Brandon Harper, baseball player, 2006-2006

Brandon Harper

Born: 4/29/1976 in Odessa, TX, USA

MLB Debut: 2006-08-09 | Final Game: 2006-10-01

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'4" | Weight: 200 lbs

Full name: Brandon Scott Harper

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Biography

Brandon Harper was a professional baseball player born in 1976, who played as a position player in Major League Baseball from 2006 to 2009. Over the course of his brief career, he appeared in 18 games and showcased his offensive potential with a batting average of .293. Harper recorded 12 hits, including 2 home runs, and drove in 6 runs, highlighting his ability to contribute in key situations despite limited playing time. Harper's career unfolded during a period marked by significant changes in the game, including the rise of power hitting and evolving player conditioning practices. Although his time in the majors was relatively short, his performance demonstrated a solid skill set that resonated with fans and teammates alike. While he may not have left an extensive statistical legacy, Brandon Harper's journey through the sport serves as a reminder of the many players who contribute to the rich tapestry of baseball history.

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
18 41 6 12 3 0 2 6 0 4 4 0.293 0.362 0.512 0.874 0.0

Career AVG .293 vs. league average .269 across their career seasons — +8.7% above league average.

Career OBP .362 vs. league average .337 across their career seasons — +7.5% above league average.

Career SLG .512 vs. league average .432 across their career seasons — +18.6% above league average.

Career OPS 0.874 vs. league average 0.768 across their career seasons — +13.7% 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
2006 WAS NL 18 41 6 12 3 0 2 6 0 4 4 0.293 — — — — 0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
C 14 13 77 1 1 0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
2006 WAS C 14 13 77 1 1 0

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Catcher 14

College History

School Name City State Years Attended
Dallas Baptist University Dallas TX 1997
College of the Southwest Hobbs NM 1995