Brian Dorsett, baseball player, 1987-1996

Brian Dorsett

Born: 4/9/1961 in Terre Haute, IN, USA

MLB Debut: 1987-09-08 | Final Game: 1996-06-04

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'3" | Weight: 215 lbs

Full name: Brian Richard Dorsett

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Biography

Brian Dorsett, born in 1961, was a professional baseball player who made his mark in Major League Baseball from 1987 to 1996. Primarily serving as a position player, Dorsett played a total of 163 games throughout his career, during which he recorded 92 hits, 9 home runs, and 51 runs batted in, finishing with a batting average of .224. Known for his versatility on the field, he contributed to his teams with a solid work ethic and a competitive spirit, even though he did not steal any bases during his time in the league. Dorsett's career unfolded during a transitional period in baseball, as the late 1980s and early 1990s saw a shift towards more power-centric play and a focus on offensive statistics. While he may not have been a superstar, his steady presence in the lineup and ability to play multiple roles were valuable assets for the teams he represented. Despite the challenges of competing in an era that favored high-octane offense, Dorsett's contributions on the field remain a testament to his dedication to the game. He retired on June 4, 1996, leaving a legacy as a reliable player during a dynamic time in baseball history.

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
163 411 38 92 15 0 9 51 0 32 73 0.224 0.281 0.326 0.607 -583.5

Career AVG .224 vs. league average .261 across their career seasons — 14.3% below league average.

Career OBP .281 vs. league average .328 across their career seasons — 14.4% below league average.

Career SLG .326 vs. league average .399 across their career seasons — 18.2% below league average.

Career OPS 0.607 vs. league average 0.727 across their career seasons — 16.5% 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
1987 CLE AL 5 11 2 3 0 0 1 3 0 0 3 0.273 — — — — 0.0
1988 LAA AL 7 11 0 1 0 0 0 2 0 1 5 0.091 — — — — 0.0
1989 NYY AL 8 22 3 8 1 0 0 4 0 1 3 0.364 — — — — 0.0
1990 NYY AL 14 35 2 5 2 0 0 0 0 2 4 0.143 — — — — 0.0
1991 SDP NL 11 12 0 1 0 0 0 1 0 0 3 0.083 — — — — 0.0
1993 CIN NL 25 63 7 16 4 0 2 12 0 3 14 0.254 .265 (-4%) .332 (-13%) .403 (+2%) .735 (-5%) -65.7
1994 CIN NL 76 216 21 53 8 0 5 26 0 21 33 0.245 .269 (-9%) .338 (-8%) .424 (-17%) .763 (-13%) -517.8
1996 CHC NL 17 41 3 5 0 0 1 3 0 4 8 0.122 — — — — 0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
1B 6 1 13 1 0 0
C 134 100 693 50 4 10

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1987 CLE C 4 2 12 0 0 0
1988 CAL C 7 3 19 3 0 1
1989 NYA C 8 6 29 3 0 1
1990 NYA C 9 5 31 0 0 1
1991 SDN 1B 2 0 4 1 0 0
1993 CIN 1B 3 1 8 0 0 0
1993 CIN C 18 14 111 5 0 0
1994 CIN 1B 1 0 1 0 0 0
1994 CIN C 73 61 412 34 4 6
1996 CHN C 15 9 79 5 0 1

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Catcher 134
First Base 6
Designated Hitter 5

Salary History

Year Team League Salary
1996 CHN NL $210,000
1994 CIN NL $170,000
1990 NYA AL $107,000
Total Career Earnings $487,000

College History

School Name City State Years Attended
Indiana State University Terre Haute IN 1980, 1981, 1982, 1983