Reid Brignac
Born: 1/16/1986 in St. Amant, LA, USA
MLB Debut: 2008-07-04 | Final Game: 2016-05-26
Bats: B | Throws: R | Height: 6'2" | Weight: 197 lbs
Full name: Reid Michael Brignac
Biography
Reid Brignac was a professional baseball player born in 1986, who made a name for himself in Major League Baseball (MLB) primarily as a shortstop and utility player. His career spanned from 2008 to 2016, during which he played in a total of 369 games. Known for his versatility on the field, Brignac showcased his skills with a notable presence in the Tampa Bay Rays organization, where he was a part of a team that emphasized strong defensive play and speed on the bases.
Throughout his career, Brignac accumulated 194 hits, 12 home runs, and 84 RBIs, finishing with a batting average of .219. He also demonstrated his agility with 9 stolen bases, contributing to his reputation as a player capable of impacting games both offensively and defensively. While he may not have achieved superstar status, Brignac's commitment to the game and his contributions during his time in the league were appreciated by his teammates and fans alike. His career unfolded in an era marked by both the evolution of player roles and the increasing importance of analytics in evaluating performance, placing him among a generation of players navigating the changing landscape of professional baseball.
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 369 | 886 | 83 | 194 | 36 | 4 | 12 | 84 | 9 | 51 | 246 | 0.219 | 0.264 | 0.309 | 0.573 | -2236.5 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2008 | TBR | AL | 4 | 10 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 5 | 0.000 | 0.0 |
| 2009 | TBR | AL | 31 | 90 | 10 | 25 | 8 | 2 | 1 | 6 | 2 | 3 | 20 | 0.278 | -50.8 |
| 2010 | TBR | AL | 113 | 301 | 39 | 77 | 13 | 1 | 8 | 45 | 3 | 20 | 77 | 0.256 | -314.8 |
| 2011 | TBR | AL | 92 | 249 | 18 | 48 | 4 | 0 | 1 | 15 | 3 | 10 | 63 | 0.193 | -1716.7 |
| 2012 | TBR | AL | 16 | 21 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 5 | 0.095 | 0.0 |
| 2013 | COL | NL | 29 | 48 | 4 | 12 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 6 | 0 | 3 | 13 | 0.250 | -54.1 |
| 2013 | NYY | AL | 17 | 44 | 1 | 5 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 17 | 0.114 | -54.1 |
| 2014 | PHI | NL | 37 | 81 | 4 | 18 | 5 | 1 | 1 | 10 | 1 | 9 | 33 | 0.222 | -100.2 |
| 2015 | MIA | NL | 17 | 13 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 5 | 0.077 | 0.0 |
| 2016 | ATL | NL | 13 | 29 | 3 | 6 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 8 | 0.207 | 0.0 |
Postseason Statistics
Playoff Career Batting
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 0.000 |
Playoff Batting by Year
| Year | Round | Team | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 | ALDS2 | TBA | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0.000 |
| 2010 | ALDS1 | TBA | 2 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0.000 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2B | 82 | 45 | 88 | 150 | 5 | 21 |
| 3B | 39 | 23 | 18 | 48 | 3 | 4 |
| OF | 4 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| SS | 207 | 157 | 225 | 445 | 17 | 94 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2008 | TBA | SS | 4 | 2 | 4 | 7 | 2 | 3 |
| 2009 | TBA | 2B | 3 | 1 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 0 |
| 2009 | TBA | SS | 28 | 23 | 26 | 62 | 2 | 9 |
| 2010 | TBA | 2B | 68 | 38 | 77 | 129 | 5 | 19 |
| 2010 | TBA | SS | 50 | 37 | 56 | 108 | 4 | 20 |
| 2010 | TBA | OF | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2011 | TBA | SS | 91 | 76 | 104 | 217 | 7 | 44 |
| 2012 | TBA | 2B | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 2012 | TBA | 3B | 4 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 |
| 2012 | TBA | SS | 11 | 5 | 13 | 20 | 1 | 11 |
| 2012 | TBA | OF | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2013 | COL | 2B | 3 | 3 | 6 | 8 | 0 | 1 |
| 2013 | COL | 3B | 8 | 4 | 4 | 10 | 2 | 1 |
| 2013 | COL | SS | 3 | 2 | 4 | 3 | 1 | 0 |
| 2013 | COL | OF | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2013 | NYA | SS | 17 | 12 | 17 | 27 | 0 | 7 |
| 2014 | PHI | 2B | 3 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 0 |
| 2014 | PHI | 3B | 20 | 15 | 9 | 22 | 0 | 2 |
| 2014 | PHI | SS | 3 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 2015 | MIA | 3B | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2016 | ATL | 2B | 4 | 2 | 4 | 5 | 0 | 1 |
| 2016 | ATL | 3B | 5 | 3 | 4 | 13 | 1 | 1 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Second Base | 82 |
| Third Base | 39 |
| Shortstop | 207 |
| Left Field | 2 |
| Right Field | 2 |
| Designated Hitter | 1 |
Salary History
| Year | Team | League | Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | COL | NL | $499,000 |
| 2012 | TBA | AL | $490,600 |
| 2011 | TBA | AL | $425,400 |
| 2010 | TBA | AL | $403,700 |
| Total Career Earnings | $1,818,700 | ||