Bruce Aven, baseball player, 1997-2002

Bruce Aven

Born: 3/4/1972 in Orange, TX, USA

MLB Debut: 1997-08-27 | Final Game: 2002-05-27

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 5'9" | Weight: 180 lbs

Full name: David Bruce Aven

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Biography

Bruce Aven, born in 1972, was a professional baseball player who made his mark in Major League Baseball (MLB) from 1997 to 2002. Aven, primarily known as a position player, played in a total of 259 games during his career. He achieved a commendable batting average of .273, accumulating 166 hits, including 20 home runs and 103 RBIs. His versatile skills on the field were complemented by his ability to steal bases, finishing his career with 6 stolen bases. Aven's career unfolded during a time of significant offensive production in baseball, when the game saw a surge in power hitting and offensive strategies. His contributions to the teams he played for included not only his ability to drive in runs but also to provide solid defense. Although he may not have been a household name, Aven's impact on the field and his steady performance reflected the evolving nature of baseball in the late 1990s and early 2000s. His journey through MLB showcased the determination and talent required to succeed in one of the most competitive sports leagues in the world.

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
259 609 85 166 33 2 20 103 6 57 135 0.273 0.343 0.432 0.774 93.1

Career AVG .273 vs. league average .267 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career OBP .343 vs. league average .338 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career SLG .432 vs. league average .427 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career OPS 0.774 vs. league average 0.765 across their career seasons — near 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
1997 CLE AL 13 19 4 4 1 0 0 2 0 1 5 0.211 — — — — 0.0
1999 MIA NL 137 381 57 110 19 2 12 70 3 44 82 0.289 .271 (+6%) .344 (+8%) .433 (+2%) .778 (+5%) 439.9
2000 PIT NL 72 148 18 37 11 0 5 25 2 5 31 0.250 .270 (-8%) .344 (-20%) .437 (-3%) .782 (-10%) -346.8
2000 LAD NL 9 20 2 5 0 0 2 4 0 3 8 0.250 — — — — -346.8
2001 LAD NL 21 24 3 8 2 0 1 2 0 0 5 0.333 — — — — 0.0
2002 CLE AL 7 17 1 2 0 0 0 0 1 4 4 0.118 — — — — 0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
OF 181 126 274 5 4 1

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1997 CLE OF 13 3 15 1 0 0
1999 FLO OF 102 84 181 4 3 1
2000 PIT OF 41 26 49 0 1 0
2000 LAN OF 9 6 12 0 0 0
2001 LAN OF 9 1 5 0 0 0
2002 CLE OF 7 6 12 0 0 0

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Left Field 124
Center Field 19
Right Field 51
Designated Hitter 6

Salary History

Year Team League Salary
2000 PIT NL $320,000
1999 FLO NL $200,000
Total Career Earnings $520,000

College History

School Name City State Years Attended
Lamar University Beaumont TX 1991, 1992, 1993, 1994