Will Middlebrooks

Born: 9/9/1988 in Greenville, TX, USA

MLB Debut: 2012-05-02 | Final Game: 2017-10-01

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'3" | Weight: 220 lbs

Full name: William Scott Middlebrooks

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Biography

Will Middlebrooks was a professional baseball player born in 1988, who had a career spanning from 2012 to 2017. Primarily playing as a position player, Middlebrooks made his mark in Major League Baseball during an era characterized by a focus on power hitting and evolving defensive strategies. He played a total of 347 games, where he recorded 262 hits and showcased his power with 43 home runs, accumulating 155 RBIs over his career. His batting average stood at .228, which reflected the challenges he faced at the plate, common among many players during this competitive period. Middlebrooks was known for his strong defensive skills, particularly at third base, where he contributed significantly to his teams' infield dynamics. With 10 stolen bases to his name, he also displayed a degree of speed and athleticism that complemented his power-hitting profile. Despite the ups and downs of his batting performance, Middlebrooks left a lasting impression on the teams he played for, particularly the Boston Red Sox, where he debuted and became part of the team's efforts during the early 2010s. His journey through the majors highlights the challenges and triumphs of a player navigating the complexities of professional baseball.

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
347	1150	119	262	51	4	43	155	10	64	325	0.228	0.272	0.391	0.663	-1429.9

Career AVG .228 vs. league average .254 across their career seasons — 10.3% below league average.

Career OBP .272 vs. league average .319 across their career seasons — 14.8% below league average.

Career SLG .391 vs. league average .406 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career OPS 0.663 vs. league average 0.725 across their career seasons — 8.5% 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
2012	BOS	AL	75	267	34	77	14	0	15	54	4	13	70	0.288	.254 (+13%)	.318 (+2%)	.405 (+26%)	.724 (+15%)	654.4
2013	BOS	AL	94	348	41	79	18	0	17	49	3	20	98	0.227	.253 (-10%)	.317 (-15%)	.396 (+7%)	.714 (-3%)	-288.3
2014	BOS	AL	63	215	14	41	10	0	2	19	1	15	70	0.191	.251 (-24%)	.313 (-18%)	.386 (-31%)	.700 (-26%)	-919.2
2015	SDP	NL	83	255	23	54	7	2	9	29	2	11	60	0.212	.254 (-17%)	.316 (-24%)	.404 (-11%)	.721 (-17%)	-876.8
2016	MIL	NL	10	27	2	3	0	0	0	1	0	4	13	0.111	—	—	—	—	0.0
2017	TEX	AL	22	38	5	8	2	2	0	3	0	1	14	0.211	—	—	—	—	0.0

Postseason Statistics

Playoff Career Batting

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	BB	SO	AVG
10	25	2	4	2	0	0	1	3	10	0.160

Playoff Batting by Year

Year	Round	Team	G	AB	R	H	2B	RBI	BB	SO	AVG
2013	ALCS	BOS	5	10	1	1	1	0	0	5	0.100
2013	ALDS1	BOS	4	13	1	3	1	1	3	4	0.231
2013	WS	BOS	1	2	0	0	0	0	0	1	0.000

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1B	5	3	29	1	0	3
2B	2	0	1	3	0	1
3B	322	290	191	525	32	52
SS	8	4	5	11	0	3

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
2012	BOS	3B	72	69	32	134	9	13
2013	BOS	1B	1	1	10	1	0	0
2013	BOS	2B	2	0	1	3	0	1
2013	BOS	3B	92	90	53	155	10	12
2014	BOS	1B	1	0	2	0	0	1
2014	BOS	3B	62	57	38	99	4	9
2015	SDN	1B	2	1	10	0	0	0
2015	SDN	3B	69	60	53	93	7	13
2015	SDN	SS	8	4	5	11	0	3
2016	MIL	3B	8	8	6	19	0	3
2017	TEX	1B	1	1	7	0	0	2
2017	TEX	3B	19	6	9	25	2	2