Astros move Bedard to 'pen
Houston has put the veteran southpaw back in the bullpen indefinitely following a handful of unsuccessful starts.
- Born: 1979/03/05
- Age: 33
- Height: 6-1
- Weight: 200
- Bats/Throws: L / L
- Seasons: 9
- Place of birth: Navan, Ont, Canada
- Drafted by: the Baltimore Orioles in 1999 (6th round)
| Year | Team | G | GS | W | L | SV | CG | SHO | IP | H | R | ER | HR | BB | K | ERA | WHIP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1999 | 8 | 6 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 29 | 20 | 7 | 6 | 1 | 13 | 41 | 1.86 | 1.14 | |
| 2000 | 29 | 22 | 9 | 4 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 111 | 98 | 48 | 44 | 2 | 35 | 131 | 3.57 | 1.20 | |
| 2001 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 4 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 3 | 7 | 3.00 | 1.17 | |
| 2002 | Orioles | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .200 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 2002 | 13 | 12 | 6 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 68.2 | 43 | 18 | 15 | 0 | 30 | 66 | 1.97 | 1.06 | |
| 2003 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 8 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 11 | 1.13 | .750 | |
| 2004 | Orioles | 27 | 26 | 6 | 10 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 137.1 | 149 | 83 | 70 | 13 | 71 | 121 | 4.59 | 1.60 |
| 2004 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 8 | 4 | 4 | 1 | 3 | 3 | 7.20 | 2.20 | |
| 2005 | Orioles | 24 | 24 | 6 | 8 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 141.2 | 139 | 66 | 63 | 10 | 57 | 125 | 4.00 | 1.38 |
| 2005 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 9 | 0.00 | .800 | |
| 2006 | Orioles | 33 | 33 | 15 | 11 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 196.1 | 196 | 92 | 82 | 16 | 69 | 171 | 3.76 | 1.35 |
| 2007 | Orioles | 28 | 28 | 13 | 5 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 182 | 141 | 66 | 64 | 19 | 57 | 221 | 3.16 | 1.09 |
| 2008 | Mariners | 15 | 15 | 6 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 81 | 70 | 38 | 33 | 9 | 37 | 72 | 3.67 | 1.32 |
| 2009 | Mariners | 15 | 15 | 5 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 83 | 65 | 29 | 26 | 8 | 34 | 90 | 2.82 | 1.19 |
| 2010 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6.2 | 7 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 11 | 2.70 | 1.05 | |
| 2011 | Red Sox | 8 | 8 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 38 | 41 | 22 | 17 | 3 | 18 | 38 | 4.03 | 1.55 |
| 2011 | Mariners | 16 | 16 | 4 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 91.1 | 77 | 41 | 35 | 11 | 30 | 87 | 3.45 | 1.17 |
| 2011 | 24 | 24 | 5 | 9 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 129.1 | 118 | 63 | 52 | 14 | 48 | 125 | 3.62 | 1.28 | |
| 2012 | Pirates | 24 | 24 | 7 | 14 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 125.2 | 129 | 76 | 70 | 14 | 56 | 118 | 5.01 | 1.47 |
| Career Total | 192 | 189 | 63 | 64 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1077 | 1009 | 514 | 461 | 103 | 429 | 1044 | 3.85 | 1.34 | |
Show Full Career Stats
Stories
Should Clemens replace Bedard in the rotation?
In this segment, I try to stir up trouble by talking about key issues in the Astros lineup or pitching staff. Today, let's look at whether the rookie is better than the fragile veteran.
Bullpen brings tandem starting to the big league
We know that the Houston minor league tandem starter situation is working, but is Houston also trying to change how it deploys relievers in the majors?
Gameday: Bedard returns, Maurer re-debuts
"Four questions." "Why only four?" "That's one." March 5, 2008 --- Apologies to the hard-working Seattle Mariners beat who just need a few good quotes to fill out their newspaper gamers, but...
Edgar Gonzales DFAed, Alex White to get TJ surgery
Gonzalez was designated for assignment to make room for Travis Blackley while Alex White will undergo Tommy John surgery.
Bedard's butt strain
There are plenty of perfectly acceptable strains and sprains in baseball. A wrist strain, an elbow strain, and ankle strain, etc. But a butt strain?
2013 Season Preview: Erik Bedard, Injury Risk?
Another minor league invite, Bedard could provide valuable depth in the middle of the rotation, or he could spend most of the year in the minors pitching for Oklahoma City.
Podcast: CSN Houston, Signings, Payroll and More
Discussing the CSN Houston TV deal, Rick Ankiel and Erik Bedard signings, payroll and more.
Have Injuries Limited Erik Bedard's Effectiveness?
No one has carried more of an injury-prone label lately than Erik Bedard. Is that accurate and have his injuries sapped him of his potential to be effective?
Wednesday's Three Astros Things
Talking Erik Bedard reaction, Dave Raymond's dominance at life and Delmon Young signing with the not-Astros...
Astros sign Erik Bedard
Houstin inks the former Orioles ace to a minor-league deal with an invitation to spring training.
Ex-Mariner, among things, Bedard Signs with Astros
Erik Bedard has signed a minor league contract with the Houston Astros. That's pretty much the end of the story for now.
