Brook Fordyce

Born: 5/7/1970 in New London, CT, USA

MLB Debut: 1995-04-26 | Final Game: 2004-10-02

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'1" | Weight: 185 lbs

Full name: Brook Alexander Fordyce

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Biography

Brook Fordyce, born in 1970, was a professional baseball player who made his mark in Major League Baseball from 1995 to 2004. A versatile position player, Fordyce played a total of 623 games over his career, showcasing his talents primarily as a catcher and outfielder. He amassed 467 hits, including 41 home runs, and recorded 188 RBIs with a batting average of .258. Known for his solid defensive skills behind the plate, Fordyce contributed to his teams not only with his bat but also with his ability to manage pitchers and control the game from a catching position. During his career, Fordyce played in an era characterized by offensive explosion in baseball, often referred to as the "Steroid Era." This period saw a significant increase in home run totals and offensive statistics across the league, and while Fordyce's numbers may not have been among the most prolific, his reliability and experience were valued by his teammates and coaches. He also demonstrated speed on the base paths, finishing his career with 8 stolen bases. After his retirement on October 2, 2004, Fordyce's contributions to the teams he played for remained a testament to his dedication to the sport and his ability to adapt in a rapidly evolving game.

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
623	1807	172	467	103	4	41	188	8	119	295	0.258	0.309	0.388	0.697	-3346.4

Career AVG .258 vs. league average .267 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career OBP .309 vs. league average .337 across their career seasons — 8.4% below league average.

Career SLG .388 vs. league average .425 across their career seasons — 8.7% below league average.

Career OPS 0.697 vs. league average 0.762 across their career seasons — 8.6% 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
1995	NYN	NL	4	2	1	1	1	0	0	0	0	1	0	0.500	—	—	—	—	0.0
1996	CIN	NL	4	7	0	2	1	0	0	1	0	3	1	0.286	—	—	—	—	0.0
1997	CIN	NL	47	96	7	20	5	0	1	8	2	8	15	0.208	.266 (-22%)	.336 (-21%)	.419 (-30%)	.756 (-26%)	-463.6
1998	CIN	NL	57	146	8	37	9	0	3	14	0	11	28	0.253	.266 (-5%)	.335 (-9%)	.420 (-10%)	.755 (-10%)	-262.4
1999	CHW	AL	105	333	36	99	25	1	9	49	2	21	48	0.297	.271 (+10%)	.344 (-1%)	.433 (+6%)	.778 (+3%)	149.2
2000	CHW	AL	40	125	18	34	7	1	5	21	0	6	23	0.272	.270 (+1%)	.344 (-9%)	.437 (+6%)	.782 (-1%)	-49.5
2000	BAL	AL	53	177	23	57	11	0	9	28	0	11	27	0.322	.270 (+19%)	.344 (+5%)	.437 (+23%)	.782 (+15%)	-49.5
2001	BAL	AL	95	292	30	61	18	0	5	19	1	21	56	0.209	.263 (-21%)	.332 (-19%)	.426 (-25%)	.758 (-22%)	-1288.5
2002	BAL	AL	56	130	7	30	8	0	1	8	1	9	19	0.231	.261 (-12%)	.331 (-9%)	.416 (-24%)	.747 (-18%)	-392.1
2003	BAL	AL	108	348	28	95	12	2	6	31	2	19	44	0.273	.264 (+3%)	.332 (-7%)	.422 (-12%)	.754 (-10%)	-684.5
2004	TBR	AL	54	151	14	31	6	0	2	9	0	9	34	0.205	.266 (-23%)	.335 (-23%)	.427 (-33%)	.762 (-29%)	-788.7

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
C	591	514	3299	185	42	29

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1996	CIN	C	4	3	18	0	0	0
1997	CIN	C	30	23	162	12	3	1
1998	CIN	C	54	44	288	20	7	3
1999	CHA	C	103	90	561	30	8	5
2000	CHA	C	40	32	251	13	0	2
2000	BAL	C	52	48	313	20	4	2
2001	BAL	C	95	89	541	30	10	7
2002	BAL	C	55	39	267	8	4	1
2003	BAL	C	107	100	624	41	3	5
2004	TBA	C	51	46	274	11	3	3

Career Games by Position

Position	Games
Catcher	591
Designated Hitter	2

Salary History

Year	Team	League	Salary
2004	TBA	AL	$650,000
2003	BAL	AL	$3,500,000
2002	BAL	AL	$2,500,000
2001	BAL	AL	$825,000
2000	CHA	AL	$675,000
1999	CHA	AL	$230,000
1998	CIN	NL	$180,000
1997	CIN	NL	$150,000
Total Career Earnings			$8,710,000