Brandon Belt
First Baseman · Career Stats, Bio & Records (2011-2023)
Brandon Belt was a first baseman who played in Major League Baseball from 2011 to 2023 for the San Francisco Giants and the Toronto Blue Jays, a span of 13 seasons. In 1,413 career games, he hit .261 with 1,232 hits, 194 home runs, and 627 RBI. Brandon Belt was an All-Star. His career PIV — Baseball Data Hub's era-adjusted measure of offensive impact — is 12,300.
- 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
- First Baseman
- Bats / Throws
- L / L
- Height / Weight
- 6'3" / 231 lb
- MLB Debut
- 2011-03-31
- Awards
- All-Star
Full name: Brandon Kyle Belt
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1,413 | 4,729 | 681 | 1,232 | 290 | 36 | 194 | 627 | 47 | 678 | 1,346 | .261 | .357 | .460 | .817 | 12,300 |
Career AVG .261 vs. league average .251 across their career seasons — near league average.
Career OBP .357 vs. league average .319 across their career seasons — +12.1% above league average.
Career SLG .460 vs. league average .409 across their career seasons — +12.6% above league average.
Career OPS .817 vs. league average .727 across their career seasons — +12.4% above 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 | SFN | NL | 63 | 187 | 21 | 42 | 6 | 1 | 9 | 18 | 3 | 20 | 57 | .225 | .255 (-12%) | .320 (-4%) | .399 (+3%) | .719 (avg) | 3.2 |
| 2012 | SFN | NL | 145 | 411 | 47 | 113 | 27 | 6 | 7 | 56 | 12 | 54 | 106 | .275 | .254 (+8%) | .318 (+13%) | .405 (+4%) | .724 (+8%) | 748.8 |
| 2013 | SFN | NL | 150 | 509 | 76 | 147 | 39 | 4 | 17 | 67 | 5 | 52 | 125 | .289 | .253 (+14%) | .317 (+13%) | .396 (+21%) | .714 (+18%) | 1828.0 |
| 2014 | SFN | NL | 61 | 214 | 30 | 52 | 8 | 0 | 12 | 27 | 3 | 18 | 64 | .243 | .251 (-3%) | .313 (-2%) | .386 (+16%) | .700 (+8%) | 268.2 |
| 2015 | SFN | NL | 137 | 492 | 73 | 138 | 33 | 5 | 18 | 68 | 9 | 56 | 147 | .280 | .254 (+10%) | .316 (+12%) | .404 (+18%) | .721 (+16%) | 1556.1 |
| 2016 | SFN | NL | 156 | 542 | 77 | 149 | 41 | 8 | 17 | 82 | 0 | 104 | 148 | .275 | .255 (+8%) | .321 (+22%) | .417 (+14%) | .738 (+17%) | 2329.1 |
| 2017 | SFN | NL | 104 | 382 | 63 | 92 | 27 | 3 | 18 | 51 | 3 | 66 | 104 | .241 | .254 (-6%) | .324 (+9%) | .425 (+10%) | .750 (+10%) | 830.8 |
| 2018 | SFN | NL | 112 | 399 | 50 | 101 | 18 | 2 | 14 | 46 | 4 | 49 | 107 | .253 | .247 (+2%) | .318 (+8%) | .409 (+1%) | .727 (+4%) | 407.5 |
| 2019 | SFN | NL | 156 | 526 | 76 | 123 | 32 | 3 | 17 | 57 | 4 | 83 | 127 | .234 | .252 (-7%) | .322 (+5%) | .434 (-7%) | .757 (-2%) | -58.0 |
| 2020 | SFN | NL | 51 | 149 | 25 | 46 | 13 | 1 | 9 | 30 | 0 | 30 | 36 | .309 | .244 (+26%) | .321 (+32%) | .417 (+41%) | .739 (+37%) | 1065.9 |
| 2021 | SFN | NL | 97 | 325 | 65 | 89 | 14 | 2 | 29 | 59 | 3 | 48 | 103 | .274 | .243 (+12%) | .317 (+19%) | .410 (+45%) | .727 (+34%) | 2150.5 |
| 2022 | SFN | NL | 78 | 254 | 25 | 54 | 9 | 1 | 8 | 23 | 1 | 37 | 81 | .213 | .242 (-12%) | .311 (+4%) | .394 (-11%) | .706 (-4%) | -66.0 |
| 2023 | TOR | AL | 103 | 339 | 53 | 86 | 23 | 0 | 19 | 43 | 0 | 61 | 141 | .254 | .248 (+2%) | .320 (+15%) | .414 (+18%) | .734 (+17%) | 1235.6 |
| Career · 13 seasons | 1,413 | 4,729 | 681 | 1,232 | 290 | 36 | 194 | 627 | 47 | 678 | 1,346 | .261 | — | — | — | — | 12,300 | ||
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.
