Brian Traxler, baseball player, 1990-1990

Brian Traxler

Born: 9/26/1967 in Waukegan, IL, USA

Died: 11/19/2004 in San Antonio, TX, USA

MLB Debut: 1990-04-24 | Final Game: 1990-05-21

Bats: L | Throws: L | Height: 5'10" | Weight: 200 lbs

Full name: Brian Lee Traxler

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Biography

Brian Traxler, born in 1967, was a professional baseball player who had a brief career in Major League Baseball. He played as a position player from April 24, 1990, to May 21, 1990, during a time when the game was experiencing a transition from the traditional styles of the past to a more modern approach in the early 1990s. Throughout his time in the MLB, Traxler appeared in 9 games, where he recorded 1 hit and finished with a batting average of .091. Despite his limited playing time, Traxler's journey to the majors exemplified the challenges faced by many players trying to establish themselves in a competitive environment. Traxler's playing style was characterized by his versatility on the field, allowing him to adapt to various positions during his tenure. Although he did not achieve significant statistical milestones, his experience in the big leagues contributed to the rich tapestry of baseball history, representing the aspirations of many minor league players striving for a chance to showcase their skills at the highest level. After his short stint in Major League Baseball, Traxler's legacy remained as part of the narrative of players who briefly touched the game’s elite stage.

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
9 11 0 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 4 0.091 0.091 0.182 0.273 0.0

Career AVG .091 vs. league average .258 across their career seasons — 64.7% below league average.

Career OBP .091 vs. league average .325 across their career seasons — 72.0% below league average.

Career SLG .182 vs. league average .385 across their career seasons — 52.8% below league average.

Career OPS 0.273 vs. league average 0.710 across their career seasons — 61.6% 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
1990 LAD NL 9 11 0 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 4 0.091 — — — — 0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
1B 3 1 6 2 0 0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1990 LAN 1B 3 1 6 2 0 0

Career Games by Position

Position Games
First Base 3

College History

School Name City State Years Attended
University of New Orleans New Orleans LA 1986, 1987, 1988