Brian Givens
Pitcher · Career Stats, Bio & Records (1995-1996)
Brian Givens was a pitcher who played in Major League Baseball from 1995 to 1996 for the Milwaukee Brewers, a span of 2 seasons. Across 23 career appearances, he went 6-10 with a 5.86 ERA and 83 strikeouts.
- W (Wins):
- Games credited to a pitcher whose team took a lead it never surrendered while he was the pitcher of record.
- ERA (Earned Run Average):
- Earned runs allowed per nine innings pitched: (ER × 9) ÷ IP. The primary measure of pitching effectiveness.
- SO (Strikeouts):
- For a batter, times retired on a third strike; for a pitcher, batters retired on a third strike.
- WHIP (Walks and Hits per Inning Pitched):
- Baserunners allowed per inning: (BB + H) ÷ IP. Under 1.00 is elite.
Data updated
- Position
- Pitcher
- Bats / Throws
- R / L
- Height / Weight
- 6'6" / 220 lb
- MLB Debut
- 1995-06-24
- Last Game
- 1996-06-26
Full name: Brian Allen Givens
Season-by-Season Pitching
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| Year | Team | Lg | W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA | Lg ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1995 | ML4 | AL | 5 | 7 | 19 | 19 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 107.1 | 116 | 59 | 54 | 73 | 4.95 | 4.45 (-11%) | -583.4 |
| 1996 | ML4 | AL | 1 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 14.0 | 32 | 20 | 7 | 10 | 12.86 | 4.61 (-179%) | -496.2 |
| Career · 2 seasons | 6 | 10 | 23 | 23 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 121.1 | 148 | 79 | 61 | 83 | 5.86 | — | -1,080 | ||
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.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1995 | ML4 | AL | 19 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1996 | ML4 | AL | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| Career · 2 seasons | 23 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — | — | 0 | ||
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 (46 games) →Per-game data from Retrosheet (regular season, through 2025).
Batting — Home / Away
| Split | G | AB | R | H | HR | RBI | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 10 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — |
| Away | 13 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — |
Pitching — Home / Away
| Split | G | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 10 | 53.0 | 69 | 34 | 23 | 33 | 5.77 |
| Away | 13 | 68.1 | 79 | 45 | 38 | 50 | 5.93 |
Last 10 Games — Pitching
| Date | Tm | Opp | Dec | IP | H | R | ER | BB | SO | HR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1996-06-26 | MIL | KCR | L | 2.2 | 8 | 6 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| 1996-06-20 | MIL | LAA | L | 3.1 | 9 | 7 | 5 | 1 | 3 | 0 |
| 1996-06-15 | MIL | OAK | W | 5.1 | 7 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 5 | 1 |
| 1996-06-10 | MIL | TEX | L | 2.2 | 8 | 6 | 6 | 4 | 2 | 0 |
| 1995-09-27 | MIL | NYY | L | 5.1 | 4 | 4 | 1 | 4 | 4 | 0 |
| 1995-09-22 | MIL | BAL | L | 2.0 | 7 | 6 | 6 | 1 | 0 | 2 |
| 1995-09-17 | MIL | TOR | L | 7.0 | 7 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 8 | 1 |
| 1995-09-12 | MIL | DET | L | 5.0 | 6 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 0 |
| 1995-09-06 | MIL | CLE | L | 6.0 | 8 | 8 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 2 |
| 1995-09-01 | MIL | MIN | — | 5.2 | 7 | 5 | 3 | 2 | 4 | 1 |
Career Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each position.
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | 23 |
Salary History
| Year | Team | League | Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1996 | ML4 | AL | $135,000 |
| 1995 | ML4 | AL | $109,000 |
| Total Career Earnings | $244,000 | ||
College History
| School Name | City | State | Years Attended |
|---|---|---|---|
| Trinidad State Junior College | Trinidad | CO | 1984 |
Brian Givens: the record in brief
Between the debut on June 24, 1995 and the final game on June 26, 1996, Brian Givens built the record summarized on this page. Givens spent the whole of the career shown here with one club, the Milwaukee Brewers. Givens played primarily as a pitcher and threw left-handed and batted right-handed. The bio adds a birth date on November 6, 1965, in Lompoc, CA, USA and a listed size of 6'6" and 220 pounds. Brian Givens was the playing name; the full given name is Brian Allen.
The pitching table credits Givens with a 6-10 record and a 5.86 ERA in 23 games. The same table counts 83 strikeouts. Against a 4.54 league ERA for the same seasons, the 5.86 mark was 29.2% worse. The best win total was 5, in 1995. In 1995, one of the busiest seasons, Givens posted a 4.95 ERA; the league figure that year was 4.45.
Recorded salaries add up to $244,000, topping out at $135,000 in 1996. The college table lists Trinidad State Junior College in 1984. Givens's game-by-game log, linked below the splits, holds 46 games from Retrosheet.
Every defensive appearance on record for Givens, 23 games, came at pitcher. The fielding table credits Givens with 4 putouts, 11 assists and 3 errors on the mound.
Frequently Asked Questions about Brian Givens
- What years did Brian Givens play?
- Brian Givens played in Major League Baseball from 1995 to 1996.
- Was Brian Givens a pitcher?
- Yes. Brian Givens pitched in the major leagues, recording 6 wins and 83 strikeouts.
- What was Brian Givens's career ERA?
- Brian Givens finished with a 5.86 career ERA, going 6-10 with 83 strikeouts.
- How many strikeouts did Brian Givens have?
- Brian Givens recorded 83 career strikeouts.
- Is Brian Givens in the Hall of Fame?
- No. Brian Givens has not been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.
- What teams did Brian Givens play for?
- Brian Givens played for the Milwaukee Brewers.