Brandon Belt

Born: 4/20/1988 in Nacogdoches, TX, USA

MLB Debut: 2011-03-31

Bats: L | Throws: L | Height: 6'3" | Weight: 231 lbs

Full name: Brandon Kyle Belt

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Biography

Brandon Belt, born in 1988, was a prominent first baseman and outfielder who played in Major League Baseball from 2011 until his retirement in 2022. Known for his patient approach at the plate and solid defensive skills, Belt spent the majority of his career with the San Francisco Giants, where he carved out a niche as a reliable offensive contributor. Over 1,413 games, he accumulated 1,232 hits, including 194 home runs and 627 RBIs, while finishing with a batting average of .261. His ability to get on base and provide key hits made him an integral part of the Giants' lineup during his tenure. Belt's career was highlighted by his selection as an All-Star, showcasing his recognition among peers and fans alike. He played a significant role in the Giants' success during the 2010s, contributing to their playoff appearances and championship aspirations. With 47 stolen bases to his name, he also demonstrated versatility and athleticism beyond traditional power-hitting skills. Belt's playing style and achievements reflect the evolution of baseball during his career, bridging the gap between traditional hitting techniques and modern offensive strategies.

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
1413	4729	681	1232	290	36	194	627	47	678	1346	0.261	0.357	0.460	0.817	12273.4

Career AVG .261 vs. league average .251 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career OBP .357 vs. league average .319 across their career seasons — +12.1% above league average.

Career SLG .460 vs. league average .409 across their career seasons — +12.6% above league average.

Career OPS 0.817 vs. league average 0.727 across their career seasons — +12.4% above 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
2011	SFG	NL	63	187	21	42	6	1	9	18	3	20	57	0.225	.255 (-12%)	.320 (-4%)	.399 (+3%)	.719 (avg)	3.2
2012	SFG	NL	145	411	47	113	27	6	7	56	12	54	106	0.275	.254 (+8%)	.318 (+13%)	.405 (+4%)	.724 (+8%)	748.8
2013	SFG	NL	150	509	76	147	39	4	17	67	5	52	125	0.289	.253 (+14%)	.317 (+13%)	.396 (+21%)	.714 (+18%)	1828.0
2014	SFG	NL	61	214	30	52	8	0	12	27	3	18	64	0.243	.251 (-3%)	.313 (-2%)	.386 (+16%)	.700 (+8%)	268.2
2015	SFG	NL	137	492	73	138	33	5	18	68	9	56	147	0.280	.254 (+10%)	.316 (+12%)	.404 (+18%)	.721 (+16%)	1556.1
2016	SFG	NL	156	542	77	149	41	8	17	82	0	104	148	0.275	.255 (+8%)	.321 (+22%)	.417 (+14%)	.738 (+17%)	2329.1
2017	SFG	NL	104	382	63	92	27	3	18	51	3	66	104	0.241	.254 (-6%)	.324 (+9%)	.425 (+10%)	.750 (+10%)	830.8
2018	SFG	NL	112	399	50	101	18	2	14	46	4	49	107	0.253	.247 (+2%)	.318 (+8%)	.409 (+1%)	.727 (+4%)	407.5
2019	SFG	NL	156	526	76	123	32	3	17	57	4	83	127	0.234	.252 (-7%)	.322 (+5%)	.434 (-7%)	.757 (-2%)	-74.7
2020	SFG	NL	51	149	25	46	13	1	9	30	0	30	36	0.309	.244 (+26%)	.321 (+32%)	.417 (+41%)	.739 (+37%)	1065.9
2021	SFG	NL	97	325	65	89	14	2	29	59	3	48	103	0.274	.243 (+12%)	.317 (+19%)	.410 (+45%)	.727 (+34%)	2150.5
2022	SFG	NL	78	254	25	54	9	1	8	23	1	37	81	0.213	.242 (-12%)	.311 (+4%)	.394 (-11%)	.706 (-4%)	-75.6
2023	TOR	AL	103	339	53	86	23	0	19	43	0	61	141	0.254	.248 (+2%)	.320 (+15%)	.414 (+18%)	.734 (+17%)	1235.6

Postseason Statistics

Playoff Career Batting

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	BB	SO	AVG
39	135	14	29	2	2	2	13	21	45	0.215

Playoff Batting by Year

Year	Round	Team	G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	BB	SO	AVG
2023	ALWC2	TOR	2	8	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	5	0.000
2016	NLDS1	SFN	4	15	1	2	0	0	0	2	1	4	0.133
2016	NLWC	SFN	1	2	0	0	0	0	0	0	2	0	0.000
2014	NLCS	SFN	5	14	3	3	0	0	0	1	5	4	0.214
2014	NLDS1	SFN	4	18	1	5	0	0	1	2	1	4	0.278
2014	NLWC	SFN	1	3	1	2	0	0	0	3	2	0	0.667
2014	WS	SFN	7	26	1	8	1	0	0	2	3	9	0.308
2012	NLCS	SFN	6	23	6	7	1	1	1	2	2	5	0.304
2012	NLDS2	SFN	5	13	0	1	0	0	0	0	2	7	0.077
2012	WS	SFN	4	13	1	1	0	1	0	1	3	7	0.077

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1B	1221	1095	9211	794	60	854
OF	92	76	111	5	8	0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
2011	SFN	1B	31	19	201	12	1	8
2011	SFN	OF	32	31	50	2	3	0
2012	SFN	1B	139	102	913	73	8	85
2012	SFN	OF	4	4	4	0	0	0
2013	SFN	1B	143	132	1066	88	8	100
2014	SFN	1B	59	56	499	55	4	48
2014	SFN	OF	1	0	0	0	0	0
2015	SFN	1B	120	117	1060	71	3	91
2015	SFN	OF	14	13	16	0	2	0
2016	SFN	1B	151	148	1284	94	8	110
2016	SFN	OF	3	1	1	0	0	0
2017	SFN	1B	98	89	771	64	2	74
2017	SFN	OF	15	10	20	0	2	0
2018	SFN	1B	104	97	786	93	8	92
2018	SFN	OF	8	6	5	1	0	0
2019	SFN	1B	144	123	1017	99	6	108
2019	SFN	OF	15	11	15	2	1	0
2020	SFN	1B	47	41	278	28	2	27
2021	SFN	1B	93	85	681	56	3	60
2022	SFN	1B	63	58	458	54	6	35
2023	TOR	1B	29	28	197	7	1	16