Bret Hemphill, baseball player, 1999-1999

Bret Hemphill

Born: 12/17/1971 in Santa Clara, CA, USA

MLB Debut: 1999-06-28 | Final Game: 1999-10-03

Bats: B | Throws: R | Height: 6'3" | Weight: 200 lbs

Full name: Bret Ryan Hemphill

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Biography

Bret Hemphill was a professional baseball player born in 1971, who graced the Major League Baseball (MLB) scene during a brief but notable career from 1999 to 2006. Hemphill's tenure in the majors was marked by his versatility as a position player, although he played in only 12 games. Over the course of his career, he recorded 3 hits, 2 runs batted in (RBIs), and maintained a batting average of .143. His ability to contribute in various roles placed him in the unique position of being a valuable depth player during a time when teams increasingly sought versatility in their rosters. While Hemphill's MLB career may not have been extensive, he played during an era that was characterized by a blend of traditional baseball values and the beginnings of a more analytic approach to the game. His journey through the ranks of professional baseball, culminating in his major league appearances, reflected the challenges and opportunities faced by many players who aspired to make their mark in the sport. Though he did not leave behind a trove of statistics, Hemphill's story is one of perseverance and dedication to the game of baseball.

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
12 21 3 3 0 0 0 2 0 4 4 0.143 0.269 0.143 0.412 0.0

Career AVG .143 vs. league average .271 across their career seasons — 47.3% below league average.

Career OBP .269 vs. league average .345 across their career seasons — 21.9% below league average.

Career SLG .143 vs. league average .434 across their career seasons — 67.1% below league average.

Career OPS 0.412 vs. league average 0.778 across their career seasons — 47.1% 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
1999 LAA AL 12 21 3 3 0 0 0 2 0 4 4 0.143 — — — — 0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
C 12 7 36 6 2 1

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1999 ANA C 12 7 36 6 2 1

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Catcher 12

College History

School Name City State Years Attended
California State University Fullerton Fullerton CA 1992, 1993, 1994