Steve Braun
Born: 5/8/1948 in Trenton, NJ, USA
MLB Debut: 1971-04-06 | Final Game: 1985-10-06
Bats: L | Throws: R | Height: 5'10" | Weight: 180 lbs
Full name: Stephen Russell Braun
Biography
Steve Braun, born in 1948, was a versatile position player who enjoyed a productive career in Major League Baseball from 1971 to 1985. Over the course of 1,425 games, Braun established himself as a reliable hitter, accumulating 989 hits and posting a batting average of .271. His offensive contributions included 52 home runs and 388 RBIs, showcasing his ability to drive in runs and contribute to his team's success. Notably, Braun also displayed speed on the basepaths, finishing his career with 45 stolen bases.
Braun's career unfolded during a transformative era in baseball, marked by a shift towards more dynamic offensive play. His adaptability allowed him to play multiple positions, making him a valuable asset to the teams he played for, including the Minnesota Twins and Kansas City Royals. With a keen eye for hitting and a solid understanding of the game, Braun left a lasting impact in the league, remembered not only for his statistics but also for his contributions to the teams he represented. His journey through the game reflects the evolution of baseball during the 1970s and 1980s, as players began to embrace a more aggressive style of play.
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1425 | 3650 | 466 | 989 | 155 | 19 | 52 | 388 | 45 | 579 | 433 | 0.271 | 0.371 | 0.367 | 0.738 | 6400.9 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1971 | MIN | AL | 128 | 343 | 51 | 87 | 12 | 2 | 5 | 35 | 8 | 48 | 50 | 0.254 | 276.7 |
| 1972 | MIN | AL | 121 | 402 | 40 | 116 | 21 | 0 | 2 | 50 | 4 | 45 | 38 | 0.289 | 692.6 |
| 1973 | MIN | AL | 115 | 361 | 46 | 102 | 28 | 5 | 6 | 42 | 4 | 74 | 48 | 0.283 | 1670.0 |
| 1974 | MIN | AL | 129 | 453 | 53 | 127 | 12 | 1 | 8 | 40 | 4 | 56 | 51 | 0.280 | 602.5 |
| 1975 | MIN | AL | 136 | 453 | 70 | 137 | 18 | 3 | 11 | 45 | 0 | 66 | 55 | 0.302 | 1653.6 |
| 1976 | MIN | AL | 122 | 417 | 73 | 120 | 12 | 3 | 3 | 61 | 12 | 67 | 43 | 0.288 | 948.8 |
| 1977 | SEA | AL | 139 | 451 | 51 | 106 | 19 | 1 | 5 | 31 | 8 | 80 | 59 | 0.235 | -487.0 |
| 1978 | KCR | AL | 64 | 137 | 16 | 36 | 10 | 1 | 0 | 14 | 3 | 28 | 16 | 0.263 | 226.3 |
| 1978 | SEA | AL | 32 | 74 | 11 | 17 | 4 | 0 | 3 | 15 | 1 | 9 | 5 | 0.230 | 226.3 |
| 1979 | KCR | AL | 58 | 116 | 15 | 31 | 2 | 0 | 4 | 10 | 0 | 22 | 11 | 0.267 | 224.3 |
| 1980 | KCR | AL | 14 | 23 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 0.043 | 0.0 |
| 1980 | TOR | AL | 37 | 55 | 4 | 15 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 9 | 0 | 8 | 5 | 0.273 | 0.0 |
| 1981 | STL | NL | 44 | 46 | 9 | 9 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 15 | 7 | 0.196 | 63.1 |
| 1982 | STL | NL | 58 | 62 | 6 | 17 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 11 | 10 | 0.274 | 65.5 |
| 1983 | STL | NL | 78 | 92 | 8 | 25 | 2 | 1 | 3 | 7 | 0 | 21 | 7 | 0.272 | 332.0 |
| 1984 | STL | NL | 86 | 98 | 6 | 27 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 16 | 0 | 17 | 17 | 0.276 | 90.2 |
| 1985 | STL | NL | 64 | 67 | 7 | 16 | 4 | 0 | 1 | 6 | 0 | 10 | 9 | 0.239 | -22.1 |
Postseason Statistics
Playoff Career Batting
