Jeff Branson

Third Baseman · Career Stats, Bio & Records (1992-2001)

Jeff Branson was a third baseman who played in Major League Baseball from 1992 to 2001 for the Cincinnati Reds, the Cleveland Guardians, and the Los Angeles Dodgers, a span of 10 seasons. In 694 career games, he hit .246 with 383 hits, 34 home runs, and 156 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

AVG .246
HR 34
RBI 156
H 383
OPS .672
PIV -2,691
Position
Third Baseman
Bats / Throws
L / R
Height / Weight
6'0" / 180 lb
Born
1/26/1967 in Waynesboro, MS, USA
MLB Debut
1992-04-12
Last Game
2001-10-06

Full name: Jeffery Glenn Branson

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Career Batting Statistics

Jeff Branson — Career Batting Statistics
G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
694 1,555 173 383 72 11 34 156 9 122 312 .246 .300 .372 .672 -2,691

Career AVG .246 vs. league average .266 across their career seasons — 7.4% below league average.

Career OBP .300 vs. league average .336 across their career seasons — 10.7% below league average.

Career SLG .372 vs. league average .417 across their career seasons — 10.8% below league average.

Career OPS .672 vs. league average .753 across their career seasons — 10.7% below league average.

Season-by-Season Batting

Career Arc

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Jeff Branson Stats, Bio & Career Records
Year Team Lg G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG Lg AVG Lg OBP Lg SLG Lg OPS PIV
1992 CIN NL 72 115 12 34 7 1 0 15 0 5 16 .296 .255 (+16%) .322 (avg) .377 (-1%) .699 (avg) -33.4
1993 CIN NL 125 381 40 92 15 1 3 22 4 19 73 .241 .265 (-9%) .332 (-17%) .403 (-23%) .735 (-21%) -1315.0
1994 CIN NL 58 109 18 31 4 1 6 16 0 5 16 .284 .269 (+5%) .338 (-7%) .424 (+19%) .763 (+8%) 118.6
1995 CIN NL 122 331 43 86 18 2 12 45 2 44 69 .260 .266 (-3%) .337 (+2%) .417 (+4%) .755 (+3%) 206.1
1996 CIN NL 129 311 34 76 16 4 9 37 2 31 67 .244 .269 (-9%) .340 (-8%) .426 (-4%) .767 (-6%) -373.0
1997 CIN NL 65 98 9 15 3 1 1 5 1 7 23 .153 .266 (-43%) .336 (-38%) .419 (-44%) .756 (-41%) -683.0
1997 CLE AL 29 72 5 19 4 0 2 7 0 7 17 .264 .266 (-1%) .336 (-2%) .419 (-4%) .756 (-3%) -683.0
1998 CLE AL 63 100 6 20 4 1 1 9 0 3 21 .200 .266 (-25%) .335 (-34%) .420 (-31%) .755 (-32%) -564.1
2000 LAN NL 18 17 3 4 1 0 0 0 0 1 6 .235 — — — — 0.0
2001 LAN NL 13 21 3 6 0 0 0 0 0 0 4 .286 — — — — 0.0
Career · 10 seasons 694 1,555 173 383 72 11 34 156 9 122 312 .246 — — — — -3,327

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.

Postseason Statistics

Playoff Career Batting

Jeff Branson — Playoff Career Batting
G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI BB SO AVG
10 20 2 3 2 0 0 2 2 5 .150

Playoff Batting by Year

Jeff Branson — Playoff Batting by Year
Year Round Team G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI BB SO AVG
1998 ALCS CLE 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000
1997 ALCS CLE 1 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 .000
1997 WS CLE 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 .000
1995 NLCS CIN 4 9 2 1 1 0 0 0 0 2 .111
1995 NLDS2 CIN 3 7 0 2 1 0 0 2 2 0 .286

Game Log & Splits

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Per-game data from Retrosheet (regular season, through 2025).

Batting — Home / Away

Jeff Branson — Batting — Home / Away
SplitGABRHHRRBIAVG
Home333701851832178.261
Away361854882001378.234

Last 10 Games — Batting

Jeff Branson — Last 10 Games — Batting
DateTmOppResABRH2B3BHRRBIBBSO
2001-10-06 LADSFGW 511000000
2001-09-29 LADAZL 100000000
2001-09-23 LADAZL 100000001
2001-09-21 LADAZL 000000000
2001-09-20 LADAZW 101000000
2001-09-19 LADSDPL 100000001
2001-09-09 LADSTLL 100000000
2001-06-25 LADSFGL 100000001
2001-06-24 LADSDPL 401000000
2001-06-22 LADSDPL 111000000

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Jeff Branson — Career Fielding Totals by Position
Position G GS PO A E DP
1B 7 2 24 3 0 0
2B 207 115 271 363 22 97
3B 259 160 114 359 21 44
SS 162 75 164 290 11 62

