Brian Stokes, baseball player, 2006-2010

Brian Stokes

Born: 9/7/1979 in Pomona, CA, USA

MLB Debut: 2006-09-03 | Final Game: 2010-09-03

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'1" | Weight: 210 lbs

Full name: Brian Alexander Stokes

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Biography

Brian Stokes, born in 1979, was a professional baseball pitcher who made his mark in Major League Baseball from 2006 to 2010. Over the course of his career, he played for the Tampa Bay Rays and the New York Mets, showcasing his skills on the mound during a period marked by a competitive landscape in both leagues. Stokes finished his career with a record of 6-11 and an earned run average (ERA) of 5.27, while accumulating 137 strikeouts and one save. Known for his resilience and ability to pitch in various situations, Stokes was a reliable option for his teams during his tenure. Despite facing challenges on the field, he contributed to the pitching depth of the Rays and the Mets, organizations that were actively seeking to establish themselves in the evolving landscape of Major League Baseball during the late 2000s. Stokes' journey through the majors reflected the determination and grit of players emerging during this era, as they faced the pressures of a highly scrutinized sport.

Career Pitching Statistics

W L G GS CG SHO SV IP H ER HR BB SO ERA Pitcher PIV
6 11 173 5 0 0 1 206.7 254 121 28 96 137 5.27 0

Career ERA 5.27 vs. league average 4.35 across their career seasons — 21.3% 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
2006 TBR AL 1 0 5 4 0 0 0 24.0 31 13 9 15 4.88 4.53 (-8%) -
2007 TBR AL 2 7 59 0 0 0 0 62.3 90 49 25 35 7.07 4.47 (-58%) -
2008 NYN NL 1 0 24 1 0 0 1 33.3 35 13 8 26 3.51 4.32 (+19%) 68.6
2009 NYN NL 2 4 69 0 0 0 0 70.3 72 31 38 45 3.97 4.32 (+8%) -554.5
2010 LAA AL 0 0 16 0 0 0 0 16.7 26 15 16 16 8.10 4.08 (-99%) -1362.7

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
173 3 0 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0.667 0.667 0.667 1.333 0.0

Career AVG .667 vs. league average .264 across their career seasons — +152.3% above league average.

Career OBP .667 vs. league average .333 across their career seasons — +100.3% above league average.

Career SLG .667 vs. league average .418 across their career seasons — +59.4% above league average.

Career OPS 1.333 vs. league average 0.751 across their career seasons — +77.5% 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
2006 TBR AL 5 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 — — — — 0.0
2007 TBR AL 59 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 — — — — 0.0
2008 NYN NL 24 3 0 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0.667 — — — — 0.0
2009 NYN NL 69 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 — — — — 0.0
2010 LAA AL 16 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 173 5 16 24 1 3

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
2006 TBA P 5 4 1 2 0 0
2007 TBA P 59 0 9 6 0 1
2008 NYN P 24 1 2 5 0 0
2009 NYN P 69 0 3 8 0 1
2010 LAA P 16 0 1 3 1 1

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Pitcher 173

Salary History

Year Team League Salary
2010 LAA AL $435,000
2009 NYN NL $409,500
2008 NYN NL $402,000
2007 TBA AL $383,100
Total Career Earnings $1,629,600

College History

School Name City State Years Attended
Riverside Community College Riverside CA 1998