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8 | 11 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 0.091 |
Playoff Batting by Year
| Year | Round | Team | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1985 | WS | SLN | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.000 |
| 1985 | NLCS | SLN | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.000 |
| 1982 | NLCS | SLN | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.000 |
| 1982 | WS | SLN | 2 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0.500 |
| 1978 | ALCS | KCA | 2 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0.000 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1B | 9 | 9 | 75 | 5 | 3 | 3 |
| 2B | 49 | 33 | 78 | 100 | 4 | 23 |
| 3B | 310 | 269 | 214 | 510 | 45 | 54 |
| OF | 498 | 428 | 802 | 42 | 23 | 8 |
| SS | 21 | 16 | 24 | 49 | 5 | 6 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1971 | MIN | 2B | 28 | 20 | 41 | 58 | 1 | 11 |
| 1971 | MIN | 3B | 73 | 59 | 48 | 106 | 11 | 7 |
| 1971 | MIN | SS | 10 | 8 | 18 | 29 | 1 | 6 |
| 1971 | MIN | OF | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1972 | MIN | 2B | 20 | 13 | 36 | 39 | 2 | 12 |
| 1972 | MIN | 3B | 74 | 72 | 49 | 146 | 6 | 14 |
| 1972 | MIN | SS | 11 | 8 | 6 | 20 | 4 | 0 |
| 1972 | MIN | OF | 9 | 7 | 19 | 2 | 1 | 0 |
| 1973 | MIN | 3B | 102 | 98 | 79 | 175 | 16 | 21 |
| 1973 | MIN | OF | 6 | 6 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1974 | MIN | 3B | 17 | 17 | 15 | 37 | 5 | 6 |
| 1974 | MIN | OF | 108 | 103 | 180 | 10 | 7 | 2 |
| 1975 | MIN | 1B | 9 | 9 | 75 | 5 | 3 | 3 |
| 1975 | MIN | 2B | 1 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 0 |
| 1975 | MIN | 3B | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1975 | MIN | OF | 106 | 102 | 195 | 6 | 6 | 1 |
| 1976 | MIN | 3B | 16 | 13 | 7 | 28 | 4 | 3 |
| 1976 | MIN | OF | 32 | 32 | 64 | 4 | 2 | 0 |
| 1977 | SEA | 3B | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1977 | SEA | OF | 100 | 95 | 186 | 11 | 5 | 3 |
| 1978 | KCA | 3B | 11 | 6 | 11 | 8 | 2 | 2 |
| 1978 | KCA | OF | 33 | 27 | 52 | 1 | 2 | 0 |
| 1978 | SEA | OF | 4 | 3 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1979 | KCA | 3B | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1979 | KCA | OF | 18 | 14 | 26 | 4 | 0 | 1 |
| 1980 | KCA | OF | 5 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1980 | TOR | 3B | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 1981 | SLN | 3B | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1981 | SLN | OF | 12 | 6 | 15 | 2 | 0 | 1 |
| 1982 | SLN | 3B | 5 | 4 | 2 | 5 | 1 | 0 |
| 1982 | SLN | OF | 8 | 2 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1983 | SLN | 3B | 4 | 0 | 3 | 4 | 0 | 1 |
| 1983 | SLN | OF | 22 | 13 | 23 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1984 | SLN | 3B | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1984 | SLN | OF | 19 | 10 | 10 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 1985 | SLN | OF | 14 | 5 | 14 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| First Base | 9 |
| Second Base | 49 |
| Third Base | 309 |
| Shortstop | 21 |
| Left Field | 466 |
| Center Field | 1 |
| Right Field | 35 |
| Designated Hitter | 152 |
Salary History
| Year | Team | League | Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1985 | SLN | NL | $160,000 |
| Total Career Earnings | $160,000 | ||