Season-by-Season Fielding

Jeff Branson — Season-by-Season Fielding
Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1992 CIN 2B 33 17 45 61 6 19
1992 CIN 3B 8 1 1 2 1 0
1992 CIN SS 1 0 0 0 0 0
1993 CIN 1B 1 1 10 1 0 0
1993 CIN 2B 45 36 80 105 5 28
1993 CIN 3B 14 8 7 16 1 0
1993 CIN SS 59 46 88 138 5 28
1994 CIN 1B 2 0 5 0 0 0
1994 CIN 2B 19 10 26 24 1 4
1994 CIN 3B 18 7 4 21 0 2
1994 CIN SS 8 1 4 7 0 0
1995 CIN 1B 1 0 0 0 0 0
1995 CIN 2B 6 0 1 1 0 0
1995 CIN 3B 98 83 52 179 7 23
1995 CIN SS 32 11 31 65 2 15
1996 CIN 2B 31 15 36 45 2 11
1996 CIN 3B 64 42 31 93 9 12
1996 CIN SS 38 14 30 63 3 17
1997 CIN 2B 14 6 17 23 3 7
1997 CIN 3B 27 8 12 22 1 4
1997 CIN SS 11 2 6 11 0 2
1997 CLE 2B 19 15 21 51 1 10
1997 CLE 3B 6 4 2 8 0 2
1997 CLE SS 2 0 0 1 0 0
1998 CLE 1B 3 1 9 2 0 0
1998 CLE 2B 31 11 35 37 3 14
1998 CLE 3B 20 7 5 16 2 1
1998 CLE SS 2 0 0 0 0 0
2000 LAN 2B 3 2 3 6 1 2
2000 LAN 3B 3 0 0 2 0 0
2000 LAN SS 7 1 5 5 0 0
2001 LAN 2B 6 3 7 10 0 2
2001 LAN 3B 1 0 0 0 0 0
2001 LAN SS 2 0 0 0 1 0

Career Games by Position

Position Diamond

Circle size = games played at each position.

Jeff Branson Stats, Bio & Career Records
Position Games
First Base 7
Second Base 207
Third Base 259
Shortstop 162
Designated Hitter 1

Salary History

Jeff Branson's recorded salaries total $2,172,500 over 6 seasons, 1993 to 1998. This total is partial: the salary data covers 1985 to 2016, and Branson's career ran from 1992 to 2001. No salary is recorded for 1992, 2000, and 2001.

Jeff Branson — Salary History
Year Team League Salary
1998 CLE AL $550,000
1997 CIN NL $550,000
1996 CIN NL $425,000
1995 CIN NL $300,000
1994 CIN NL $190,000
1993 CIN NL $157,500
Total recorded salary (partial) $2,172,500

College History

Jeff Branson — College History
School Name City State Years Attended
University of West Alabama Livingston AL 1986, 1987, 1988

Most Similar Players

Career comps based on counting + rate stats and primary position. Score is relative — closest peer anchors at ~98%.

Career Spans

Jeff Branson (highlighted) compared to peers across the same era.

  1. 98
    Dave McCarty
    .242 avg, 36 HR
  2. 94
    Mike Mordecai
    .244 avg, 24 HR
  3. 81
    Tim Hulett
    .249 avg, 48 HR
  4. 80
    Charlie Culberson
    .248 avg, 30 HR
  5. 80
    Chris Woodward
    .239 avg, 33 HR
  6. 76
    Shane Halter
    .246 avg, 45 HR

Jeff Branson: the record in brief

The profile opens with Jeff Branson's first major league game on April 12, 1992; the last one listed came on October 6, 2001. Branson played for the Cincinnati Reds (1992 to 1997), the Cleveland Indians (1997 through 1998), and the Los Angeles Dodgers (2000 to 2001). At 180 pounds on a 6-foot-0 frame, Branson is listed as a third baseman. The bio says Branson hit left-handed while throwing right-handed. Branson was born on January 26, 1967, in Waynesboro, MS, USA. Jeff Branson was the playing name; the full given name is Jeffery Glenn.

Branson's career batting table shows 694 games, 1,555 at bats and 383 hits, a .246 average; the totals also include 34 home runs and 156 RBI. On-base and slugging figures of .300 and .372 give Branson a career OPS of .672. The league as a whole hit .266 across Branson's seasons, which puts the .246 career mark 7.4% below average. The single-season home run high is 12, set in 1995. The hits column peaks at 92, in 1993. Even the best average among the busiest seasons, .260 in 1995, did not top the league's .266.

Frequently Asked Questions about Jeff Branson

What years did Jeff Branson play?
Jeff Branson played in Major League Baseball from 1992 to 2001.
Was Jeff Branson a pitcher?
No. Jeff Branson was a position player (Third Baseman).
How many home runs did Jeff Branson hit?
Jeff Branson hit 34 career home runs with 383 hits.
What teams did Jeff Branson play for?
Jeff Branson played for 3 teams: the Cincinnati Reds (1992–1997), the Cleveland Indians (1997–1998), and the Los Angeles Dodgers (2000–2001).
What were Jeff Branson's career stats?
In 694 games, Jeff Branson had 383 hits, 34 home runs, 156 RBI, 173 runs, and 9 stolen bases, with a .246 batting average.
How much did Jeff Branson earn in his career?
Jeff Branson's recorded salaries total $2,172,500 over 6 seasons, 1993 to 1998. This total is partial: the salary data covers 1985 to 2016, and Branson's career ran from 1992 to 2001. No salary is recorded for 1992, 2000, and 2001.
What was Jeff Branson's salary?
Jeff Branson's last recorded salary was $550,000, in 1998. His highest recorded salary was $550,000, in 1997, and his lowest was $157,500, in 1993. The Salary History table lists each season from 1993 to 1998.
What position did Jeff Branson play?
Jeff Branson played primarily as a third baseman, the position where he appeared in the most games.
How tall was Jeff Branson and how much did he weigh?
Jeff Branson was listed at 6 feet and 180 pounds.
How many home runs did Jeff Branson hit each season?
Jeff Branson's home runs by season: 0 in 1992, 3 in 1993, 6 in 1994, 12 in 1995, 9 in 1996, 3 in 1997, 1 in 1998, 0 in 2000, and 0 in 2001. His most in one season was 12, in 1995.
What was Jeff Branson's career batting average?
Jeff Branson batted .246 over his career, with 383 hits in 1,555 at bats.
How many RBI did Jeff Branson have?
Jeff Branson drove in 156 runs in his career.
Is Jeff Branson in the Hall of Fame?
No. Jeff Branson has not been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.