Derek Bryant
Outfielder · Career Stats, Bio & Records (1979)
Derek Bryant was an outfielder who played in Major League Baseball in 1979 for the Athletics. In 39 career games, he hit .179 with 19 hits and 13 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
- R / R
- Height / Weight
- 5'11" / 185 lb
- MLB Debut
- 1979-04-24
- Last Game
- 1979-09-19
Full name: Derek Roszell Bryant
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 39 | 106 | 8 | 19 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 13 | 0 | 10 | 10 | .179 | .246 | .217 | .463 | -627 |
Career AVG .179 vs. league average .265 across their career seasons — 32.5% below league average.
Career OBP .246 vs. league average .330 across their career seasons — 25.5% below league average.
Career SLG .217 vs. league average .397 across their career seasons — 45.4% below league average.
Career OPS .463 vs. league average .727 across their career seasons — 36.4% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1979 | OAK | AL | 39 | 106 | 8 | 19 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 13 | 0 | 10 | 10 | .179 | .265 (-32%) | .329 (-25%) | .397 (-45%) | .727 (-36%) | -627.2 |
| Career · 1 season | 39 | 106 | 8 | 19 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 13 | 0 | 10 | 10 | .179 | — | — | — | — | -627 | ||
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 (39 games) →Per-game data from Retrosheet (regular season, through 2025).
Batting — Home / Away
| Split | G | AB | R | H | HR | RBI | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 23 | 63 | 5 | 10 | 0 | 7 | .159 |
| Away | 16 | 43 | 3 | 9 | 0 | 6 | .209 |
Last 10 Games — Batting
| Date | Tm | Opp | Res | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1979-09-19 | OAK | TEX | L | 3 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| 1979-09-16 | OAK | CHW | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1979-09-14 | OAK | CHW | W | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1979-09-08 | OAK | CHW | W | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1979-09-07 | OAK | CHW | W | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1979-08-26 | OAK | CLE | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1979-07-07 | OAK | NYY | L | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 1979-07-06 | OAK | NYY | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1979-07-01 | OAK | TEX | W | 6 | 2 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 0 |
| 1979-06-30 | OAK | TEX | L | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each position.
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Left Field | 25 |
| Right Field | 10 |
| Designated Hitter | 2 |
College History
| School Name | City | State | Years Attended |
|---|---|---|---|
| University of Kentucky | Lexington | KY | 1971, 1972, 1973 |
Derek Bryant: the record in brief
According to the bio, Derek Bryant debuted on April 24, 1979 and played a final game on September 19, 1979. All of the seasons listed were played for the Oakland Athletics. Bryant, born on October 9, 1951, in Lexington, KY, USA, is listed as an outfielder and threw and hit right-handed. Bryant's listed size is 5'11" and 185 pounds. The bio lists the given name Derek Roszell.
Bryant finished with 19 hits from 106 at bats in 39 games, which works out to .179, along with 13 runs batted in. On-base and slugging figures of .246 and .217 give Bryant a career OPS of .463. Bryant's .179 average ran 32.5% below the .265 that the league posted over the same seasons. The OPS comparison is .463 to a league .727, 36.4% below average. Bryant's lone season row is 1979 with the Oakland Athletics: 39 games, 19 hits in 106 at bats. That year the league hit .265, the figure in the row's Lg AVG column.
By games played in the field, left field leads with 25, followed by right field (10) and designated hitter (2). In the outfield, Bryant's fielding totals are 55 putouts, 2 assists and 0 errors.
Frequently Asked Questions about Derek Bryant
- Was Derek Bryant a pitcher?
- No. Derek Bryant was a position player (Outfielder).
- How many home runs did Derek Bryant hit?
- Derek Bryant hit 0 career home runs with 19 hits.
- What was Derek Bryant's career batting average?
- Derek Bryant batted .179 over his career, with 19 hits in 106 at bats.
- How many RBI did Derek Bryant have?
- Derek Bryant drove in 13 runs in his career.
- Is Derek Bryant in the Hall of Fame?
- No. Derek Bryant has not been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.
- What teams did Derek Bryant play for?
- Derek Bryant played for the Athletics.