Brad Eldred, baseball player, 2005-2012

Brad Eldred

Born: 7/12/1980 in Fort Lauderdale, FL, USA

MLB Debut: 2005-07-22 | Final Game: 2012-05-02

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'6" | Weight: 270 lbs

Full name: Bradley Ross Eldred

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Biography

Brad Eldred, born in 1980, was a professional baseball player who played as a position player in Major League Baseball from 2005 to 2012. Known for his power-hitting capabilities, Eldred’s career spanned multiple seasons, during which he appeared in 90 games and tallied 56 hits, including 15 home runs. His ability to drive in runs was evident as he accumulated 34 RBIs over his career, reflecting his potential as a middle-of-the-order hitter. Despite a batting average of .203, Eldred's contributions were primarily felt in his power numbers, showcasing the era's emphasis on slugging in the game. Eldred made his debut during a time when baseball was transitioning through the late stages of the steroid era, which influenced many players' performances and the overall landscape of the game. His career, while not lengthy, highlighted the challenges of maintaining a spot in the majors amidst fierce competition. He recorded one stolen base, indicating that while he was not primarily known for his speed, he possessed the ability to contribute in various facets of the game. After his final appearance on May 2, 2012, Eldred left a mark as a player who exemplified the power-hitting archetype of his time, remembered for his home run potential and contributions to the teams he played for.

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
90 276 31 56 12 1 15 34 1 17 109 0.203 0.258 0.417 0.674 -121.7

Career AVG .203 vs. league average .261 across their career seasons — 22.3% below league average.

Career OBP .258 vs. league average .328 across their career seasons — 21.4% below league average.

Career SLG .417 vs. league average .412 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career OPS 0.674 vs. league average 0.740 across their career seasons — 8.9% 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
2005 PIT NL 55 190 23 42 9 0 12 27 1 13 77 0.221 .264 (-16%) .330 (-16%) .418 (+9%) .749 (-2%) -121.7
2007 PIT NL 19 46 3 5 1 0 2 3 0 1 16 0.109 — — — — 0.0
2010 COL NL 11 24 4 6 1 0 1 3 0 2 10 0.250 — — — — 0.0
2012 DET AL 5 16 1 3 1 1 0 1 0 1 6 0.188 — — — — 0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
1B 60 53 510 19 7 54
OF 8 7 8 0 0 0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
2005 PIT 1B 50 46 435 15 7 46
2007 PIT 1B 4 2 23 1 0 3
2007 PIT OF 8 7 8 0 0 0
2010 COL 1B 6 5 52 3 0 5

Career Games by Position

Position Games
First Base 60
Right Field 8
Designated Hitter 6

Salary History

Year Team League Salary
2007 PIT NL $382,000
Total Career Earnings $382,000

College History

School Name City State Years Attended
Florida International University Miami FL 1999, 2000, 2001, 2002