Bryan Petersen, baseball player, 2010-2012

Bryan Petersen

Born: 4/9/1986 in Agoura Hills, CA, USA

MLB Debut: 2010-05-07 | Final Game: 2012-10-03

Bats: L | Throws: R | Height: 6'0" | Weight: 200 lbs

Full name: Bryan Evan Petersen

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Biography

Bryan Petersen, born in 1986, was a professional baseball player who played in Major League Baseball (MLB) from 2010 to 2012. Primarily serving as a position player, Petersen made his mark in the league during a period characterized by a shift towards more dynamic playstyles and an emphasis on speed and versatility. Over the course of his career, he appeared in 181 games, showcasing his abilities as both a hitter and a base runner. Petersen recorded a total of 103 hits, contributing to a batting average of .22. His offensive contributions included 2 home runs and 29 RBIs, but his impact on the game extended beyond traditional statistics. A notable aspect of his game was his speed on the bases, as he successfully stole 15 bases throughout his career. While Petersen may not have been a household name, his presence in the league during the early 2010s reflected the evolving nature of baseball, which increasingly valued players who could contribute in multiple facets of the game. He retired from professional baseball on October 3, 2012, leaving behind a legacy as a versatile player during a transformative era in the sport.

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
181 469 48 103 22 6 2 29 15 52 113 0.220 0.303 0.305 0.608 -977.5

Career AVG .220 vs. league average .256 across their career seasons — 14.1% below league average.

Career OBP .303 vs. league average .322 across their career seasons — 5.7% below league average.

Career SLG .305 vs. league average .402 across their career seasons — 24.2% below league average.

Career OPS 0.608 vs. league average 0.724 across their career seasons — 16.0% 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
2010 MIA NL 23 24 1 2 0 0 0 2 0 1 6 0.083 — — — — 0.0
2011 MIA NL 74 204 18 54 13 3 2 10 7 26 49 0.265 .255 (+4%) .320 (+11%) .399 (-3%) .719 (+3%) 185.9
2012 MIA NL 84 241 29 47 9 3 0 17 8 25 58 0.195 .254 (-23%) .318 (-15%) .405 (-37%) .724 (-27%) -1163.4

Career Pitching Statistics

W L G GS CG SHO SV IP H ER HR BB SO ERA Pitcher PIV
0 0 1 0 0 0 0 1.0 0 0 0 1 0 0.00 0

Career ERA 0.00 vs. league average 3.94 across their career seasons — 100.0% better than league average.

Season-by-Season Pitching

Year Team Lg W L G GS CG SHO SV IP H ER BB SO ERA Lg ERA Pitcher PIV
2011 MIA NL 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 1.0 0 0 1 0 0.00 — -

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
OF 140 109 223 9 3 3
P 1 0 0 0 0 0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
2010 FLO OF 6 1 2 0 0 0
2011 FLO OF 62 51 106 5 2 2
2011 FLO P 1 0 0 0 0 0
2012 MIA OF 72 57 115 4 1 1

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Pitcher 1
Left Field 78
Center Field 62
Right Field 15
Designated Hitter 1

College History

School Name City State Years Attended
University of California - Irvine Irvine CA 2005, 2006, 2007