Phil Bradley
Outfielder · Career Stats, Bio & Records (1983-1990)
Phil Bradley was an outfielder who played in Major League Baseball from 1983 to 1990 for 4 teams, including the Seattle Mariners, a span of 8 seasons. In 1,022 career games, he hit .286 with 1,058 hits, 78 home runs, and 376 RBI. Phil Bradley was an All-Star. His career PIV — Baseball Data Hub's era-adjusted measure of offensive impact — is 9,302.
- 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
- 6'0" / 185 lb
- MLB Debut
- 1983-09-02
- Last Game
- 1990-09-29
- Awards
- All-Star
Full name: Philip Poole Bradley
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1,022 | 3,695 | 565 | 1,058 | 179 | 43 | 78 | 376 | 155 | 432 | 718 | .286 | .369 | .421 | .790 | 9,302 |
Career AVG .286 vs. league average .258 across their career seasons — +10.9% above league average.
Career OBP .369 vs. league average .324 across their career seasons — +14.0% above league average.
Career SLG .421 vs. league average .389 across their career seasons — +8.3% above league average.
Career OPS .790 vs. league average .713 across their career seasons — +10.9% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1983 | SEA | AL | 23 | 67 | 8 | 18 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 3 | 8 | 5 | .269 | .260 (+3%) | .324 (+5%) | .389 (-23%) | .714 (-10%) | -85.6 |
| 1984 | SEA | AL | 124 | 322 | 49 | 97 | 12 | 4 | 0 | 24 | 21 | 34 | 61 | .301 | .259 (+16%) | .322 (+16%) | .384 (-6%) | .707 (+4%) | 405.3 |
| 1985 | SEA | AL | 159 | 641 | 100 | 192 | 33 | 8 | 26 | 88 | 22 | 55 | 129 | .300 | .257 (+17%) | .323 (+13%) | .390 (+27%) | .714 (+21%) | 2703.2 |
| 1986 | SEA | AL | 143 | 526 | 88 | 163 | 27 | 4 | 12 | 50 | 21 | 77 | 134 | .310 | .257 (+20%) | .325 (+24%) | .395 (+13%) | .720 (+18%) | 2239.8 |
| 1987 | SEA | AL | 158 | 603 | 101 | 179 | 38 | 10 | 14 | 67 | 40 | 84 | 119 | .297 | .262 (+13%) | .331 (+17%) | .415 (+11%) | .746 (+14%) | 1964.0 |
| 1988 | PHI | NL | 154 | 569 | 77 | 150 | 30 | 5 | 11 | 56 | 11 | 54 | 106 | .264 | .254 (+4%) | .317 (+7%) | .377 (+4%) | .695 (+5%) | 712.0 |
| 1989 | BAL | AL | 144 | 545 | 83 | 151 | 23 | 10 | 11 | 55 | 20 | 70 | 103 | .277 | .254 (+9%) | .319 (+14%) | .375 (+11%) | .694 (+12%) | 1467.7 |
| 1990 | BAL | AL | 72 | 289 | 39 | 78 | 9 | 1 | 4 | 26 | 10 | 30 | 35 | .270 | .257 (+5%) | .324 (+8%) | .385 (-9%) | .710 (-1%) | 64.8 |
| 1990 | CHA | AL | 45 | 133 | 20 | 30 | 5 | 1 | 0 | 5 | 7 | 20 | 26 | .226 | .257 (-13%) | .324 (+6%) | .385 (-28%) | .710 (-12%) | 64.8 |
| Career · 9 seasons | 1,022 | 3,695 | 565 | 1,058 | 179 | 43 | 78 | 376 | 155 | 432 | 718 | .286 | — | — | — | — | 9,536 | ||
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 (1022 games) →Per-game data from Retrosheet (regular season, through 2025).
Batting — Home / Away
| Split | G | AB | R | H | HR | RBI | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 520 | 1833 | 297 | 539 | 47 | 206 | .294 |
| Away | 502 | 1862 | 268 | 519 | 31 | 170 | .279 |
Last 10 Games — Batting
| Date | Tm | Opp | Res | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990-09-29 | CHW | SEA | W | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 2 |
| 1990-09-28 | CHW | SEA | L | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| 1990-09-26 | CHW | MIN | W | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1990-09-22 | CHW | SEA | W | 4 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| 1990-09-21 | CHW | SEA | W | 3 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| 1990-09-20 | CHW | SEA | L | 3 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 1990-09-19 | CHW | OAK | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 1990-09-16 | CHW | BOS | W | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 1990-09-15 | CHW | BOS | W | 3 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| 1990-09-11 | CHW | CLE | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1983 | SEA | OF | 21 | 18 | 36 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| 1984 | SEA | OF | 117 | 81 | 235 | 3 | 2 | 1 |
| 1985 | SEA | OF | 159 | 159 | 336 | 10 | 5 | 3 |
| 1986 | SEA | OF | 140 | 139 | 250 | 11 | 1 | 0 |
| 1987 | SEA | OF | 158 | 158 | 273 | 13 | 5 | 1 |
| 1988 | PHI | OF | 153 | 151 | 298 | 14 | 3 | 2 |
| 1989 | BAL | OF | 140 | 138 | 284 | 4 | 3 | 0 |
| 1990 | BAL | OF | 70 | 68 | 149 | 3 | 2 | 0 |
| 1990 | CHA | OF | 38 | 29 | 70 | 1 | 2 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each position.
