Brian Denman
Born: 2/12/1956 in Minneapolis, MN, USA
MLB Debut: 1982-08-22 | Final Game: 1982-10-02
Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'4" | Weight: 205 lbs
Full name: Brian John Denman
Biography
Brian Denman, born in 1956, was a professional baseball pitcher whose career spanned a brief but memorable period from August 22, 1982, to October 2, 1982. Denman made his mark in the major leagues with a record of 3-4, showcasing his skills on the mound during a time when baseball was evolving, with teams increasingly relying on specialized pitchers and advanced strategies.
While Denman's career statistics included a 4.78 ERA and 9 strikeouts, he did not register any saves throughout his time in the league. Despite the limited volume of his performance, Denman contributed to the game during a transitional era in baseball, where the balance of power was shifting from traditional approaches to more analytics-driven decision-making. His journey through the professional ranks serves as a reminder of the myriad players who have shaped the sport, even if their careers did not span for long.
Career Pitching Statistics
| W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | HR | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 | 4 | 9 | 9 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 49.0 | 55 | 26 | 6 | 9 | 9 | 4.78 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Pitching
| Year | Team | Lg | W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1982 | BOS | AL | 3 | 4 | 9 | 9 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 49.0 | 55 | 26 | 9 | 9 | 4.78 | -778.5 |
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | .000 | .000 | .000 | 0.0 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1982 | BOS | AL | 9 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| P | 9 | 9 | 6 | 5 | 0 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1982 | BOS | P | 9 | 9 | 6 | 5 | 0 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | 9 |
College History
| School Name | City | State | Years Attended |
|---|---|---|---|
| University of Minnesota | Minneapolis | MN | 1975, 1976, 1977 |