Tyler Thornburg, baseball player, 2012-2022

Tyler Thornburg

Born: 9/29/1988 in Houston, TX, USA

MLB Debut: 2012-06-19 | Final Game: 2022-06-30

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 5'11" | Weight: 190 lbs

Full name: Tyler Michael Thornburg

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Biography

Tyler Thornburg, born in 1988, was a professional baseball pitcher who made significant contributions to the teams he played for during his career from 2012 to 2022. Known for his versatility on the mound, Thornburg’s playing style combined a mix of power and finesse, which allowed him to thrive in various roles, including as both a starter and a reliever. He recorded a career record of 16-10 and finished with an impressive earned run average (ERA) of 3.46, showcasing his ability to keep runs to a minimum throughout his tenure in Major League Baseball. Thornburg amassed a total of 287 strikeouts and 13 saves, highlighting his effectiveness in high-pressure situations. His career spanned a time when bullpen usage became increasingly specialized, and he adapted well to the evolving demands of modern pitching strategies. While he may not have achieved the fame of some contemporaries, Thornburg's contributions to his teams were notable, and he remains a respected figure in the baseball community for his dedication and performance on the field.

Career Pitching Statistics

W L G GS CG SHO SV IP H ER HR BB SO ERA Pitcher PIV
16 10 206 10 0 0 13 288.3 241 111 34 127 287 3.46 0

Career ERA 3.46 vs. league average 4.07 across their career seasons — 14.8% 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
2012 MIL NL 0 0 8 3 0 0 0 22.0 24 11 7 20 4.50 4.01 (-12%) -1701.7
2013 MIL NL 3 1 18 7 0 0 0 66.7 53 15 26 48 2.02 3.87 (+48%) 1280.0
2014 MIL NL 3 1 27 0 0 0 0 29.7 24 14 21 28 4.25 3.74 (-14%) -49.1
2015 MIL NL 0 2 24 0 0 0 0 34.3 31 14 12 34 3.67 3.96 (+7%) -996.4
2016 MIL NL 8 5 67 0 0 0 13 67.0 38 16 25 90 2.15 4.19 (+49%) 2303.9
2018 BOS AL 2 0 25 0 0 0 0 24.0 28 15 10 21 5.62 4.15 (-36%) -1137.7
2019 BOS AL 0 0 16 0 0 0 0 18.7 21 16 10 22 7.71 4.51 (-71%) -424.2
2020 CIN NL 0 0 7 0 0 0 0 7.0 6 3 5 10 3.86 — 0.0
2022 ATL NL 0 0 9 0 0 0 0 9.3 12 4 5 10 3.86 3.97 (+3%) 0.0
2022 MIN AL 0 1 5 0 0 0 0 9.7 4 3 6 4 2.79 3.97 (+30%) 0.0

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
207 25 1 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 11 0.040 0.077 0.080 0.157 0.0

Career AVG .040 vs. league average .251 across their career seasons — 84.1% below league average.

Career OBP .077 vs. league average .318 across their career seasons — 75.8% below league average.

Career SLG .080 vs. league average .407 across their career seasons — 80.3% below league average.

Career OPS 0.157 vs. league average 0.725 across their career seasons — 78.3% 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 MIL NL 8 5 1 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 2 0.200 — — — — 0.0
2013 MIL NL 19 16 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 8 0.000 — — — — 0.0
2014 MIL NL 27 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.000 — — — — 0.0
2015 MIL NL 24 3 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0.000 — — — — 0.0
2016 MIL NL 67 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 — — — — 0.0
2018 BOS AL 25 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 — — — — 0.0
2019 BOS AL 16 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 — — — — 0.0
2020 CIN NL 7 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 — — — — 0.0
2022 ATL NL 9 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 — — — — 0.0
2022 MIN AL 5 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 206 10 13 26 0 2

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
2012 MIL P 8 3 1 5 0 1
2013 MIL P 18 7 3 8 0 1
2014 MIL P 27 0 3 3 0 0
2015 MIL P 24 0 3 1 0 0
2016 MIL P 67 0 2 4 0 0
2018 BOS P 25 0 0 1 0 0
2019 BOS P 16 0 0 2 0 0
2020 CIN P 7 0 0 0 0 0
2022 ATL P 9 0 1 1 0 0
2022 MIN P 5 0 0 1 0 0

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Pitcher 206

Salary History

Year Team League Salary
2016 MIL NL $513,900
2015 MIL NL $510,500
2014 MIL NL $505,000
Total Career Earnings $1,529,400

College History

School Name City State Years Attended
Charleston Southern University Charleston SC 2008, 2009, 2010