Otis Brannan

Born: 3/13/1899 in Greenbrier, AR, USA

Died: 6/6/1967 in Little Rock, AR, USA

MLB Debut: 1928-04-11 | Final Game: 1929-10-05

Bats: L | Throws: R | Height: 5'9" | Weight: 160 lbs

Full name: Otis Owen Brannan

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Biography

Otis Brannan was a professional baseball player born in 1899, whose career spanned from 1928 to 1929. He played primarily as a position player and appeared in 158 games during his time in Major League Baseball. Brannan accumulated a total of 133 hits, achieving 11 home runs and driving in 74 runs, which contributed to his career batting average of .249. Known for his versatility and determination on the field, he also recorded 3 stolen bases, showcasing a level of speed that complemented his offensive abilities. Brannan's playing career unfolded during the late 1920s, a transformative period in baseball that saw the rise of the live-ball era. This era emphasized power hitting and offensive production, and Brannan's contributions to his teams reflected the changing dynamics of the game. While he may not have achieved the fame of some of his contemporaries, his resilience and performance on the field left a lasting impression within the league during his brief but impactful career.

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
158	534	72	133	19	3	11	74	3	64	23	0.249	0.334	0.358	0.692	-590.5

Career AVG .249 vs. league average .285 across their career seasons — 12.7% below league average.

Career OBP .334 vs. league average .348 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career SLG .358 vs. league average .406 across their career seasons — 11.8% below league average.

Career OPS 0.692 vs. league average 0.754 across their career seasons — 8.2% 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
1928	SLA	AL	135	483	68	118	18	3	10	66	3	60	19	0.244	.280 (-13%)	.342 (-3%)	.395 (-10%)	.737 (-7%)	-538.5
1929	SLA	AL	23	51	4	15	1	0	1	8	0	4	4	0.294	.289 (+2%)	.353 (-2%)	.415 (-10%)	.769 (-7%)	-52.0