Brett Gideon, baseball player, 1987-1990

Brett Gideon

Born: 8/8/1963 in Ozona, TX, USA

MLB Debut: 1987-07-05 | Final Game: 1990-04-10

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'2" | Weight: 200 lbs

Full name: Byron Brett Gideon

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Biography

Brett Gideon, born in 1963, was a professional baseball pitcher whose career spanned from 1987 to April 10, 1990. Gideon made his mark in Major League Baseball during a transitional period characterized by the end of the deadball era and the rise of more offensive-minded play. He played primarily as a relief pitcher, showcasing his ability to close games and navigate high-pressure situations on the mound. Throughout his career, Gideon recorded a win-loss record of 1-5, with an earned run average (ERA) of 4.46. He struck out a total of 33 batters and achieved 3 saves, demonstrating his capabilities as a reliable option in the bullpen. While his career numbers may not reflect the dominance seen in some of his contemporaries, Gideon's contributions to his teams were marked by resilience and the ability to perform when called upon in crucial moments. His journey through the league exemplified the challenges faced by many pitchers of his era, navigating the complexities of the game during a time of evolving strategies and player development.

Career Pitching Statistics

W L G GS CG SHO SV IP H ER HR BB SO ERA Pitcher PIV
1 5 34 0 0 0 3 42.3 41 21 7 19 33 4.46 0

Career ERA 4.46 vs. league average 3.95 across their career seasons — 12.9% worse than league average.

Season-by-Season Pitching

Year Team Lg W L G GS CG SHO SV IP H ER BB SO ERA Lg ERA Pitcher PIV
1987 PIT NL 1 5 29 0 0 0 3 36.7 34 19 10 31 4.66 4.29 (-9%) 79.5
1989 WSN NL 0 0 4 0 0 0 0 4.7 5 1 5 2 1.93 — -
1990 WSN NL 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 1.0 2 1 4 0 9.00 — -

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
34 1 0 1 0 0 0 2 0 0 0 1.000 1.000 1.000 2.000 0.0

Career AVG .000 vs. league average .258 across their career seasons — +287.1% above league average.

Career OBP .000 vs. league average .325 across their career seasons — +207.6% above league average.

Career SLG .000 vs. league average .392 across their career seasons — +155.1% above league average.

Career OPS 2.000 vs. league average 0.717 across their career seasons — +178.9% above 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 PIT NL 29 1 0 1 0 0 0 2 0 0 0 1.000 — — — — 0.0
1989 WSN NL 4 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 — — — — 0.0
1990 WSN NL 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 — — — — 0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
P 34 0 1 6 0 0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1987 PIT P 29 0 1 5 0 0
1989 MON P 4 0 0 0 0 0
1990 MON P 1 0 0 1 0 0

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Pitcher 34

Salary History

Year Team League Salary
1987 PIT NL $62,500
Total Career Earnings $62,500

College History

School Name City State Years Attended
University of Mary Hardin-Baylor Belton TX 1984, 1985
Coastal Bend College Beeville TX 1982, 1983