Brian Bass

Brian Bass
Bass with the Baltimore Orioles in 2008
Pitcher
Born: (1982-01-06) January 6, 1982 (age 42)
Pinehurst, North Carolina, U.S.
Batted: Right
Threw: Right
Professional debut
MLB: April 1, 2008, for the Minnesota Twins
KBO: April 15, 2012, for the Hanwha Eagles
Last appearance
MLB: September 8, 2010, for the Pittsburgh Pirates
KBO: April 18, 2012, for the Hanwha Eagles
MLB statistics
Win–loss record9–7
Earned run average5.16
Strikeouts104
KBO statistics
Win–loss record0-1
Earned run average48.60
Strikeouts1
Teams

Brian Michael Bass (born January 6, 1982) is an American former professional baseball pitcher and former pitching coach for the Stevenson University Mustangs in addition to offering private pitching instructions. He played for the Minnesota Twins, Baltimore Orioles, and Pittsburgh Pirates in Major League Baseball.

Playing career

Kansas City Royals (2000–2006)

Bass, a graduate of Robert E. Lee High School in Montgomery, Alabama, was selected by the Kansas City Royals in the sixth round (164th overall) of the 2000 Major League Baseball draft.[1]

After signing with the Royals, Bass played for the Rookie League Gulf Coast Royals in 2000. He went 3–5 with a 3.89 ERA in 12 games (nine starts).[2] Bass also made one start at the Single-A level for the Charleston Alley Cats.[2]

In 2001, Bass played for the Single-A Burlington Bees. Making 26 starts, he had a 4.65 ERA and went 3–10; his 10 losses are still an all-time high for him.[2] Bass played the entire 2002 season for the Bees again, improving his performance on the previous season, making 20 starts and finishing 5–7 with a 3.83 ERA.[2]

Bass had the best season of his minor league career in 2003 while playing for the Single-A Wilmington Blue Rocks. Making 26 starts, he went 9–8 with a 2.84 ERA.[2] He was third on the team in wins (9), second in the team in games started (26) and innings pitched (1521⁄3), and led the team in strikeouts with 119.[3] On August 6, against the Winston-Salem Warthogs, Bass came within one out of a no-hitter. Baseball America named Bass as the Royals eighth best prospect.

Bass went winless in 2004 while playing for the Rookie League Arizona Royals and the Double-A Wichita Wranglers. Losing a combined 5 games, he had a 5.94 ERA in 14 starts.[2] In 2005, while playing for the Wranglers again, Bass had a 12–8 record and a 5.24 ERA in 27 starts.[2]

In 2006, Bass split the season between the Arizona Royals, the Wichita Wranglers, and the Triple-A Omaha Royals. Making a combined 15 starts in 16 games, Bass went 6–7 with a 5.70 ERA.[2] Bass became a minor league free agent after the season.

Minnesota Twins (2007–2008)

Bass, after leaving the Royals organization, signed a minor league contract with the Minnesota Twins for the 2007 season.[4] Bass played the entire season for the Triple-A Rochester Red Wings. Bass made 10 starts and 27 relief appearances, finishing the season 7–3 with a 3.48 ERA.[2] Included in his 10 starts was a complete game shutout, the second in his career and the first since 2001. Bass became a minor league free agent after the season; but, was re-signed by the Twins to a major league contract on November 29, 2007.[4]

Bass won a long relief role out of spring training with the Minnesota Twins. He made his major league debut on April 1 against the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim, pitching 1.1 innings in relief in a 9–1 loss.[5] Bass appeared in 44 games as a reliever for the Twins, going 3–4 with an ERA of 4.87 with one save before being sent outright to the minors on August 20.[4][6]

Baltimore Orioles (2008–2009)

Bass was traded to the Baltimore Orioles on September 5, 2008, for a PTBNL or cash considerations.[7]

On December 12, 2009, Bass was non-tendered by the Orioles, making him a free agent.[8]

Pittsburgh Pirates (2010)

On January 12, 2010, Bass signed a minor-league contract with Pittsburgh which included an invitation to spring training.[9] He appeared in four games and was designated for assignment on September 13.[10]

Philadelphia Phillies (2011)

On January 6, 2011, Bass signed a minor league contract with the Philadelphia Phillies.[11]

Hanwha Eagles (2012)

On January 18, 2012, Bass signed with the Hanwha Eagles of the Korea Baseball Organization.[12] However, he was sent to their minor leagues and released after just a few games.[13]

