Brian Turang

Born: 6/14/1967 in Long Beach, CA, USA

MLB Debut: 1993-08-13 | Final Game: 1994-07-23

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 5'10" | Weight: 170 lbs

Full name: Brian Craig Turang

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Biography

Brian Turang, born in 1967, was a professional baseball player who graced the Major League Baseball (MLB) stage from 1993 to 1994. Primarily a position player, Turang played a total of 78 games during his time in the league. He showcased his skills primarily with his speed on the basepaths, recording 9 stolen bases, which reflected his agility and base-running acumen. Despite a batting average of .222, he contributed to his teams with 56 hits, including 1 home run and 15 runs batted in (RBIs). Turang's career unfolded during a transitional era in baseball, characterized by a blend of traditional play and the early stirrings of a more power-focused game. While he may not have reached the heights of some contemporaries, Turang's contributions were marked by his tenacity and versatility on the field. His journey in the MLB, though brief, remains a testament to the dedication required to compete at the highest level of baseball.

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
78	252	31	56	16	2	1	15	9	24	45	0.222	0.297	0.313	0.611	-790.8

Career AVG .222 vs. league average .267 across their career seasons — 16.8% below league average.

Career OBP .297 vs. league average .335 across their career seasons — 11.2% below league average.

Career SLG .313 vs. league average .412 across their career seasons — 23.9% below league average.

Career OPS 0.611 vs. league average 0.747 across their career seasons — 18.2% 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
1993	SEA	AL	40	140	22	35	11	1	0	7	6	17	20	0.250	.265 (-6%)	.332 (+2%)	.403 (-15%)	.735 (-7%)	-138.2
1994	SEA	AL	38	112	9	21	5	1	1	8	3	7	25	0.188	.269 (-30%)	.338 (-29%)	.424 (-35%)	.763 (-32%)	-652.6