Bret Hemphill
Catcher · Career Stats, Bio & Records (1999)
Bret Hemphill was a catcher who played in Major League Baseball in 1999 for the Anaheim Angels. In 12 career games, he hit .143 with 3 hits and 2 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
- Catcher
- Bats / Throws
- B / R
- Height / Weight
- 6'3" / 200 lb
- MLB Debut
- 1999-06-28
- Last Game
- 1999-10-03
Full name: Bret Ryan Hemphill
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12 | 21 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 4 | 4 | .143 | .269 | .143 | .412 | 0 |
Career AVG .143 vs. league average .271 across their career seasons — 47.3% below league average.
Career OBP .269 vs. league average .345 across their career seasons — 21.9% below league average.
Career SLG .143 vs. league average .434 across their career seasons — 67.1% below league average.
Career OPS .412 vs. league average .778 across their career seasons — 47.1% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1999 | ANA | AL | 12 | 21 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 4 | 4 | .143 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| Career · 1 season | 12 | 21 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 4 | 4 | .143 | — | — | — | — | 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 (12 games) →Per-game data from Retrosheet (regular season, through 2025).
Batting — Home / Away
| Split | G | AB | R | H | HR | RBI | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 9 | 12 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 2 | .167 |
| Away | 3 | 9 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | .111 |
Last 10 Games — Batting
| Date | Tm | Opp | Res | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1999-10-03 | LAA | TEX | W | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| 1999-09-29 | LAA | OAK | W | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 1999-09-21 | LAA | TBR | W | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| 1999-09-19 | LAA | BAL | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 1999-09-18 | LAA | BAL | L | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| 1999-09-17 | LAA | BAL | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1999-09-14 | LAA | KCR | W | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 1999-09-11 | LAA | MIN | L | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1999-07-17 | LAA | LAD | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1999-07-03 | LAA | OAK | L | 4 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each position.
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Catcher | 12 |
College History
| School Name | City | State | Years Attended |
|---|---|---|---|
| California State University Fullerton | Fullerton | CA | 1992, 1993, 1994 |
Bret Hemphill: the record in brief
Bret Hemphill played a first major league game on June 28, 1999 and a last one on October 3, 1999. Every season row on the page belongs to the Anaheim Angels, in 1999. Hemphill is listed as a catcher at 6'3" and 200 pounds. Hemphill batted from both sides and threw right-handed, per the bio block. Hemphill was born on December 17, 1971, in Santa Clara, CA, USA. Hemphill's full given name, per the bio, is Bret Ryan Hemphill.
Hemphill finished with 3 hits from 21 at bats in 12 games, which works out to .143, along with 2 runs batted in. Hemphill's .143 average ran 47.3% below the .271 that the league posted over the same seasons. The season table holds a single row: 1999 with the Anaheim Angels, 12 games, 21 at bats and 3 hits.
Before the majors, Hemphill played college baseball at California State University Fullerton (1992, 1993, and 1994). Hemphill's game-by-game log, linked below the splits, holds 12 games from Retrosheet.
Hemphill appears at one position only: catcher, in 12 games. The fielding table credits Hemphill with 36 putouts, 6 assists and 2 errors behind the plate.
Frequently Asked Questions about Bret Hemphill
- Was Bret Hemphill a pitcher?
- No. Bret Hemphill was a position player (Catcher).
- How many home runs did Bret Hemphill hit?
- Bret Hemphill hit 0 career home runs with 3 hits.
- What teams did Bret Hemphill play for?
- Bret Hemphill played for one team, the Anaheim Angels (1999).
- What were Bret Hemphill's career stats?
- In 12 games, Bret Hemphill had 3 hits, 2 RBI, and 3 runs, with a .143 batting average.
- What position did Bret Hemphill play?
- Bret Hemphill played primarily as a catcher, the position where he appeared in the most games.
- How tall was Bret Hemphill and how much did he weigh?
- Bret Hemphill was listed at 6 feet 3 inches and 200 pounds.
- What was Bret Hemphill's career batting average?
- Bret Hemphill batted .143 over his career, with 3 hits in 21 at bats.
- How many RBI did Bret Hemphill have?
- Bret Hemphill drove in 2 runs in his career.
- Is Bret Hemphill in the Hall of Fame?
- No. Bret Hemphill has not been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.