Brian Horwitz, baseball player, 2008-2008

Brian Horwitz

Born: 11/7/1982 in Santa Monica, CA, USA

MLB Debut: 2008-05-30 | Final Game: 2008-06-30

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'1" | Weight: 185 lbs

Full name: Brian Jeffery Horwitz

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Biography

Brian Horwitz, born in 1982, was a professional baseball player who had a brief career in Major League Baseball. He played as a position player from May 30, 2008, to June 30, 2008, during a period marked by increasing offensive production and the burgeoning influence of advanced statistics in the game. Over the course of his short stint in the majors, Horwitz appeared in 21 games, where he compiled 8 hits, including 2 home runs, and drove in 4 runs, finishing with a batting average of .222. Despite the limited opportunity at the highest level, Horwitz's time in the major leagues was a testament to his perseverance and skill as a player. His contributions, though modest in terms of statistics, reflected the challenges faced by many athletes in breaking into and sustaining a career in professional baseball, especially during an era that was increasingly competitive. After his brief tenure, Horwitz's journey serves as a reminder of the countless players who pursue their dreams in the sport, making a mark in the game’s rich tapestry, even if only for a short while.

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
21 36 5 8 0 0 2 4 0 5 10 0.222 0.310 0.389 0.698 0.0

Career AVG .222 vs. league average .264 across their career seasons — 15.7% below league average.

Career OBP .310 vs. league average .333 across their career seasons — 7.1% below league average.

Career SLG .389 vs. league average .416 across their career seasons — 6.6% below league average.

Career OPS 0.698 vs. league average 0.749 across their career seasons — 6.8% 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
2008 SFG NL 21 36 5 8 0 0 2 4 0 5 10 0.222 — — — — 0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
OF 10 8 26 0 0 0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
2008 SFN OF 10 8 26 0 0 0

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Left Field 9
Right Field 2

College History

School Name City State Years Attended
University of California - Berkeley Berkeley CA 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004