Bryan Little

Born: 10/8/1959 in Houston, TX, USA

MLB Debut: 1982-07-29 | Final Game: 1986-10-05

Bats: B | Throws: R | Height: 5'10" | Weight: 160 lbs

Full name: Richard Bryan Little

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Biography

Bryan Little was a professional baseball player born in 1959, who made his mark in Major League Baseball from 1982 to 1986. As a position player, Little played a total of 327 games during his career, showcasing his versatility and commitment to the game. He recorded 226 hits, which contributed to a batting average of .245. Little's offensive contributions included 3 home runs and 77 RBIs, alongside 8 stolen bases, reflecting his ability to be a threat on the basepaths. Little's playing career occurred during a transformative period in baseball, marked by the gradual expansion of the game and the advent of free agency. Though he may not have achieved the same level of fame as some of his contemporaries, Little's steady presence in the lineup and contributions to his teams underscore the essential role that dedicated players fulfill in the league. His journey through MLB exemplifies the efforts of many athletes who paved the way for future generations, solidifying his place in the rich tapestry of baseball history.

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
327	922	126	226	37	5	3	77	8	120	79	0.245	0.333	0.306	0.639	-637.0

Career AVG .245 vs. league average .259 across their career seasons — 5.5% below league average.

Career OBP .333 vs. league average .324 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career SLG .306 vs. league average .390 across their career seasons — 21.5% below league average.

Career OPS 0.639 vs. league average 0.714 across their career seasons — 10.5% 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
1982	WSN	NL	29	42	6	9	0	0	0	3	2	4	6	0.214	—	—	—	—	0.0
1983	WSN	NL	106	350	48	91	15	3	1	36	4	50	22	0.260	.260 (avg)	.324 (+8%)	.389 (-16%)	.714 (-5%)	-145.8
1984	WSN	NL	85	266	31	65	11	1	0	9	2	34	19	0.244	.259 (-6%)	.322 (+3%)	.384 (-24%)	.707 (-12%)	-428.6
1985	CHW	AL	73	188	35	47	9	1	2	27	0	26	21	0.250	.257 (-3%)	.323 (+7%)	.390 (-13%)	.714 (-4%)	-62.6
1986	CHW	AL	20	35	3	6	1	0	0	2	0	4	4	0.171	—	—	—	—	0.0
1986	NYY	AL	14	41	3	8	1	0	0	0	0	2	7	0.195	—	—	—	—	0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
2B	238	176	379	551	12	107
3B	3	2	1	0	2	0
SS	86	64	119	162	9	32

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1982	MON	2B	16	5	11	18	0	1
1982	MON	SS	10	4	10	14	1	1
1983	MON	2B	51	32	77	111	1	17
1983	MON	SS	66	59	104	137	8	27
1984	MON	2B	77	65	137	197	6	44
1984	MON	SS	2	0	0	2	0	0
1985	CHA	2B	68	54	100	164	3	33
1985	CHA	3B	2	1	0	0	2	0
1985	CHA	SS	1	0	1	1	0	1
1986	CHA	2B	12	7	17	21	0	3
1986	CHA	3B	1	1	1	0	0	0
1986	CHA	SS	7	1	4	8	0	3
1986	NYA	2B	14	13	37	40	2	9