Brad Lidge timeline

Born: December 23, 1976

Attended Notre Dame University

1995: Drafted by Giants, but did not sign

1998: Drafted by Astros

Debut: April 26, 2002 (Astros)

2003: Received win in 6-pitcher no-hitter

2003: Astros Rookie of the Year

2004: Set NL reliever strikeout record (157)

2005: Surrendered dramatic home run to Albert Pujols in NLCS

2005: Astros win pennant

2006: Pitched in World Baseball Classic

2007: Struggles all season

2007: Traded to Philadelphia

2008: Perfect in save opportunities

2008: Phillies win World Series

2008: Comeback Player of the Year

2008: Deliveryman of the Year

2008: Philadelphia Sports Writers Association Athlete of the Year

2009: Injuries made him a gas can

2009: Phillies lose World Series

2010: Elbow surgery

2011: Spent much of the season on the DL

2012: Signed with Nationals

2012: Retired

Accomplishments:

2008 World Champion

2x All Star

2008 Relief Man of the Year

2008 Comeback Player of the Year

Highest Strikeout per Nine Innings rate in history (12.2/9)

Participated in No-Hitter (2003)

NL Strikeout record for relievers: 157 (2004)

26-32 record

225 Saves

3.54 ERA

Sub 2 ERA: 2x

Sub 3 ERA: 4x

603 Games

20+ saves: 6x

30+ saves: 4x

40+ saves: 2x

80+ IP: 2x

94.2 IP (2004)

799 Strikeouts

100+ strikeouts: 3x

0.919 WHIP (2004)

Postseason: 2-4, 18 Saves, 2.18 ERA, 1.125 WHIP (14 series)