Brian Bogusevic

Born: 2/18/1984 in Palos Heights, IL, USA

MLB Debut: 2010-09-01 | Final Game: 2015-10-03

Bats: L | Throws: L | Height: 6'3" | Weight: 215 lbs

Full name: Brian Thomas Bogusevic

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Biography

Brian Bogusevic, born in 1984, was a professional baseball player who made an impact in Major League Baseball (MLB) from 2010 to 2015. Primarily serving as a position player, he played in a total of 321 games throughout his career. Bogusevic was known for his versatility on the field, contributing both offensively and defensively. He recorded 178 hits, including 19 home runs, and drove in 67 runs, finishing his career with a batting average of .238. Additionally, he showcased his speed on the bases with 24 stolen bases, making him a dynamic player during his time. Bogusevic began his MLB career amidst a competitive landscape, where he demonstrated resilience and adaptability. He played for several teams, including the Houston Astros and the Chicago Cubs, and was recognized for his ability to play multiple outfield positions. His playing style was characterized by a combination of power and speed, which allowed him to be a valuable asset in various game situations. Although his career was relatively brief, Bogusevic's contributions to the teams he played for during the early 2010s left a lasting impression on fans and teammates alike.

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
321	748	93	178	36	4	19	67	24	72	204	0.238	0.311	0.373	0.684	-611.2

Career AVG .238 vs. league average .255 across their career seasons — 6.7% below league average.

Career OBP .311 vs. league average .320 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career SLG .373 vs. league average .402 across their career seasons — 7.1% below league average.

Career OPS 0.684 vs. league average 0.722 across their career seasons — 5.2% 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
2010	HOU	NL	19	28	5	5	3	0	0	3	1	3	12	0.179	—	—	—	—	0.0
2011	HOU	NL	87	164	22	47	14	1	4	15	4	15	40	0.287	.255 (+12%)	.320 (+9%)	.399 (+15%)	.719 (+12%)	347.2
2012	HOU	NL	146	355	39	72	9	2	7	28	15	41	96	0.203	.254 (-20%)	.318 (-7%)	.405 (-26%)	.724 (-18%)	-1147.2
2013	CHC	NL	47	143	18	39	7	1	6	16	2	10	35	0.273	.253 (+8%)	.317 (+2%)	.396 (+16%)	.714 (+10%)	212.3
2015	PHI	NL	22	58	9	15	3	0	2	5	2	3	21	0.259	.254 (+2%)	.316 (-7%)	.404 (+2%)	.721 (-2%)	-23.5

Career Pitching Statistics

W	L	G	GS	CG	SHO	SV	IP	H	ER	HR	BB	SO	ERA	Pitcher PIV
0	0	1	0	0	0	0	1.0	3	2	1	0	0	18.00	0

Career ERA 18.00 vs. league average 4.01 across their career seasons — 348.3% worse than league average.

Season-by-Season Pitching

Year	Team	Lg	W	L	G	GS	CG	SHO	SV	IP	H	ER	BB	SO	ERA	Lg ERA	Pitcher PIV
2012	HOU	NL	0	0	1	0	0	0	0	1.0	3	2	0	0	18.00	—	0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
OF	240	174	401	19	10	8
P	1	0	0	0	0	0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
2010	HOU	OF	11	5	18	0	0	0
2011	HOU	OF	53	35	80	9	2	4
2012	HOU	OF	121	83	187	5	5	3
2012	HOU	P	1	0	0	0	0	0
2013	CHN	OF	39	37	86	3	0	0
2015	PHI	OF	16	14	30	2	3	1

Career Games by Position

Position	Games
Pitcher	1
Left Field	52
Center Field	33
Right Field	161

Salary History

Year	Team	League	Salary
2012	HOU	NL	$483,000
Total Career Earnings			$483,000

College History

School Name	City	State	Years Attended
Tulane University	New Orleans	LA	2003, 2004, 2005