Phil Bradley
Born: 3/11/1959 in Bloomington, IN, USA
MLB Debut: 1983-09-02 | Final Game: 1990-09-29
Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'0" | Weight: 185 lbs
Full name: Philip Poole Bradley
Biography
Phil Bradley was a talented position player who made his mark in Major League Baseball from 1983 to 1990. Born in 1959, he played a total of 1,022 games, showcasing his skills primarily as an outfielder. Over the course of his career, Bradley collected 1,058 hits and hit 78 home runs, contributing to 376 RBIs. His batting average of .286 reflected his ability to consistently get on base, while his speed on the bases was highlighted by his 155 stolen bases.
Bradley was selected as an All-Star during his career, a testament to his impact on the game during a period that saw the evolution of offensive strategies and a growing emphasis on speed and versatility. He played in a competitive era of baseball, where players were pushing the limits of athleticism and performance. His contributions on the field and his ability to combine power with speed solidified his legacy as a dynamic player of his time.
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1022 | 3695 | 565 | 1058 | 179 | 43 | 78 | 376 | 155 | 432 | 718 | 0.286 | 0.369 | 0.421 | 0.790 | 9283.8 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1983 | SEA | AL | 23 | 67 | 8 | 18 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 3 | 8 | 5 | 0.269 | -89.2 |
| 1984 | SEA | AL | 124 | 322 | 49 | 97 | 12 | 4 | 0 | 24 | 21 | 34 | 61 | 0.301 | 405.3 |
| 1985 | SEA | AL | 159 | 641 | 100 | 192 | 33 | 8 | 26 | 88 | 22 | 55 | 129 | 0.300 | 2703.2 |
| 1986 | SEA | AL | 143 | 526 | 88 | 163 | 27 | 4 | 12 | 50 | 21 | 77 | 134 | 0.310 | 2239.8 |
| 1987 | SEA | AL | 158 | 603 | 101 | 179 | 38 | 10 | 14 | 67 | 40 | 84 | 119 | 0.297 | 1964.0 |
| 1988 | PHI | NL | 154 | 569 | 77 | 150 | 30 | 5 | 11 | 56 | 11 | 54 | 106 | 0.264 | 712.0 |
| 1989 | BAL | AL | 144 | 545 | 83 | 151 | 23 | 10 | 11 | 55 | 20 | 70 | 103 | 0.277 | 1467.7 |
| 1990 | BAL | AL | 72 | 289 | 39 | 78 | 9 | 1 | 4 | 26 | 10 | 30 | 35 | 0.270 | 64.8 |
| 1990 | CHW | AL | 45 | 133 | 20 | 30 | 5 | 1 | 0 | 5 | 7 | 20 | 26 | 0.226 | 64.8 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| OF | 996 | 941 | 1931 | 60 | 24 | 7 |
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
| 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
| 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 Career Earnings | $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 |