Postseason Statistics
Playoff Career Batting
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 39 | 135 | 14 | 29 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 13 | 21 | 45 | .215 |
Playoff Batting by Year
| Year | Round | Team | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | ALWC2 | TOR | 2 | 8 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5 | .000 |
| 2016 | NLDS1 | SFN | 4 | 15 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 4 | .133 |
| 2016 | NLWC | SFN | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | .000 |
| 2014 | NLCS | SFN | 5 | 14 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 5 | 4 | .214 |
| 2014 | NLDS1 | SFN | 4 | 18 | 1 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 4 | .278 |
| 2014 | NLWC | SFN | 1 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 2 | 0 | .667 |
| 2014 | WS | SFN | 7 | 26 | 1 | 8 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 3 | 9 | .308 |
| 2012 | NLCS | SFN | 6 | 23 | 6 | 7 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 5 | .304 |
| 2012 | NLDS2 | SFN | 5 | 13 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 7 | .077 |
| 2012 | WS | SFN | 4 | 13 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 7 | .077 |
Game Log & Splits
View full game log (1413 games) →Per-game data from Retrosheet (regular season, through 2025).
Batting — Home / Away
| Split | G | AB | R | H | HR | RBI | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 699 | 2288 | 342 | 623 | 80 | 280 | .272 |
| Away | 714 | 2441 | 339 | 609 | 114 | 347 | .249 |
Last 10 Games — Batting
| Date | Tm | Opp | Res | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023-10-01 | TOR | TBR | L | 5 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| 2023-09-30 | TOR | TBR | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 2023-09-29 | TOR | TBR | W | 4 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 2 |
| 2023-09-28 | TOR | NYY | W | 4 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 1 |
| 2023-09-27 | TOR | NYY | L | 3 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 2023-09-26 | TOR | NYY | L | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| 2023-09-11 | TOR | TEX | L | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| 2023-09-02 | TOR | COL | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2023-09-01 | TOR | COL | W | 4 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| 2023-08-28 | TOR | WAS | W | 5 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1B | 1221 | 1095 | 9211 | 794 | 60 | 854 |
| OF | 92 | 76 | 111 | 5 | 8 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 | SFN | 1B | 31 | 19 | 201 | 12 | 1 | 8 |
| 2011 | SFN | OF | 32 | 31 | 50 | 2 | 3 | 0 |
| 2012 | SFN | 1B | 139 | 102 | 913 | 73 | 8 | 85 |
| 2012 | SFN | OF | 4 | 4 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2013 | SFN | 1B | 143 | 132 | 1066 | 88 | 8 | 100 |
| 2014 | SFN | 1B | 59 | 56 | 499 | 55 | 4 | 48 |
| 2014 | SFN | OF | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2015 | SFN | 1B | 120 | 117 | 1060 | 71 | 3 | 91 |
| 2015 | SFN | OF | 14 | 13 | 16 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| 2016 | SFN | 1B | 151 | 148 | 1284 | 94 | 8 | 110 |
| 2016 | SFN | OF | 3 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2017 | SFN | 1B | 98 | 89 | 771 | 64 | 2 | 74 |
| 2017 | SFN | OF | 15 | 10 | 20 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| 2018 | SFN | 1B | 104 | 97 | 786 | 93 | 8 | 92 |
| 2018 | SFN | OF | 8 | 6 | 5 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 2019 | SFN | 1B | 144 | 123 | 1017 | 99 | 6 | 108 |
| 2019 | SFN | OF | 15 | 11 | 15 | 2 | 1 | 0 |
| 2020 | SFN | 1B | 47 | 41 | 278 | 28 | 2 | 27 |
| 2021 | SFN | 1B | 93 | 85 | 681 | 56 | 3 | 60 |
| 2022 | SFN | 1B | 63 | 58 | 458 | 54 | 6 | 35 |
| 2023 | TOR | 1B | 29 | 28 | 197 | 7 | 1 | 16 |
Career Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each position.
