Sid Bream
Born: 8/3/1960 in Carlisle, PA, USA
MLB Debut: 1983-09-01 | Final Game: 1994-07-27
Bats: L | Throws: L | Height: 6'4" | Weight: 215 lbs
Full name: Sidney Eugene Bream
Biography
Sid Bream was a professional baseball player born in 1960 who made a significant impact in Major League Baseball from 1983 until his retirement in 1994. Known for his versatility as a position player, Bream played in a total of 1,088 games throughout his career. He recorded 819 hits, including 90 home runs, and drove in 455 runs while maintaining a batting average of .264. Bream also showcased his speed on the bases, stealing 50 bases during his time in the league.
Bream's career spanned an era of evolving offensive strategies in baseball, and he was particularly recognized for his contributions to the teams he played for, most notably the Atlanta Braves and the Pittsburgh Pirates. His ability to perform in clutch situations became a hallmark of his playing style. One of the most memorable moments of his career came during the 1992 National League Championship Series, where he scored the winning run in Game 7, helping the Braves secure a trip to the World Series. Sid Bream's legacy is marked not only by his solid statistics but also by his role in pivotal moments of postseason history.
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1088 | 3108 | 351 | 819 | 191 | 12 | 90 | 455 | 50 | 353 | 450 | 0.264 | 0.336 | 0.420 | 0.755 | 3160.9 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1983 | LAD | NL | 15 | 11 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 0.182 | 0.0 |
| 1984 | LAD | NL | 27 | 49 | 2 | 9 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 1 | 6 | 9 | 0.184 | -239.0 |
| 1985 | LAD | NL | 24 | 53 | 4 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 6 | 0 | 7 | 10 | 0.132 | -235.5 |
| 1985 | PIT | NL | 26 | 95 | 14 | 27 | 7 | 0 | 3 | 15 | 0 | 11 | 14 | 0.284 | -235.5 |
| 1986 | PIT | NL | 154 | 522 | 73 | 140 | 37 | 5 | 16 | 77 | 13 | 60 | 73 | 0.268 | 948.3 |
| 1987 | PIT | NL | 149 | 516 | 64 | 142 | 25 | 3 | 13 | 65 | 9 | 49 | 69 | 0.275 | -1.9 |
| 1988 | PIT | NL | 148 | 462 | 50 | 122 | 37 | 0 | 10 | 65 | 9 | 47 | 64 | 0.264 | 480.3 |
| 1989 | PIT | NL | 19 | 36 | 3 | 8 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 12 | 10 | 0.222 | 0.0 |
| 1990 | PIT | NL | 147 | 389 | 39 | 105 | 23 | 2 | 15 | 67 | 8 | 48 | 65 | 0.270 | 1028.2 |
| 1991 | ATL | NL | 91 | 265 | 32 | 67 | 12 | 0 | 11 | 45 | 0 | 25 | 31 | 0.253 | 134.5 |
| 1992 | ATL | NL | 125 | 372 | 30 | 97 | 25 | 1 | 10 | 61 | 6 | 46 | 51 | 0.261 | 573.8 |
| 1993 | ATL | NL | 117 | 277 | 33 | 72 | 14 | 1 | 9 | 35 | 4 | 31 | 43 | 0.260 | 90.0 |
| 1994 | HOU | NL | 46 | 61 | 7 | 21 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 7 | 0 | 9 | 9 | 0.344 | 174.3 |
Postseason Statistics
Playoff Career Batting
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 28 | 80 | 9 | 20 | 6 | 0 | 3 | 8 | 12 | 8 | 0.250 |
Playoff Batting by Year
| Year | Round | Team | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1993 | NLCS | ATL | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1.000 |
| 1992 | NLCS | ATL | 7 | 22 | 5 | 6 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 0 | 0.273 |
| 1992 | WS | ATL | 5 | 15 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 0.200 |
| 1991 | NLCS | ATL | 4 | 10 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0.300 |
| 1991 | WS | ATL | 7 | 24 | 0 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 4 | 0.125 |
| 1990 | NLCS | PIT | 4 | 8 | 1 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 2 | 3 | 0.500 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1B | 954 | 802 | 7437 | 786 | 69 | 620 |
| OF | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1983 | LAN | 1B | 4 | 0 | 8 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 1984 | LAN | 1B | 14 | 11 | 95 | 11 | 0 | 9 |
| 1985 | LAN | 1B | 16 | 14 | 148 | 14 | 1 | 8 |
| 1985 | PIT | 1B | 25 | 23 | 219 | 21 | 2 | 21 |
| 1986 | PIT | 1B | 153 | 137 | 1320 | 166 | 17 | 107 |
| 1986 | PIT | OF | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1987 | PIT | 1B | 144 | 131 | 1236 | 127 | 17 | 109 |
| 1988 | PIT | 1B | 138 | 119 | 1118 | 140 | 6 | 88 |
| 1989 | PIT | 1B | 13 | 13 | 111 | 7 | 1 | 5 |
| 1990 | PIT | 1B | 142 | 100 | 971 | 104 | 8 | 80 |
| 1991 | ATL | 1B | 85 | 72 | 668 | 50 | 3 | 53 |
| 1992 | ATL | 1B | 120 | 106 | 856 | 73 | 10 | 69 |
| 1993 | ATL | 1B | 90 | 69 | 627 | 62 | 3 | 62 |
| 1994 | HOU | 1B | 10 | 7 | 60 | 11 | 1 | 8 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| First Base | 954 |
| Left Field | 2 |
Awards & Honors
| Year | Award | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| 1990 | Hutch Award | |
| 1988 | Player of the Week | Week of 1988-06-24 |
Salary History
| Year | Team | League | Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1994 | HOU | NL | $300,000 |
| 1993 | ATL | NL | $1,600,000 |
| 1992 | ATL | NL | $2,400,000 |
| 1991 | ATL | NL | $1,600,000 |
| 1990 | PIT | NL | $510,000 |
| 1989 | PIT | NL | $510,000 |
| 1988 | PIT | NL | $360,000 |
| 1987 | PIT | NL | $200,000 |
| 1986 | PIT | NL | $92,000 |
| Total Career Earnings | $7,572,000 | ||
College History
| School Name | City | State | Years Attended |
|---|---|---|---|
| Liberty University | Lynchburg | VA | 1979, 1980, 1981 |