Brian Bocock
Shortstop · Career Stats, Bio & Records (2008-2010)
Brian Bocock was a shortstop who played in Major League Baseball from 2008 to 2010 for the San Francisco Giants and the Philadelphia Phillies, a span of 3 seasons. In 38 career games, he hit .134 with 11 hits and 2 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
- Shortstop
- Bats / Throws
- R / R
- Height / Weight
- 5'11" / 185 lb
- MLB Debut
- 2008-03-31
- Last Game
- 2010-10-03
Full name: Brian William Bocock
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 38 | 82 | 6 | 11 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 4 | 12 | 32 | .134 | .245 | .146 | .391 | -540 |
Career AVG .134 vs. league average .261 across their career seasons — 48.5% below league average.
Career OBP .245 vs. league average .329 across their career seasons — 25.7% below league average.
Career SLG .146 vs. league average .410 across their career seasons — 64.3% below league average.
Career OPS .391 vs. league average .739 across their career seasons — 47.1% below 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2008 | SFN | NL | 32 | 77 | 4 | 11 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 4 | 12 | 29 | .143 | .263 (-46%) | .333 (-22%) | .416 (-63%) | .749 (-45%) | -539.7 |
| 2010 | PHI | NL | 6 | 5 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | .000 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| Career · 2 seasons | 38 | 82 | 6 | 11 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 4 | 12 | 32 | .134 | — | — | — | — | -540 | ||
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 (38 games) →Per-game data from Retrosheet (regular season, through 2025).
Batting — Home / Away
| Split | G | AB | R | H | HR | RBI | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 14 | 40 | 2 | 4 | 0 | 1 | .100 |
| Away | 24 | 42 | 4 | 7 | 0 | 1 | .167 |
Last 10 Games — Batting
| Date | Tm | Opp | Res | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010-10-03 | PHI | ATL | L | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2010-10-02 | PHI | ATL | W | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 2010-10-01 | PHI | ATL | W | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2010-09-29 | PHI | WAS | W | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2010-09-28 | PHI | WAS | L | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| 2010-09-13 | PHI | MIA | W | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2008-05-08 | SFG | PIT | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2008-05-07 | SFG | PIT | L | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 2008-05-06 | SFG | PIT | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 2008-05-04 | SFG | PHI | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each position.
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Shortstop | 35 |
Salary History
| Year | Team | League | Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 | PHI | NL | $414,000 |
| 2008 | SFN | NL | $390,000 |
| Total Career Earnings | $804,000 | ||
College History
| School Name | City | State | Years Attended |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stetson University | DeLand | FL | 2004, 2005, 2006 |
Brian Bocock: the record in brief
March 31, 2008 and October 3, 2010 bracket Brian Bocock's time in the majors: the debut and the last game on record. The team column moves through the San Francisco Giants (2008) and the Philadelphia Phillies (2010). At 5'11" and 185 pounds, Bocock is listed as a shortstop. Bocock batted and threw right-handed, per the bio block. The recorded birth is March 9, 1985, in Harrisonburg, VA, USA. The given name on file is Brian William Bocock.
Across 38 games at the plate, Bocock's career line reads 11 hits in 82 at bats for a .134 average; the totals also include 2 runs batted in. Bocock got on base at a .245 rate and slugged .146 (.391 OPS). The league as a whole hit .261 across Bocock's seasons, which puts the .134 career mark 48.5% below average. Bocock collected a career-high 11 hits in 2008. Even the best average among the busiest seasons, .143 in 2008, did not top the league's .263.
Every defensive appearance on record for Bocock, 35 games, came at shortstop. At shortstop, the fielding record shows 4 errors alongside 42 putouts and 75 assists.
Frequently Asked Questions about Brian Bocock
- What years did Brian Bocock play?
- Brian Bocock played in Major League Baseball from 2008 to 2010.
- Was Brian Bocock a pitcher?
- No. Brian Bocock was a position player (Shortstop).
- How many home runs did Brian Bocock hit?
- Brian Bocock hit 0 career home runs with 11 hits.
- What was Brian Bocock's career batting average?
- Brian Bocock batted .134 over his career, with 11 hits in 82 at bats.
- How many RBI did Brian Bocock have?
- Brian Bocock drove in 2 runs in his career.
- Is Brian Bocock in the Hall of Fame?
- No. Brian Bocock has not been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.