Brad Gulden

Born: 6/10/1956 in New Ulm, MN, USA

MLB Debut: 1978-09-22 | Final Game: 1986-09-28

Bats: L | Throws: R | Height: 5'10" | Weight: 175 lbs

Full name: Bradley Lee Gulden

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Biography

Brad Gulden, born in 1956, was a professional baseball player who had a career spanning from 1978 to 1986. Primarily known as a position player, Gulden made his mark in Major League Baseball during a time when the game was evolving, transitioning from the traditional styles of play into a more modern era characterized by increased offensive output. Over the course of his career, he appeared in 182 games, contributing to his teams with a total of 87 hits, five home runs, and 43 RBIs. His batting average stood at .200, reflecting the challenges many players faced during this period as the competition intensified. Gulden's playing style was marked by a combination of solid defensive skills and a modest offensive output. While he may not have been a superstar, his contributions to the teams he played for were valuable, particularly in a league that was increasingly favoring power hitters and speed on the bases. He recorded two stolen bases throughout his career, showcasing his willingness to take risks on the base paths. Although his statistics may not reflect the hallmarks of a standout player, Gulden's perseverance and dedication to the game exemplified the spirit of many athletes who carved out their careers in the competitive landscape of Major League Baseball during the late 20th century.

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
182	435	45	87	14	2	5	43	2	45	61	0.200	0.277	0.276	0.553	-1253.1

Career AVG .200 vs. league average .261 across their career seasons — 23.3% below league average.

Career OBP .277 vs. league average .325 across their career seasons — 14.8% below league average.

Career SLG .276 vs. league average .387 across their career seasons — 28.7% below league average.

Career OPS 0.553 vs. league average 0.712 across their career seasons — 22.3% 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
1978	LAD	NL	3	4	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	2	0.000	—	—	—	—	0.0
1979	NYY	AL	40	92	10	15	4	0	0	6	0	9	16	0.163	.265 (-39%)	.329 (-28%)	.397 (-48%)	.727 (-39%)	-606.9
1980	NYY	AL	2	3	1	1	0	0	1	2	0	0	0	0.333	—	—	—	—	0.0
1981	SEA	AL	8	16	0	3	2	0	0	1	0	0	2	0.188	—	—	—	—	0.0
1982	WSN	NL	5	6	1	0	0	0	0	0	0	1	1	0.000	—	—	—	—	0.0
1984	CIN	NL	107	292	31	66	8	2	4	33	2	33	35	0.226	.259 (-13%)	.322 (-5%)	.384 (-20%)	.707 (-13%)	-646.2
1986	SFG	NL	17	22	2	2	0	0	0	1	0	2	5	0.091	—	—	—	—	0.0