Brennan Boesch
Outfielder · Career Stats, Bio & Records (2010-2015)
Brennan Boesch was an outfielder who played in Major League Baseball from 2010 to 2015 for 4 teams, including the Detroit Tigers, a span of 6 seasons. In 481 career games, he hit .250 with 394 hits, 48 home runs, and 195 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
- Outfielder
- Bats / Throws
- L / L
- Height / Weight
- 6'4" / 225 lb
- MLB Debut
- 2010-04-23
- Last Game
- 2015-10-01
Full name: Brennan Philip Boesch
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 481 | 1,577 | 192 | 394 | 79 | 7 | 48 | 195 | 22 | 109 | 344 | .250 | .303 | .400 | .703 | -674 |
Career AVG .250 vs. league average .254 across their career seasons — near league average.
Career OBP .303 vs. league average .319 across their career seasons — near league average.
Career SLG .400 vs. league average .399 across their career seasons — near league average.
Career OPS .703 vs. league average .718 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | DET | AL | 133 | 464 | 49 | 119 | 26 | 3 | 14 | 67 | 7 | 40 | 99 | .256 | .257 (avg) | .325 (-2%) | .402 (+3%) | .728 (+1%) | 59.9 |
| 2011 | DET | AL | 115 | 428 | 75 | 121 | 25 | 1 | 16 | 54 | 5 | 35 | 83 | .283 | .255 (+11%) | .320 (+6%) | .399 (+15%) | .719 (+11%) | 882.3 |
| 2012 | DET | AL | 132 | 470 | 52 | 113 | 22 | 2 | 12 | 54 | 6 | 26 | 104 | .240 | .254 (-6%) | .318 (-10%) | .405 (-8%) | .724 (-9%) | -719.8 |
| 2013 | NYA | AL | 23 | 51 | 6 | 14 | 2 | 1 | 3 | 8 | 0 | 2 | 9 | .275 | .253 (+8%) | .317 (-5%) | .396 (+34%) | .714 (+16%) | 111.5 |
| 2014 | LAA | AL | 27 | 75 | 6 | 14 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 7 | 3 | 2 | 19 | .187 | .251 (-26%) | .313 (-35%) | .386 (-24%) | .700 (-29%) | -370.6 |
| 2015 | CIN | NL | 51 | 89 | 4 | 13 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 5 | 1 | 4 | 30 | .146 | .254 (-43%) | .316 (-40%) | .404 (-50%) | .721 (-45%) | -637.5 |
| Career · 6 seasons | 481 | 1,577 | 192 | 394 | 79 | 7 | 48 | 195 | 22 | 109 | 344 | .250 | — | — | — | — | -674 | ||
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 (481 games) →Per-game data from Retrosheet (regular season, through 2025).
Batting — Home / Away
| Split | G | AB | R | H | HR | RBI | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 242 | 786 | 108 | 208 | 30 | 111 | .265 |
| Away | 239 | 791 | 84 | 186 | 18 | 84 | .235 |
Last 10 Games — Batting
| Date | Tm | Opp | Res | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2015-10-01 | CIN | CHC | L | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| 2015-09-29 | CIN | CHC | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2015-09-28 | CIN | WAS | L | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| 2015-09-26 | CIN | NYN | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 2015-09-25 | CIN | NYN | L | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| 2015-09-23 | CIN | STL | L | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2015-09-19 | CIN | MIL | W | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2015-09-18 | CIN | MIL | W | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 2015-09-16 | CIN | SFG | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2015-09-15 | CIN | SFG | W | 1 | 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 | 112 |
| Center Field | 9 |
| Right Field | 283 |
| Designated Hitter | 52 |
Awards & Honors
| Year | Award | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | Rookie of the Month | June |
| 2010 | Rookie of the Month | May |
Salary History
| Year | Team | League | Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 | CIN | NL | $1,250,000 |
| 2013 | NYA | AL | $1,500,000 |
| 2012 | DET | AL | $502,500 |
| 2011 | DET | AL | $430,000 |
| Total Career Earnings | $3,682,500 | ||
College History
| School Name | City | State | Years Attended |
|---|---|---|---|
| University of California - Berkeley | Berkeley | CA | 2004, 2005, 2006 |
Award Voting History
| Year | Award | League | Finish | Points Won | Points Max | Votes First |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | Rookie of the Year | AL | 5th | 3.0 | 140 | 0 |
Most Similar Players
Career comps based on counting + rate stats and primary position. Score is relative — closest peer anchors at ~98%.
Brennan Boesch (highlighted) compared to peers across the same era.
Brennan Boesch: the record in brief
Brennan Boesch played a first major league game on April 23, 2010 and a last one on October 1, 2015. Boesch played for the Detroit Tigers (2010 through 2012), the New York Yankees (2013), the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim (2014), and the Cincinnati Reds (2015). Boesch is listed as an outfielder at 6 feet, 4 inches and 225 pounds. The bio says Boesch batted and threw left-handed. The recorded birth is April 12, 1985, in Santa Monica, CA, USA. Boesch's full given name, per the bio, is Brennan Philip Boesch.
Across 481 games at the plate, Boesch's career line reads 394 hits in 1,577 at bats for a .250 average, along with 48 homers, 195 runs batted in, and 22 stolen bases. The on-base percentage is .303 and the slugging percentage .400, for an OPS of .703. The .250 career average is close to the .254 the league hit across the same seasons. No season beat the 16 home runs Boesch hit in 2011. The highest hit total in a season was 121, in 2011. 2010 brought the most runs batted in, 67.
Frequently Asked Questions about Brennan Boesch
- What years did Brennan Boesch play?
- Brennan Boesch played in Major League Baseball from 2010 to 2015.
- Was Brennan Boesch a pitcher?
- No. Brennan Boesch was a position player (Outfielder).
- How many home runs did Brennan Boesch hit?
- Brennan Boesch hit 48 career home runs with 394 hits.
- What was Brennan Boesch's career batting average?
- Brennan Boesch batted .250 over his career, with 394 hits in 1,577 at bats.
- How many RBI did Brennan Boesch have?
- Brennan Boesch drove in 195 runs in his career.
- Is Brennan Boesch in the Hall of Fame?
- No. Brennan Boesch has not been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.