Brandon Fahey
Shortstop · Career Stats, Bio & Records (2006-2008)
Brandon Fahey was a shortstop who played in Major League Baseball from 2006 to 2008 for the Baltimore Orioles, a span of 3 seasons. In 189 career games, he hit .224 with 92 hits, 2 home runs, and 36 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
- Shortstop
- Bats / Throws
- L / R
- Height / Weight
- 6'2" / 160 lb
- MLB Debut
- 2006-04-30
- Last Game
- 2008-09-28
Full name: Brandon Michael Fahey
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 189 | 411 | 54 | 92 | 18 | 5 | 2 | 36 | 5 | 28 | 82 | .224 | .279 | .307 | .586 | -1,599 |
Career AVG .224 vs. league average .267 across their career seasons — 16.2% below league average.
Career OBP .279 vs. league average .335 across their career seasons — 16.7% below league average.
Career SLG .307 vs. league average .424 across their career seasons — 27.6% below league average.
Career OPS .586 vs. league average .759 across their career seasons — 22.8% below league average.
Season-by-Season Batting
Click a stat to plot it across every season.
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | Lg AVG | Lg OBP | Lg SLG | Lg OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006 | BAL | AL | 91 | 251 | 36 | 59 | 8 | 2 | 2 | 23 | 3 | 23 | 48 | .235 | .269 (-13%) | .336 (-9%) | .431 (-29%) | .768 (-20%) | -800.0 |
| 2007 | BAL | AL | 40 | 54 | 10 | 9 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 9 | .167 | .268 (-38%) | .335 (-42%) | .422 (-47%) | .758 (-45%) | -408.6 |
| 2008 | BAL | AL | 58 | 106 | 8 | 24 | 9 | 2 | 0 | 12 | 0 | 3 | 25 | .226 | .263 (-14%) | .333 (-24%) | .416 (-16%) | .749 (-20%) | -390.0 |
| Career · 3 seasons | 189 | 411 | 54 | 92 | 18 | 5 | 2 | 36 | 5 | 28 | 82 | .224 | — | — | — | — | -1,599 | ||
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 (189 games) →Per-game data from Retrosheet (regular season, through 2025).
Batting — Home / Away
| Split | G | AB | R | H | HR | RBI | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 99 | 219 | 32 | 48 | 2 | 19 | .219 |
| Away | 90 | 192 | 22 | 44 | 0 | 17 | .229 |
Last 10 Games — Batting
| Date | Tm | Opp | Res | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2008-09-28 | BAL | TOR | L | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 2008-09-27 | BAL | TOR | W | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 2008-09-26 | BAL | TOR | L | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2008-09-23 | BAL | TBR | L | 3 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2008-09-22 | BAL | TBR | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2008-09-21 | BAL | NYY | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2008-09-20 | BAL | NYY | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2008-09-19 | BAL | NYY | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2008-09-18 | BAL | TOR | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2008-09-16 | BAL | TOR | W | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2B | 32 | 19 | 49 | 60 | 0 | 23 |
| 3B | 3 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 0 |
| OF | 61 | 45 | 108 | 2 | 5 | 1 |
| SS | 81 | 46 | 65 | 143 | 8 | 35 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006 | BAL | 2B | 13 | 12 | 29 | 34 | 0 | 11 |
| 2006 | BAL | 3B | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 2006 | BAL | OF | 54 | 44 | 101 | 2 | 5 | 1 |
| 2006 | BAL | SS | 17 | 10 | 11 | 32 | 3 | 11 |
| 2007 | BAL | 2B | 9 | 2 | 10 | 15 | 0 | 4 |
| 2007 | BAL | 3B | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| 2007 | BAL | OF | 7 | 1 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2007 | BAL | SS | 18 | 9 | 11 | 24 | 0 | 5 |
| 2008 | BAL | 2B | 10 | 5 | 10 | 11 | 0 | 8 |
| 2008 | BAL | SS | 46 | 27 | 43 | 87 | 5 | 19 |
Career Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each position.
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Second Base | 32 |
| Third Base | 3 |
| Shortstop | 81 |
| Left Field | 60 |
| Right Field | 1 |
| Designated Hitter | 5 |
Salary History
Brandon Fahey's recorded salaries total $390,000 over 1 season, in 2008. This total is partial: the salary data covers 1985 to 2016, and Fahey's career ran from 2006 to 2008. No salary is recorded for 2006 and 2007.
| Year | Team | League | Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2008 | BAL | AL | $390,000 |
| Total recorded salary (partial) | $390,000 | ||
College History
| School Name | City | State | Years Attended |
|---|---|---|---|
| University of Texas at Austin | Austin | TX | 2002 |
| Grayson County College | Denison | TX | 2000, 2001 |
Brandon Fahey: the record in brief
Brandon Fahey's major league career runs from a debut on April 30, 2006 to a final game on September 28, 2008. Fahey spent the whole of the career shown here with one club, the Baltimore Orioles. Fahey is listed as a shortstop at 6-foot-2 and 160 pounds. The bio says Fahey batted left-handed and threw right-handed. Fahey was born on January 18, 1981, in Dallas, TX, USA. Brandon Fahey was the playing name; the full given name is Brandon Michael.
Fahey finished with 92 hits from 411 at bats in 189 games, which works out to .224, plus 2 home runs and 36 runs batted in. On-base and slugging figures of .279 and .307 give Fahey a career OPS of .586. Over the seasons Fahey played, league hitters batted .267; the .224 career figure is 16.2% below that. 2006 produced Fahey's most hits, 59 of them for the Baltimore Orioles. Even the best average among the busiest seasons, .235 in 2006, did not top the league's .269.
Frequently Asked Questions about Brandon Fahey
- What years did Brandon Fahey play?
- Brandon Fahey played in Major League Baseball from 2006 to 2008.
- Was Brandon Fahey a pitcher?
- No. Brandon Fahey was a position player (Shortstop).
- How many home runs did Brandon Fahey hit?
- Brandon Fahey hit 2 career home runs with 92 hits.
- What teams did Brandon Fahey play for?
- Brandon Fahey played for one team, the Baltimore Orioles (2006–2008).
- What were Brandon Fahey's career stats?
- In 189 games, Brandon Fahey had 92 hits, 2 home runs, 36 RBI, 54 runs, and 5 stolen bases, with a .224 batting average.
- How much did Brandon Fahey earn in his career?
- Brandon Fahey's recorded salaries total $390,000 over 1 season, in 2008. This total is partial: the salary data covers 1985 to 2016, and Fahey's career ran from 2006 to 2008. No salary is recorded for 2006 and 2007.
- What was Brandon Fahey's salary?
- Brandon Fahey's recorded salary was $390,000 in 2008.
- What position did Brandon Fahey play?
- Brandon Fahey played primarily as a shortstop, the position where he appeared in the most games.
- How tall was Brandon Fahey and how much did he weigh?
- Brandon Fahey was listed at 6 feet 2 inches and 160 pounds.
- How many home runs did Brandon Fahey hit each season?
- Brandon Fahey's home runs by season: 2 in 2006, 0 in 2007, and 0 in 2008. His most in one season was 2, in 2006.
- What was Brandon Fahey's career batting average?
- Brandon Fahey batted .224 over his career, with 92 hits in 411 at bats.
- How many RBI did Brandon Fahey have?
- Brandon Fahey drove in 36 runs in his career.
- Is Brandon Fahey in the Hall of Fame?
- No. Brandon Fahey has not been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.