Brian Schneider, baseball player, 2000-2012

Brian Schneider

Born: 11/26/1976 in Jacksonville, FL, USA

MLB Debut: 2000-05-26 | Final Game: 2012-08-23

Bats: L | Throws: R | Height: 6'1" | Weight: 210 lbs

Full name: Brian Duncan Schneider

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Biography

Brian Schneider, born in 1976, was a professional baseball player who made significant contributions to Major League Baseball from 2000 until his retirement in 2012. Primarily recognized for his role as a catcher, Schneider played in a total of 1,048 games throughout his career. He showcased his skills across several teams, including the Montreal Expos, Washington Nationals, and New York Mets, among others. Known for his solid defensive capabilities behind the plate, Schneider provided teams with reliable performance and leadership, particularly noted during an era that valued both offensive and defensive prowess in catchers. Over his career, Schneider amassed 781 hits and hit 67 home runs, driving in 387 runs with a batting average of .247. Despite not being a prolific power hitter, his contributions were pivotal in clutch situations, making him a respected figure in the clubhouse. Schneider's journey through the league also included a notable stint in an era characterized by the transition of the game, as teams began to emphasize advanced statistics and analytics in evaluating player performance. His ability to manage pitchers and call games effectively further solidified his standing in the league, ensuring his legacy as a dependable catcher in the annals of baseball history.

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
1048 3165 284 781 167 9 67 387 4 331 526 0.247 0.320 0.369 0.689 -5219.6

Career AVG .247 vs. league average .263 across their career seasons — 6.2% below league average.

Career OBP .320 vs. league average .332 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career SLG .369 vs. league average .419 across their career seasons — 12.0% below league average.

Career OPS 0.689 vs. league average 0.750 across their career seasons — 8.2% 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
2000 WSN NL 45 115 6 27 6 0 0 11 0 7 24 0.235 .270 (-13%) .344 (-20%) .437 (-34%) .782 (-28%) -602.7
2001 WSN NL 27 41 4 13 3 0 1 6 0 6 3 0.317 — — — — 0.0
2002 WSN NL 73 207 21 57 19 2 5 29 1 21 41 0.275 .261 (+5%) .331 (+2%) .416 (+10%) .747 (+7%) 214.4
2003 WSN NL 108 335 34 77 26 1 9 46 0 37 75 0.230 .264 (-13%) .332 (-7%) .422 (-7%) .754 (-7%) -487.3
2004 WSN NL 135 436 40 112 20 3 12 49 0 42 63 0.257 .266 (-3%) .335 (-3%) .427 (-7%) .762 (-5%) -447.2
2005 WAS NL 116 369 38 99 20 1 10 44 1 29 48 0.268 .264 (+1%) .330 (avg) .418 (-2%) .749 (-1%) -77.9
2006 WAS NL 124 410 30 105 18 0 4 55 2 38 67 0.256 .269 (-5%) .336 (-5%) .431 (-24%) .768 (-15%) -1234.5
2007 WAS NL 129 408 33 96 21 1 6 54 0 56 56 0.235 .268 (-12%) .335 (-3%) .422 (-21%) .758 (-13%) -1013.3
2008 NYN NL 110 335 30 86 10 0 9 38 0 42 53 0.257 .263 (-3%) .333 (+2%) .416 (-12%) .749 (-6%) -272.3
2009 NYN NL 59 170 11 37 11 0 3 24 0 18 21 0.218 .262 (-17%) .332 (-12%) .417 (-20%) .750 (-16%) -535.2
2010 PHI NL 47 125 17 30 4 1 4 15 0 19 25 0.240 .257 (-7%) .325 (+6%) .402 (-5%) .728 (avg) 51.2
2011 PHI NL 41 125 11 22 4 0 2 9 0 11 35 0.176 .255 (-31%) .320 (-23%) .399 (-36%) .719 (-30%) -641.6
2012 PHI NL 34 89 9 20 5 0 2 7 0 5 15 0.225 .254 (-12%) .318 (-9%) .405 (-14%) .724 (-12%) -173.4

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
1B 2 0 1 0 0 0
C 992 903 5987 438 39 72
OF 2 0 0 0 0 0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
2000 MON C 43 32 205 19 6 2
2001 MON C 14 9 77 7 0 1
2002 MON C 65 57 382 34 3 6
2002 MON OF 2 0 0 0 0 0
2003 MON C 98 95 661 45 3 12
2004 MON C 133 125 814 59 2 16
2005 WAS C 113 105 654 52 5 11
2006 WAS 1B 1 0 1 0 0 0
2006 WAS C 123 111 691 56 5 8
2007 WAS 1B 1 0 0 0 0 0
2007 WAS C 122 120 702 53 6 4
2008 NYN C 109 98 741 41 5 3
2009 NYN C 57 52 329 25 1 3
2010 PHI C 46 38 257 17 2 4
2011 PHI C 40 35 277 9 1 0
2012 PHI C 29 26 197 21 0 2

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Catcher 992
First Base 2
Left Field 1
Right Field 1
Designated Hitter 2

Salary History

Year Team League Salary
2012 PHI NL $800,000
2011 PHI NL $1,625,000
2010 PHI NL $1,125,000
2009 NYN NL $4,900,000
2008 NYN NL $4,900,000
2007 WAS NL $3,500,000
2006 WAS NL $2,700,000
2005 WAS NL $2,000,000
2004 MON NL $350,000
2003 MON NL $310,000
2002 MON NL $212,000
Total Career Earnings $22,422,000