Brian McRae, baseball player, 103 home runs, 1990-1999

Brian McRae

Born: 8/27/1967 in Bradenton, FL, USA

MLB Debut: 1990-08-07 | Final Game: 1999-10-03

Bats: B | Throws: R | Height: 6'0" | Weight: 175 lbs

Full name: Brian Wesley McRae

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Biography

Brian McRae, born in 1967, was a versatile position player who made significant contributions to Major League Baseball from 1990 until his retirement in 1999. Known for his speed and athleticism, McRae played a total of 1,354 games and collected 1,336 hits over the course of his career. He demonstrated power and consistency at the plate, finishing with 103 home runs and 532 RBIs, while maintaining a batting average of .261. Additionally, McRae showcased his base-running prowess by stealing 196 bases, making him a constant threat on the basepaths. McRae played during a transformative era in baseball, marked by a shift in offensive strategies and an increasing emphasis on speed. His ability to contribute both offensively and defensively allowed him to be a valuable asset to the teams he played for, including the Kansas City Royals, Chicago Cubs, and New York Mets. As a player who balanced power with speed, McRae left a lasting impact in the league and is remembered for his tenacity and competitive spirit on the field.

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
1354 5114 734 1336 264 58 103 532 196 488 824 0.261 0.331 0.396 0.726 -2491.3

Career AVG .261 vs. league average .265 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career OBP .331 vs. league average .334 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career SLG .396 vs. league average .410 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career OPS 0.726 vs. league average 0.743 across their career seasons — near 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
1990 KCR AL 46 168 21 48 8 3 2 23 4 9 29 0.286 .257 (+11%) .324 (-2%) .385 (+5%) .710 (+2%) -2.2
1991 KCR AL 152 629 86 164 28 9 8 64 20 24 99 0.261 .255 (+2%) .323 (-11%) .384 (-3%) .708 (-7%) -1097.4
1992 KCR AL 149 533 63 119 23 5 4 52 18 42 88 0.223 .255 (-13%) .322 (-11%) .377 (-18%) .699 (-15%) -1629.3
1993 KCR AL 153 627 78 177 28 9 12 69 23 37 105 0.282 .265 (+6%) .332 (-2%) .403 (+2%) .735 (avg) -78.8
1994 KCR AL 114 436 71 119 22 6 4 40 28 54 67 0.273 .269 (+1%) .338 (+6%) .424 (-11%) .763 (-3%) -171.6
1995 CHC NL 137 580 92 167 38 7 12 48 27 47 92 0.288 .266 (+8%) .337 (+3%) .417 (+5%) .755 (+4%) 487.3
1996 CHC NL 157 624 111 172 32 5 17 66 37 73 84 0.276 .269 (+2%) .340 (+6%) .426 (avg) .767 (+2%) 443.4
1997 CHC NL 108 417 63 100 27 5 6 28 14 52 62 0.240 .266 (-10%) .336 (-2%) .419 (-11%) .756 (-7%) -560.1
1997 NYN NL 45 145 23 36 5 2 5 15 3 13 22 0.248 .266 (-7%) .336 (-6%) .419 (-1%) .756 (-3%) -560.1
1998 NYN NL 159 552 79 146 36 5 21 79 20 80 90 0.264 .266 (-1%) .335 (+7%) .420 (+10%) .755 (+9%) 1118.1
1999 NYN NL 96 298 35 66 12 1 8 36 2 39 57 0.221 .271 (-18%) .344 (-7%) .433 (-20%) .778 (-14%) -793.5
1999 COL NL 7 23 1 6 2 0 1 1 0 2 7 0.261 — — — — -793.5
1999 TOR AL 31 82 11 16 3 1 3 11 0 16 22 0.195 .271 (-28%) .344 (-1%) .433 (-16%) .778 (-9%) -793.5

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
OF 1307 1256 3083 37 33 12

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1990 KCA OF 45 43 120 1 0 0
1991 KCA OF 150 142 405 2 3 0
1992 KCA OF 148 143 419 8 3 2
1993 KCA OF 153 150 394 4 7 3
1994 KCA OF 110 109 252 2 3 0
1995 CHN OF 137 136 345 4 3 0
1996 CHN OF 155 153 345 2 5 1
1997 CHN OF 107 103 242 3 1 2
1997 NYN OF 41 35 65 1 3 0
1998 NYN OF 154 144 302 8 4 3
1999 NYN OF 87 78 152 1 1 0
1999 COL OF 7 7 14 0 0 0
1999 TOR OF 13 13 28 1 0 1

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Center Field 1307
Designated Hitter 19

Awards & Honors

Year Award Notes
1996 Player of the Week Week of 1996-08-17

Salary History

Year Team League Salary
1999 NYN NL $3,750,000
1998 NYN NL $3,850,000
1997 CHN NL $3,900,000
1996 CHN NL $3,400,000
1995 CHN NL $2,650,000
1994 KCA AL $1,900,000
1993 KCA AL $378,500
1992 KCA AL $275,000
1991 KCA AL $124,000
1990 KCA AL $100,000
Total Career Earnings $20,327,500