Brent Abernathy

Born: 9/23/1977 in Atlanta, GA, USA

MLB Debut: 2001-06-25 | Final Game: 2005-09-29

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'1" | Weight: 185 lbs

Full name: Michael Brent Abernathy

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Biography

Brent Abernathy, born in 1977, was a professional baseball player who made his mark in Major League Baseball from 2001 to 2005. Primarily a position player, Abernathy played in a total of 232 games throughout his career, showcasing his versatility and determination on the field. He accumulated 212 hits, which included 8 home runs and 79 RBIs, while maintaining a batting average of .244. Known for his speed, he also recorded 21 stolen bases, demonstrating his ability to impact the game not only with his bat but also with his agility on the bases. Abernathy's career unfolded during a period marked by significant changes in baseball, including the rise of power hitters and the increasing emphasis on offensive statistics. While he may not have been a star in terms of traditional metrics, his contributions as a reliable role player were crucial to the teams he played for, providing depth and experience. After retiring from professional play in 2005, Abernathy left a legacy as a steady presence in the game, embodying the resilience and commitment that defined many of his contemporaries during the early 2000s.

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
232	868	97	212	36	5	8	79	21	60	93	0.244	0.297	0.325	0.622	-2373.8

Career AVG .244 vs. league average .264 across their career seasons — 7.3% below league average.

Career OBP .297 vs. league average .332 across their career seasons — 10.4% below league average.

Career SLG .325 vs. league average .421 across their career seasons — 22.8% below league average.

Career OPS 0.622 vs. league average 0.753 across their career seasons — 17.4% below league average.

Season-by-Season Batting

Year	Team	Lg	G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	Lg AVG	Lg OBP	Lg SLG	Lg OPS	PIV
2001	TBR	AL	79	304	43	82	17	1	5	33	8	27	35	0.270	.263 (+2%)	.332 (-1%)	.426 (-11%)	.758 (-6%)	-349.0
2002	TBR	AL	117	463	46	112	18	4	2	40	10	25	46	0.242	.261 (-7%)	.331 (-13%)	.416 (-25%)	.747 (-20%)	-1835.0
2003	TBR	AL	2	7	1	0	0	0	0	0	1	0	0	0.000	—	—	—	—	0.0
2003	KCR	AL	10	27	2	2	0	0	0	0	0	1	3	0.074	—	—	—	—	0.0
2005	MIN	AL	24	67	5	16	1	0	1	6	2	7	9	0.239	.264 (-10%)	.330 (-4%)	.418 (-29%)	.749 (-18%)	-189.8