Bruce Aven
Outfielder · Career Stats, Bio & Records (1997-2002)
Bruce Aven was an outfielder who played in Major League Baseball from 1997 to 2002 for 4 teams, including the Cleveland Guardians, a span of 6 seasons. In 259 career games, he hit .273 with 166 hits, 20 home runs, and 103 RBI. His career PIV — Baseball Data Hub's era-adjusted measure of offensive impact — is 134.
- 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
- Outfielder
- Bats / Throws
- R / R
- Height / Weight
- 5'9" / 180 lb
- MLB Debut
- 1997-08-27
- Last Game
- 2002-05-27
Full name: David Bruce Aven
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 259 | 609 | 85 | 166 | 33 | 2 | 20 | 103 | 6 | 57 | 135 | .273 | .343 | .432 | .774 | 134 |
Career AVG .273 vs. league average .267 across their career seasons — near league average.
Career OBP .343 vs. league average .338 across their career seasons — near league average.
Career SLG .432 vs. league average .427 across their career seasons — near league average.
Career OPS .774 vs. league average .765 across their career seasons — near league average.
Season-by-Season Batting
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| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | Lg AVG | Lg OBP | Lg SLG | Lg OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1997 | CLE | AL | 13 | 19 | 4 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 5 | .211 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1999 | FLO | NL | 137 | 381 | 57 | 110 | 19 | 2 | 12 | 70 | 3 | 44 | 82 | .289 | .271 (+6%) | .344 (+8%) | .433 (+2%) | .778 (+5%) | 439.9 |
| 2000 | PIT | NL | 72 | 148 | 18 | 37 | 11 | 0 | 5 | 25 | 2 | 5 | 31 | .250 | .270 (-8%) | .344 (-20%) | .437 (-3%) | .782 (-10%) | -306.0 |
| 2000 | LAN | NL | 9 | 20 | 2 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 4 | 0 | 3 | 8 | .250 | — | — | — | — | -306.0 |
| 2001 | LAN | NL | 21 | 24 | 3 | 8 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 5 | .333 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 2002 | CLE | AL | 7 | 17 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 4 | .118 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| Career · 6 seasons | 259 | 609 | 85 | 166 | 33 | 2 | 20 | 103 | 6 | 57 | 135 | .273 | — | — | — | — | -172 | ||
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 (259 games) →Per-game data from Retrosheet (regular season, through 2025).
Batting — Home / Away
| Split | G | AB | R | H | HR | RBI | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 138 | 304 | 43 | 80 | 8 | 46 | .263 |
| Away | 121 | 305 | 42 | 86 | 12 | 57 | .282 |
Last 10 Games — Batting
| Date | Tm | Opp | Res | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2002-05-27 | CLE | DET | L | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 2002-05-21 | CLE | DET | L | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2002-05-20 | CLE | DET | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2002-05-18 | CLE | KCR | W | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 2002-05-18 | CLE | KCR | L | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| 2002-05-17 | CLE | KCR | L | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 2002-05-15 | CLE | BAL | W | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 1 |
| 2001-10-05 | LAD | SFG | W | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2001-10-04 | LAD | SDP | L | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 2001-10-03 | LAD | SDP | W | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
Season-by-Season Fielding
Career Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each position.
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Left Field | 124 |
| Center Field | 19 |
| Right Field | 51 |
| Designated Hitter | 6 |
Salary History
Bruce Aven's recorded salaries total $520,000 over 2 seasons, 1999 to 2000. This total is partial: the salary data covers 1985 to 2016, and Aven's career ran from 1997 to 2002. No salary is recorded for 1997, 2001, and 2002.
| Year | Team | League | Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | PIT | NL | $320,000 |
| 1999 | FLO | NL | $200,000 |
| Total recorded salary (partial) | $520,000 | ||
College History
| School Name | City | State | Years Attended |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lamar University | Beaumont | TX | 1991, 1992, 1993, 1994 |
Bruce Aven: the record in brief
According to the bio, Bruce Aven debuted on August 27, 1997 and played a final game on May 27, 2002. By club, Aven's seasons break down as the Cleveland Indians (1997 to 2002), the Florida Marlins (1999), the Pittsburgh Pirates (2000), and the Los Angeles Dodgers (2000 through 2001). Aven is listed as an outfielder at 180 pounds on a 5-foot-9 frame. Aven both batted and threw right-handed, per the bio block. Aven was born on March 4, 1972, in Orange, TX, USA. Bruce Aven was the playing name; the full given name is David Bruce.
The batting record for Aven: 259 games, 166 hits in 609 at bats, and a .273 average; the totals also include 20 home runs and 103 RBI. Reaching base at a .343 clip and slugging .432, Aven finished with a .774 OPS. Against a .267 league average for those years, Aven's .273 average was near the norm. No season beat the 12 home runs Aven hit in 1999. The highest hit total in a season was 110, in 1999.
Frequently Asked Questions about Bruce Aven
- What years did Bruce Aven play?
- Bruce Aven played in Major League Baseball from 1997 to 2002.
- Was Bruce Aven a pitcher?
- No. Bruce Aven was a position player (Outfielder).
- How many home runs did Bruce Aven hit?
- Bruce Aven hit 20 career home runs with 166 hits.
- What teams did Bruce Aven play for?
- Bruce Aven played for 4 teams: the Cleveland Indians (1997, 2002), the Florida Marlins (1999), the Pittsburgh Pirates (2000), and the Los Angeles Dodgers (2000–2001).
- What were Bruce Aven's career stats?
- In 259 games, Bruce Aven had 166 hits, 20 home runs, 103 RBI, 85 runs, and 6 stolen bases, with a .273 batting average.
- How much did Bruce Aven earn in his career?
- Bruce Aven's recorded salaries total $520,000 over 2 seasons, 1999 to 2000. This total is partial: the salary data covers 1985 to 2016, and Aven's career ran from 1997 to 2002. No salary is recorded for 1997, 2001, and 2002.
- What was Bruce Aven's salary?
- Bruce Aven's last recorded salary was $320,000, in 2000. His highest recorded salary was $320,000, in 2000, and his lowest was $200,000, in 1999. The Salary History table lists each season from 1999 to 2000.
- What position did Bruce Aven play?
- Bruce Aven played primarily as an outfielder, the position where he appeared in the most games.
- How tall was Bruce Aven and how much did he weigh?
- Bruce Aven was listed at 5 feet 9 inches and 180 pounds.
- How many home runs did Bruce Aven hit each season?
- Bruce Aven's home runs by season: 0 in 1997, 12 in 1999, 7 in 2000, 1 in 2001, and 0 in 2002. His most in one season was 12, in 1999.
- What was Bruce Aven's career batting average?
- Bruce Aven batted .273 over his career, with 166 hits in 609 at bats.
- How many RBI did Bruce Aven have?
- Bruce Aven drove in 103 runs in his career.
- Is Bruce Aven in the Hall of Fame?
- No. Bruce Aven has not been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.