J. T. Bruett
Outfielder · Career Stats, Bio & Records (1992-1993)
J. T. Bruett was an outfielder who played in Major League Baseball from 1992 to 1993 for the Minnesota Twins, a span of 2 seasons. In 73 career games, he hit .250 with 24 hits and 3 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
- Position
- Outfielder
- Bats / Throws
- L / L
- Height / Weight
- 5'11" / 175 lb
- MLB Debut
- 1992-06-03
- Last Game
- 1993-05-02
Full name: Joseph Timothy Bruett
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 73 | 96 | 9 | 24 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 6 | 7 | 16 | .250 | .314 | .312 | .627 | -126 |
Career AVG .250 vs. league average .261 across their career seasons — near league average.
Career OBP .314 vs. league average .328 across their career seasons — near league average.
Career SLG .312 vs. league average .391 across their career seasons — 20.0% below league average.
Career OPS .627 vs. league average .718 across their career seasons — 12.7% below league average.
Season-by-Season Batting
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| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | Lg AVG | Lg OBP | Lg SLG | Lg OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1992 | MIN | AL | 56 | 76 | 7 | 19 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 6 | 6 | 12 | .250 | .255 (-2%) | .322 (-3%) | .377 (-20%) | .699 (-12%) | -126.2 |
| 1993 | MIN | AL | 17 | 20 | 2 | 5 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 4 | .250 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| Career · 2 seasons | 73 | 96 | 9 | 24 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 6 | 7 | 16 | .250 | — | — | — | — | -126 | ||
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.
Game Log & Splits
View full game log (73 games) →Per-game data from Retrosheet (regular season, through 2025).
Batting — Home / Away
| Split | G | AB | R | H | HR | RBI | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 36 | 44 | 8 | 14 | 0 | 2 | .318 |
| Away | 37 | 52 | 1 | 10 | 0 | 1 | .192 |
Last 10 Games — Batting
| Date | Tm | Opp | Res | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1993-05-02 | MIN | DET | W | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1993-04-29 | MIN | BAL | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1993-04-28 | MIN | BAL | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1993-04-27 | MIN | MIL | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1993-04-26 | MIN | MIL | L | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 1993-04-24 | MIN | DET | L | 4 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 1993-04-22 | MIN | MIL | W | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 1993-04-20 | MIN | MIL | W | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1993-04-18 | MIN | KCR | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1993-04-17 | MIN | KCR | W | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each position.
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Left Field | 7 |
| Center Field | 24 |
| Right Field | 30 |
| Designated Hitter | 3 |
Salary History
J. T. Bruett's recorded salaries total $121,000 over 1 season, in 1993. This total is partial: the salary data covers 1985 to 2016, and Bruett's career ran from 1992 to 1993. No salary is recorded for 1992.
| Year | Team | League | Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1993 | MIN | AL | $121,000 |
| Total recorded salary (partial) | $121,000 | ||
College History
| School Name | City | State | Years Attended |
|---|---|---|---|
| University of Minnesota | Minneapolis | MN | 1986, 1987, 1988 |
J. T. Bruett: the record in brief
Between the debut on June 3, 1992 and the final game on May 2, 1993, J. T. Bruett built the record summarized on this page. Bruett spent the whole of the career shown here with one club, the Minnesota Twins. Born on October 8, 1967, in Milwaukee, WI, USA, Bruett is listed as an outfielder and batted and threw left-handed. Bruett's listed size is 5 feet, 11 inches and 175 pounds. On the record, J. T. Bruett was born Joseph Timothy Bruett.
Bruett's career batting table shows 73 games, 96 at bats and 24 hits, a .250 average, plus 3 RBI. Bruett's career OPS of .627 combines a .314 on-base mark with .312 slugging. Against a .261 league average for those years, Bruett's .250 average was near the norm. Bruett collected a career-high 19 hits in 1992. Even the best average among the busiest seasons, .250 in 1992, did not top the league's .255.
The position table credits Bruett with 30 games at right field and also lists 24 at center field, 7 at left field, and 3 at designated hitter. In the outfield, Bruett's fielding totals are 58 putouts, 1 assists and 3 errors.
Frequently Asked Questions about J. T. Bruett
- What years did J. T. Bruett play?
- J. T. Bruett played in Major League Baseball from 1992 to 1993.
- Was J. T. Bruett a pitcher?
- No. J. T. Bruett was a position player (Outfielder).
- How many home runs did J. T. Bruett hit?
- J. T. Bruett hit 0 career home runs with 24 hits.
- What teams did J. T. Bruett play for?
- J. T. Bruett played for one team, the Minnesota Twins (1992–1993).
- What were J. T. Bruett's career stats?
- In 73 games, J. T. Bruett had 24 hits, 3 RBI, 9 runs, and 6 stolen bases, with a .250 batting average.
- How much did J. T. Bruett earn in his career?
- J. T. Bruett's recorded salaries total $121,000 over 1 season, in 1993. This total is partial: the salary data covers 1985 to 2016, and Bruett's career ran from 1992 to 1993. No salary is recorded for 1992.
- What was J. T. Bruett's salary?
- J. T. Bruett's recorded salary was $121,000 in 1993.
- What position did J. T. Bruett play?
- J. T. Bruett played primarily as an outfielder, the position where he appeared in the most games.
- How tall was J. T. Bruett and how much did he weigh?
- J. T. Bruett was listed at 5 feet 11 inches and 175 pounds.
- What was J. T. Bruett's career batting average?
- J. T. Bruett batted .250 over his career, with 24 hits in 96 at bats.
- How many RBI did J. T. Bruett have?
- J. T. Bruett drove in 3 runs in his career.
- Is J. T. Bruett in the Hall of Fame?
- No. J. T. Bruett has not been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.