Tilson Brito, baseball player, 1996-1997

Tilson Brito

Born: 5/28/1972 in Santo Domingo, Distrito Nacional, D.R.

MLB Debut: 1996-04-01 | Final Game: 1997-09-28

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'0" | Weight: 170 lbs

Full name: Tilson Manuel Brito

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Biography

Tilson Brito was a professional baseball player born in 1972, who played as a position player in Major League Baseball (MLB) from 1996 to 1997. Over the course of his brief career, Brito appeared in 92 games, accumulating 60 hits and finishing with a batting average of .238. He demonstrated some power at the plate, hitting 3 home runs and driving in 21 runs during his time in the league. Additionally, Brito showcased his speed on the bases with 2 stolen bases. Brito's career unfolded during a transitional period in baseball, marked by the increasing influence of offensive statistics and the early signs of the power surge that would characterize the late 1990s and early 2000s. Although his time in the majors was limited, Brito's contributions reflected the competitive spirit of players striving to make their mark in the game. His journey through baseball serves as a reminder of the vast array of talent that has contributed to the rich tapestry of Major League Baseball history.

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
92 252 27 60 12 1 3 21 2 20 56 0.238 0.305 0.329 0.634 -765.9

Career AVG .238 vs. league average .268 across their career seasons — 11.3% below league average.

Career OBP .305 vs. league average .339 across their career seasons — 10.0% below league average.

Career SLG .329 vs. league average .423 across their career seasons — 22.1% below league average.

Career OPS 0.634 vs. league average 0.762 across their career seasons — 16.8% 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
1996 TOR AL 26 80 10 19 7 0 1 7 1 10 18 0.237 .269 (-12%) .340 (+1%) .426 (-15%) .767 (-8%) -84.2
1997 TOR AL 49 126 9 28 3 0 0 8 1 9 28 0.222 .266 (-17%) .336 (-17%) .419 (-41%) .756 (-30%) -681.6
1997 OAK AL 17 46 8 13 2 1 2 6 0 1 10 0.283 — — — — -681.6

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
2B 45 40 67 123 5 33
3B 27 14 20 29 2 5
SS 19 14 24 31 2 10

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1996 TOR 2B 18 16 36 50 4 14
1996 TOR SS 5 5 6 10 0 3
1997 TOR 2B 25 22 28 65 1 14
1997 TOR 3B 17 8 12 14 0 3
1997 TOR SS 8 5 13 13 2 6
1997 OAK 2B 2 2 3 8 0 5
1997 OAK 3B 10 6 8 15 2 2
1997 OAK SS 6 4 5 8 0 1

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Second Base 45
Third Base 27
Shortstop 19
Designated Hitter 2

Salary History

Year Team League Salary
1997 TOR AL $160,000
1996 TOR AL $109,000
Total Career Earnings $269,000