Brian Buchanan
Outfielder · Career Stats, Bio & Records (2000-2004)
Brian Buchanan was an outfielder who played in Major League Baseball from 2000 to 2004 for the Minnesota Twins, the San Diego Padres, and the New York Mets, a span of 5 seasons. In 346 career games, he hit .258 with 198 hits, 32 home runs, and 103 RBI. His career PIV — Baseball Data Hub's era-adjusted measure of offensive impact — is 275.
- 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
- 6'4" / 230 lb
- MLB Debut
- 2000-05-19
- Last Game
- 2004-08-29
Full name: Brian James Buchanan
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 346 | 767 | 105 | 198 | 37 | 3 | 32 | 103 | 9 | 73 | 210 | .258 | .328 | .439 | .767 | 275 |
Career AVG .258 vs. league average .265 across their career seasons — near league average.
Career OBP .328 vs. league average .335 across their career seasons — near league average.
Career SLG .439 vs. league average .426 across their career seasons — near league average.
Career OPS .767 vs. league average .761 across their career seasons — near 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | MIN | AL | 30 | 82 | 10 | 19 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 8 | 0 | 8 | 22 | .232 | .270 (-14%) | .344 (-13%) | .437 (-30%) | .782 (-23%) | -321.1 |
| 2001 | MIN | AL | 69 | 197 | 28 | 54 | 12 | 0 | 10 | 32 | 1 | 19 | 58 | .274 | .263 (+4%) | .332 (+3%) | .426 (+14%) | .758 (+9%) | 340.6 |
| 2002 | MIN | AL | 44 | 135 | 19 | 34 | 5 | 1 | 5 | 15 | 2 | 6 | 33 | .252 | .261 (-4%) | .331 (-11%) | .416 (avg) | .747 (-5%) | -134.8 |
| 2002 | SDN | NL | 48 | 92 | 12 | 27 | 5 | 0 | 6 | 13 | 0 | 9 | 26 | .293 | .261 (+12%) | .331 (+10%) | .416 (+30%) | .747 (+21%) | -134.8 |
| 2003 | SDN | NL | 115 | 198 | 29 | 52 | 10 | 2 | 8 | 29 | 6 | 24 | 51 | .263 | .264 (-1%) | .332 (+4%) | .422 (+8%) | .754 (+6%) | 244.7 |
| 2004 | SDN | NL | 38 | 60 | 7 | 12 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 6 | 0 | 6 | 19 | .200 | .266 (-25%) | .335 (-17%) | .427 (-22%) | .762 (-20%) | -202.8 |
| 2004 | NYN | NL | 2 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | .000 | — | — | — | — | -202.8 |
| Career · 7 seasons | 346 | 767 | 105 | 198 | 37 | 3 | 32 | 103 | 9 | 73 | 210 | .258 | — | — | — | — | -411 | ||
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 (346 games) →Per-game data from Retrosheet (regular season, through 2025).
Batting — Home / Away
| Split | G | AB | R | H | HR | RBI | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 175 | 388 | 60 | 111 | 20 | 65 | .286 |
| Away | 171 | 379 | 45 | 87 | 12 | 38 | .230 |
Last 10 Games — Batting
| Date | Tm | Opp | Res | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2004-08-29 | NYN | LAD | L | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 2004-08-26 | NYN | SDP | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 2004-08-17 | SDP | ATL | W | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2004-08-16 | SDP | ATL | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2004-08-13 | SDP | CIN | W | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2004-08-12 | SDP | CHC | W | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2004-08-10 | SDP | CHC | W | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2004-08-08 | SDP | PIT | L | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 2004-08-06 | SDP | PIT | W | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2004-08-05 | SDP | PHI | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1B | 43 | 27 | 228 | 16 | 2 | 27 |
| OF | 170 | 122 | 229 | 5 | 3 | 1 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | MIN | OF | 25 | 23 | 34 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 2001 | MIN | OF | 46 | 36 | 70 | 1 | 2 | 0 |
| 2002 | MIN | OF | 24 | 20 | 48 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2002 | SDN | 1B | 15 | 7 | 74 | 6 | 0 | 6 |
| 2002 | SDN | OF | 14 | 13 | 18 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| 2003 | SDN | 1B | 24 | 19 | 137 | 9 | 2 | 19 |
| 2003 | SDN | OF | 43 | 17 | 47 | 2 | 0 | 1 |
| 2004 | SDN | 1B | 3 | 0 | 9 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 2004 | SDN | OF | 18 | 13 | 12 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2004 | NYN | 1B | 1 | 1 | 8 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
Career Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each position.
