Brandon Larson, baseball player, 2001-2004

Brandon Larson

Born: 5/24/1976 in San Angelo, TX, USA

MLB Debut: 2001-05-04 | Final Game: 2004-07-17

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'0" | Weight: 210 lbs

Full name: Brandon John Larson

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Biography

Brandon Larson, born in 1976, was a professional baseball player who played as a position player in Major League Baseball from 2001 until 2004. Over the course of his career, Larson appeared in 109 games, where he showcased his skills primarily as a utility player. Known for his versatility on the field, he contributed to his teams with a total of 52 hits, including 8 home runs, and drove in 37 runs, finishing his career with a batting average of .179. Larson also displayed some speed on the bases, accumulating 4 stolen bases throughout his career. Larson played during a transitional era in baseball, marked by the rise of power hitting and evolving player roles. While his offensive numbers may not reflect the prolific scoring seen in the game during the early 2000s, his contributions were essential in moments where depth and strategic versatility were critical for his teams. Though his time in the spotlight was relatively brief, Larson's journey through the majors exemplified the challenges faced by many players striving to make a significant impact in an increasingly competitive environment.

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
109 291 29 52 11 0 8 37 4 35 86 0.179 0.271 0.299 0.570 -960.5

Career AVG .179 vs. league average .264 across their career seasons — 32.3% below league average.

Career OBP .271 vs. league average .333 across their career seasons — 18.5% below league average.

Career SLG .299 vs. league average .423 across their career seasons — 29.4% below league average.

Career OPS 0.570 vs. league average 0.756 across their career seasons — 24.6% 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
2001 CIN NL 14 33 2 4 2 0 0 1 0 2 10 0.121 — — — — 0.0
2002 CIN NL 23 51 8 14 2 0 4 13 1 6 10 0.275 .261 (+5%) .331 (+9%) .416 (+32%) .747 (+22%) 196.5
2003 CIN NL 32 89 6 9 1 0 1 9 2 13 31 0.101 .264 (-62%) .332 (-36%) .422 (-65%) .754 (-53%) -834.8
2004 CIN NL 40 118 13 25 6 0 3 14 1 14 35 0.212 .266 (-20%) .335 (-9%) .427 (-21%) .762 (-16%) -322.1

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
1B 2 0 5 0 0 1
3B 73 68 54 129 11 16
OF 12 10 22 1 0 0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
2001 CIN 3B 9 8 10 21 2 2
2002 CIN 1B 2 0 5 0 0 1
2002 CIN 3B 5 5 2 10 0 3
2002 CIN OF 9 7 13 0 0 0
2003 CIN 3B 24 22 18 48 4 7
2003 CIN OF 3 3 9 1 0 0
2004 CIN 3B 35 33 24 50 5 4

Career Games by Position

Position Games
First Base 2
Third Base 73
Left Field 12

Salary History

Year Team League Salary
2004 CIN NL $318,000
2003 CIN NL $308,000
Total Career Earnings $626,000

College History

School Name City State Years Attended
Louisiana State University Baton Rouge LA 1997
Blinn College Brenham TX 1995, 1996