Brad Wieck, baseball player, 2018-2021

Brad Wieck

Born: 10/14/1991 in Amarillo, TX, USA

MLB Debut: 2018-09-14 | Final Game: 2021-07-06

Bats: L | Throws: L | Height: 6'8" | Weight: 257 lbs

Full name: Bradley Michael Wieck

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Biography

Brad Wieck, born in 1991, was a professional baseball pitcher whose career spanned from 2018 to 2021. Known for his striking left-handed delivery, Wieck made a name for himself in Major League Baseball (MLB) primarily as a relief pitcher. Over the course of his career, he played for the San Diego Padres and the Chicago Cubs, demonstrating versatility and tenacity on the mound. His career record stood at 2-2, complemented by an earned run average (ERA) of 3.77 and a total of 89 strikeouts. Notably, Wieck did not record any saves during his time in the majors, reflecting his role more as a situational pitcher rather than a closer. Wieck's playing career took place during a period of significant evolution in baseball, characterized by an increased emphasis on strikeouts and bullpen specialization. His ability to miss bats and contribute effectively in high-leverage situations exemplified the changing dynamics of pitching strategy in the MLB. While his time in the spotlight was relatively brief, Wieck's contributions to his teams and his unique pitching style left a lasting impression on fans and players alike. Following his retirement on July 6, 2021, Wieck remained a respected figure within the baseball community, remembered for his passion for the game and his dedication to the craft of pitching.

Career Pitching Statistics

W L G GS CG SHO SV IP H ER HR BB SO ERA Pitcher PIV
2 2 65 0 0 0 0 59.7 42 25 10 24 89 3.77 0

Career ERA 3.77 vs. league average 4.32 across their career seasons — 12.8% 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
2018 SDP NL 0 0 5 0 0 0 0 7.0 3 1 0 10 1.29 — -
2019 SDP NL 0 1 30 0 0 0 0 24.7 26 18 9 31 6.57 4.51 (-46%) -
2019 CHC NL 2 1 14 0 0 0 0 10.0 2 4 4 18 3.60 4.51 (+20%) -
2020 CHC NL 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 1.0 1 2 1 2 18.00 — -
2021 CHC NL 0 0 15 0 0 0 0 17.0 10 0 10 28 0.00 4.27 (+100%) -

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
65 2 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 .248 across their career seasons — 100.0% below league average.

Career OBP .000 vs. league average .320 across their career seasons — 100.0% below league average.

Career SLG .000 vs. league average .418 across their career seasons — 100.0% below league average.

Career OPS 0.000 vs. league average 0.738 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
2018 SDP NL 5 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 — — — — 0.0
2019 SDP NL 30 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0.000 — — — — 0.0
2019 CHC NL 14 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 — — — — 0.0
2020 CHC NL 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 — — — — 0.0
2021 CHC NL 15 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 65 0 1 2 1 0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
2018 SDN P 5 0 0 1 0 0
2019 SDN P 30 0 0 1 0 0
2019 CHN P 14 0 0 0 1 0
2020 CHN P 1 0 0 0 0 0
2021 CHN P 15 0 1 0 0 0

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Pitcher 65