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| First Base | 43 |
| Left Field | 39 |
| Right Field | 133 |
| Designated Hitter | 43 |
Salary History
Brian Buchanan's recorded salaries total $1,405,000 over 4 seasons, 2001 to 2004. This total is partial: the salary data covers 1985 to 2016, and Buchanan's career ran from 2000 to 2004. No salary is recorded for 2000.
| Year | Team | League | Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2004 | SDN | NL | $650,000 |
| 2003 | SDN | NL | $325,000 |
| 2002 | MIN | AL | $225,000 |
| 2001 | MIN | AL | $205,000 |
| Total recorded salary (partial) | $1,405,000 | ||
College History
| School Name | City | State | Years Attended |
|---|---|---|---|
| University of Virginia | Charlottesville | VA | 1992, 1993, 1994 |
Brian Buchanan: the record in brief
Between the debut on May 19, 2000 and the final game on August 29, 2004, Brian Buchanan built the record summarized on this page. The team column moves through the Minnesota Twins (2000 through 2002), the San Diego Padres (2002 to 2004), and the New York Mets (2004). Buchanan, born on July 21, 1973, in Miami, FL, USA, is listed as an outfielder and batted and threw right-handed. The bio gives 6'4" and 230 pounds. Brian Buchanan was the playing name; the full given name is Brian James.
Buchanan finished with 198 hits from 767 at bats in 346 games, which works out to .258, along with 32 home runs and 103 RBI. Buchanan got on base at a .328 rate and slugged .439 (.767 OPS). Buchanan hit .258 while the league hit .265 over the same span, a figure close to average. Buchanan's most home runs in a season came in 2001, when the total reached 10 for the Minnesota Twins. The hits column peaks at 54, in 2001.
Frequently Asked Questions about Brian Buchanan
- What years did Brian Buchanan play?
- Brian Buchanan played in Major League Baseball from 2000 to 2004.
- Was Brian Buchanan a pitcher?
- No. Brian Buchanan was a position player (Outfielder).
- How many home runs did Brian Buchanan hit?
- Brian Buchanan hit 32 career home runs with 198 hits.
- What teams did Brian Buchanan play for?
- Brian Buchanan played for 3 teams: the Minnesota Twins (2000–2002), the San Diego Padres (2002–2004), and the New York Mets (2004).
- What were Brian Buchanan's career stats?
- In 346 games, Brian Buchanan had 198 hits, 32 home runs, 103 RBI, 105 runs, and 9 stolen bases, with a .258 batting average.
- How much did Brian Buchanan earn in his career?
- Brian Buchanan's recorded salaries total $1,405,000 over 4 seasons, 2001 to 2004. This total is partial: the salary data covers 1985 to 2016, and Buchanan's career ran from 2000 to 2004. No salary is recorded for 2000.
- What was Brian Buchanan's salary?
- Brian Buchanan's last recorded salary was $650,000, in 2004. His highest recorded salary was $650,000, in 2004, and his lowest was $205,000, in 2001. The Salary History table lists each season from 2001 to 2004.
- What position did Brian Buchanan play?
- Brian Buchanan played primarily as an outfielder, the position where he appeared in the most games.
- How tall was Brian Buchanan and how much did he weigh?
- Brian Buchanan was listed at 6 feet 4 inches and 230 pounds.
- How many home runs did Brian Buchanan hit each season?
- Brian Buchanan's home runs by season: 1 in 2000, 10 in 2001, 11 in 2002, 8 in 2003, and 2 in 2004. His most in one season was 11, in 2002.
- What was Brian Buchanan's career batting average?
- Brian Buchanan batted .258 over his career, with 198 hits in 767 at bats.
- How many RBI did Brian Buchanan have?
- Brian Buchanan drove in 103 runs in his career.
- Is Brian Buchanan in the Hall of Fame?
- No. Brian Buchanan has not been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.