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Left Field | 856 |
| Center Field | 140 |
| Right Field | 31 |
| Designated Hitter | 16 |
Awards & Honors
| Year | Award | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | MLB Players Curt Flood Award | |
| 1989 | Player of the Week | Week of 1989-07-07 |
| 1985 | Player of the Week | Week of 1985-04-12 |
| 1985 | TSN All-Star | OF |
Salary History
Phil Bradley's recorded salaries total $4,755,000 over 7 seasons, 1985 to 1992. This total is partial: the salary data covers 1985 to 2016, and Bradley's career ran from 1983 to 1990. His seasons before 1985 are not included.
| Year | Team | League | Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1992 | MON | NL | $200,000 |
| 1990 | BAL | AL | $1,150,000 |
| 1989 | BAL | AL | $1,150,000 |
| 1988 | PHI | NL | $905,000 |
| 1987 | SEA | AL | $750,000 |
| 1986 | SEA | AL | $475,000 |
| 1985 | SEA | AL | $125,000 |
| Total recorded salary (partial) | $4,755,000 | ||
College History
| School Name | City | State | Years Attended |
|---|---|---|---|
| University of Missouri Columbia | Columbia | MO | 1979, 1980, 1981 |
Award Voting History
| Year | Award | League | Finish | Points Won | Points Max | Votes First |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1985 | Most Valuable Player | AL | 16th | 12.0 | 392 | 0 |
Most Similar Players
Career comps based on counting + rate stats and primary position. Score is relative — closest peer anchors at ~98%.
Phil Bradley (highlighted) compared to peers across the same era.
Phil Bradley: the record in brief
Between the debut on September 2, 1983 and the final game on September 29, 1990, Phil Bradley built the record summarized on this page. Bradley played for the Seattle Mariners (1983 to 1987), the Philadelphia Phillies (1988), the Baltimore Orioles (1989 to 1990), and the Chicago White Sox (1990). Bradley played primarily as an outfielder and both batted and threw right-handed. Born on March 11, 1959, in Bloomington, IN, USA, Bradley was listed at 6-foot-0 and 185 pounds. Phil Bradley was the playing name; the full given name is Philip Poole.
The batting record for Bradley: 1,022 games, 1,058 hits in 3,695 at bats, and a .286 average, along with 78 homers, 376 runs batted in, and 155 stolen bases. The on-base percentage is .369 and the slugging percentage .421, for an OPS of .790. Over the seasons Bradley played, league hitters batted .258; the .286 career figure is 10.9% above that. By OPS the gap is 10.9% above league average (.790 against .713). 1985 was Bradley's biggest home run year, with 26.
Frequently Asked Questions about Phil Bradley
- What years did Phil Bradley play?
- Phil Bradley played in Major League Baseball from 1983 to 1990.
- Was Phil Bradley a pitcher?
- No. Phil Bradley was a position player (Outfielder).
- How many home runs did Phil Bradley hit?
- Phil Bradley hit 78 career home runs with 1,058 hits.
- What teams did Phil Bradley play for?
- Phil Bradley played for 4 teams: the Seattle Mariners (1983–1987), the Philadelphia Phillies (1988), the Baltimore Orioles (1989–1990), and the Chicago White Sox (1990).
- Did Phil Bradley win an MVP award?
- No. Phil Bradley did not win the MVP award.
- What awards did Phil Bradley win?
- Phil Bradley was selected to 1 All-Star Game.
- What were Phil Bradley's career stats?
- In 1,022 games, Phil Bradley had 1,058 hits, 78 home runs, 376 RBI, 565 runs, and 155 stolen bases, with a .286 batting average.
- How much did Phil Bradley earn in his career?
- Phil Bradley's recorded salaries total $4,755,000 over 7 seasons, 1985 to 1992. This total is partial: the salary data covers 1985 to 2016, and Bradley's career ran from 1983 to 1990. His seasons before 1985 are not included.
- What was Phil Bradley's salary?
- Phil Bradley's last recorded salary was $200,000, in 1992. His highest recorded salary was $1,150,000, in 1989, and his lowest was $125,000, in 1985. The Salary History table lists each season from 1985 to 1992.
- What position did Phil Bradley play?
- Phil Bradley played primarily as an outfielder, the position where he appeared in the most games.
- How tall was Phil Bradley and how much did he weigh?
- Phil Bradley was listed at 6 feet and 185 pounds.
- How many home runs did Phil Bradley hit each season?
- Phil Bradley's home runs by season: 0 in 1983, 0 in 1984, 26 in 1985, 12 in 1986, 14 in 1987, 11 in 1988, 11 in 1989, and 4 in 1990. His most in one season was 26, in 1985.
- What was Phil Bradley's career batting average?
- Phil Bradley batted .286 over his career, with 1,058 hits in 3,695 at bats.
- How many RBI did Phil Bradley have?
- Phil Bradley drove in 376 runs in his career.