Brett Gardner

Born: 8/24/1983 in Holly Hill, SC, USA

MLB Debut: 2008-06-30 | Final Game: 2021-10-03

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

Full name: Brett Michael Gardner

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Biography

Brett Gardner, born in 1983, was a prominent position player whose MLB career spanned from 2008 to 2021. He played the majority of his career with the New York Yankees, where he became known for his tenacious playing style and versatility in the outfield. Over the course of 1,688 games, Gardner accumulated 1,470 hits, 139 home runs, and 578 RBIs, boasting a batting average of .256. His speed on the bases was a defining characteristic of his game, as he successfully stole 274 bases, demonstrating his ability to change the dynamics of a game with his quickness. Gardner's contributions to the Yankees were recognized with an All-Star selection during his career, highlighting his impact on the team during a competitive era in baseball. He was a key player in the Yankees' lineup, often serving as a catalyst at the top of the order. Known for his gritty approach and defensive prowess, Gardner played an integral role in the Yankees' success throughout his tenure, including memorable playoff appearances. His legacy is marked by his hustle and commitment, making him a beloved figure among Yankees fans and a respected player in the league.

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
1688	5737	943	1470	251	73	139	578	274	699	1245	0.256	0.342	0.398	0.740	2814.9

Career AVG .256 vs. league average .254 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career OBP .342 vs. league average .322 across their career seasons — +6.2% above league average.

Career SLG .398 vs. league average .410 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career OPS 0.740 vs. league average 0.732 across their career seasons — near 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
2008	NYY	AL	42	127	18	29	5	2	0	16	13	8	30	0.228	.263 (-13%)	.333 (-15%)	.416 (-28%)	.749 (-22%)	-512.1
2009	NYY	AL	108	248	48	67	6	6	3	23	26	26	40	0.270	.262 (+3%)	.332 (+4%)	.417 (-9%)	.750 (-4%)	-131.2
2010	NYY	AL	150	477	97	132	20	7	5	47	47	79	101	0.277	.257 (+8%)	.325 (+18%)	.402 (-6%)	.728 (+5%)	798.6
2011	NYY	AL	159	510	87	132	19	8	7	36	49	60	93	0.259	.255 (+1%)	.320 (+8%)	.399 (-8%)	.719 (-1%)	93.5
2012	NYY	AL	16	31	7	10	2	0	0	3	2	5	7	0.323	—	—	—	—	0.0
2013	NYY	AL	145	539	81	147	33	10	8	52	24	52	127	0.273	.253 (+8%)	.317 (+8%)	.396 (+5%)	.714 (+6%)	708.6
2014	NYY	AL	148	555	87	142	25	8	17	58	21	56	134	0.256	.251 (+2%)	.313 (+4%)	.386 (+9%)	.700 (+7%)	743.4
2015	NYY	AL	151	571	94	148	26	3	16	66	20	68	135	0.259	.254 (+2%)	.316 (+8%)	.404 (-1%)	.721 (+3%)	518.6
2016	NYY	AL	148	547	80	143	22	6	7	41	16	70	106	0.261	.255 (+2%)	.321 (+9%)	.417 (-13%)	.738 (-4%)	-164.8
2017	NYY	AL	151	594	96	157	26	4	21	63	23	72	122	0.264	.254 (+4%)	.324 (+8%)	.425 (avg)	.750 (+4%)	618.4
2018	NYY	AL	140	530	95	125	20	7	12	45	16	65	107	0.236	.247 (-5%)	.318 (+1%)	.409 (-10%)	.727 (-5%)	-468.3
2019	NYY	AL	141	491	86	123	26	7	28	74	10	52	108	0.251	.252 (-1%)	.322 (+1%)	.434 (+16%)	.757 (+9%)	861.2
2020	NYY	AL	49	130	20	29	5	1	5	15	3	26	35	0.223	.244 (-9%)	.321 (+10%)	.417 (-6%)	.739 (+1%)	86.5
2021	NYY	AL	140	387	47	86	16	4	10	39	4	60	100	0.222	.243 (-9%)	.317 (+3%)	.410 (-12%)	.727 (-5%)	-337.6

Postseason Statistics

Playoff Career Batting

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	BB	SO	AVG
68	185	26	39	4	0	3	19	17	61	0.211

Playoff Batting by Year

Year	Round	Team	G	AB	R	H	2B	HR	RBI	BB	SO	AVG
2021	ALWC	NYA	1	3	0	0	0	0	0	0	3	0.000
2020	ALDS1	NYA	4	11	3	4	0	0	0	2	6	0.364
2020	ALWC2	NYA	2	8	3	3	1	1	3	2	4	0.375
2019	ALCS	NYA	6	22	1	3	0	0	1	2	10	0.136
2019	ALDS2	NYA	3	12	3	3	0	1	3	1	5	0.250
2018	ALDS1	NYA	4	8	1	0	0	0	1	3	1	0.000
2018	ALWC	NYA	1	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	.000
2017	ALCS	NYA	7	27	2	4	1	0	1	1	9	0.148
2017	ALDS1	NYA	5	21	2	6	1	0	2	1	3	0.286
2017	ALWC	NYA	1	4	3	2	0	1	1	1	0	0.500
2015	ALWC	NYA	1	4	0	0	0	0	0	0	3	0.000
2012	ALCS	NYA	3	8	0	0	0	0	0	0	1	0.000
2012	ALDS1	NYA	2	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	.000
2011	ALDS1	NYA	5	17	3	7	1	0	5	1	4	0.412
2010	ALCS	NYA	6	17	1	3	0	0	1	2	5	0.176
2010	ALDS2	NYA	3	10	1	2	0	0	1	1	3	0.200
2009	ALCS	NYA	6	3	2	2	0	0	0	0	0	0.667
2009	ALDS1	NYA	3	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	.000
2009	WS	NYA	5	10	1	0	0	0	0	0	4	0.000

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
OF	1633	1470	3117	79	25	16

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
2008	NYA	OF	38	32	78	5	0	0
2009	NYA	OF	99	63	186	3	2	2
2010	NYA	OF	146	134	287	12	1	2
2011	NYA	OF	156	134	322	7	5	3
2012	NYA	OF	15	8	14	1	0	0
2013	NYA	OF	138	131	327	5	3	1
2014	NYA	OF	146	141	280	5	2	0
2015	NYA	OF	150	140	265	7	2	1
2016	NYA	OF	147	139	250	9	3	2
2017	NYA	OF	138	134	241	12	0	2
2018	NYA	OF	136	130	265	6	3	2
2019	NYA	OF	140	131	280	3	1	0
2020	NYA	OF	48	40	69	1	2	0
2021	NYA	OF	136	113	253	3	1	1

Career Games by Position

Position	Games
Left Field	1044
Center Field	658
Right Field	1
Designated Hitter	19

Awards & Honors

Year	Award	Notes
2016	Gold Glove	OF
2015	Player of the Week	Week of 2015-06-28
2014	Player of the Week	Week of 2014-08-03
2013	Player of the Week	Week of 2013-06-09

Salary History

Year	Team	League	Salary
2016	NYA	AL	$13,500,000
2015	NYA	AL	$12,500,000
2014	NYA	AL	$5,600,000
2013	NYA	AL	$2,850,000
2012	NYA	AL	$2,800,000
2011	NYA	AL	$529,500
2010	NYA	AL	$452,500
2009	NYA	AL	$414,000
Total Career Earnings			$38,646,000