Brandon Guyer
Born: 1/28/1986 in West Chester, PA, USA
MLB Debut: 2011-05-06 | Final Game: 2018-09-27
Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'2" | Weight: 210 lbs
Full name: Brandon Eric Guyer
Biography
Brandon Guyer, born in 1986, was a professional baseball player who had a career spanning from 2011 to 2018. Known for his versatility as a position player, Guyer played in a total of 518 games throughout his time in Major League Baseball. He made his mark primarily as an outfielder, showcasing a keen batting eye and an ability to get on base, evidenced by his career batting average of .250. Over his tenure, he recorded 323 hits, including 32 home runs and 137 runs batted in, while also demonstrating speed on the bases with 22 stolen bases.
Guyerโs career unfolded in an era marked by an emphasis on power-hitting and advanced analytics, yet he carved out a niche as a reliable contributor for his teams, particularly known for his performance against left-handed pitching. He played for the Tampa Bay Rays, Cleveland Indians, and Chicago Cubs, where he was appreciated not only for his offensive capabilities but also for his tenacious style of play. After retiring in 2018, he left behind a legacy as a gritty player who embodied the spirit of teamwork and determination in the game.
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 518 | 1291 | 184 | 323 | 72 | 5 | 32 | 137 | 22 | 91 | 269 | 0.250 | 0.339 | 0.388 | 0.727 | 717.2 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 | TBR | AL | 15 | 41 | 7 | 8 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 9 | 0.195 | 0.0 |
| 2012 | TBR | AL | 3 | 7 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0.143 | 0.0 |
| 2014 | TBR | AL | 97 | 259 | 37 | 69 | 15 | 1 | 3 | 26 | 6 | 16 | 52 | 0.266 | 78.4 |
| 2015 | TBR | AL | 128 | 332 | 51 | 88 | 21 | 2 | 8 | 28 | 10 | 25 | 61 | 0.265 | 633.7 |
| 2016 | CLE | AL | 38 | 81 | 12 | 27 | 5 | 0 | 2 | 14 | 1 | 7 | 13 | 0.333 | 408.6 |
| 2016 | TBR | AL | 63 | 212 | 27 | 51 | 12 | 1 | 7 | 18 | 2 | 12 | 42 | 0.241 | 408.6 |
| 2017 | CLE | AL | 70 | 165 | 23 | 39 | 7 | 1 | 2 | 20 | 2 | 15 | 43 | 0.236 | -341.9 |
| 2018 | CLE | AL | 104 | 194 | 25 | 40 | 11 | 0 | 7 | 27 | 1 | 15 | 48 | 0.206 | -243.2 |
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 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Pitching
| Year | Team | Lg | W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | CLE | AL | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 | 0.0 |
Postseason Statistics
Playoff Career Batting
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11 | 20 | 6 | 6 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 4 | 6 | 0.300 |
Playoff Batting by Year
| Year | Round | Team | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | ALDS2 | CLE | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0.000 |
| 2016 | WS | CLE | 7 | 10 | 4 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 4 | 4 | 0.300 |
| 2016 | ALDS2 | CLE | 1 | 4 | 2 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0.750 |
| 2016 | ALCS | CLE | 2 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.000 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| OF | 443 | 308 | 636 | 9 | 11 | 2 |
| P | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 | TBA | OF | 14 | 11 | 20 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2012 | TBA | OF | 3 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 2014 | TBA | OF | 72 | 56 | 122 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2015 | TBA | OF | 110 | 76 | 172 | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| 2016 | CLE | OF | 33 | 25 | 53 | 2 | 1 | 0 |
| 2016 | TBA | OF | 50 | 46 | 97 | 1 | 3 | 0 |
| 2017 | CLE | OF | 65 | 45 | 73 | 2 | 2 | 1 |
| 2018 | CLE | P | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2018 | CLE | OF | 96 | 47 | 97 | 2 | 3 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | 1 |
| Left Field | 233 |
| Center Field | 55 |
| Right Field | 185 |
| Designated Hitter | 30 |
Salary History
| Year | Team | League | Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | TBA | AL | $1,185,000 |
| 2015 | TBA | AL | $515,800 |
| 2014 | TBA | AL | $501,200 |
| Total Career Earnings | $2,202,000 | ||
College History
| School Name | City | State | Years Attended |
|---|---|---|---|
| University of Virginia | Charlottesville | VA | 2005, 2006, 2007 |