Brian Dinkelman

Born: 11/10/1983 in Centralia, IL, USA

MLB Debut: 2011-06-04 | Final Game: 2011-09-28

Bats: L | Throws: R | Height: 5'11" | Weight: 195 lbs

Full name: Brian Adam Dinkelman

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Biography

Brian Dinkelman, born in 1983, was a professional baseball player who made a brief yet notable impact in Major League Baseball during his career, which spanned from June 4, 2011, to September 28, 2011. Primarily serving as a position player, Dinkelman played in 23 games, where he showcased his hitting ability by accumulating 22 hits and achieving a commendable batting average of .301. Although he did not hit any home runs, he contributed to his team's offense with 4 RBIs and demonstrated his speed on the bases with 2 stolen bases. Dinkelman's career unfolded in an era marked by a mix of emerging talent and the tail end of performance-enhancing drug controversies that had shaped the game's landscape in the previous decades. His performance, albeit limited in scope, reflected the skill and determination that characterized many players of his generation, particularly those who worked their way up through the minor leagues to earn their spot in the majors. Though his time in the spotlight was short, Dinkelman's contributions to the teams he played for remain a testament to the perseverance and passion found within the game of baseball.

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
23	73	5	22	1	0	0	4	2	4	14	0.301	0.346	0.315	0.661	-70.4

Career AVG .301 vs. league average .255 across their career seasons — +18.2% above league average.

Career OBP .346 vs. league average .321 across their career seasons — +8.0% above league average.

Career SLG .315 vs. league average .399 across their career seasons — 21.0% below league average.

Career OPS 0.661 vs. league average 0.720 across their career seasons — 8.1% 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
2011	MIN	AL	23	73	5	22	1	0	0	4	2	4	14	0.301	.255 (+18%)	.320 (+8%)	.399 (-21%)	.719 (-8%)	-70.4

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
2B	11	11	24	32	0	8
OF	10	7	20	0	0	0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
2011	MIN	2B	11	11	24	32	0	8
2011	MIN	OF	10	7	20	0	0	0

Career Games by Position

Position	Games
Second Base	11
Left Field	5
Right Field	5
Designated Hitter	2