Brent Lillibridge

Born: 9/18/1983 in Everett, WA, USA

MLB Debut: 2008-04-26 | Final Game: 2013-08-04

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 5'11" | Weight: 185 lbs

Full name: Brent Stuart Lillibridge

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Biography

Brent Lillibridge, born in 1983, was a versatile position player who enjoyed a professional baseball career from 2008 to 2013. Known for his speed and defensive flexibility, Lillibridge played primarily as an infielder and outfielder, contributing to several Major League Baseball teams during his tenure. Over the course of 358 games, he recorded 145 hits, 19 home runs, and 71 RBIs, finishing his career with a batting average of .205. His ability to steal bases was notable, as he successfully swiped 37 bags, showcasing his agility and base-running skills. Lillibridge made his MLB debut in an era marked by increasing emphasis on athleticism and versatile players capable of filling multiple roles on a team. Despite facing challenges at the plate, his value was often highlighted by his defensive capabilities and speed on the bases. Throughout his career, he proved to be a reliable bench player, often stepping in as a late-inning defensive replacement or pinch runner. Lillibridge's journey through the league reflected the evolving nature of baseball, where adaptability and speed became essential attributes for success on the diamond. He retired from professional baseball in 2013, leaving behind a legacy as a player who embraced the multifaceted demands of the game.

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
358	708	102	145	25	4	19	71	37	49	235	0.205	0.267	0.332	0.599	-1405.8

Career AVG .205 vs. league average .258 across their career seasons — 20.6% below league average.

Career OBP .267 vs. league average .325 across their career seasons — 17.8% below league average.

Career SLG .332 vs. league average .406 across their career seasons — 18.3% below league average.

Career OPS 0.599 vs. league average 0.731 across their career seasons — 18.1% 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
2008	ATL	NL	29	80	9	16	6	1	1	8	2	3	23	0.200	.263 (-24%)	.333 (-29%)	.416 (-19%)	.749 (-23%)	-346.0
2009	CHW	AL	46	95	9	15	2	0	0	3	6	14	26	0.158	.262 (-40%)	.332 (-18%)	.417 (-57%)	.750 (-40%)	-637.1
2010	CHW	AL	64	98	19	22	5	2	2	16	5	3	36	0.224	.257 (-13%)	.325 (-24%)	.402 (-6%)	.728 (-14%)	-290.6
2011	CHW	AL	97	186	38	48	5	1	13	29	10	17	62	0.258	.255 (+1%)	.320 (+6%)	.399 (+27%)	.719 (+17%)	611.2
2012	CHW	AL	49	63	10	11	1	0	0	2	7	4	26	0.175	.254 (-31%)	.318 (-27%)	.405 (-53%)	.724 (-42%)	-452.6
2012	BOS	AL	10	16	0	2	0	0	0	0	0	0	5	0.125	—	—	—	—	-452.6
2012	CLE	AL	43	111	15	24	5	0	3	8	6	7	40	0.216	.254 (-15%)	.318 (-13%)	.405 (-16%)	.724 (-15%)	-452.6
2013	CHC	NL	9	24	0	1	0	0	0	2	0	0	9	0.042	—	—	—	—	0.0
2013	NYY	AL	11	35	2	6	1	0	0	3	1	1	8	0.171	—	—	—	—	0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1B	46	16	161	15	2	13
2B	65	41	85	123	8	25
3B	35	27	22	39	2	4
OF	115	54	142	1	1	1
SS	55	37	62	101	13	20

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
2008	ATL	3B	1	0	0	1	0	0
2008	ATL	SS	23	20	39	61	6	13
2009	CHA	2B	23	14	29	43	2	6
2009	CHA	3B	1	0	0	0	0	0
2009	CHA	OF	12	9	15	1	1	1
2009	CHA	SS	7	3	8	7	1	2
2010	CHA	2B	25	18	34	56	4	12
2010	CHA	3B	3	1	1	1	0	0
2010	CHA	OF	8	1	8	0	0	0
2010	CHA	SS	4	0	1	0	0	0
2011	CHA	1B	22	12	114	11	2	9
2011	CHA	2B	6	1	5	4	0	2
2011	CHA	OF	59	33	87	0	0	0
2012	CHA	1B	20	2	32	3	0	3
2012	CHA	3B	6	6	5	8	0	3
2012	CHA	OF	21	5	17	0	0	0
2012	BOS	1B	2	1	8	1	0	0
2012	BOS	OF	7	3	7	0	0	0
2012	CLE	1B	1	0	0	0	0	0
2012	CLE	2B	6	3	6	8	1	2
2012	CLE	3B	12	9	6	13	1	1
2012	CLE	OF	7	3	7	0	0	0
2012	CLE	SS	21	14	14	33	6	5
2013	CHN	2B	5	5	11	12	1	3
2013	CHN	3B	3	3	6	2	0	0
2013	NYA	1B	1	1	7	0	0	1
2013	NYA	3B	9	8	4	14	1	0
2013	NYA	OF	1	0	1	0	0	0