Jorge Brito

Born: 6/22/1966 in Monción, Santiago Rodríguez, D.R.

MLB Debut: 1995-04-30 | Final Game: 1996-04-21

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'1" | Weight: 190 lbs

Full name: Jorge Manuel Brito

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Biography

Jorge Brito, born in 1966, was a professional baseball player who made his mark in Major League Baseball during a brief career spanning from 1995 to 1996. Primarily serving as a position player, Brito appeared in 26 games, where he recorded 12 hits and drove in 7 runs, culminating in a batting average of .185. His playing style was characterized by his speed on the base paths, evidenced by his single stolen base during his time in the league. Although Brito's career was short-lived, he contributed to teams during a transitional period in baseball, marked by the increasing influence of diverse playing styles and the evolving approach to player development. While he did not hit any home runs, his presence on the field and ability to produce runs underscored the importance of supporting roles in a team’s success. After his departure from Major League Baseball in April 1996, Brito's journey serves as a reminder of the many players who have contributed to the rich tapestry of the game, often making their impact felt in ways that extend beyond traditional statistics.

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
26	65	6	12	3	0	0	7	1	3	25	0.185	0.254	0.231	0.484	-256.0

Career AVG .185 vs. league average .268 across their career seasons — 31.2% below league average.

Career OBP .254 vs. league average .339 across their career seasons — 25.3% below league average.

Career SLG .231 vs. league average .422 across their career seasons — 45.4% below league average.

Career OPS 0.484 vs. league average 0.761 across their career seasons — 36.4% 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
1995	COL	NL	18	51	5	11	3	0	0	7	1	2	17	0.216	.266 (-19%)	.337 (-23%)	.417 (-34%)	.755 (-29%)	-256.0
1996	COL	NL	8	14	1	1	0	0	0	0	0	1	8	0.071	—	—	—	—	0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
C	26	18	145	13	1	1

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1995	COL	C	18	13	109	6	1	0
1996	COL	C	8	5	36	7	0	1

Career Games by Position

Position	Games
Catcher	26

Salary History

Year	Team	League	Salary
1996	COL	NL	$130,000
1995	COL	NL	$109,000
Total Career Earnings			$239,000