Brian Kowitz
Outfielder · Career Stats, Bio & Records (1995)
Brian Kowitz was an outfielder who played in Major League Baseball in 1995 for the Atlanta Braves. In 10 career games, he hit .167 with 4 hits and 3 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
- Outfielder
- Bats / Throws
- L / L
- Height / Weight
- 5'10" / 182 lb
- MLB Debut
- 1995-06-04
- Last Game
- 1995-06-16
Full name: Brian Mark Kowitz
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10 | 24 | 3 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 2 | 5 | .167 | .259 | .208 | .468 | 0 |
Career AVG .167 vs. league average .267 across their career seasons — 37.5% below league average.
Career OBP .259 vs. league average .338 across their career seasons — 23.3% below league average.
Career SLG .208 vs. league average .417 across their career seasons — 50.1% below league average.
Career OPS .468 vs. league average .755 across their career seasons — 38.1% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1995 | ATL | NL | 10 | 24 | 3 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 2 | 5 | .167 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| Career · 1 season | 10 | 24 | 3 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 2 | 5 | .167 | — | — | — | — | 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 (10 games) →Per-game data from Retrosheet (regular season, through 2025).
Batting — Home / Away
| Split | G | AB | R | H | HR | RBI | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 7 | 22 | 3 | 4 | 0 | 3 | .182 |
| Away | 3 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 |
Last 10 Games — Batting
| Date | Tm | Opp | Res | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1995-06-16 | ATL | COL | W | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 1995-06-15 | ATL | WSN | W | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1995-06-13 | ATL | WSN | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1995-06-11 | ATL | STL | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 1995-06-10 | ATL | STL | L | 5 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 1995-06-09 | ATL | STL | W | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1995-06-07 | ATL | CHC | W | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 1995-06-06 | ATL | CHC | W | 5 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 3 |
| 1995-06-05 | ATL | CHC | W | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 1995-06-04 | ATL | HOU | L | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each position.
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Left Field | 2 |
| Center Field | 1 |
| Right Field | 5 |
College History
| School Name | City | State | Years Attended |
|---|---|---|---|
| Clemson University | Clemson | SC | 1988, 1989, 1990 |
Brian Kowitz: the record in brief
June 4, 1995 and June 16, 1995 bracket Brian Kowitz's time in the majors: the debut and the last game on record. Kowitz spent the whole of the career shown here with one club, the Atlanta Braves. At 5'10" and 182 pounds, Kowitz is listed as an outfielder. The bio says Kowitz both batted and threw left-handed. The recorded birth is August 7, 1969, in Baltimore, MD, USA. Brian Kowitz was the playing name; the full given name is Brian Mark.
Kowitz collected 4 hits in 24 at bats across 10 games, good for a .167 batting average; the totals also include 3 runs batted in. The league as a whole hit .267 across Kowitz's seasons, which puts the .167 career mark 37.5% below average. Kowitz's lone season row is 1995 with the Atlanta Braves: 10 games, 4 hits in 24 at bats.
Before the majors, Kowitz played college baseball at Clemson University (1988, 1989, and 1990). The game-log section draws on 10 games of Retrosheet box scores for Kowitz.
By games played in the field, right field leads with 5, followed by left field (2) and center field (1).
Frequently Asked Questions about Brian Kowitz
- Was Brian Kowitz a pitcher?
- No. Brian Kowitz was a position player (Outfielder).
- How many home runs did Brian Kowitz hit?
- Brian Kowitz hit 0 career home runs with 4 hits.
- What was Brian Kowitz's career batting average?
- Brian Kowitz batted .167 over his career, with 4 hits in 24 at bats.
- How many RBI did Brian Kowitz have?
- Brian Kowitz drove in 3 runs in his career.
- Is Brian Kowitz in the Hall of Fame?
- No. Brian Kowitz has not been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.
- What teams did Brian Kowitz play for?
- Brian Kowitz played for the Atlanta Braves.