Brad Eldred
First Baseman · Career Stats, Bio & Records (2005-2012)
Brad Eldred was a first baseman who played in Major League Baseball from 2005 to 2012 for the Pittsburgh Pirates, the Colorado Rockies, and the Detroit Tigers, a span of 8 seasons. In 90 career games, he hit .203 with 56 hits, 15 home runs, and 34 RBI.
- 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
- First Baseman
- Bats / Throws
- R / R
- Height / Weight
- 6'6" / 270 lb
- MLB Debut
- 2005-07-22
- Last Game
- 2012-05-02
Full name: Bradley Ross Eldred
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 90 | 276 | 31 | 56 | 12 | 1 | 15 | 34 | 1 | 17 | 109 | .203 | .258 | .417 | .674 | -110 |
Career AVG .203 vs. league average .261 across their career seasons — 22.3% below league average.
Career OBP .258 vs. league average .328 across their career seasons — 21.4% below league average.
Career SLG .417 vs. league average .412 across their career seasons — near league average.
Career OPS .674 vs. league average .740 across their career seasons — 8.9% below 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2005 | PIT | NL | 55 | 190 | 23 | 42 | 9 | 0 | 12 | 27 | 1 | 13 | 77 | .221 | .264 (-16%) | .330 (-16%) | .418 (+9%) | .749 (-2%) | -110.5 |
| 2007 | PIT | NL | 19 | 46 | 3 | 5 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 16 | .109 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 2010 | COL | NL | 11 | 24 | 4 | 6 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 2 | 10 | .250 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 2012 | DET | AL | 5 | 16 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 6 | .188 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| Career · 4 seasons | 90 | 276 | 31 | 56 | 12 | 1 | 15 | 34 | 1 | 17 | 109 | .203 | — | — | — | — | -110 | ||
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 (90 games) →Per-game data from Retrosheet (regular season, through 2025).
Batting — Home / Away
| Split | G | AB | R | H | HR | RBI | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 47 | 149 | 18 | 27 | 6 | 14 | .181 |
| Away | 43 | 127 | 13 | 29 | 9 | 20 | .228 |
Last 10 Games — Batting
| Date | Tm | Opp | Res | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2012-05-02 | DET | KCR | L | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 2012-05-01 | DET | KCR | W | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 2012-04-29 | DET | NYY | L | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 2012-04-28 | DET | NYY | W | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| 2012-04-27 | DET | NYY | L | 5 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 |
| 2010-07-24 | COL | PHI | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2010-07-22 | COL | MIA | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 2010-07-21 | COL | MIA | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 2010-07-20 | COL | MIA | W | 5 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 3 |
| 2010-07-19 | COL | MIA | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each position.
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| First Base | 60 |
| Right Field | 8 |
| Designated Hitter | 6 |
Salary History
| Year | Team | League | Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2007 | PIT | NL | $382,000 |
| Total Career Earnings | $382,000 | ||
College History
| School Name | City | State | Years Attended |
|---|---|---|---|
| Florida International University | Miami | FL | 1999, 2000, 2001, 2002 |
Brad Eldred: the record in brief
July 22, 2005 and May 2, 2012 bracket Brad Eldred's time in the majors: the debut and the last game on record. The team column moves through the Pittsburgh Pirates (2005 through 2007), the Colorado Rockies (2010), and the Detroit Tigers (2012). Eldred played primarily as a first baseman and batted and threw right-handed. Born on July 12, 1980, in Fort Lauderdale, FL, USA, Eldred was listed at 6-foot-6 and 270 pounds. The given name on file is Bradley Ross Eldred.
The batting record for Eldred: 90 games, 56 hits in 276 at bats, and a .203 average, plus 15 homers and 34 runs batted in. Eldred got on base at a .258 rate and slugged .417 (.674 OPS). Set against a .261 league average for the same years, Eldred's .203 average sits 22.3% below it. No season beat the 12 home runs Eldred hit in 2005. The highest hit total in a season was 42, in 2005. Even the best average among the busiest seasons, .221 in 2005, did not top the league's .264.
Frequently Asked Questions about Brad Eldred
- What years did Brad Eldred play?
- Brad Eldred played in Major League Baseball from 2005 to 2012.
- Was Brad Eldred a pitcher?
- No. Brad Eldred was a position player (First Baseman).
- How many home runs did Brad Eldred hit?
- Brad Eldred hit 15 career home runs with 56 hits.
- What was Brad Eldred's career batting average?
- Brad Eldred batted .203 over his career, with 56 hits in 276 at bats.
- How many RBI did Brad Eldred have?
- Brad Eldred drove in 34 runs in his career.
- Is Brad Eldred in the Hall of Fame?
- No. Brad Eldred has not been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.