Houston Astros (2012)

On May 27, 2012, Bass signed with the Houston Astros, and he was assigned to the Triple-A Oklahoma City RedHawks.[14] In 17 games (13 starts) with the RedHawks, Bass went 2–5 with a 5.56 ERA.[2]

Philadelphia Phillies (second stint) (2013)

On January 16, 2013, Bass signed a minor league contract to return to the Phillies.[15]

Camden Riversharks (2013)

On May 10, 2013, Bass signed with the Camden Riversharks of the Atlantic League of Professional Baseball.[16] Bass retired on July 6, 2013.[17] In 14 starts 75 innings he struggled going 2-10 with a 5.88 ERA with 58 strikeouts.

Coaching career

On October 9, 2013, Bass accepted the pitching coach job at Stevenson University. He left after the 2019 season.[18]

References

  1. ^ "6th Round of the 2000 MLB June Amateur Draft". Baseball-Reference.com. Archived from the original on August 11, 2010. Retrieved January 22, 2022.
  2. ^ a b c d e f g h i j "Brian Bass Minor, Fall, Winter, Korean & Independent Leagues Statistics & History". Baseball-Reference.com. Archived from the original on January 4, 2021. Retrieved January 22, 2022.
  3. ^ "2003 Wilmington Blue Rocks Statistics". Baseball-Reference.com. Archived from the original on September 7, 2015. Retrieved January 22, 2022.
  4. ^ a b c "Brian Bass Stats". Baseball-Reference.com. Archived from the original on April 28, 2009. Retrieved January 22, 2022.
  5. ^ Thesier, Kelly (April 2, 2008). "Bonser struggles early in loss". Minnesota Twins. MLB.com. Archived from the original on April 3, 2008. Retrieved January 22, 2022.
  6. ^ Thesier, Kelly (August 21, 2008). "Bass accepts Triple-A assignment". Minnesota Twins. MLB.com. Archived from the original on August 25, 2008. Retrieved January 22, 2022.
  7. ^ Fordin, Spencer (September 5, 2008). "O's make flurry of roster moves". Baltimore Orioles. MLB.com. Archived from the original on September 9, 2008. Retrieved January 22, 2022.
  8. ^ Axisa, Mike (December 13, 2009). "Non-Tendered Players". MLB Trade Rumors. Archived from the original on December 14, 2009. Retrieved January 22, 2022.
  9. ^ Dierkes, Tim (January 12, 2010). "Pirates Add Bass, Carlin, Myrow". MLB Trade Rumors. Archived from the original on January 15, 2010. Retrieved January 22, 2022.
  10. ^ "Pirates claim pitcher Chris Leroux off waivers from Florida". Pittsburgh Pirates. MLB.com. September 13, 2010. Archived from the original on September 30, 2012. Retrieved September 30, 2012.
  11. ^ Levin, Michael (December 6, 2010). "MLB Winter Meetings, Phillies Rumors: Phillies Sign Pitcher Brian Bass". SB Nation Philly. Archived from the original on December 19, 2010. Retrieved December 6, 2010.
  12. ^ "한화, '박찬호 전 동료' 배스와 계약 체결". Naver Sports (in Korean). January 18, 2012. Archived from the original on January 22, 2022. Retrieved January 19, 2012.
  13. ^ Hill, Benjamin (June 11, 2012). "Overseas play tricky for Minors vets". Minor League Baseball. Archived from the original on June 25, 2012. Retrieved June 13, 2012.
  14. ^ Cassilo, David (May 28, 2012). "Houston Astros Sign Brian Bass To Minors Deal". SB Nation Houston. Archived from the original on June 16, 2012. Retrieved January 22, 2022.
  15. ^ Adams, Steve (January 28, 2013). "Minor Moves: Coello, Mather, Bass". MLB Trade Rumors. Archived from the original on January 30, 2013. Retrieved January 22, 2022.
  16. ^ "CHRIS DUFFY, BRIAN BASS, FOUR OTHERS SIGN WITH RIVERSHARKS". CNBNews. April 10, 2013. Archived from the original on September 16, 2018. Retrieved April 11, 2013.
  17. ^ "Atlantic League of Professional Baseball". Atlantic League of Professional Baseball. Archived from the original on May 3, 2013.
  18. ^ @BBassFinPlan (October 10, 2013). "In addition to my work at Side Sessions, I have accepted the pitching coach position at Stevenson University. Excited to get started!" (Tweet) – via Twitter.
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