Drew VerHagen, baseball player, 2014

Drew VerHagen

Born: 10/22/1990 in Royse City, TX, USA

MLB Debut: 2014-07-19

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'6" | Weight: 230 lbs

Full name: Drew Edward VerHagen

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Biography

Drew VerHagen was a professional baseball pitcher who played in Major League Baseball from 2014 to 2022. Born in 1990, VerHagen made his debut on July 19, 2014, and established himself as a reliable arm in the bullpen and rotation during his career. Over the course of his time in the league, he compiled a win-loss record of 18-12 and finished with a career earned run average (ERA) of 4.98. He recorded a total of 234 strikeouts, showcasing his ability to miss bats and contribute to his team's efforts on the mound. VerHagen's career unfolded during a period marked by an increasing emphasis on high-velocity pitching and specialized roles within bullpens. Although he did not record any saves, he was known for his versatility, often filling various roles as needed, whether as a starter or a reliever. His journey in baseball reflected the evolving nature of pitching strategy in the modern game, as he adapted to the demands of different teams and coaching philosophies. After a notable career, VerHagen retired from professional baseball on July 14, 2022, leaving behind a legacy as a determined competitor in the sport.

Career Pitching Statistics

W L G GS CG SHO SV IP H ER HR BB SO ERA Pitcher PIV
18 12 206 8 0 0 0 281.7 288 156 43 115 234 4.98 0

Career ERA 4.98 vs. league average 4.15 across their career seasons — 20.1% 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
2014 DET AL 0 1 1 1 0 0 0 5.0 5 3 3 4 5.40 — 0.0
2015 DET AL 2 0 20 0 0 0 0 26.3 18 6 14 13 2.05 3.96 (+48%) -256.4
2016 DET AL 1 0 19 0 0 0 0 19.0 28 15 7 10 7.11 4.19 (-70%) -581.7
2017 DET AL 0 3 24 2 0 0 0 34.3 42 22 9 25 5.77 4.36 (-32%) -1656.3
2018 DET AL 3 3 41 1 0 0 0 56.3 46 29 19 53 4.63 4.15 (-12%) 446.9
2019 DET AL 4 3 22 4 0 0 0 58.0 70 38 23 51 5.90 4.51 (-31%) -534.4
2022 STL NL 3 1 19 0 0 0 0 21.7 27 16 14 18 6.65 3.97 (-67%) -
2023 STL NL 5 1 60 0 0 0 0 61.0 52 27 26 60 3.98 4.33 (+8%) -

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
206 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.000 0.000 0.000 0.000 0.0

Career AVG .000 vs. league average .251 across their career seasons — 100.0% below league average.

Career OBP .000 vs. league average .319 across their career seasons — 100.0% below league average.

Career SLG .000 vs. league average .411 across their career seasons — 100.0% below league average.

Career OPS 0.000 vs. league average 0.730 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
2014 DET AL 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 — — — — 0.0
2015 DET AL 20 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 — — — — 0.0
2016 DET AL 19 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 — — — — 0.0
2017 DET AL 24 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 — — — — 0.0
2018 DET AL 41 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.000 — — — — 0.0
2019 DET AL 22 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 — — — — 0.0
2022 STL NL 19 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 — — — — 0.0
2023 STL NL 60 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 8 10 32 0 3

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
2014 DET P 1 1 0 0 0 0
2015 DET P 20 0 2 4 0 0
2016 DET P 19 0 0 4 0 0
2017 DET P 24 2 0 4 0 0
2018 DET P 41 1 1 7 0 0
2019 DET P 22 4 1 7 0 2
2022 SLN P 19 0 1 3 0 0
2023 SLN P 60 0 5 3 0 1

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Pitcher 206

Salary History

Year Team League Salary
2016 DET AL $509,500
Total Career Earnings $509,500