Brian Givens, baseball player, 1995-1996

Brian Givens

Born: 11/6/1965 in Lompoc, CA, USA

MLB Debut: 1995-06-24 | Final Game: 1996-06-26

Bats: R | Throws: L | Height: 6'6" | Weight: 220 lbs

Full name: Brian Allen Givens

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Biography

Brian Givens, born in 1965, was a professional baseball pitcher whose career spanned from June 24, 1995, to June 26, 1996. Givens played during a dynamic period in Major League Baseball characterized by the offensive explosion of the mid-1990s, which saw a significant increase in home runs and scoring. Over the course of his brief career, he compiled a record of 6-10 with an earned run average (ERA) of 5.86, illustrating the challenges he faced on the mound during an era that favored hitters. Throughout his time in the league, Givens recorded 83 strikeouts, showcasing his ability to miss bats and contribute to his team's pitching staff. Despite not recording any saves, his role as a pitcher was vital in providing innings and depth to the bullpen. While Givens may not have accumulated landmark statistics, his journey through the majors highlights the perseverance and dedication required to compete at the highest level of baseball.

Career Pitching Statistics

W L G GS CG SHO SV IP H ER HR BB SO ERA Pitcher PIV
6 10 23 23 0 0 0 121.3 148 79 14 61 83 5.86 0

Career ERA 5.86 vs. league average 4.54 across their career seasons — 29.2% 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
1995 ATL AL 5 7 19 19 0 0 0 107.3 116 59 54 73 4.95 4.45 (-11%) -
1996 ATL AL 1 3 4 4 0 0 0 14.0 32 20 7 10 12.86 4.61 (-179%) -

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
23 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 .000 .000 .000 0.0

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 ATL AL 19 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 — — — — 0.0
1996 ATL AL 4 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 23 23 4 11 3 1

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1995 ML4 P 19 19 3 11 2 1
1996 ML4 P 4 4 1 0 1 0

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Pitcher 23

Salary History

Year Team League Salary
1996 ML4 AL $135,000
1995 ML4 AL $109,000
Total Career Earnings $244,000

College History

School Name City State Years Attended
Trinidad State Junior College Trinidad CO 1984