Michael Brantley, baseball player, 129 home runs, 2009-2023

Michael Brantley

Born: 5/15/1987 in Bellevue, WA, USA

MLB Debut: 2009-09-01 | Final Game: 2023-10-01

Bats: L | Throws: L | Height: 6'2" | Weight: 209 lbs

Full name: Michael Charles Brantley

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Biography

Michael Brantley, born in 1987, was a prominent position player in Major League Baseball whose career spanned from 2009 until his retirement on October 1, 2023. Known for his exceptional batting skills and consistent offensive production, Brantley played in 1,445 games, amassing 1,656 hits and achieving a remarkable batting average of .298. His ability to combine power and finesse at the plate was evident in his career totals of 129 home runs and 720 RBIs, alongside 125 stolen bases, highlighting his versatility as a run producer and base runner. Brantley's contributions to the game earned him five All-Star selections, a testament to his status as one of the elite players of his era. He was celebrated not only for his offensive prowess but also for his professionalism and leadership on and off the field. His career unfolded during a dynamic period in baseball marked by an emphasis on analytics and advanced metrics, where his ability to consistently hit for average and drive in runs made him a valuable asset to his teams. As a player who consistently performed at a high level, Michael Brantley left an indelible mark on the sport, remembered for his skillful play and dedication to the game.

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
1445 5566 758 1656 348 25 129 720 125 485 658 0.298 0.355 0.439 0.794 10906.4

Career AVG .298 vs. league average .252 across their career seasons — +17.9% above league average.

Career OBP .355 vs. league average .320 across their career seasons — +10.9% above league average.

Career SLG .439 vs. league average .409 across their career seasons — +7.3% above league average.

Career OPS 0.794 vs. league average 0.729 across their career seasons — +8.9% 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
2009 CLE AL 28 112 10 35 4 0 0 11 4 8 19 0.312 .262 (+19%) .332 (+8%) .417 (-17%) .750 (-6%) -82.0
2010 CLE AL 72 297 38 73 9 3 3 22 10 22 38 0.246 .257 (-4%) .325 (-9%) .402 (-19%) .728 (-15%) -792.9
2011 CLE AL 114 451 63 120 24 4 7 46 13 34 76 0.266 .255 (+4%) .320 (-1%) .399 (-4%) .719 (-2%) -253.9
2012 CLE AL 149 552 63 159 37 4 6 60 12 53 56 0.288 .254 (+13%) .318 (+9%) .405 (-1%) .724 (+4%) 456.4
2013 CLE AL 151 556 66 158 26 3 10 73 17 40 67 0.284 .253 (+12%) .317 (+5%) .396 (avg) .714 (+2%) 188.0
2014 CLE AL 156 611 94 200 45 2 20 97 23 52 56 0.327 .251 (+30%) .313 (+23%) .386 (+31%) .700 (+27%) 3341.7
2015 CLE AL 137 529 68 164 45 0 15 84 15 60 51 0.310 .254 (+22%) .316 (+20%) .404 (+19%) .721 (+19%) 2115.8
2016 CLE AL 11 39 5 9 2 0 0 7 1 3 6 0.231 — — — — 0.0
2017 CLE AL 90 338 47 101 20 1 9 52 11 31 50 0.299 .254 (+17%) .324 (+10%) .425 (+4%) .750 (+7%) 458.3
2018 CLE AL 143 570 89 176 36 2 17 76 12 48 60 0.309 .247 (+25%) .318 (+14%) .409 (+14%) .727 (+14%) 1672.5
2019 HOU AL 148 575 88 179 40 2 22 90 3 51 66 0.311 .252 (+23%) .322 (+15%) .434 (+16%) .757 (+15%) 1924.3
2020 HOU AL 46 170 24 51 15 0 5 22 2 17 28 0.300 .244 (+23%) .321 (+13%) .417 (+14%) .739 (+14%) 410.3
2021 HOU AL 121 469 68 146 29 3 8 47 1 33 53 0.311 .243 (+28%) .317 (+14%) .410 (+6%) .727 (+10%) 936.6
2022 HOU AL 64 243 28 70 14 1 5 26 1 31 30 0.288 .242 (+19%) .311 (+19%) .394 (+5%) .706 (+11%) 560.7
2023 HOU AL 15 54 7 15 2 0 2 7 0 2 2 0.278 .248 (+12%) .320 (-7%) .414 (+3%) .734 (-1%) -29.6

Postseason Statistics

Playoff Career Batting

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI BB SO AVG
59 234 21 68 7 0 4 26 24 44 0.291

Playoff Batting by Year

Year Round Team G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI BB SO AVG
2023 ALCS HOU 3 11 0 2 1 0 0 1 3 2 0.182
2023 ALDS2 HOU 2 7 0 2 0 0 0 0 1 2 0.286
2021 ALCS HOU 6 26 3 7 1 0 0 4 0 5 0.269
2021 ALDS1 HOU 4 19 0 7 1 0 0 4 0 5 0.368
2021 WS HOU 6 24 1 8 2 0 0 1 3 4 0.333
2020 ALCS HOU 7 26 2 9 0 0 1 4 4 5 0.346
2020 ALDS2 HOU 4 19 6 7 1 0 2 5 0 2 0.368
2020 ALWC3 HOU 2 7 2 2 1 0 0 2 2 2 0.286
2019 ALCS HOU 6 23 1 7 0 0 0 1 4 4 0.304
2019 ALDS1 HOU 5 19 3 4 0 0 1 1 1 5 0.211
2019 WS HOU 7 28 3 9 0 0 0 2 4 3 0.321
2018 ALDS2 CLE 3 10 0 2 0 0 0 1 1 1 0.200
2017 ALDS1 CLE 3 11 0 1 0 0 0 0 1 4 0.091
2013 ALWC CLE 1 4 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.250

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
OF 1273 1245 2312 65 16 14

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
2009 CLE OF 28 26 59 0 1 0
2010 CLE OF 72 69 161 0 2 0
2011 CLE OF 111 108 236 5 3 2
2012 CLE OF 144 140 336 5 1 3
2013 CLE OF 151 144 257 11 0 1
2014 CLE OF 147 146 271 12 1 2
2015 CLE OF 118 118 212 8 2 1
2016 CLE OF 11 10 18 1 0 0
2017 CLE OF 87 86 135 8 1 1
2018 CLE OF 134 134 221 6 1 2
2019 HOU OF 123 118 167 3 3 0
2020 HOU OF 19 19 39 2 0 1
2021 HOU OF 89 88 128 2 1 1
2022 HOU OF 29 29 59 1 0 0
2023 HOU OF 10 10 13 1 0 0

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Left Field 934
Center Field 356
Right Field 17
Designated Hitter 162

Awards & Honors

Year Award Notes
2018 MLB Players Choice Comeback Player
2014 Player of the Week Week of 2014-06-15
2014 Silver Slugger OF

Salary History

Year Team League Salary
2016 CLE AL $7,375,000
2015 CLE AL $5,875,000
2014 CLE AL $1,500,000
2013 CLE AL $526,900
2012 CLE AL $495,300
2011 CLE AL $421,800
2010 CLE AL $400,800
Total Career Earnings $16,594,800

Award Voting History

Year Award League Finish Points Won Points Max Votes First
2015 Most Valuable Player AL 28th 1.0 420 0
2014 Most Valuable Player AL 3rd 191.0 420 0