Brian Buscher, baseball player, 2007-2009

Brian Buscher

Born: 4/18/1981 in Jacksonville, FL, USA

MLB Debut: 2007-07-27 | Final Game: 2009-10-04

Bats: L | Throws: R | Height: 6'0" | Weight: 200 lbs

Full name: Brian Phillip Buscher

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Biography

Brian Buscher, born in 1981, was a professional baseball player who played as a position player in Major League Baseball from 2007 to 2009. Over the course of his career, he appeared in 164 games, showcasing a solid batting average of .266. Buscher recorded 116 hits, including 8 home runs, and drove in 69 runs, establishing himself as a reliable contributor in the lineup. His ability to get on base and his occasional power made him a valuable asset to the teams he played for. Buscher made his Major League debut on July 27, 2007, and played until October 4, 2009. Throughout his tenure, he was known for his versatility and work ethic, which were characteristic of players during that era of baseball, where depth and situational hitting were essential for success. While his career was relatively brief, Buscher left an indelible mark with his performance in critical moments and his dedication to the game, making him a memorable figure for fans and teammates alike.

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
164 436 51 116 13 1 8 69 1 53 93 0.266 0.343 0.356 0.699 -467.3

Career AVG .266 vs. league average .265 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career OBP .343 vs. league average .334 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career SLG .356 vs. league average .419 across their career seasons — 15.1% below league average.

Career OPS 0.699 vs. league average 0.753 across their career seasons — 7.2% 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
2007 MIN AL 33 82 8 20 1 0 2 10 1 10 16 0.244 .268 (-9%) .335 (-4%) .422 (-22%) .758 (-14%) -184.8
2008 MIN AL 70 218 29 64 9 0 4 47 0 19 42 0.294 .263 (+11%) .333 (+2%) .416 (-6%) .749 (-3%) -132.6
2009 MIN AL 61 136 14 32 3 1 2 12 0 24 35 0.235 .262 (-10%) .332 (+8%) .417 (-24%) .750 (-10%) -150.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
1B 19 7 82 6 0 14
2B 1 0 0 0 0 0
3B 116 106 73 175 15 19

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
2007 MIN 3B 27 24 17 31 4 6
2008 MIN 1B 6 1 13 0 0 1
2008 MIN 2B 1 0 0 0 0 0
2008 MIN 3B 64 60 37 113 10 9
2009 MIN 1B 13 6 69 6 0 13
2009 MIN 3B 25 22 19 31 1 4

Career Games by Position

Position Games
First Base 19
Second Base 1
Third Base 116
Designated Hitter 6

Salary History

Year Team League Salary
2009 MIN AL $412,500
Total Career Earnings $412,500

College History

School Name City State Years Attended
Central Florida Community College Ocala FL 2000, 2001
University of South Carolina Columbia SC 2002, 2003