David Bednar
Position: Pitcher
Bats: Left • Throws: Right
Born: 1994-10-10, Pittsburgh, USA
Age: 31
Height/Weight: 6' 1" / 250 lbs
MLB Debut: 2019-09-01
College: Lafayette College
Draft: 2016 (Round 35, Pick #1044)
Status: Active
Next NYY Game: 09-10 vs COL
Player Biography & Career Profile
David Bednar is an American professional baseball pitcher for the New York Yankees in Major League Baseball (MLB). Born on October 10, 1994 in Pittsburgh, USA, he bats left and throws right. Prior to joining the major leagues, he attended Lafayette College and was selected by the New York Yankees in 2016 (Round 35, Pick #1044).
David Bednar made his Major League Baseball debut on September 1, 2019. Across 9 seasons on the mound, he pitched 376.2 innings with 459 strikeouts and an ERA of 3.09. His career accolades include honors such as NL Reliever of the Month, NL All-Star, MLBPAA Pirates Heart and Hustle Award. Today, David Bednar remains a vital everyday leader and fan favorite in the Bronx.
| Year | W | L | ERA | G | GS | SV | IP | SO | WHIP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 Regular Season | 7 | 3 | 2.63 | 58 | 0 | 32 | 61.2 | 70 | 1.02 |
| Career Regular Season | 25 | 26 | 3.09 | 373 | 373 | 143 | 376.2 | 459 | 1.14 |
Career Statistics
Tm: New York Yankees Lg: American League W: 7 L: 3 ERA: 2.63 G: 58 GS: 0 SV: 32 IP: 61.2 H: 45 R: 22 ER: 18 HR: 3 BB: 18 SO: 70 WHIP: 1.02
Lg: American League W: 6 L: 5 ERA: 2.30 G: 64 GS: 0 SV: 27 IP: 62.2 H: 46 R: 18 ER: 16 HR: 4 BB: 19 SO: 86 WHIP: 1.04
Tm: New York Yankees Lg: American League W: 4 L: 0 ERA: 2.19 G: 22 GS: 0 SV: 10 IP: 24.2 H: 14 R: 6 ER: 6 HR: 2 BB: 9 SO: 35 WHIP: 0.93
Tm: Pittsburgh Pirates Lg: National League W: 2 L: 5 ERA: 2.37 G: 42 GS: 0 SV: 17 IP: 38.0 H: 32 R: 12 ER: 10 HR: 2 BB: 10 SO: 51 WHIP: 1.11
Tm: Pittsburgh Pirates Lg: National League W: 3 L: 8 ERA: 5.77 G: 62 GS: 0 SV: 23 IP: 57.2 H: 54 R: 40 ER: 37 HR: 9 BB: 28 SO: 58 WHIP: 1.42
Tm: Pittsburgh Pirates Lg: National League W: 3 L: 3 ERA: 2.00 G: 66 GS: 0 SV: 39 IP: 67.1 H: 53 R: 22 ER: 15 HR: 3 BB: 21 SO: 80 WHIP: 1.10
Tm: Pittsburgh Pirates Lg: National League W: 3 L: 4 ERA: 2.61 G: 45 GS: 0 SV: 19 IP: 51.2 H: 42 R: 19 ER: 15 HR: 4 BB: 16 SO: 69 WHIP: 1.12
Tm: Pittsburgh Pirates Lg: National League W: 3 L: 1 ERA: 2.23 G: 61 GS: 0 SV: 3 IP: 60.2 H: 40 R: 15 ER: 15 HR: 5 BB: 19 SO: 77 WHIP: 0.97
Tm: San Diego Padres Lg: National League W: 0 L: 0 ERA: 7.11 G: 4 GS: 0 SV: 0 IP: 6.1 H: 11 R: 6 ER: 5 HR: 1 BB: 2 SO: 5 WHIP: 2.05
Tm: San Diego Padres Lg: National League W: 0 L: 2 ERA: 6.55 G: 13 GS: 0 SV: 0 IP: 11.0 H: 10 R: 8 ER: 8 HR: 3 BB: 5 SO: 14 WHIP: 1.36
| Year | Age | Tm | Lg | W | L | ERA | G | GS | SV | IP | H | R | ER | HR | BB | SO | WHIP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | New York Yankees | American League | 7 | 3 | 2.63 | 58 | 0 | 32 | 61.2 | 45 | 22 | 18 | 3 | 18 | 70 | 1.02 | |
| 2025 | American League | 6 | 5 | 2.30 | 64 | 0 | 27 | 62.2 | 46 | 18 | 16 | 4 | 19 | 86 | 1.04 | ||
| 2025 | New York Yankees | American League | 4 | 0 | 2.19 | 22 | 0 | 10 | 24.2 | 14 | 6 | 6 | 2 | 9 | 35 | 0.93 | |
| 2025 | Pittsburgh Pirates | National League | 2 | 5 | 2.37 | 42 | 0 | 17 | 38.0 | 32 | 12 | 10 | 2 | 10 | 51 | 1.11 | |
| 2024 | Pittsburgh Pirates | National League | 3 | 8 | 5.77 | 62 | 0 | 23 | 57.2 | 54 | 40 | 37 | 9 | 28 | 58 | 1.42 | |
| 2023 | Pittsburgh Pirates | National League | 3 | 3 | 2.00 | 66 | 0 | 39 | 67.1 | 53 | 22 | 15 | 3 | 21 | 80 | 1.10 | |
| 2022 | Pittsburgh Pirates | National League | 3 | 4 | 2.61 | 45 | 0 | 19 | 51.2 | 42 | 19 | 15 | 4 | 16 | 69 | 1.12 | |
| 2021 | Pittsburgh Pirates | National League | 3 | 1 | 2.23 | 61 | 0 | 3 | 60.2 | 40 | 15 | 15 | 5 | 19 | 77 | 0.97 | |
| 2020 | San Diego Padres | National League | 0 | 0 | 7.11 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 6.1 | 11 | 6 | 5 | 1 | 2 | 5 | 2.05 | |
| 2019 | San Diego Padres | National League | 0 | 2 | 6.55 | 13 | 0 | 0 | 11.0 | 10 | 8 | 8 | 3 | 5 | 14 | 1.36 |
🏆 Career Awards & Honors
6 Total AwardsNL Reliever of the Month
Jun 30, 2025NL All-Star
Jul 11, 2023MLBPAA Pirates Heart and Hustle Award
Aug 3, 2023NL Reliever of the Month
May 31, 2022NL All-Star
Jul 19, 2022TEX Mid-Season All-Star
Jun 25, 2019📋 Latest Roster Transactions
Official MLB Roster LogNew York Yankees activated RHP David Bednar from the paternity list.
New York Yankees placed RHP David Bednar on the paternity list.
RHP David Bednar changed number to 53.
RHP David Bednar changed number to 42.
United States activated RHP David Bednar.
RHP David Bednar changed number to 53.
RHP David Bednar changed number to 21.
New York Yankees activated RHP David Bednar.
