Brad Fullmer
Designated Hitter · Career Stats, Bio & Records (1997-2004)
Brad Fullmer was a designated hitter who played in Major League Baseball from 1997 to 2004 for 4 teams, including the Montreal Expos, a span of 8 seasons. In 807 career games, he hit .279 with 778 hits, 114 home runs, and 442 RBI. His career PIV — Baseball Data Hub's era-adjusted measure of offensive impact — is 3,649.
- 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
- Designated Hitter
- Bats / Throws
- L / R
- Height / Weight
- 6'1" / 185 lb
- MLB Debut
- 1997-09-02
- Last Game
- 2004-07-24
Full name: Bradley Ryan Fullmer
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 807 | 2,789 | 395 | 778 | 203 | 16 | 114 | 442 | 32 | 216 | 373 | .279 | .336 | .486 | .822 | 3,649 |
Career AVG .279 vs. league average .266 across their career seasons — near league average.
Career OBP .336 vs. league average .337 across their career seasons — near league average.
Career SLG .486 vs. league average .426 across their career seasons — +14.2% above league average.
Career OPS .822 vs. league average .762 across their career seasons — +7.9% above 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1997 | MON | NL | 19 | 40 | 4 | 12 | 2 | 0 | 3 | 8 | 0 | 2 | 7 | .300 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1998 | MON | NL | 140 | 505 | 58 | 138 | 44 | 2 | 13 | 73 | 6 | 39 | 70 | .273 | .266 (+3%) | .335 (-2%) | .420 (+6%) | .755 (+2%) | 146.8 |
| 1999 | MON | NL | 100 | 347 | 38 | 96 | 34 | 2 | 9 | 47 | 2 | 22 | 35 | .277 | .271 (+2%) | .344 (-7%) | .433 (+7%) | .778 (+1%) | -66.9 |
| 2000 | TOR | AL | 133 | 482 | 76 | 142 | 29 | 1 | 32 | 104 | 3 | 30 | 68 | .295 | .270 (+9%) | .344 (-2%) | .437 (+28%) | .782 (+15%) | 1314.7 |
| 2001 | TOR | AL | 146 | 522 | 71 | 143 | 31 | 2 | 18 | 83 | 5 | 38 | 88 | .274 | .263 (+4%) | .332 (-2%) | .426 (+4%) | .758 (+2%) | 76.4 |
| 2002 | ANA | AL | 130 | 429 | 75 | 124 | 35 | 6 | 19 | 59 | 10 | 32 | 44 | .289 | .261 (+11%) | .331 (+8%) | .416 (+28%) | .747 (+19%) | 1559.2 |
| 2003 | ANA | AL | 63 | 206 | 32 | 63 | 9 | 2 | 9 | 35 | 5 | 26 | 31 | .306 | .264 (+16%) | .332 (+16%) | .422 (+18%) | .754 (+18%) | 720.9 |
| 2004 | TEX | AL | 76 | 258 | 41 | 60 | 19 | 1 | 11 | 33 | 1 | 27 | 30 | .233 | .266 (-13%) | .335 (-7%) | .427 (+3%) | .762 (-1%) | -102.7 |
| Career · 8 seasons | 807 | 2,789 | 395 | 778 | 203 | 16 | 114 | 442 | 32 | 216 | 373 | .279 | — | — | — | — | 3,649 | ||
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.
Postseason Statistics
Playoff Career Batting
Playoff Batting by Year
Game Log & Splits
View full game log (807 games) →Per-game data from Retrosheet (regular season, through 2025).
Batting — Home / Away
| Split | G | AB | R | H | HR | RBI | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 409 | 1412 | 195 | 382 | 48 | 214 | .271 |
| Away | 398 | 1377 | 200 | 396 | 66 | 228 | .288 |
Last 10 Games — Batting
| Date | Tm | Opp | Res | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2004-07-24 | TEX | OAK | L | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 2004-07-22 | TEX | LAA | L | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| 2004-07-21 | TEX | LAA | W | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 2004-07-20 | TEX | CHW | W | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 2004-07-18 | TEX | TOR | W | 3 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| 2004-07-16 | TEX | TOR | W | 4 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| 2004-07-11 | TEX | BOS | W | 5 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| 2004-07-10 | TEX | BOS | L | 4 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2004-07-09 | TEX | BOS | L | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 2004-07-08 | TEX | CLE | W | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1B | 293 | 281 | 2166 | 148 | 26 | 180 |
| OF | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1997 | MON | 1B | 8 | 6 | 49 | 7 | 1 | 6 |
| 1997 | MON | OF | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 1998 | MON | 1B | 137 | 135 | 1070 | 79 | 17 | 81 |
| 1999 | MON | 1B | 94 | 92 | 700 | 41 | 7 | 48 |
| 2000 | TOR | 1B | 1 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 2001 | TOR | 1B | 1 | 1 | 12 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| 2002 | ANA | 1B | 29 | 27 | 176 | 8 | 1 | 22 |
| 2003 | ANA | 1B | 19 | 17 | 142 | 11 | 0 | 17 |
| 2004 | TEX | 1B | 4 | 3 | 15 | 0 | 0 | 5 |
Career Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each position.
