SV IP H ER HR BB SO ERA Pitcher PIV
3 6 84 0 0 0 0 81.3 100 47 6 30 48 5.20 0

Career ERA 5.20 vs. league average 4.07 across their career seasons — 27.7% 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
2010 CHC NL 0 1 7 0 0 0 0 8.0 18 11 5 7 12.38 — -
2014 CHC NL 2 3 61 0 0 0 0 56.3 58 26 19 31 4.15 3.74 (-11%) -
2015 CHC NL 1 2 10 0 0 0 0 7.3 12 6 2 4 7.36 — -
2019 OAK AL 0 0 6 0 0 0 0 9.7 12 4 4 6 3.72 4.51 (+17%) 0.0

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
84 1 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1.000 1.000 1.000 2.000 0.0

Career AVG .000 vs. league average .254 across their career seasons — +294.0% above league average.

Career OBP .000 vs. league average .320 across their career seasons — +212.8% above league average.

Career SLG .000 vs. league average .407 across their career seasons — +145.6% above league average.

Career OPS 2.000 vs. league average 0.727 across their career seasons — +175.1% above 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
2010 CHC NL 7 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 — — — — 0.0
2014 CHC NL 61 1 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1.000 — — — — 0.0
2015 CHC NL 10 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 — — — — 0.0
2019 OAK AL 6 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 84 0 4 18 0 1

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
2010 CHN P 7 0 0 2 0 0
2014 CHN P 61 0 4 15 0 1
2015 CHN P 10 0 0 0 0 0
2019 OAK P 6 0 0 1 0 0

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Pitcher 84

Salary History

Year Team League Salary
2011 PHI NL $414,000
Total Career Earnings $414,000

College History

School Name City State Years Attended
College of Charleston Charleston SC 2007