Steve Brady
Outfielder · Career Stats, Bio & Records (1874-1886)
Steve Brady was an outfielder who played in Major League Baseball from 1874 to 1886 for the Hartford Dark Blues, the Washington Nationals, and the New York Metropolitans, a span of 13 seasons. In 490 career games, he hit .261 with 529 hits, 4 home runs, and 114 RBI. His career PIV — Baseball Data Hub's era-adjusted measure of offensive impact — is 32.
- 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
- Height / Weight
- 5'9" / 165 lb
- Died
- 11/1/1917 in Hartford, CT, USA
- MLB Debut
- 1874-07-23
- Last Game
- 1886-10-05
Full name: Stephen A. Brady
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 490 | 2,030 | 313 | 529 | 50 | 20 | 4 | 114 | 22 | 94 | 15 | .261 | .296 | .311 | .607 | 32 |
Career AVG .261 vs. league average .249 across their career seasons — near league average.
Career OBP .296 vs. league average .286 across their career seasons — near league average.
Career SLG .311 vs. league average .330 across their career seasons — 5.7% below league average.
Career OPS .607 vs. league average .615 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1874 | HR1 | 27 | 118 | 19 | 37 | 5 | 1 | 0 | 14 | 1 | 2 | 10 | .314 | .273 (+15%) | .282 (+15%) | .333 (+12%) | .615 (+13%) | 230.0 | |
| 1875 | WS6 | 21 | 91 | 7 | 13 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 5 | 0 | 4 | .143 | .253 (-44%) | .260 (-45%) | .309 (-54%) | .570 (-50%) | -554.0 | |
| 1875 | HR1 | 1 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | .000 | — | — | — | — | -554.0 | |
| 1883 | NY4 | AA | 97 | 432 | 69 | 117 | 12 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 11 | 0 | .271 | .257 (+5%) | .285 (+1%) | .345 (-6%) | .631 (-3%) | -135.9 |
| 1884 | NY4 | AA | 112 | 485 | 102 | 122 | 11 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 21 | 0 | .252 | .243 (+3%) | .278 (+1%) | .327 (-10%) | .606 (-5%) | -267.2 |
| 1885 | NY4 | AA | 108 | 434 | 60 | 128 | 14 | 5 | 3 | 58 | 0 | 25 | 0 | .295 | .244 (+21%) | .287 (+19%) | .325 (+14%) | .613 (+16%) | 1275.2 |
| 1886 | NY4 | AA | 124 | 466 | 56 | 112 | 8 | 5 | 0 | 39 | 16 | 35 | 0 | .240 | .246 (-2%) | .302 (-2%) | .331 (-16%) | .634 (-9%) | -516.4 |
| Career · 7 seasons | 490 | 2,030 | 313 | 529 | 50 | 20 | 4 | 114 | 22 | 94 | 15 | .261 | — | — | — | — | -522 | ||
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.
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1B | 92 | 0 | 888 | 31 | 39 | 34 |
| 2B | 21 | 0 | 40 | 63 | 23 | 3 |
| 3B | 17 | 16 | 28 | 20 | 24 | 0 |
| C | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| OF | 368 | 9 | 544 | 66 | 93 | 6 |
| SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1874 | HR1 | 3B | 16 | 16 | 28 | 19 | 24 | 0 |
| 1874 | HR1 | OF | 11 | 9 | 16 | 2 | 10 | 0 |
| 1874 | HR1 | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 1875 | WS6 | 1B | 1 | 0 | 9 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| 1875 | WS6 | 2B | 18 | 0 | 32 | 56 | 20 | 2 |
| 1875 | WS6 | C | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1875 | WS6 | OF | 2 | 0 | 5 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 1875 | HR1 | OF | 1 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 1883 | NY4 | 1B | 81 | 0 | 824 | 29 | 35 | 31 |
| 1883 | NY4 | OF | 16 | 0 | 20 | 2 | 2 | 1 |
| 1884 | NY4 | 1B | 5 | 0 | 35 | 1 | 2 | 1 |
| 1884 | NY4 | 2B | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1884 | NY4 | OF | 110 | 0 | 154 | 26 | 16 | 1 |
| 1885 | NY4 | 1B | 4 | 0 | 12 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 1885 | NY4 | 2B | 2 | 0 | 8 | 7 | 3 | 1 |
| 1885 | NY4 | 3B | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 1885 | NY4 | OF | 105 | 0 | 178 | 10 | 26 | 3 |
| 1886 | NY4 | 1B | 1 | 0 | 8 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| 1886 | NY4 | OF | 123 | 0 | 169 | 25 | 38 | 1 |
Career Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each position.
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Catcher | 1 |
| First Base | 92 |
| Second Base | 21 |
| Third Base | 17 |
| Shortstop | 1 |
| Left Field | 1 |
| Center Field | 6 |
| Right Field | 361 |
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Steve Brady (highlighted) compared to peers across the same era.
Steve Brady: the record in brief
Steve Brady played a first major league game on July 23, 1874 and a last one on October 5, 1886. The season rows list, in order, the Hartford Dark Blues (1874 to 1875), the Washington Nationals (1875), and the New York Metropolitans (1883 to 1886). At 5'9" and 165 pounds, Brady is listed as an outfielder. Brady was born on July 14, 1851, in Worcester, MA, USA. Brady's death is recorded on November 1, 1917, in Hartford, CT, USA. Steve Brady was the playing name; the full given name is Stephen A.
Across 490 games at the plate, Brady's career line reads 529 hits in 2,030 at bats for a .261 average; the totals also include 4 home runs, 114 RBI, and 22 stolen bases. On-base and slugging figures of .296 and .311 give Brady a career OPS of .607. Brady hit .261 while the league hit .249 over the same span, a figure close to average. The highest hit total in a season was 128, in 1885.
Frequently Asked Questions about Steve Brady
- What years did Steve Brady play?
- Steve Brady played in Major League Baseball from 1874 to 1886.
- Was Steve Brady a pitcher?
- No. Steve Brady was a position player (Outfielder).
- How many home runs did Steve Brady hit?
- Steve Brady hit 4 career home runs with 529 hits.
- What was Steve Brady's career batting average?
- Steve Brady batted .261 over his career, with 529 hits in 2,030 at bats.
- How many RBI did Steve Brady have?
- Steve Brady drove in 114 runs in his career.
- Is Steve Brady in the Hall of Fame?
- No. Steve Brady has not been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.