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| First Base | 293 |
| Left Field | 2 |
| Designated Hitter | 465 |
Salary History
Brad Fullmer's recorded salaries total $9,252,500 over 7 seasons, 1998 to 2004. This total is partial: the salary data covers 1985 to 2016, and Fullmer's career ran from 1997 to 2004. No salary is recorded for 1997.
| Year | Team | League | Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2004 | TEX | AL | $1,000,000 |
| 2003 | ANA | AL | $1,000,000 |
| 2002 | ANA | AL | $4,000,000 |
| 2001 | TOR | AL | $2,500,000 |
| 2000 | TOR | AL | $310,000 |
| 1999 | MON | NL | $270,000 |
| 1998 | MON | NL | $172,500 |
| Total recorded salary (partial) | $9,252,500 | ||
Award Voting History
| Year | Award | League | Finish | Points Won | Points Max | Votes First |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1998 | Rookie of the Year | NL | 5th | 2.0 | 160 | 0 |
Most Similar Players
Career comps based on counting + rate stats and primary position. Score is relative — closest peer anchors at ~98%.
Brad Fullmer (highlighted) compared to peers across the same era.
Brad Fullmer: the record in brief
Between the debut on September 2, 1997 and the final game on July 24, 2004, Brad Fullmer built the record summarized on this page. By club, Fullmer's seasons break down as the Montreal Expos (1997 through 1999), the Toronto Blue Jays (2000 to 2001), the Anaheim Angels (2002 through 2003), and the Texas Rangers (2004). Listed as a designated hitter, Fullmer batted left-handed and threw right-handed. The recorded size is 185 pounds on a 6-foot-1 frame. Fullmer was born on January 17, 1975, in Chatsworth, CA, USA. The given name on file is Bradley Ryan Fullmer.
Fullmer collected 778 hits in 2,789 at bats across 807 games, good for a .279 batting average, along with 114 homers, 442 RBI, and 32 stolen bases. Fullmer's career OPS of .822 combines a .336 on-base mark with .486 slugging. The .279 career average is close to the .266 the league hit across the same seasons. By OPS the gap is 7.9% above league average (.822 against .762). The home run peak was 32 in 2000 with the Toronto Blue Jays.
Frequently Asked Questions about Brad Fullmer
- What years did Brad Fullmer play?
- Brad Fullmer played in Major League Baseball from 1997 to 2004.
- Was Brad Fullmer a pitcher?
- No. Brad Fullmer was a position player (Designated Hitter).
- How many home runs did Brad Fullmer hit?
- Brad Fullmer hit 114 career home runs with 778 hits.
- What teams did Brad Fullmer play for?
- Brad Fullmer played for 4 teams: the Montreal Expos (1997–1999), the Toronto Blue Jays (2000–2001), the Anaheim Angels (2002–2003), and the Texas Rangers (2004).
- What were Brad Fullmer's career stats?
- In 807 games, Brad Fullmer had 778 hits, 114 home runs, 442 RBI, 395 runs, and 32 stolen bases, with a .279 batting average.
- How much did Brad Fullmer earn in his career?
- Brad Fullmer's recorded salaries total $9,252,500 over 7 seasons, 1998 to 2004. This total is partial: the salary data covers 1985 to 2016, and Fullmer's career ran from 1997 to 2004. No salary is recorded for 1997.
- What was Brad Fullmer's salary?
- Brad Fullmer's last recorded salary was $1,000,000, in 2004. His highest recorded salary was $4,000,000, in 2002, and his lowest was $172,500, in 1998. The Salary History table lists each season from 1998 to 2004.
- What position did Brad Fullmer play?
- Brad Fullmer played primarily as a designated hitter, the position where he appeared in the most games.
- How tall was Brad Fullmer and how much did he weigh?
- Brad Fullmer was listed at 6 feet 1 inch and 185 pounds.
- How many home runs did Brad Fullmer hit each season?
- Brad Fullmer's home runs by season: 3 in 1997, 13 in 1998, 9 in 1999, 32 in 2000, 18 in 2001, 19 in 2002, 9 in 2003, and 11 in 2004. His most in one season was 32, in 2000.
- What was Brad Fullmer's career batting average?
- Brad Fullmer batted .279 over his career, with 778 hits in 2,789 at bats.
- How many RBI did Brad Fullmer have?
- Brad Fullmer drove in 442 runs in his career.
- Is Brad Fullmer in the Hall of Fame?
- No. Brad Fullmer has not been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.