Bobby Seay, baseball player, 2001-2009

Bobby Seay

Born: 6/20/1978 in Sarasota, FL, USA

MLB Debut: 2001-08-14 | Final Game: 2009-10-01

Bats: L | Throws: L | Height: 6'2" | Weight: 221 lbs

Full name: Robert Michael Seay

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Biography

Bobby Seay, born in 1978, was a professional baseball pitcher who made a significant impact during his career from 2001 to 2009. Known for his left-handed delivery and ability to come out of the bullpen, Seay played in the Major Leagues for teams such as the Tampa Bay Devil Rays and the Detroit Tigers. Over his career, he recorded a win-loss record of 11-6 and maintained an earned run average (ERA) of 4.16, showcasing his capability to contribute effectively in high-pressure situations. Seay's career was marked by his ability to strike out hitters, as evidenced by his total of 190 strikeouts. While he secured just one save throughout his tenure, his role primarily focused on middle relief, where he was often called upon to navigate challenging matchups against opposing batters. As a product of the early 2000s, Seay participated in a league that was evolving with the introduction of new training regimens and analytics, which influenced pitching strategies and player development. His contributions to his teams during this era highlight the importance of versatile pitchers in modern baseball. Seay's legacy remains a testament to the dedication and skill required to succeed at the highest levels of the sport.

Career Pitching Statistics

W L G GS CG SHO SV IP H ER HR BB SO ERA Pitcher PIV
11 6 261 0 0 0 1 223.0 216 103 17 90 190 4.16 0

Career ERA 4.16 vs. league average 4.40 across their career seasons — 5.6% 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
2001 TBR AL 1 1 12 0 0 0 0 13.0 13 9 5 12 6.23 4.42 (-41%) -
2003 TBR AL 0 0 12 0 0 0 0 9.0 7 3 6 5 3.00 4.40 (+32%) -
2004 TBR AL 0 0 21 0 0 0 0 22.7 21 6 5 17 2.38 4.46 (+47%) -
2005 COL NL 0 0 17 0 0 0 0 11.7 18 11 8 11 8.49 4.29 (-98%) -655.9
2006 DET AL 0 0 14 0 0 0 0 15.3 14 11 9 12 6.46 4.53 (-43%) -96.3
2007 DET AL 3 0 58 0 0 0 1 46.3 38 12 15 38 2.33 4.47 (+48%) 1745.3
2008 DET AL 1 2 60 0 0 0 0 56.3 59 28 25 58 4.47 4.32 (-3%) 1268.0
2009 DET AL 6 3 67 0 0 0 0 48.7 46 23 17 37 4.25 4.32 (+2%) 873.7

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
261 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0.000 0.000 0.000 0.000 0.0

Career AVG .000 vs. league average .265 across their career seasons — 100.0% below league average.

Career OBP .000 vs. league average .334 across their career seasons — 100.0% below league average.

Career SLG .000 vs. league average .423 across their career seasons — 100.0% below league average.

Career OPS 0.000 vs. league average 0.757 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
2001 TBR AL 12 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 — — — — 0.0
2003 TBR AL 12 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 — — — — 0.0
2004 TBR AL 21 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 — — — — 0.0
2005 COL NL 17 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 — — — — 0.0
2006 DET AL 14 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 — — — — 0.0
2007 DET AL 58 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0.000 — — — — 0.0
2008 DET AL 60 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 — — — — 0.0
2009 DET AL 67 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 261 0 9 25 2 0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
2001 TBA P 12 0 1 2 1 0
2003 TBA P 12 0 0 1 0 0
2004 TBA P 21 0 1 3 0 0
2005 COL P 17 0 0 2 1 0
2006 DET P 14 0 0 1 0 0
2007 DET P 58 0 2 5 0 0
2008 DET P 60 0 2 7 0 0
2009 DET P 67 0 3 4 0 0

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Pitcher 261

Salary History

Year Team League Salary
2010 DET AL $2,475,000
2009 DET AL $1,300,000
2008 DET AL $780,000
2007 DET AL $450,000
2006 DET AL $375,000
2005 TBA AL $325,000
2003 TBA AL $300,000
2002 TBA AL $202,000
Total Career Earnings $6,207,000