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
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | MIN | AL | 30 | 82 | 10 | 19 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 8 | 0 | 8 | 22 | 0.232 | -339.0 |
| 2001 | MIN | AL | 69 | 197 | 28 | 54 | 12 | 0 | 10 | 32 | 1 | 19 | 58 | 0.274 | 340.6 |
| 2002 | MIN | AL | 44 | 135 | 19 | 34 | 5 | 1 | 5 | 15 | 2 | 6 | 33 | 0.252 | -145.8 |
| 2002 | SDP | NL | 48 | 92 | 12 | 27 | 5 | 0 | 6 | 13 | 0 | 9 | 26 | 0.293 | -145.8 |
| 2003 | SDP | NL | 115 | 198 | 29 | 52 | 10 | 2 | 8 | 29 | 6 | 24 | 51 | 0.263 | 244.7 |
| 2004 | NYN | NL | 2 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0.000 | 0.0 |
| 2004 | SDP | NL | 38 | 60 | 7 | 12 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 6 | 0 | 6 | 19 | 0.200 | 0.0 |
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 | NYN | 1B | 1 | 1 | 8 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| 2004 | SDN | 1B | 3 | 0 | 9 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 2004 | SDN | OF | 18 | 13 | 12 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
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 |