Brian Bass

Brian Michael Bass (born January 6, 1982) is an American former professional baseball pitcher who played in Major League Baseball (MLB) for the Minnesota Twins, Baltimore Orioles, and Pittsburgh Pirates.

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.

After signing with the Royals, Bass played for the Rookie League Gulf Coast Royals in . He went 3–5 with a 3.89 ERA in 12 games (nine starts).

In , 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. 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 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.

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. 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.

Baltimore Orioles (2008–2009) Bass was traded to the Baltimore Orioles on September 5, , for a PTBNL or cash considerations.

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

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

Philadelphia Phillies (2011) On January 6, 2011, Bass signed a minor league contract with the Philadelphia Phillies.

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

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

Camden Riversharks (2013) On May 10, 2013, Bass signed with the Camden Riversharks of the Atlantic League of Professional Baseball. Bass retired on July 6, 2013. 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.