Bryan Little
Second Baseman · Career Stats, Bio & Records (1982-1986)
Bryan Little was a second baseman who played in Major League Baseball from 1982 to 1986 for the Montreal Expos, the Chicago White Sox, and the New York Yankees, a span of 5 seasons. In 327 career games, he hit .245 with 226 hits, 3 home runs, and 77 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
- Second Baseman
- Bats / Throws
- B / R
- Height / Weight
- 5'10" / 160 lb
- MLB Debut
- 1982-07-29
- Last Game
- 1986-10-05
Full name: Richard Bryan Little
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 327 | 922 | 126 | 226 | 37 | 5 | 3 | 77 | 8 | 120 | 79 | .245 | .333 | .306 | .639 | -547 |
Career AVG .245 vs. league average .259 across their career seasons — 5.5% below league average.
Career OBP .333 vs. league average .324 across their career seasons — near league average.
Career SLG .306 vs. league average .390 across their career seasons — 21.5% below league average.
Career OPS .639 vs. league average .714 across their career seasons — 10.5% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1982 | MON | NL | 29 | 42 | 6 | 9 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 2 | 4 | 6 | .214 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1983 | MON | NL | 106 | 350 | 48 | 91 | 15 | 3 | 1 | 36 | 4 | 50 | 22 | .260 | .260 (avg) | .324 (+8%) | .389 (-16%) | .714 (-5%) | -121.9 |
| 1984 | MON | NL | 85 | 266 | 31 | 65 | 11 | 1 | 0 | 9 | 2 | 34 | 19 | .244 | .259 (-6%) | .322 (+3%) | .384 (-24%) | .707 (-12%) | -370.3 |
| 1985 | CHA | AL | 73 | 188 | 35 | 47 | 9 | 1 | 2 | 27 | 0 | 26 | 21 | .250 | .257 (-3%) | .323 (+7%) | .390 (-13%) | .714 (-4%) | -55.1 |
| 1986 | CHA | AL | 20 | 35 | 3 | 6 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 4 | 4 | .171 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1986 | NYA | AL | 14 | 41 | 3 | 8 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 7 | .195 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| Career · 6 seasons | 327 | 922 | 126 | 226 | 37 | 5 | 3 | 77 | 8 | 120 | 79 | .245 | — | — | — | — | -547 | ||
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 (327 games) →Per-game data from Retrosheet (regular season, through 2025).
Batting — Home / Away
| Split | G | AB | R | H | HR | RBI | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 159 | 417 | 61 | 99 | 2 | 37 | .237 |
| Away | 168 | 505 | 65 | 127 | 1 | 40 | .251 |
Last 10 Games — Batting
| Date | Tm | Opp | Res | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1986-10-05 | NYY | BOS | W | 4 | 2 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 1986-09-27 | NYY | DET | L | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 1986-09-21 | NYY | DET | L | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1986-09-19 | NYY | DET | L | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1986-09-17 | NYY | BAL | L | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1986-09-16 | NYY | BAL | W | 3 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1986-09-15 | NYY | BAL | W | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| 1986-09-14 | NYY | BOS | W | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1986-09-11 | NYY | TOR | W | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 1986-09-11 | NYY | TOR | W | 4 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2B | 238 | 176 | 379 | 551 | 12 | 107 |
| 3B | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| SS | 86 | 64 | 119 | 162 | 9 | 32 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1982 | MON | 2B | 16 | 5 | 11 | 18 | 0 | 1 |
| 1982 | MON | SS | 10 | 4 | 10 | 14 | 1 | 1 |
| 1983 | MON | 2B | 51 | 32 | 77 | 111 | 1 | 17 |
| 1983 | MON | SS | 66 | 59 | 104 | 137 | 8 | 27 |
| 1984 | MON | 2B | 77 | 65 | 137 | 197 | 6 | 44 |
| 1984 | MON | SS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| 1985 | CHA | 2B | 68 | 54 | 100 | 164 | 3 | 33 |
| 1985 | CHA | 3B | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| 1985 | CHA | SS | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| 1986 | CHA | 2B | 12 | 7 | 17 | 21 | 0 | 3 |
| 1986 | CHA | 3B | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1986 | CHA | SS | 7 | 1 | 4 | 8 | 0 | 3 |
| 1986 | NYA | 2B | 14 | 13 | 37 | 40 | 2 | 9 |
Career Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each position.
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Second Base | 240 |
| Third Base | 3 |
| Shortstop | 83 |
College History
| School Name | City | State | Years Attended |
|---|---|---|---|
| Louisburg College | Louisburg | NC | 1978 |
| Texas A&M University | College Station | TX | 1979, 1980 |
Bryan Little: the record in brief
The profile opens with Bryan Little's first major league game on July 29, 1982; the last one listed came on October 5, 1986. Club by club, the record runs the Montreal Expos (1982 through 1984), the Chicago White Sox (1985 to 1986), and the New York Yankees (1986). Little, born on October 8, 1959, in Houston, TX, USA, is listed as a second baseman and batted from both sides and threw right-handed. Little's listed size is 5-foot-10 and 160 pounds. The given name on file is Richard Bryan Little.
In 327 games and 922 at bats, Little batted .245 with 226 hits; the totals also include 3 homers and 77 RBI. On-base and slugging figures of .333 and .306 give Little a career OPS of .639. Set against a .259 league average for the same years, Little's .245 average sits 5.5% below it. The OPS comparison is .639 to a league .714, 10.5% below average. 1983 produced Little's most hits, 91 of them for the Montreal Expos. The RBI column peaks at 36 in 1983.
Frequently Asked Questions about Bryan Little
- What years did Bryan Little play?
- Bryan Little played in Major League Baseball from 1982 to 1986.
- Was Bryan Little a pitcher?
- No. Bryan Little was a position player (Second Baseman).
- How many home runs did Bryan Little hit?
- Bryan Little hit 3 career home runs with 226 hits.
- What teams did Bryan Little play for?
- Bryan Little played for 3 teams: the Montreal Expos (1982–1984), the Chicago White Sox (1985–1986), and the New York Yankees (1986).
- What were Bryan Little's career stats?
- In 327 games, Bryan Little had 226 hits, 3 home runs, 77 RBI, 126 runs, and 8 stolen bases, with a .245 batting average.
- What position did Bryan Little play?
- Bryan Little played primarily as a second baseman, the position where he appeared in the most games.
- How tall was Bryan Little and how much did he weigh?
- Bryan Little was listed at 5 feet 10 inches and 160 pounds.
- How many home runs did Bryan Little hit each season?
- Bryan Little's home runs by season: 0 in 1982, 1 in 1983, 0 in 1984, 2 in 1985, and 0 in 1986. His most in one season was 2, in 1985.
- What was Bryan Little's career batting average?
- Bryan Little batted .245 over his career, with 226 hits in 922 at bats.
- How many RBI did Bryan Little have?
- Bryan Little drove in 77 runs in his career.
- Is Bryan Little in the Hall of Fame?
- No. Bryan Little has not been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.