Bryan Hickerson

Born: 10/13/1963 in Bemidji, MN, USA

MLB Debut: 1991-07-25 | Final Game: 1995-09-23

Bats: L | Throws: L | Height: 6'2" | Weight: 195 lbs

Full name: Bryan David Hickerson

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Biography

Bryan Hickerson was a professional baseball pitcher born in 1963, who played in Major League Baseball from 1991 until 1995. He made his debut on July 25, 1991, and showcased his talents primarily as a starting pitcher throughout his career. Hickerson's tenure in the league was marked by a balanced record of 21 wins and 21 losses, with an earned run average (ERA) of 4.72. Over the course of his five-year career, he recorded a total of 279 strikeouts and secured 2 saves, demonstrating his ability to both start games and contribute in relief situations. Hickerson played during a transformative era in baseball, characterized by an increase in offensive production and a shift in pitching strategies. While he may not be remembered as a dominant ace, his versatility and durability contributed to his teams' pitching rotations. His journey through the majors reflected the challenges faced by many pitchers of his time, as they adapted to evolving hitting techniques and the growing emphasis on power hitting. After concluding his MLB career on September 23, 1995, Hickerson left behind a legacy of perseverance and adaptability in the competitive landscape of professional baseball.

Career Pitching Statistics

W	L	G	GS	CG	SHO	SV	IP	H	ER	HR	BB	SO	ERA	Pitcher PIV
21	21	209	36	0	0	2	404.3	451	212	52	143	279	4.72	0

Career ERA 4.72 vs. league average 4.14 across their career seasons — 13.9% worse than league average.

Season-by-Season Pitching

Year	Team	Lg	W	L	G	GS	SV	IP	H	ER	BB	SO	ERA	Lg ERA	Pitcher PIV
1991	SFG	NL	2	2	17	6	0	50.0	53	20	17	43	3.60	3.91 (+8%)	-
1992	SFG	NL	5	3	61	1	0	87.3	74	30	21	68	3.09	3.75 (+17%)	-
1993	SFG	NL	7	5	47	15	0	120.3	137	57	39	69	4.26	4.19 (-2%)	-
1994	SFG	NL	4	8	28	14	1	98.3	118	59	38	59	5.40	4.51 (-20%)	-
1995	CHC	NL	2	3	38	0	1	31.7	36	24	15	28	6.82	4.45 (-53%)	-
1995	COL	NL	1	0	18	0	0	16.7	33	22	13	12	11.88	4.45 (-167%)	-1518.6

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
209	74	3	11	1	1	0	7	0	3	31	0.149	0.192	0.189	0.381	0.0

Career AVG .149 vs. league average .262 across their career seasons — 43.3% below league average.

Career OBP .192 vs. league average .331 across their career seasons — 41.8% below league average.

Career SLG .189 vs. league average .400 across their career seasons — 52.7% below league average.

Career OPS 0.381 vs. league average 0.731 across their career seasons — 47.8% below league average.

Season-by-Season Batting

Year	Team	Lg	G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	RBI	BB	SO	AVG	Lg AVG	Lg OBP	Lg SLG	Lg OPS
1991	SFG	NL	17	12	0	0	0	0	0	0	6	0.000	—	—	—	—
1992	SFG	NL	61	4	0	0	0	0	0	0	3	0.000	—	—	—	—
1993	SFG	NL	47	28	1	4	0	0	4	1	13	0.143	—	—	—	—
1994	SFG	NL	28	27	1	5	1	0	0	1	9	0.185	—	—	—	—
1995	CHC	NL	38	2	1	1	0	0	1	1	0	0.500	—	—	—	—
1995	COL	NL	18	1	0	1	0	1	2	0	0	1.000	—	—	—	—