Brent Abernathy
Second Baseman · Career Stats, Bio & Records (2001-2005)
Brent Abernathy was a second baseman who played in Major League Baseball from 2001 to 2005 for the Tampa Bay Rays, the Kansas City Royals, and the Minnesota Twins, a span of 5 seasons. In 232 career games, he hit .244 with 212 hits, 8 home runs, and 79 RBI.
- AVG (Batting Average):
- Hits divided by at bats. .300 is the traditional mark of an excellent hitter.
- HR (Home Runs):
- Hits on which the batter circled the bases and scored, almost always by clearing the outfield fence.
- RBI (Runs Batted In):
- Runs that scored as a direct result of a batter's plate appearance.
- OPS (On-Base Plus Slugging):
- On-base percentage plus slugging percentage, the quickest single summary of offensive value. .900 or better is star-level.
Data updated
- Position
- Second Baseman
- Bats / Throws
- R / R
- Height / Weight
- 6'1" / 185 lb
- MLB Debut
- 2001-06-25
- Last Game
- 2005-09-29
Full name: Michael Brent Abernathy
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 232 | 868 | 97 | 212 | 36 | 5 | 8 | 79 | 21 | 60 | 93 | .244 | .297 | .325 | .622 | -1,994 |
Career AVG .244 vs. league average .264 across their career seasons — 7.3% below league average.
Career OBP .297 vs. league average .332 across their career seasons — 10.4% below league average.
Career SLG .325 vs. league average .421 across their career seasons — 22.8% below league average.
Career OPS .622 vs. league average .753 across their career seasons — 17.4% below league average.
Season-by-Season Batting
Click a stat to plot it across every season.
| 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 | TBA | AL | 79 | 304 | 43 | 82 | 17 | 1 | 5 | 33 | 8 | 27 | 35 | .270 | .263 (+2%) | .332 (-1%) | .426 (-11%) | .758 (-6%) | -304.5 |
| 2002 | TBA | AL | 117 | 463 | 46 | 112 | 18 | 4 | 2 | 40 | 10 | 25 | 46 | .242 | .261 (-7%) | .331 (-13%) | .416 (-25%) | .747 (-20%) | -1508.2 |
| 2003 | TBA | AL | 2 | 7 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | .000 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 2003 | KCA | AL | 10 | 27 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 3 | .074 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 2005 | MIN | AL | 24 | 67 | 5 | 16 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 6 | 2 | 7 | 9 | .239 | .264 (-10%) | .330 (-4%) | .418 (-29%) | .749 (-18%) | -181.7 |
| Career · 5 seasons | 232 | 868 | 97 | 212 | 36 | 5 | 8 | 79 | 21 | 60 | 93 | .244 | — | — | — | — | -1,994 | ||
Lg columns show the league average for that season, with the player's figure as a percentage above or below it. Career totals the seasons listed above.
Game Log & Splits
View full game log (232 games) →Per-game data from Retrosheet (regular season, through 2025).
Batting — Home / Away
| Split | G | AB | R | H | HR | RBI | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 118 | 429 | 46 | 97 | 6 | 37 | .226 |
| Away | 114 | 439 | 51 | 115 | 2 | 42 | .262 |
Last 10 Games — Batting
| Date | Tm | Opp | Res | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2005-09-29 | MIN | KCR | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 2005-09-26 | MIN | KCR | L | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2005-09-20 | MIN | OAK | L | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 2005-09-10 | MIN | CLE | L | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 2005-09-06 | MIN | TEX | L | 3 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| 2005-08-31 | MIN | KCR | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2005-08-28 | MIN | TEX | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2005-08-27 | MIN | TEX | W | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 2005-08-24 | MIN | CHW | L | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 2005-08-23 | MIN | CHW | W | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each position.
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Second Base | 223 |
| Left Field | 5 |
| Designated Hitter | 3 |
Salary History
Brent Abernathy's recorded salaries total $515,000 over 2 seasons, 2002 to 2003. This total is partial: the salary data covers 1985 to 2016, and Abernathy's career ran from 2001 to 2005. No salary is recorded for 2001 and 2005.
| Year | Team | League | Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2003 | TBA | AL | $300,000 |
| 2002 | TBA | AL | $215,000 |
| Total recorded salary (partial) | $515,000 | ||
Brent Abernathy: the record in brief
Between the debut on June 25, 2001 and the final game on September 29, 2005, Brent Abernathy built the record summarized on this page. By club, Abernathy's seasons break down as the Tampa Bay Devil Rays (2001 to 2003), the Kansas City Royals (2003), and the Minnesota Twins (2005). Abernathy, a second baseman by primary position, batted and threw right-handed. The recorded size is 6'1" and 185 pounds. Abernathy was born on September 23, 1977, in Atlanta, GA, USA. Abernathy's full given name, per the bio, is Michael Brent Abernathy.
Abernathy finished with 212 hits from 868 at bats in 232 games, which works out to .244; the totals also include 8 homers, 79 runs batted in, and 21 stolen bases. Abernathy got on base at a .297 rate and slugged .325 (.622 OPS). Over the seasons Abernathy played, league hitters batted .264; the .244 career figure is 7.3% below that. In OPS terms, Abernathy's .622 stands 17.4% below the league's .753. The highest hit total in a season was 112, in 2002. 2002 brought the most runs batted in, 40.
Frequently Asked Questions about Brent Abernathy
- What years did Brent Abernathy play?
- Brent Abernathy played in Major League Baseball from 2001 to 2005.
- Was Brent Abernathy a pitcher?
- No. Brent Abernathy was a position player (Second Baseman).
- How many home runs did Brent Abernathy hit?
- Brent Abernathy hit 8 career home runs with 212 hits.
- What teams did Brent Abernathy play for?
- Brent Abernathy played for 3 teams: the Tampa Bay Devil Rays (2001–2003), the Kansas City Royals (2003), and the Minnesota Twins (2005).
- What were Brent Abernathy's career stats?
- In 232 games, Brent Abernathy had 212 hits, 8 home runs, 79 RBI, 97 runs, and 21 stolen bases, with a .244 batting average.
- How much did Brent Abernathy earn in his career?
- Brent Abernathy's recorded salaries total $515,000 over 2 seasons, 2002 to 2003. This total is partial: the salary data covers 1985 to 2016, and Abernathy's career ran from 2001 to 2005. No salary is recorded for 2001 and 2005.
- What was Brent Abernathy's salary?
- Brent Abernathy's last recorded salary was $300,000, in 2003. His highest recorded salary was $300,000, in 2003, and his lowest was $215,000, in 2002. The Salary History table lists each season from 2002 to 2003.
- What position did Brent Abernathy play?
- Brent Abernathy played primarily as a second baseman, the position where he appeared in the most games.
- How tall was Brent Abernathy and how much did he weigh?
- Brent Abernathy was listed at 6 feet 1 inch and 185 pounds.
- How many home runs did Brent Abernathy hit each season?
- Brent Abernathy's home runs by season: 5 in 2001, 2 in 2002, 0 in 2003, and 1 in 2005. His most in one season was 5, in 2001.
- What was Brent Abernathy's career batting average?
- Brent Abernathy batted .244 over his career, with 212 hits in 868 at bats.
- How many RBI did Brent Abernathy have?
- Brent Abernathy drove in 79 runs in his career.
- Is Brent Abernathy in the Hall of Fame?
- No. Brent Abernathy has not been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.