Brian Dozier, baseball player, 192 home runs, 2012-2020

Brian Dozier

Born: 5/15/1987 in Tupelo, MS, USA

MLB Debut: 2012-05-07 | Final Game: 2020-08-14

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 5'11" | Weight: 200 lbs

Full name: James Brian Dozier

Biography

Brian Dozier, born in 1987, was a notable professional baseball player who had a career spanning from 2012 to 2020. Primarily playing as a position player, Dozier made a significant impact in Major League Baseball, particularly known for his power-hitting and defensive capabilities at second base. Over the course of 1,144 games, he accumulated 1,055 hits, 192 home runs, and 561 RBIs, establishing himself as a key player in the lineups of the teams he represented. His career batting average stood at .244, complemented by 105 stolen bases, showcasing his versatility and speed on the bases. Dozier's most prominent years came while playing for the Minnesota Twins, where he earned his sole All-Star selection. He was part of a generation of players who began to embrace the home run as a key component of offensive strategy, contributing to the evolving nature of the game during the late 2010s. His ability to hit home runs and steal bases made him a valuable asset in a competitive league, reflecting the changing dynamics of baseball during that era. After his retirement in 2020, Dozier left behind a legacy of being a reliable middle infielder who could change the course of a game with both his bat and glove.

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
1144 4316 664 1055 231 21 192 561 105 488 973 0.244 0.325 0.441 0.767 5011.4

Season-by-Season Batting

Career Pitching Statistics

W L G GS CG SHO SV IP H ER HR BB SO ERA Pitcher PIV
0 0 1 0 0 0 0 1.0 2 2 1 0 0 18.00 0

Season-by-Season Pitching

Postseason Statistics

Playoff Career Batting

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI BB SO AVG
20 26 4 4 0 0 1 3 7 8 0.154

Playoff Batting by Year

Year Round Team G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI BB SO AVG
2019 NLCS WAS 3 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.000
2019 WS WAS 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 .000
2019 NLDS1 WAS 3 4 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 0.000
2019 NLWC WAS 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.000
2018 NLCS LAN 6 9 1 1 0 0 0 2 2 2 0.111
2018 WS LAN 4 5 2 0 0 0 0 0 3 1 0.000
2018 NLDS2 LAN 1 2 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 1 0.500
2017 ALWC MIN 1 4 1 2 0 0 1 1 1 2 0.500

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
2B 1038 1013 1753 2813 60 689
P 1 0 0 0 0 0
SS 83 81 111 287 15 70

Season-by-Season Fielding

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Pitcher 1
Second Base 1038
Shortstop 83
Designated Hitter 3

Awards & Honors

Year Award Notes
2017 Gold Glove 2B

Salary History

Year Team League Salary
2016 MIN AL $3,000,000
2015 MIN AL $2,000,000
2014 MIN AL $540,000
2013 MIN AL $497,500
Total Career Earnings $6,037,500

College History

School Name City State Years Attended
University of Southern Mississippi Hattiesburg MS 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009

Award Voting History

Year Award League Finish Points Won Points Max Votes First
2017 Most Valuable Player AL 11th 25.0 420 0
2016 Most Valuable Player AL 13th 9.0 420 0
2015 Most Valuable Player AL 28th 1.0 420 0