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| First Base | 1221 |
| Left Field | 89 |
| Right Field | 4 |
| Designated Hitter | 83 |
Awards & Honors
| Year | Award | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| 2018 | Player of the Week | Week of 2018-05-19 |
| 2013 | Player of the Week | Week of 2013-08-11 |
Salary History
Brandon Belt's recorded salaries total $14,126,500 over 6 seasons, 2011 to 2016. This total is partial: the salary data covers 1985 to 2016, and Belt's career ran from 2011 to 2023. His seasons after 2016 are not included.
| Year | Team | League | Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | SFN | NL | $6,200,000 |
| 2015 | SFN | NL | $3,600,000 |
| 2014 | SFN | NL | $2,900,000 |
| 2013 | SFN | NL | $531,500 |
| 2012 | SFN | NL | $481,000 |
| 2011 | SFN | NL | $414,000 |
| Total recorded salary (partial) | $14,126,500 | ||
College History
| School Name | City | State | Years Attended |
|---|---|---|---|
| University of Texas at Austin | Austin | TX | 2008, 2009 |
Award Voting History
| Year | Award | League | Finish | Points Won | Points Max | Votes First |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | Most Valuable Player | NL | 16th | 2.0 | 420 | 0 |
Most Similar Players
Career comps based on counting + rate stats and primary position. Score is relative — closest peer anchors at ~98%.
Brandon Belt: the record in brief
Brandon Belt debuted in the major leagues on March 31, 2011. Belt played for the San Francisco Giants (2011 through 2022) and the Toronto Blue Jays (2023). At 231 pounds on a 6-foot-3 frame, Belt is listed as a first baseman. The bio says Belt batted and threw left-handed. Belt was born on April 20, 1988, in Nacogdoches, TX, USA. The bio lists the given name Brandon Kyle.
The batting record for Belt: 1,413 games, 1,232 hits in 4,729 at bats, and a .261 average, along with 194 home runs, 627 runs batted in, and 47 stolen bases. Belt's career OPS of .817 combines a .357 on-base mark with .460 slugging. Belt hit .261 while the league hit .251 over the same span, a figure close to average. The home run peak was 29 in 2021 with the San Francisco Giants. Belt collected a career-high 149 hits in 2016. Belt drove in a season-high 82 runs in 2016.
Frequently Asked Questions about Brandon Belt
- What years did Brandon Belt play?
- Brandon Belt played in Major League Baseball from 2011 to 2023.
- Was Brandon Belt a pitcher?
- No. Brandon Belt was a position player (First Baseman).
- How many home runs did Brandon Belt hit?
- Brandon Belt hit 194 career home runs with 1,232 hits.
- What teams did Brandon Belt play for?
- Brandon Belt played for 2 teams: the San Francisco Giants (2011–2022) and the Toronto Blue Jays (2023).
- Did Brandon Belt win an MVP award?
- No. Brandon Belt did not win the MVP award.
- What awards did Brandon Belt win?
- Brandon Belt was selected to 1 All-Star Game.
- What were Brandon Belt's career stats?
- In 1,413 games, Brandon Belt had 1,232 hits, 194 home runs, 627 RBI, 681 runs, and 47 stolen bases, with a .261 batting average.
- How much did Brandon Belt earn in his career?
- Brandon Belt's recorded salaries total $14,126,500 over 6 seasons, 2011 to 2016. This total is partial: the salary data covers 1985 to 2016, and Belt's career ran from 2011 to 2023. His seasons after 2016 are not included.
- What was Brandon Belt's salary?
- Brandon Belt's last recorded salary was $6,200,000, in 2016. His highest recorded salary was $6,200,000, in 2016, and his lowest was $414,000, in 2011. The Salary History table lists each season from 2011 to 2016.
- What position did Brandon Belt play?
- Brandon Belt played primarily as a first baseman, the position where he appeared in the most games.
- How tall was Brandon Belt and how much did he weigh?
- Brandon Belt was listed at 6 feet 3 inches and 231 pounds.
- How many home runs did Brandon Belt hit each season?
- Brandon Belt's home runs by season: 9 in 2011, 7 in 2012, 17 in 2013, 12 in 2014, 18 in 2015, 17 in 2016, 18 in 2017, 14 in 2018, 17 in 2019, 9 in 2020, 29 in 2021, 8 in 2022, and 19 in 2023. His most in one season was 29, in 2021.
- What was Brandon Belt's career batting average?
- Brandon Belt batted .261 over his career, with 1,232 hits in 4,729 at bats.
- How many RBI did Brandon Belt have?
- Brandon Belt drove in 627 runs in his career.