Brian Buchanan, baseball player, 2000-2004

Brian Buchanan

Born: 7/21/1973 in Miami, FL, USA

MLB Debut: 2000-05-19 | Final Game: 2004-08-29

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'4" | Weight: 230 lbs

Full name: Brian James Buchanan

Biography

Brian Buchanan was a professional baseball player born in 1973, who played in Major League Baseball from 2000 until 2004. Over the course of his career, he appeared in 346 games, showcasing his skills primarily as a position player. Buchanan was known for his power-hitting ability, as evidenced by his 32 home runs and 103 RBIs, which he accumulated during his time in the league. His career batting average stood at .258, and he also demonstrated some speed on the bases with a total of 9 stolen bases. Buchanan's playing career unfolded during a transitional period in baseball, marked by the late 1990s and early 2000s when the game was experiencing significant changes in player performance and dynamics, including the onset of the steroid era. Despite the challenges of competing in a highly competitive environment, Buchanan made his mark with his contributions to the teams he played for. His journey through the majors left a lasting impression, and he remains a noteworthy figure in the history of baseball for his contributions during his playing years.

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 0.258 0.328 0.439 0.767 231.9

Season-by-Season Batting

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

Career Games by Position

Position Games
First Base 43
Left Field 39
Right Field 133
Designated Hitter 43

Salary History

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 Career Earnings $1,405,000

College History

School Name City State Years Attended
University of Virginia Charlottesville VA 1992, 1993, 1994