Steve Brye

Born: 2/4/1949 in Alameda, CA, USA

MLB Debut: 1970-09-03 | Final Game: 1978-10-01

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'0" | Weight: 190 lbs

Full name: Stephen Robert Brye

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Biography

Steve Brye, born in 1949, was a professional baseball player who made significant contributions to the game during his career from 1970 to 1978. Primarily a position player, Brye played in a total of 697 games, where he established himself as a reliable hitter and a versatile member of the teams he played for. Over his career, he accumulated 515 hits, hitting 30 home runs and driving in 193 runs, while maintaining a batting average of .258. Known for his speed on the bases, Brye also recorded 16 stolen bases, showcasing his ability to contribute not just with his bat but also with his agility. Brye's career unfolded during a competitive era in Major League Baseball, characterized by both the emergence of power hitters and the evolving strategies of the game. His steady performance and consistent presence in the lineup made him a valuable asset to his teams. While he may not have achieved the superstar status of some of his contemporaries, Brye's contributions to the game and his ability to perform in critical situations cemented his legacy as a respected player of his time. After retiring on October 1, 1978, Brye left behind a commendable record that reflects his dedication to the sport.

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
697	1997	237	515	97	13	30	193	16	144	276	0.258	0.309	0.365	0.674	-1327.6

Career AVG .258 vs. league average .255 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career OBP .309 vs. league average .323 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career SLG .365 vs. league average .375 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career OPS 0.674 vs. league average 0.697 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
1970	MIN	AL	9	11	1	2	1	0	0	2	0	2	4	0.182	—	—	—	—	0.0
1971	MIN	AL	28	107	10	24	1	0	3	11	3	7	15	0.224	.249 (-10%)	.316 (-15%)	.365 (-13%)	.682 (-14%)	-248.8
1972	MIN	AL	100	253	18	61	9	3	0	12	3	17	38	0.241	.243 (-1%)	.310 (-6%)	.353 (-15%)	.664 (-11%)	-490.8
1973	MIN	AL	92	278	39	73	9	5	6	33	3	35	43	0.263	.256 (+2%)	.325 (+5%)	.378 (+4%)	.703 (+5%)	266.6
1974	MIN	AL	135	488	52	138	32	1	2	41	1	22	59	0.283	.256 (+10%)	.324 (-2%)	.369 (-1%)	.693 (-1%)	-233.1
1975	MIN	AL	86	246	41	62	13	1	9	34	2	21	37	0.252	.257 (-2%)	.327 (-4%)	.374 (+13%)	.701 (+5%)	180.5
1976	MIN	AL	87	258	33	68	11	0	2	23	1	13	31	0.264	.255 (+3%)	.320 (-8%)	.360 (-9%)	.681 (-8%)	-436.4
1977	ATL	AL	94	241	27	60	14	3	7	28	1	16	39	0.249	.264 (-6%)	.329 (-10%)	.401 (+4%)	.730 (-2%)	-157.2
1978	PIT	NL	66	115	16	27	7	0	1	9	2	11	10	0.235	.257 (-9%)	.323 (-6%)	.378 (-15%)	.702 (-11%)	-208.5

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
OF	623	474	1219	45	12	5

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1970	MIN	OF	6	3	4	0	0	0
1971	MIN	OF	28	28	53	4	2	0
1972	MIN	OF	93	60	170	9	1	1
1973	MIN	OF	87	74	209	4	3	1
1974	MIN	OF	129	114	301	10	1	2
1975	MIN	OF	72	57	112	7	2	0
1976	MIN	OF	78	57	147	1	2	0
1977	ML4	OF	83	58	166	8	0	1
1978	PIT	OF	47	23	57	2	1	0