Brandon Larson
Third Baseman · Career Stats, Bio & Records (2001-2004)
Brandon Larson was a third baseman who played in Major League Baseball from 2001 to 2004 for the Cincinnati Reds, a span of 4 seasons. In 109 career games, he hit .179 with 52 hits, 8 home runs, and 37 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
- Third Baseman
- Bats / Throws
- R / R
- Height / Weight
- 6'0" / 210 lb
- MLB Debut
- 2001-05-04
- Last Game
- 2004-07-17
Full name: Brandon John Larson
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 109 | 291 | 29 | 52 | 11 | 0 | 8 | 37 | 4 | 35 | 86 | .179 | .271 | .299 | .570 | -892 |
Career AVG .179 vs. league average .264 across their career seasons — 32.3% below league average.
Career OBP .271 vs. league average .333 across their career seasons — 18.5% below league average.
Career SLG .299 vs. league average .423 across their career seasons — 29.4% below league average.
Career OPS .570 vs. league average .756 across their career seasons — 24.6% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2001 | CIN | NL | 14 | 33 | 2 | 4 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 10 | .121 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 2002 | CIN | NL | 23 | 51 | 8 | 14 | 2 | 0 | 4 | 13 | 1 | 6 | 10 | .275 | .261 (+5%) | .331 (+9%) | .416 (+32%) | .747 (+22%) | 196.5 |
| 2003 | CIN | NL | 32 | 89 | 6 | 9 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 9 | 2 | 13 | 31 | .101 | .264 (-62%) | .332 (-36%) | .422 (-65%) | .754 (-53%) | -788.1 |
| 2004 | CIN | NL | 40 | 118 | 13 | 25 | 6 | 0 | 3 | 14 | 1 | 14 | 35 | .212 | .266 (-20%) | .335 (-9%) | .427 (-21%) | .762 (-16%) | -299.9 |
| Career · 4 seasons | 109 | 291 | 29 | 52 | 11 | 0 | 8 | 37 | 4 | 35 | 86 | .179 | — | — | — | — | -892 | ||
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 (109 games) →Per-game data from Retrosheet (regular season, through 2025).
Batting — Home / Away
| Split | G | AB | R | H | HR | RBI | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 59 | 138 | 13 | 21 | 5 | 17 | .152 |
| Away | 50 | 153 | 16 | 31 | 3 | 20 | .203 |
Last 10 Games — Batting
| Date | Tm | Opp | Res | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2004-07-17 | CIN | STL | W | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 2004-07-15 | CIN | STL | L | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| 2004-07-11 | CIN | MIL | W | 5 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 |
| 2004-07-10 | CIN | MIL | L | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 2004-07-09 | CIN | MIL | W | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| 2004-07-08 | CIN | MIL | W | 4 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| 2004-07-07 | CIN | STL | L | 3 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| 2004-07-04 | CIN | CLE | W | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 2004-07-02 | CIN | CLE | L | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 1 |
| 2004-07-01 | CIN | NYN | L | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each position.
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| First Base | 2 |
| Third Base | 73 |
| Left Field | 12 |
Salary History
| Year | Team | League | Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2004 | CIN | NL | $318,000 |
| 2003 | CIN | NL | $308,000 |
| Total Career Earnings | $626,000 | ||
College History
| School Name | City | State | Years Attended |
|---|---|---|---|
| Louisiana State University | Baton Rouge | LA | 1997 |
| Blinn College | Brenham | TX | 1995, 1996 |
Brandon Larson: the record in brief
Brandon Larson's major league career runs from a debut on May 4, 2001 to a final game on July 17, 2004. Larson's only club in the season tables is the Cincinnati Reds. At 210 pounds on a 6-foot-0 frame, Larson is listed as a third baseman. The bio says Larson threw and hit right-handed. Larson was born on May 24, 1976, in San Angelo, TX, USA. The given name on file is Brandon John Larson.
In 109 games and 291 at bats, Larson batted .179 with 52 hits; the totals also include 8 homers and 37 runs batted in. Larson got on base at a .271 rate and slugged .299 (.570 OPS). Larson's .179 average ran 32.3% below the .264 that the league posted over the same seasons. The OPS comparison is .570 to a league .756, 24.6% below average. No season topped the 25 hits of 2004. Even the best average among the busiest seasons, .212 in 2004, did not top the league's .266.
Frequently Asked Questions about Brandon Larson
- What years did Brandon Larson play?
- Brandon Larson played in Major League Baseball from 2001 to 2004.
- Was Brandon Larson a pitcher?
- No. Brandon Larson was a position player (Third Baseman).
- How many home runs did Brandon Larson hit?
- Brandon Larson hit 8 career home runs with 52 hits.
- What was Brandon Larson's career batting average?
- Brandon Larson batted .179 over his career, with 52 hits in 291 at bats.
- How many RBI did Brandon Larson have?
- Brandon Larson drove in 37 runs in his career.
- Is Brandon Larson in the Hall of Fame?
- No. Brandon Larson has not been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.