Broderick Perkins

Born: 11/23/1954 in Pittsburg, CA, USA

MLB Debut: 1978-07-07 | Final Game: 1984-09-23

Bats: L | Throws: L | Height: 5'10" | Weight: 180 lbs

Full name: Broderick Phillip Perkins

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Biography

Broderick Perkins, born in 1954, was a professional baseball player who made a significant impact in Major League Baseball during his career from 1978 to 1984. Primarily playing as a position player, Perkins appeared in 516 games, accumulating 340 hits, 8 home runs, and 157 RBIs. With a batting average of .271, he showcased a consistent hitting ability that contributed to his teams during the late 1970s and early 1980s, an era characterized by the transition from the deadball style of play to a more offensive-oriented game. Known for his versatility on the field, Perkins also displayed speed on the bases, recording 9 stolen bases throughout his career. His contributions were not limited to his offensive stats; Perkins was recognized for his solid defensive skills, which made him a valuable asset to his teams. Although he did not achieve superstardom, his steady performance and work ethic left a lasting impression in the league, making him a respected figure among his peers during a dynamic period in baseball history.

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
516	1255	127	340	62	8	8	157	9	80	116	0.271	0.313	0.352	0.665	-1493.4

Career AVG .271 vs. league average .261 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career OBP .313 vs. league average .325 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career SLG .352 vs. league average .386 across their career seasons — 8.7% below league average.

Career OPS 0.665 vs. league average 0.711 across their career seasons — 6.4% 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
1978	SDP	NL	62	217	14	52	14	1	2	33	4	5	29	0.240	.257 (-7%)	.323 (-22%)	.378 (-10%)	.702 (-15%)	-675.2
1979	SDP	NL	57	87	8	23	0	0	0	8	0	8	12	0.264	.265 (avg)	.329 (-2%)	.397 (-33%)	.727 (-19%)	-265.3
1980	SDP	NL	43	100	18	37	9	0	2	14	2	11	10	0.370	.264 (+40%)	.326 (+32%)	.387 (+34%)	.714 (+33%)	596.4
1981	SDP	NL	92	254	27	71	18	3	2	40	0	14	16	0.280	.255 (+9%)	.320 (-2%)	.368 (+8%)	.688 (+3%)	50.2
1982	SDP	NL	125	347	32	94	10	4	2	34	2	26	20	0.271	.261 (+4%)	.324 (avg)	.388 (-13%)	.712 (-7%)	-403.4
1983	CLE	AL	79	184	23	50	10	0	0	24	1	9	19	0.272	.260 (+4%)	.324 (-8%)	.389 (-16%)	.714 (-12%)	-450.5
1984	CLE	AL	58	66	5	13	1	0	0	4	0	7	10	0.197	.259 (-24%)	.322 (-14%)	.384 (-45%)	.707 (-31%)	-345.5

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1B	306	230	2377	165	17	217
OF	41	33	64	3	4	0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1978	SDN	1B	59	52	538	41	4	56
1979	SDN	1B	28	12	155	10	3	16
1980	SDN	1B	20	15	149	9	2	14
1980	SDN	OF	10	10	10	0	1	0
1981	SDN	1B	80	56	598	38	2	56
1981	SDN	OF	3	3	4	0	1	0
1982	SDN	1B	98	83	817	64	5	61
1982	SDN	OF	11	3	14	0	1	0
1983	CLE	1B	19	11	112	3	1	12
1983	CLE	OF	17	17	36	3	1	0
1984	CLE	1B	2	1	8	0	0	2