Brad Wilkerson

Born: 6/1/1977 in Owensboro, KY, USA

MLB Debut: 2001-07-12 | Final Game: 2008-09-28

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

Full name: Stephen Bradley Wilkerson

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Biography

Brad Wilkerson was a professional baseball player who made a significant impact in Major League Baseball from 2001 to 2008. Born in 1977, he played primarily as an outfielder and first baseman, showcasing a versatile skill set that allowed him to contribute to various teams throughout his career. Over the span of 972 games, Wilkerson recorded 788 hits, including 122 home runs and 399 RBIs, while maintaining a career batting average of .247. His speed on the bases was evident, as he also successfully stole 53 bases during his time in the league. Wilkerson's career began with the Montreal Expos, where he quickly garnered attention for his powerful hitting and solid defensive capabilities. In recognition of his promising start, he was named the TSN Rookie Player of the Year, a testament to his potential and contributions to the game. He played during a transitional period in baseball, witnessing the evolution of player performance and strategy as the sport moved into the late 2000s. Wilkerson's blend of power and speed, combined with his ability to play multiple positions, made him a valuable asset to his teams, including the Texas Rangers and the Seattle Mariners, before he concluded his career in 2008.

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
972	3187	500	788	193	28	122	399	53	492	947	0.247	0.350	0.440	0.790	3893.9

Career AVG .247 vs. league average .265 across their career seasons — 6.8% below league average.

Career OBP .350 vs. league average .333 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career SLG .440 vs. league average .423 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career OPS 0.790 vs. league average 0.756 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	WSN	NL	47	117	11	24	7	2	1	5	2	17	41	0.205	.263 (-22%)	.332 (-9%)	.426 (-24%)	.758 (-17%)	-362.5
2002	WSN	NL	153	507	92	135	27	8	20	59	7	81	161	0.266	.261 (+2%)	.331 (+12%)	.416 (+13%)	.747 (+12%)	1449.5
2003	WSN	NL	146	504	78	135	34	4	19	77	13	89	155	0.268	.264 (+1%)	.332 (+14%)	.422 (+10%)	.754 (+12%)	1490.7
2004	WSN	NL	160	572	112	146	39	2	32	67	13	106	152	0.255	.266 (-4%)	.335 (+12%)	.427 (+16%)	.762 (+14%)	1988.7
2005	WAS	NL	148	565	76	140	42	7	11	57	8	84	147	0.248	.264 (-6%)	.330 (+6%)	.418 (-3%)	.749 (+1%)	277.6
2006	TEX	AL	95	320	56	71	15	2	15	44	3	37	116	0.222	.269 (-18%)	.336 (-9%)	.431 (-2%)	.768 (-5%)	-376.6
2007	TEX	AL	119	338	54	79	17	1	20	62	4	43	107	0.234	.268 (-13%)	.335 (-5%)	.422 (+11%)	.758 (+4%)	189.9
2008	SEA	AL	19	56	1	13	4	0	0	5	1	10	15	0.232	.263 (-12%)	.333 (+5%)	.416 (-27%)	.749 (-13%)	-93.7
2008	TOR	AL	85	208	20	45	8	2	4	23	2	25	53	0.216	.263 (-18%)	.333 (-11%)	.416 (-20%)	.749 (-16%)	-93.7

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1B	233	178	1712	124	8	172
OF	737	671	1386	53	26	11

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
2001	MON	OF	38	34	62	2	2	0
2002	MON	1B	23	21	179	15	0	25
2002	MON	OF	129	114	226	13	7	3
2003	MON	1B	27	11	148	9	0	8
2003	MON	OF	135	129	257	11	5	1
2004	MON	1B	86	78	694	67	4	68
2004	MON	OF	80	76	159	8	3	3
2005	WAS	1B	25	19	172	14	1	20
2005	WAS	OF	129	124	312	6	5	1
2006	TEX	OF	82	78	143	7	1	3
2007	TEX	1B	68	47	497	19	3	51
2007	TEX	OF	51	45	101	2	2	0
2008	SEA	OF	19	18	18	1	0	0
2008	TOR	1B	4	2	22	0	0	0
2008	TOR	OF	74	53	108	3	1	0

Career Games by Position

Position	Games
First Base	233
Left Field	447
Center Field	232
Right Field	121
Designated Hitter	15

Awards & Honors

Year	Award	Notes
2002	TSN Rookie Player of the Year

Salary History

Year	Team	League	Salary
2008	SEA	AL	$3,000,000
2007	TEX	AL	$4,350,000
2006	TEX	AL	$3,900,000
2005	WAS	NL	$3,050,000
2004	MON	NL	$375,000
2003	MON	NL	$315,000
2002	MON	NL	$206,000
Total Career Earnings			$15,196,000