Steve Braun

Born: 5/8/1948 in Trenton, NJ, USA

MLB Debut: 1971-04-06 | Final Game: 1985-10-06

Bats: L | Throws: R | Height: 5'10" | Weight: 180 lbs

Full name: Stephen Russell Braun

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Biography

Steve Braun, born in 1948, was a versatile position player who enjoyed a productive career in Major League Baseball from 1971 to 1985. Over the course of 1,425 games, Braun established himself as a reliable hitter, accumulating 989 hits and posting a batting average of .271. His offensive contributions included 52 home runs and 388 RBIs, showcasing his ability to drive in runs and contribute to his team's success. Notably, Braun also displayed speed on the basepaths, finishing his career with 45 stolen bases. Braun's career unfolded during a transformative era in baseball, marked by a shift towards more dynamic offensive play. His adaptability allowed him to play multiple positions, making him a valuable asset to the teams he played for, including the Minnesota Twins and Kansas City Royals. With a keen eye for hitting and a solid understanding of the game, Braun left a lasting impact in the league, remembered not only for his statistics but also for his contributions to the teams he represented. His journey through the game reflects the evolution of baseball during the 1970s and 1980s, as players began to embrace a more aggressive style of play.

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
1425	3650	466	989	155	19	52	388	45	579	433	0.271	0.371	0.367	0.738	6400.9

Career AVG .271 vs. league average .258 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career OBP .371 vs. league average .323 across their career seasons — +14.7% above league average.

Career SLG .367 vs. league average .380 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career OPS 0.738 vs. league average 0.703 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
1971	MIN	AL	128	343	51	87	12	2	5	35	8	48	50	0.254	.249 (+2%)	.316 (+10%)	.365 (-6%)	.682 (+2%)	276.7
1972	MIN	AL	121	402	40	116	21	0	2	50	4	45	38	0.289	.243 (+18%)	.310 (+16%)	.353 (+1%)	.664 (+8%)	692.6
1973	MIN	AL	115	361	46	102	28	5	6	42	4	74	48	0.283	.256 (+10%)	.325 (+25%)	.378 (+16%)	.703 (+20%)	1670.0
1974	MIN	AL	129	453	53	127	12	1	8	40	4	56	51	0.280	.256 (+9%)	.324 (+11%)	.369 (-1%)	.693 (+5%)	602.5
1975	MIN	AL	136	453	70	137	18	3	11	45	0	66	55	0.302	.257 (+17%)	.327 (+19%)	.374 (+14%)	.701 (+17%)	1653.6
1976	MIN	AL	122	417	73	120	12	3	3	61	12	67	43	0.288	.255 (+13%)	.320 (+20%)	.360 (-2%)	.681 (+8%)	948.8
1977	SEA	AL	139	451	51	106	19	1	5	31	8	80	59	0.235	.264 (-11%)	.329 (+7%)	.401 (-22%)	.730 (-9%)	-487.0
1978	SEA	AL	32	74	11	17	4	0	3	15	1	9	5	0.230	.257 (-11%)	.323 (-4%)	.378 (+7%)	.702 (+2%)	15.1
1978	KCR	AL	64	137	16	36	10	1	0	14	3	28	16	0.263	.257 (+2%)	.323 (+19%)	.378 (-7%)	.702 (+5%)	15.1
1979	KCR	AL	58	116	15	31	2	0	4	10	0	22	11	0.267	.265 (+1%)	.329 (+16%)	.397 (-2%)	.727 (+6%)	224.3
1980	KCR	AL	14	23	0	1	0	0	0	1	0	2	2	0.043	—	—	—	—	0.0
1980	TOR	AL	37	55	4	15	2	0	1	9	0	8	5	0.273	.264 (+3%)	.326 (+12%)	.387 (-6%)	.714 (+2%)	0.0
1981	STL	NL	44	46	9	9	2	1	0	2	1	15	7	0.196	—	—	—	—	63.1
1982	STL	NL	58	62	6	17	4	0	0	4	0	11	10	0.274	.261 (+5%)	.324 (+18%)	.388 (-13%)	.712 (+1%)	65.5
1983	STL	NL	78	92	8	25	2	1	3	7	0	21	7	0.272	.260 (+4%)	.324 (+24%)	.389 (+6%)	.714 (+14%)	332.0
1984	STL	NL	86	98	6	27	3	1	0	16	0	17	17	0.276	.259 (+6%)	.322 (+19%)	.384 (-15%)	.707 (avg)	90.2
1985	STL	NL	64	67	7	16	4	0	1	6	0	10	9	0.239	.257 (-7%)	.323 (+6%)	.390 (-12%)	.714 (-4%)	-22.1

Postseason Statistics

Playoff Career Batting

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	BB	SO	AVG
8	11	0	1	0	0	0	2	2	1	0.091

Playoff Batting by Year

Year	Round	Team	G	AB	H	RBI	BB	SO	AVG
1985	NLCS	SLN	2	2	0	0	0	0	0.000
1985	WS	SLN	1	1	0	0	0	0	0.000
1982	NLCS	SLN	1	1	0	0	0	0	0.000
1982	WS	SLN	2	2	1	2	1	0	0.500
1978	ALCS	KCA	2	5	0	0	1	1	0.000

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1B	9	9	75	5	3	3
2B	49	33	78	100	4	23
3B	310	269	214	510	45	54
OF	498	428	802	42	23	8
SS	21	16	24	49	5	6

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1971	MIN	2B	28	20	41	58	1	11
1971	MIN	3B	73	59	48	106	11	7
1971	MIN	OF	2	0	0	0	0	0
1971	MIN	SS	10	8	18	29	1	6
1972	MIN	2B	20	13	36	39	2	12
1972	MIN	3B	74	72	49	146	6	14
1972	MIN	OF	9	7	19	2	1	0
1972	MIN	SS	11	8	6	20	4	0
1973	MIN	3B	102	98	79	175	16	21
1973	MIN	OF	6	6	7	0	0	0
1974	MIN	3B	17	17	15	37	5	6
1974	MIN	OF	108	103	180	10	7	2
1975	MIN	1B	9	9	75	5	3	3
1975	MIN	2B	1	0	1	3	1	0
1975	MIN	3B	2	0	0	0	0	0
1975	MIN	OF	106	102	195	6	6	1
1976	MIN	3B	16	13	7	28	4	3
1976	MIN	OF	32	32	64	4	2	0
1977	SEA	3B	1	0	0	0	0	0
1977	SEA	OF	100	95	186	11	5	3
1978	SEA	OF	4	3	5	0	0	0
1978	KCA	3B	11	6	11	8	2	2
1978	KCA	OF	33	27	52	1	2	0
1979	KCA	3B	2	0	0	0	0	0
1979	KCA	OF	18	14	26	4	0	1
1980	KCA	OF	5	3	2	0	0	0
1980	TOR	3B	1	0	0	1	0	0
1981	SLN	3B	1	0	0	0	0	0
1981	SLN	OF	12	6	15	2	0	1
1982	SLN	3B	5	4	2	5	1	0
1982	SLN	OF	8	2	4	0	0	0
1983	SLN	3B	4	0	3	4	0	1
1983	SLN	OF	22	13	23	0	0	0
1984	SLN	3B	1	0	0	0	0	0
1984	SLN	OF	19	10	10	1	0	0
1985	SLN	OF	14	5	14	1	0	0