Bryan Hickerson
Born: 10/13/1963 in Bemidji, MN, USA
MLB Debut: 1991-07-25 | Final Game: 1995-09-23
Bats: L | Throws: L | Height: 6'2" | Weight: 195 lbs
Full name: Bryan David Hickerson
Biography
Bryan Hickerson was a professional baseball pitcher born in 1963, who played in Major League Baseball from 1991 until 1995. He made his debut on July 25, 1991, and showcased his talents primarily as a starting pitcher throughout his career. Hickerson's tenure in the league was marked by a balanced record of 21 wins and 21 losses, with an earned run average (ERA) of 4.72. Over the course of his five-year career, he recorded a total of 279 strikeouts and secured 2 saves, demonstrating his ability to both start games and contribute in relief situations.
Hickerson played during a transformative era in baseball, characterized by an increase in offensive production and a shift in pitching strategies. While he may not be remembered as a dominant ace, his versatility and durability contributed to his teams' pitching rotations. His journey through the majors reflected the challenges faced by many pitchers of his time, as they adapted to evolving hitting techniques and the growing emphasis on power hitting. After concluding his MLB career on September 23, 1995, Hickerson left behind a legacy of perseverance and adaptability in the competitive landscape of professional baseball.
Career Pitching Statistics
| W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | HR | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 21 | 21 | 209 | 36 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 404.3 | 451 | 212 | 52 | 143 | 279 | 4.72 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Pitching
| Year | Team | Lg | W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1991 | SFG | NL | 2 | 2 | 17 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 50.0 | 53 | 20 | 17 | 43 | 3.60 | - |
| 1992 | SFG | NL | 5 | 3 | 61 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 87.3 | 74 | 30 | 21 | 68 | 3.09 | - |
| 1993 | SFG | NL | 7 | 5 | 47 | 15 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 120.3 | 137 | 57 | 39 | 69 | 4.26 | - |
| 1994 | SFG | NL | 4 | 8 | 28 | 14 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 98.3 | 118 | 59 | 38 | 59 | 5.40 | - |
| 1995 | CHC | NL | 2 | 3 | 38 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 31.7 | 36 | 24 | 15 | 28 | 6.82 | - |
| 1995 | COL | NL | 1 | 0 | 18 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 16.7 | 33 | 22 | 13 | 12 | 11.88 | -1518.6 |
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 209 | 74 | 3 | 11 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 7 | 0 | 3 | 31 | 0.149 | 0.192 | 0.189 | 0.381 | 0.0 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1991 | SFG | NL | 17 | 12 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 0.000 | 0.0 |
| 1992 | SFG | NL | 61 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0.000 | 0.0 |
| 1993 | SFG | NL | 47 | 28 | 1 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 1 | 13 | 0.143 | 0.0 |
| 1994 | SFG | NL | 28 | 27 | 1 | 5 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 9 | 0.185 | 0.0 |
| 1995 | CHC | NL | 38 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0.500 | 0.0 |
| 1995 | COL | NL | 18 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1.000 | 0.0 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| P | 209 | 36 | 9 | 30 | 1 | 2 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1991 | SFN | P | 17 | 6 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 1992 | SFN | P | 61 | 1 | 1 | 5 | 0 | 0 |
| 1993 | SFN | P | 47 | 15 | 4 | 12 | 1 | 0 |
| 1994 | SFN | P | 28 | 14 | 1 | 9 | 0 | 1 |
| 1995 | CHN | P | 38 | 0 | 2 | 3 | 0 | 1 |
| 1995 | COL | P | 18 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | 209 |
Salary History
| Year | Team | League | Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1995 | CHN | NL | $400,000 |
| 1994 | SFN | NL | $270,000 |
| 1993 | SFN | NL | $187,500 |
| Total Career Earnings | $857,500 | ||
College History
| School Name | City | State | Years Attended |
|---|---|---|---|
| University of Minnesota | Minneapolis | MN | 1983, 1984, 1985, 1986 |