Ryan Braun, baseball player, 352 home runs, 2007-2020

Ryan Braun

Born: 11/17/1983 in Mission Hills, CA, USA

MLB Debut: 2007-05-25 | Final Game: 2020-09-27

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'2" | Weight: 205 lbs

Full name: Ryan Joseph Braun

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Biography

Ryan Braun, born in 1983, was a prominent position player in Major League Baseball whose career spanned from 2007 to 2020. Over 1,766 games, he compiled an impressive batting average of .296, amassing 1,963 hits and 352 home runs, along with 1,154 RBIs. Known for his combination of power and speed, Braun also recorded 216 stolen bases, making him a versatile threat on the field. His offensive prowess earned him five All-Star selections, solidifying his status as one of the elite players of his generation. Braun made his debut during a transformative era in baseball, marked by heightened offensive statistics and evolving player dynamics. He played a key role for the Milwaukee Brewers, becoming a fan favorite and a cornerstone of the franchise. His ability to consistently deliver in clutch moments and maintain a high level of performance throughout his career contributed to his lasting legacy in the sport. Despite facing challenges, including a suspension related to performance-enhancing substances, Braun's contributions to the game and his impressive career statistics established him as one of the notable players of the 21st century.

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
1766 6622 1080 1963 408 49 352 1154 216 586 1363 0.296 0.358 0.532 0.891 27762.3

Career AVG .296 vs. league average .256 across their career seasons — +15.8% above league average.

Career OBP .358 vs. league average .323 across their career seasons — +10.9% above league average.

Career SLG .532 vs. league average .411 across their career seasons — +29.6% above league average.

Career OPS 0.891 vs. league average 0.734 across their career seasons — +21.3% 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
2007 MIL NL 113 451 91 146 26 6 34 97 15 29 112 0.324 .268 (+21%) .335 (+10%) .422 (+50%) .758 (+32%) 2728.8
2008 MIL NL 151 611 92 174 39 7 37 106 14 42 129 0.285 .263 (+8%) .333 (+1%) .416 (+33%) .749 (+19%) 2094.8
2009 MIL NL 158 635 113 203 39 6 32 114 20 57 121 0.320 .262 (+22%) .332 (+16%) .417 (+32%) .750 (+25%) 3352.5
2010 MIL NL 157 619 101 188 45 1 25 103 14 56 105 0.304 .257 (+18%) .325 (+12%) .402 (+24%) .728 (+19%) 2407.9
2011 MIL NL 150 563 109 187 38 6 33 111 33 58 93 0.332 .255 (+30%) .320 (+24%) .399 (+50%) .719 (+38%) 4316.4
2012 MIL NL 154 598 108 191 36 3 41 112 30 63 128 0.319 .254 (+25%) .318 (+23%) .405 (+47%) .724 (+36%) 4471.9
2013 MIL NL 61 225 30 67 14 2 9 38 4 27 56 0.298 .253 (+17%) .317 (+17%) .396 (+26%) .714 (+22%) 875.6
2014 MIL NL 135 530 68 141 30 6 19 81 11 41 113 0.266 .251 (+6%) .313 (+3%) .386 (+17%) .700 (+11%) 1029.3
2015 MIL NL 140 506 87 144 27 3 25 84 24 54 115 0.285 .254 (+12%) .316 (+12%) .404 (+23%) .721 (+18%) 1897.8
2016 MIL NL 135 511 80 156 23 3 30 91 16 46 98 0.305 .255 (+20%) .321 (+14%) .417 (+29%) .738 (+22%) 2286.7
2017 MIL NL 104 380 58 102 28 2 17 52 12 38 76 0.268 .254 (+5%) .324 (+4%) .425 (+14%) .750 (+10%) 662.4
2018 MIL NL 125 405 59 103 25 1 20 64 11 34 85 0.254 .247 (+3%) .318 (-2%) .409 (+15%) .727 (+8%) 500.8
2019 MIL NL 144 459 70 131 31 2 22 75 11 34 105 0.285 .252 (+13%) .322 (+6%) .434 (+16%) .757 (+12%) 1108.4
2020 MIL NL 39 129 14 30 7 1 8 26 1 7 27 0.233 .244 (-5%) .321 (-13%) .417 (+17%) .739 (+4%) 28.9

