Tilson Brito

Second Baseman · Career Stats, Bio & Records (1996-1997)

Tilson Brito was a second baseman who played in Major League Baseball from 1996 to 1997 for the Toronto Blue Jays and the Athletics, a span of 2 seasons. In 92 career games, he hit .238 with 60 hits, 3 home runs, and 21 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 .238
HR 3
RBI 21
H 60
OPS .634
PIV -705
Position
Second Baseman
Bats / Throws
R / R
Height / Weight
6'0" / 170 lb
Born
5/28/1972 in Santo Domingo, Distrito Nacional, D.R.
MLB Debut
1996-04-01
Last Game
1997-09-28

Full name: Tilson Manuel Brito

Career Batting Statistics

Tilson Brito β€” Career Batting Statistics
G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
92 252 27 60 12 1 3 21 2 20 56 .238 .305 .329 .634 -705

Career AVG .238 vs. league average .268 across their career seasons β€” 11.3% below league average.

Career OBP .305 vs. league average .339 across their career seasons β€” 10.0% below league average.

Career SLG .329 vs. league average .423 across their career seasons β€” 22.1% below league average.

Career OPS .634 vs. league average .762 across their career seasons β€” 16.8% below league average.

Season-by-Season Batting

Career Arc

Click a stat to plot it across every season.

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.

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

Batting — Home / Away

Tilson Brito β€” Batting β€” Home / Away
SplitGABRHHRRBIAVG
Home391021525311.245
Away531501235010.233

Last 10 Games — Batting

Tilson Brito β€” Last 10 Games β€” Batting
DateTmOppResABRH2B3BHRRBIBBSO
1997-09-28 OAKSEAW 322000100
1997-09-27 OAKSEAL 400000002
1997-09-26 OAKSEAW 400000002
1997-09-24 OAKTEXL 422100000
1997-09-22 OAKSEAL 300000001
1997-09-20 OAKSEAW 000000000
1997-09-15 OAKDETL 512100001
1997-09-14 OAKDETL 401000100
1997-09-13 OAKDETW 311001210
1997-08-20 OAKBOSL 000000000

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Tilson Brito β€” Career Fielding Totals by Position
Position G GS PO A E DP
2B 45 40 67 123 5 33
3B 27 14 20 29 2 5
SS 19 14 24 31 2 10

Season-by-Season Fielding

Career Games by Position

Position Diamond

Circle size = games played at each position.

Tilson Brito β€” Career Games by Position
Position Games
Second Base 45
Third Base 27
Shortstop 19
Designated Hitter 2

Salary History

Tilson Brito's recorded salaries total $269,000 over 2 seasons, 1996 to 1997. Brito's career, 1996 to 1997, falls within 1985 to 2016, the years the salary data covers.

Tilson Brito β€” Salary History
Year Team League Salary
1997 TOR AL $160,000
1996 TOR AL $109,000
Total recorded salary $269,000

Tilson Brito: the record in brief

According to the bio, Tilson Brito debuted on April 1, 1996 and played a final game on September 28, 1997. By club, Brito's seasons break down as the Toronto Blue Jays (1996 to 1997) and the Oakland Athletics (1997). Brito played primarily as a second baseman and threw and hit right-handed. The bio adds a birth date on May 28, 1972, in Santo Domingo, Distrito Nacional, D.R. and a listed size of 6'0" and 170 pounds. Tilson Brito was the playing name; the full given name is Tilson Manuel.

In 92 games and 252 at bats, Brito batted .238 with 60 hits, along with 3 homers and 21 runs batted in. Brito got on base at a .305 rate and slugged .329 (.634 OPS). Brito's .238 average ran 11.3% below the .268 that the league posted over the same seasons. The OPS comparison is .634 to a league .762, 16.8% below average. 1997 produced Brito's most hits, 28 of them for the Toronto Blue Jays. Even the best average among the busiest seasons, .237 in 1996, did not top the league's .269.

Frequently Asked Questions about Tilson Brito

What years did Tilson Brito play?
Tilson Brito played in Major League Baseball from 1996 to 1997.
Was Tilson Brito a pitcher?
No. Tilson Brito was a position player (Second Baseman).
How many home runs did Tilson Brito hit?
Tilson Brito hit 3 career home runs with 60 hits.
What teams did Tilson Brito play for?
Tilson Brito played for 2 teams: the Toronto Blue Jays (1996–1997) and the Oakland Athletics (1997).
What were Tilson Brito's career stats?
In 92 games, Tilson Brito had 60 hits, 3 home runs, 21 RBI, 27 runs, and 2 stolen bases, with a .238 batting average.
How much did Tilson Brito earn in his career?
Tilson Brito's recorded salaries total $269,000 over 2 seasons, 1996 to 1997. Brito's career, 1996 to 1997, falls within 1985 to 2016, the years the salary data covers.
What was Tilson Brito's salary?
Tilson Brito's last recorded salary was $160,000, in 1997. His highest recorded salary was $160,000, in 1997, and his lowest was $109,000, in 1996. The Salary History table lists each season from 1996 to 1997.
What position did Tilson Brito play?
Tilson Brito played primarily as a second baseman, the position where he appeared in the most games.
How tall was Tilson Brito and how much did he weigh?
Tilson Brito was listed at 6 feet and 170 pounds.
How many home runs did Tilson Brito hit each season?
Tilson Brito's home runs by season: 1 in 1996 and 2 in 1997. His most in one season was 2, in 1997.
What was Tilson Brito's career batting average?
Tilson Brito batted .238 over his career, with 60 hits in 252 at bats.
How many RBI did Tilson Brito have?
Tilson Brito drove in 21 runs in his career.
Is Tilson Brito in the Hall of Fame?
No. Tilson Brito has not been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.