Brian Milner

Born: 11/17/1959 in Fort Worth, TX, USA

MLB Debut: 1978-06-23 | Final Game: 1978-06-26

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'2" | Weight: 200 lbs

Full name: Brian Tate Milner

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Biography

Brian Milner was a professional baseball player born in 1959, who had a brief but notable career in Major League Baseball that spanned from June 23 to June 26, 1978. As a position player, he made his mark in the league during a time of transition, as the late 1970s saw the game evolving with the introduction of more power hitters and advanced strategies. Milner played in just 2 games, yet he showcased a remarkable batting average of .444, collecting a total of 4 hits and driving in 2 runs, despite not hitting any home runs or stealing bases. Milner's performance, although limited in scope, highlighted his potential as a capable hitter, offering a glimpse of what might have been had he been able to sustain a longer career in the majors. His brief tenure in baseball is often cited as a reminder of the unpredictable nature of professional sports, where a player can shine brightly for a fleeting moment before fading from the limelight. While his time in MLB was short, Milner's achievements reflect the enduring passion and talent that many players bring to the game, leaving a lasting impression on those who remember his contributions, however brief they were.

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
2	9	3	4	0	1	0	2	0	0	1	0.444	0.444	0.667	1.111	0.0

Career AVG .444 vs. league average .258 across their career seasons — +72.3% above league average.

Career OBP .444 vs. league average .323 across their career seasons — +37.4% above league average.

Career SLG .667 vs. league average .379 across their career seasons — +76.1% above league average.

Career OPS 1.111 vs. league average 0.702 across their career seasons — +58.2% above 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
1978	TOR	AL	2	9	3	4	0	1	0	2	0	0	1	0.444	—	—	—	—	0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
C	2	2	4	0	1	0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1978	TOR	C	2	2	4	0	1	0

Career Games by Position

Position	Games
Catcher	2