Postseason Statistics

Playoff Career Batting

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI BB SO AVG
27 106 9 35 11 0 2 16 6 28 0.330

Playoff Batting by Year

Year Round Team G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI BB SO AVG
2020 NLWC1 MIL 1 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 0.000
2019 NLWC MIL 1 4 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.250
2018 NLCS MIL 7 29 1 7 2 0 0 4 2 9 0.241
2018 NLDS1 MIL 3 13 1 5 0 0 0 0 0 4 0.385
2011 NLCS MIL 6 24 2 8 3 0 1 6 1 6 0.333
2011 NLDS2 MIL 5 18 5 9 4 0 1 4 3 3 0.500
2008 NLDS2 MIL 4 16 0 5 2 0 0 2 0 4 0.312

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
1B 19 12 85 8 2 8
3B 112 112 61 161 26 12
OF 1528 1510 2651 78 30 13

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
2007 MIL 3B 112 112 61 161 26 12
2008 MIL OF 149 148 275 9 0 0
2009 MIL OF 158 156 304 8 2 2
2010 MIL OF 153 153 279 6 3 1
2011 MIL OF 147 146 259 8 1 2
2012 MIL OF 151 151 276 6 6 1
2013 MIL OF 59 59 116 5 2 1
2014 MIL OF 134 133 263 5 2 2
2015 MIL OF 130 128 205 5 2 1
2016 MIL OF 127 127 209 12 3 3
2017 MIL OF 95 95 146 7 2 0
2018 MIL 1B 18 12 85 8 2 8
2018 MIL OF 93 85 138 1 1 0
2019 MIL OF 112 110 155 6 5 0
2020 MIL 1B 1 0 0 0 0 0
2020 MIL OF 20 19 26 0 1 0

Career Games by Position

Position Games
First Base 19
Third Base 112
Left Field 1242
Center Field 1
Right Field 289
Designated Hitter 39

Awards & Honors

Year Award Notes
2015 Player of the Week Week of 2015-05-23
2012 Silver Slugger OF
2011 Most Valuable Player
2011 Player of the Month April
2011 Player of the Month September
2011 Player of the Week Week of 2011-04-24
2011 Silver Slugger OF
2011 This Year in Baseball Oddity of the Year MLB.com GIBBY
2010 Player of the Week Week of 2010-08-08
2010 Silver Slugger OF
2009 Player of the Week Week of 2009-05-09
2009 Silver Slugger OF
2008 Player of the Month July
2008 Silver Slugger OF
2007 MLB Players Choice Outstanding Rookie
2007 Player of the Month July
2007 Rookie of the Month July
2007 Rookie of the Month June
2007 Rookie of the Year
2007 TSN Rookie of the Year

Salary History

Year Team League Salary
2016 MIL NL $19,315,013
2015 MIL NL $13,000,000
2014 MIL NL $10,000,000
2013 MIL NL $9,898,611
2012 MIL NL $7,111,111
2011 MIL NL $4,287,500
2010 MIL NL $1,287,500
2009 MIL NL $1,032,500
2008 MIL NL $455,000
Total Career Earnings $66,387,235

College History

School Name City State Years Attended
University of Miami Coral Gables FL 2003, 2004, 2005

Award Voting History

Year Award League Finish Points Won Points Max Votes First
2016 Most Valuable Player NL 23th 2.0 420 0
2012 Most Valuable Player NL 2nd 285.0 448 10
2011 Most Valuable Player NL 1st 388.0 448 20
2010 Most Valuable Player NL 15th 19.0 448 0
2009 Most Valuable Player NL 11th 43.0 448 0
2008 Most Valuable Player NL 3rd 139.0 448 0
2007 Most Valuable Player NL 24th 2.0 448 0
2007 Rookie of the Year NL 1st 128.0 160 17