Brian Lesher
Born: 3/5/1971 in Wilrijk, Antwerp, Belgium
MLB Debut: 1996-08-25 | Final Game: 2002-09-28
Bats: R | Throws: L | Height: 6'5" | Weight: 205 lbs
Full name: Brian Herbert Lesher
Biography
Brian Lesher was a professional baseball player born in 1971, who made his mark in Major League Baseball from 1996 until 2002. Primarily playing as a position player, Lesher appeared in 108 games throughout his career. He showcased his versatility and power, accumulating 59 hits, 9 home runs, and 38 runs batted in, while maintaining a batting average of .224. His speed on the bases was also notable, as he recorded 5 stolen bases during his time in the league.
Lesher's career unfolded during a dynamic era in baseball characterized by offensive explosion and the growing prominence of analytics in the game. Although he may not have achieved superstardom, his contributions were valuable at various points, especially in roles that required depth and utility. His tenure in the majors spanned several seasons, and despite the challenges of competing at the highest level, Lesher's commitment to the sport and his performance left a lasting impression on the teams he played for.
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 108 | 263 | 31 | 59 | 10 | 2 | 9 | 38 | 5 | 19 | 65 | 0.224 | 0.275 | 0.380 | 0.655 | -491.9 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1996 | OAK | AL | 26 | 82 | 11 | 19 | 3 | 0 | 5 | 16 | 0 | 5 | 17 | 0.232 | -94.3 |
| 1997 | OAK | AL | 46 | 131 | 17 | 30 | 4 | 1 | 4 | 16 | 4 | 9 | 30 | 0.229 | -397.6 |
| 1998 | OAK | AL | 7 | 7 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0.143 | 0.0 |
| 2000 | SEA | AL | 5 | 5 | 1 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0.800 | 0.0 |
| 2002 | TOR | AL | 24 | 38 | 2 | 5 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 4 | 15 | 0.132 | 0.0 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1B | 21 | 7 | 65 | 7 | 1 | 4 |
| OF | 66 | 53 | 121 | 7 | 4 | 2 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1996 | OAK | 1B | 1 | 1 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1996 | OAK | OF | 25 | 19 | 40 | 2 | 1 | 0 |
| 1997 | OAK | 1B | 3 | 2 | 21 | 2 | 0 | 3 |
| 1997 | OAK | OF | 32 | 29 | 66 | 3 | 3 | 1 |
| 1998 | OAK | 1B | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 1998 | OAK | OF | 4 | 2 | 4 | 2 | 0 | 1 |
| 2000 | SEA | 1B | 4 | 0 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 2002 | TOR | 1B | 12 | 4 | 34 | 4 | 0 | 1 |
| 2002 | TOR | OF | 5 | 3 | 11 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| First Base | 21 |
| Left Field | 52 |
| Right Field | 19 |
| Designated Hitter | 7 |
Salary History
| Year | Team | League | Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2002 | TOR | AL | $245,000 |
| 1998 | OAK | AL | $174,000 |
| 1997 | OAK | AL | $152,000 |
| 1996 | OAK | AL | $109,000 |
| Total Career Earnings | $680,000 | ||
College History
| School Name | City | State | Years Attended |
|---|---|---|---|
| University of Delaware | Newark | DE | 1990, 1991, 1992 |