Brian Roberts

Born: 10/9/1977 in Durham, NC, USA

MLB Debut: 2001-06-14 | Final Game: 2014-07-28

Bats: B | Throws: R | Height: 5'9" | Weight: 175 lbs

Full name: Brian Michael Roberts

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Biography

Brian Roberts, born in 1977, was a professional baseball player who enjoyed a successful career primarily as a second baseman. He played in Major League Baseball from 2001 until his retirement in 2014, with his tenure marked by significant contributions to the teams he represented, particularly the Baltimore Orioles. Over the course of 1,418 games, Roberts amassed 1,527 hits, 97 home runs, and 542 RBIs, finishing his career with a batting average of .276. Known for his exceptional speed on the base paths, he recorded 285 stolen bases, showcasing a blend of power and agility that made him a dual threat in the lineup. Roberts was recognized for his talents with two All-Star selections during his career, highlighting his status as one of the premier second basemen of his era. His playing style was characterized by a keen eye at the plate and a relentless approach to the game, which resonated well with fans and teammates alike. The era in which Roberts played saw the rise of advanced analytics in baseball, and he was often noted for his ability to get on base and create scoring opportunities for his team. His contributions to the Orioles and overall impact on the game have left a lasting legacy, making him a respected figure in the history of baseball.

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
1418	5531	850	1527	367	39	97	542	285	609	844	0.276	0.347	0.409	0.756	1964.0

Career AVG .276 vs. league average .261 across their career seasons — +5.7% above league average.

Career OBP .347 vs. league average .328 across their career seasons — +5.5% above league average.

Career SLG .409 vs. league average .414 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career OPS 0.756 vs. league average 0.742 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
2001	BAL	AL	75	273	42	69	12	3	2	17	12	13	36	0.253	.263 (-4%)	.332 (-15%)	.426 (-20%)	.758 (-18%)	-969.5
2002	BAL	AL	38	128	18	29	6	0	1	11	9	15	21	0.227	.261 (-13%)	.331 (-7%)	.416 (-29%)	.747 (-19%)	-412.3
2003	BAL	AL	112	460	65	124	22	4	5	41	23	46	58	0.270	.264 (+2%)	.332 (+1%)	.422 (-13%)	.754 (-7%)	-537.1
2004	BAL	AL	159	641	107	175	50	2	4	53	29	71	95	0.273	.266 (+3%)	.335 (+3%)	.427 (-12%)	.762 (-6%)	-714.8
2005	BAL	AL	143	561	92	176	45	7	18	73	27	67	83	0.314	.264 (+19%)	.330 (+17%)	.418 (+23%)	.749 (+20%)	2429.7
2006	BAL	AL	138	563	85	161	34	3	10	55	36	55	66	0.286	.269 (+6%)	.336 (+3%)	.431 (-5%)	.768 (-1%)	-146.4
2007	BAL	AL	156	621	103	180	42	5	12	57	50	89	99	0.290	.268 (+8%)	.335 (+12%)	.422 (+2%)	.758 (+7%)	1076.6
2008	BAL	AL	155	611	107	181	51	8	9	57	40	82	104	0.296	.263 (+12%)	.333 (+13%)	.416 (+8%)	.749 (+11%)	1453.7
2009	BAL	AL	159	632	110	179	56	1	16	79	30	74	112	0.283	.262 (+8%)	.332 (+7%)	.417 (+8%)	.750 (+8%)	1000.7
2010	BAL	AL	59	230	28	64	14	0	4	15	12	26	40	0.278	.257 (+8%)	.325 (+9%)	.402 (-3%)	.728 (+2%)	149.0
2011	BAL	AL	39	163	18	36	7	1	3	19	6	12	21	0.221	.255 (-13%)	.320 (-15%)	.399 (-17%)	.719 (-16%)	-463.0
2012	BAL	AL	17	66	2	12	0	0	0	5	1	5	12	0.182	.254 (-29%)	.318 (-27%)	.405 (-55%)	.724 (-43%)	-468.0
2013	BAL	AL	77	265	33	66	12	1	8	39	3	26	44	0.249	.253 (-2%)	.317 (-2%)	.396 (-1%)	.714 (-1%)	-89.1
2014	NYY	AL	91	317	40	75	16	4	5	21	7	28	53	0.237	.251 (-6%)	.313 (-4%)	.386 (-7%)	.700 (-6%)	-345.5

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
2B	1304	1275	2183	3719	81	850
SS	53	49	85	139	16	26

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
2001	BAL	2B	12	7	13	25	2	6
2001	BAL	SS	51	47	84	131	14	25
2002	BAL	2B	25	25	43	80	3	19
2003	BAL	2B	107	105	198	324	7	68
2003	BAL	SS	2	2	1	8	2	1
2004	BAL	2B	150	148	235	426	8	92
2005	BAL	2B	141	138	238	413	8	93
2006	BAL	2B	137	135	214	375	9	98
2007	BAL	2B	154	151	278	457	7	110
2008	BAL	2B	154	152	289	441	8	110
2009	BAL	2B	158	155	249	432	11	106
2010	BAL	2B	59	58	86	146	3	38
2011	BAL	2B	39	39	65	123	3	24
2012	BAL	2B	17	17	30	48	1	9
2013	BAL	2B	60	60	110	190	1	43
2014	NYA	2B	91	85	135	239	10	34

Career Games by Position

Position	Games
Second Base	1304
Shortstop	53
Designated Hitter	41

Awards & Honors

Year	Award	Notes
2005	Player of the Month	April
2005	Player of the Week	Week of 2005-04-16
2005	TSN All-Star	2B
2004	Player of the Week	Week of 2004-08-14

Salary History

Year	Team	League	Salary
2014	NYA	AL	$2,000,000
2013	BAL	AL	$10,000,000
2012	BAL	AL	$10,000,000
2011	BAL	AL	$10,000,000
2010	BAL	AL	$10,000,000
2009	BAL	AL	$8,000,000
2008	BAL	AL	$6,300,000
2007	BAL	AL	$4,200,000
2006	BAL	AL	$3,075,000
2005	BAL	AL	$390,000
2004	BAL	AL	$345,000
Total Career Earnings			$64,310,000