J. T. Bruett, baseball player, 1992-1993

J. T. Bruett

Born: 10/8/1967 in Milwaukee, WI, USA

MLB Debut: 1992-06-03 | Final Game: 1993-05-02

Bats: L | Throws: L | Height: 5'11" | Weight: 175 lbs

Full name: Joseph Timothy Bruett

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Biography

J. T. Bruett, born in 1967, was a professional baseball player who played as a position player in Major League Baseball from 1992 to 1993. Over the course of his brief career, he appeared in 73 games, showcasing his skills and versatility on the field. Bruett finished his playing days with a batting average of .250, accumulating 24 hits, including 3 runs batted in. While he did not hit any home runs, he displayed speed on the bases with 6 stolen bases, adding a dynamic element to his playing style. Bruett's career unfolded during a transitional period in baseball, as the sport was evolving with an increasing emphasis on power hitting and advanced analytics. Despite not achieving widespread fame, his time in the league was marked by determination and a commitment to the game. Bruett's contributions to the teams he played for, though modest in statistical terms, reflected the spirit of many players of his era who worked tirelessly to make an impact in a competitive environment.

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
73 96 9 24 6 0 0 3 6 7 16 0.250 0.314 0.312 0.627 -139.3

Career AVG .250 vs. league average .261 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career OBP .314 vs. league average .328 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career SLG .312 vs. league average .391 across their career seasons — 20.0% below league average.

Career OPS 0.627 vs. league average 0.718 across their career seasons — 12.7% 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
1992 MIN AL 56 76 7 19 4 0 0 2 6 6 12 0.250 .255 (-2%) .322 (-3%) .377 (-20%) .699 (-12%) -139.3
1993 MIN AL 17 20 2 5 2 0 0 1 0 1 4 0.250 — — — — 0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
OF 58 18 58 1 3 0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1992 MIN OF 45 15 46 1 1 0
1993 MIN OF 13 3 12 0 2 0

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Left Field 7
Center Field 24
Right Field 30
Designated Hitter 3

Salary History

Year Team League Salary
1993 MIN AL $121,000
Total Career Earnings $121,000

College History

School Name City State Years Attended
University of Minnesota Minneapolis MN 1986, 1987, 1988