Nick Wittgren, baseball player, 2016

Nick Wittgren

Born: 5/29/1991 in Torrance, CA, USA

MLB Debut: 2016-04-19

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'2" | Weight: 216 lbs

Full name: Nicholas James Wittgren

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Biography

Nick Wittgren, born in 1991, was a professional baseball pitcher who made his mark in Major League Baseball from 2016 until his retirement in 2022. Known for his versatility on the mound, Wittgren showcased a reliable presence in both starting and relief roles during his career. He played for several teams, demonstrating a consistent ability to contribute to his squads with a career record of 20-15 and an earned run average (ERA) of 4.04. His strikeout total reached 300, reflecting his capability to handle high-pressure situations and effectively navigate opposing lineups. Additionally, Wittgren secured 6 saves, highlighting his effectiveness in closing games when called upon. Wittgren's career unfolded during a competitive era in baseball characterized by advanced analytics and an increasing emphasis on bullpen specialization. His pitching style was marked by a strong mix of pitches, allowing him to adapt and thrive against diverse hitters. As a reliable option out of the bullpen, he earned the respect of teammates and coaches alike, contributing to the teams he represented with both skill and professionalism. Following his retirement on June 26, 2022, Wittgren left behind a legacy as a steady, impactful pitcher in an ever-evolving game.

Career Pitching Statistics

W L G GS CG SHO SV IP H ER HR BB SO ERA Pitcher PIV
20 15 314 1 0 0 6 329.3 316 148 42 97 300 4.04 0

Career ERA 4.04 vs. league average 4.26 across their career seasons — 5.1% 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
2016 MIA NL 4 3 48 0 0 0 0 51.7 50 18 10 42 3.14 4.19 (+25%) 679.8
2017 MIA NL 3 1 38 0 0 0 0 42.3 46 22 13 43 4.68 4.36 (-7%) 827.5
2018 MIA NL 2 1 32 0 0 0 0 33.7 29 11 15 31 2.94 4.15 (+29%) 862.7
2019 CLE AL 5 1 55 0 0 0 4 57.7 47 18 15 60 2.81 4.51 (+38%) 491.9
2020 CLE AL 2 0 25 0 0 0 0 23.7 18 9 6 28 3.42 4.45 (+23%) 21.7
2021 CLE AL 2 9 60 1 0 0 1 62.3 61 35 17 61 5.05 4.27 (-18%) -904.3
2022 STL NL 1 0 29 0 0 0 1 29.0 35 19 10 17 5.90 3.97 (-49%) -
2023 KCR AL 1 0 27 0 0 0 0 29.0 30 16 11 18 4.97 4.33 (-15%) -

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
314 4 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 .249 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 .416 across their career seasons — 100.0% below league average.

Career OPS 0.000 vs. league average 0.735 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
2016 MIA NL 48 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 — — — — 0.0
2017 MIA NL 38 4 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0.000 — — — — 0.0
2018 MIA NL 32 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 — — — — 0.0
2019 CLE AL 55 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 — — — — 0.0
2020 CLE AL 25 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 — — — — 0.0
2021 CLE AL 60 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 — — — — 0.0
2022 STL NL 29 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 — — — — 0.0
2023 KCR AL 27 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 — — — — 0.0

Postseason Statistics

Playoff Career Batting

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI BB SO AVG
1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000

Playoff Batting by Year

Year Round Team G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI BB SO AVG
2020 ALWC2 CLE 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000

Playoff Career Pitching

W L G GS SV IP H ER BB SO ERA
0 0 1 0 0 1.3 0 0 2 3 0.00

Playoff Pitching by Year

Year Round Team W L G GS SV IP H ER BB SO ERA
2020 ALWC2 CLE 0 0 1 0 0 1.3 0 0 2 3 0.00

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
P 314 1 22 26 0 4

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
2016 MIA P 48 0 3 6 0 0
2017 MIA P 38 0 3 5 0 0
2018 MIA P 32 0 3 0 0 0
2019 CLE P 55 0 3 7 0 3
2020 CLE P 25 0 0 1 0 0
2021 CLE P 60 1 5 3 0 0
2022 SLN P 29 0 2 2 0 1
2023 KCA P 27 0 3 2 0 0

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Pitcher 314