Scott Brosius, baseball player, 141 home runs, 1991-2001

Scott Brosius

Born: 8/15/1966 in Hillsboro, OR, USA

MLB Debut: 1991-08-07 | Final Game: 2001-10-06

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'1" | Weight: 200 lbs

Full name: Scott David Brosius

Biography

Scott Brosius was a professional baseball player born in 1966, who played primarily as a position player from 1991 until his retirement in 2001. Throughout his career, he participated in 1,146 games, achieving a total of 1,001 hits, 141 home runs, and 531 RBIs. Brosius was known for his solid defensive skills and ability to perform in clutch situations, which culminated in his selection as an All-Star once during his career. He finished with a batting average of .257 and added 57 stolen bases, showcasing a blend of power and speed that made him a valuable asset to his teams. Brosius's career spanned a pivotal era in Major League Baseball characterized by increasing offensive production and the emergence of powerful hitters. He is perhaps best remembered for his time with the New York Yankees, where he contributed significantly to their success during the late 1990s, including their World Series championships in 1998, 1999, and 2000. His contributions on the field, particularly in postseason play, left a lasting impact in the eyes of fans and established his legacy as a key player during one of the Yankees' most dominant periods in franchise history. After retiring, Brosius transitioned to coaching, further influencing the game and mentoring the next generation of players.

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
1146 3889 544 1001 200 8 141 531 57 348 699 0.257 0.323 0.422 0.744 -2008.0

Season-by-Season Batting

Postseason Statistics

Playoff Career Batting

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI BB SO AVG
58 196 19 48 8 1 8 30 8 46 0.245

Playoff Batting by Year

Year Round Team G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI BB SO AVG
2001 ALCS NYA 5 16 3 3 2 0 0 2 0 6 0.188
2001 ALDS2 NYA 5 17 0 1 0 0 0 1 0 3 0.059
2001 WS NYA 7 24 1 4 2 0 1 3 0 8 0.167
2000 ALCS NYA 6 18 2 4 0 0 0 0 2 3 0.222
2000 ALDS1 NYA 5 17 0 3 1 0 0 1 1 4 0.176
2000 WS NYA 5 13 2 4 0 0 1 3 2 2 0.308
1999 ALDS2 NYA 3 10 0 1 1 0 0 1 0 0 0.100
1999 ALCS NYA 5 18 3 4 0 1 2 3 1 4 0.222
1999 WS NYA 4 16 2 6 1 0 0 1 0 5 0.375
1998 ALCS NYA 6 20 2 6 1 0 1 6 2 4 0.300
1998 ALDS2 NYA 3 10 1 4 0 0 1 3 0 3 0.400
1998 WS NYA 4 17 3 8 0 0 2 6 0 4 0.471

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
1B 48 27 274 23 2 38
2B 21 2 7 9 0 2
3B 934 892 661 1734 110 170
OF 166 120 249 8 4 1
SS 40 13 28 47 3 11

Season-by-Season Fielding

Career Games by Position

Position Games
First Base 48
Second Base 21
Third Base 934
Shortstop 40
Left Field 37
Center Field 68
Right Field 74
Designated Hitter 8

Awards & Honors

Year Award Notes
1999 Gold Glove 3B
1998 Babe Ruth Award 3B
1998 TSN All-Star 3B
1998 World Series MVP
1996 Player of the Week Week of 1996-07-20
1996 Player of the Week Week of 1996-04-27

Salary History

Year Team League Salary
2001 NYA AL $5,250,000
2000 NYA AL $5,250,000
1999 NYA AL $5,250,000
1998 NYA AL $2,650,000
1997 OAK AL $2,550,000
1996 OAK AL $970,000
1995 OAK AL $235,000
1994 OAK AL $165,000
1993 OAK AL $130,000
1992 OAK AL $113,000
Total Career Earnings $22,563,000

College History

School Name City State Years Attended
Linfield College McMinnville OR 1985, 1986, 1987