Jackie Brandt

Born: 4/28/1934 in Omaha, NE, USA

MLB Debut: 1956-04-21 | Final Game: 1967-09-02

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 5'11" | Weight: 165 lbs

Full name: John George Brandt

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Biography

Jackie Brandt was a prominent American baseball player born in 1934, who played in the Major Leagues from 1956 until his retirement in 1967. Throughout his career, Brandt established himself as a talented position player, appearing in 1,221 games. He amassed a total of 1,020 hits, demonstrating a consistent ability to contribute offensively. With 112 home runs and 485 RBIs, Brandt showcased his power and run-producing capabilities, while his batting average of .262 reflected his solid hitting skills. Additionally, he recorded 45 stolen bases, underscoring his speed on the basepaths and versatility as a player. Brandt earned recognition for his contributions to the game, being selected as an All-Star twice during his career. His tenure in Major League Baseball coincided with a transformative period in the sport, characterized by the emergence of dynamic playing styles and a diverse array of talent. Brandt's ability to perform at a high level in this evolving landscape left a lasting impact on the teams he played for and the fans who followed his career. After his retirement on September 2, 1967, Brandt remained a respected figure in baseball history, remembered for his skillful play and contributions to the game.

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
1221	3895	540	1020	175	37	112	485	45	351	574	0.262	0.323	0.412	0.735	2741.9

Career AVG .262 vs. league average .252 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career OBP .323 vs. league average .318 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career SLG .412 vs. league average .383 across their career seasons — +7.7% above league average.

Career OPS 0.735 vs. league average 0.701 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
1956	STL	NL	27	42	9	12	3	0	1	3	0	4	5	0.286	—	—	—	—	0.0
1956	NY1	NL	98	351	45	105	16	8	11	47	3	17	31	0.299	.258 (+16%)	.331 (avg)	.397 (+22%)	.728 (+12%)	0.0
1958	SFG	NL	18	52	7	13	1	0	0	3	1	6	5	0.250	.257 (-3%)	.324 (+1%)	.394 (-32%)	.719 (-17%)	-121.3
1959	SFG	NL	137	429	63	116	16	5	12	57	11	35	69	0.270	.256 (+5%)	.323 (avg)	.392 (+6%)	.715 (+3%)	216.2
1960	BAL	AL	145	511	73	130	24	6	15	65	5	47	69	0.254	.255 (avg)	.323 (-2%)	.387 (+6%)	.711 (+3%)	163.6
1961	BAL	AL	139	516	93	153	18	5	16	72	10	62	51	0.297	.258 (+15%)	.328 (+13%)	.399 (+11%)	.727 (+12%)	1361.2
1962	BAL	AL	143	505	76	129	29	5	19	75	9	55	64	0.255	.257 (-1%)	.326 (+1%)	.393 (+13%)	.719 (+8%)	717.9
1963	BAL	AL	142	451	49	112	15	5	15	61	4	34	85	0.248	.246 (+1%)	.308 (-4%)	.371 (+9%)	.680 (+3%)	135.1
1964	BAL	AL	137	523	66	127	25	1	13	47	1	45	104	0.243	.250 (-3%)	.312 (-2%)	.377 (-2%)	.690 (-2%)	-240.6
1965	BAL	AL	96	243	35	59	17	0	8	24	1	21	40	0.243	.245 (-1%)	.310 (-3%)	.371 (+11%)	.682 (+5%)	165.5
1966	PHI	NL	82	164	16	41	6	1	1	15	0	17	36	0.250	.248 (+1%)	.309 (+2%)	.376 (-16%)	.685 (-8%)	-187.7
1967	PHI	NL	16	19	1	2	1	0	0	1	0	0	6	0.105	—	—	—	—	0.0
1967	HOU	NL	41	89	7	21	4	1	1	15	0	8	9	0.236	.242 (-3%)	.306 (-3%)	.357 (-6%)	.663 (-5%)	0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1B	18	17	120	7	3	6
2B	1	0	2	1	0	0
3B	25	16	9	31	8	1
OF	1100	930	2131	76	44	12

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1956	SLN	OF	26	10	33	1	0	1
1956	NY1	OF	96	85	165	8	2	0
1958	SFN	OF	14	11	28	0	0	0
1959	SFN	1B	3	3	17	1	1	1
1959	SFN	2B	1	0	2	1	0	0
1959	SFN	3B	18	15	9	27	8	1
1959	SFN	OF	116	82	176	10	3	2
1960	BAL	1B	1	0	1	0	1	0
1960	BAL	3B	2	0	0	0	0	0
1960	BAL	OF	142	127	284	10	5	2
1961	BAL	3B	1	0	0	0	0	0
1961	BAL	OF	136	134	293	6	8	2
1962	BAL	3B	2	0	0	1	0	0
1962	BAL	OF	138	128	310	9	8	2
1963	BAL	3B	1	0	0	2	0	0
1963	BAL	OF	134	121	272	9	4	1
1964	BAL	OF	134	126	345	14	7	2
1965	BAL	OF	84	58	143	6	6	0
1966	PHI	OF	71	44	78	3	1	0
1967	PHI	OF	3	0	1	0	0	0
1967	HOU	1B	14	14	102	6	1	5
1967	HOU	3B	1	1	0	1	0	0
1967	HOU	OF	6	4	3	0	0	0