Brian Maxcy
Pitcher · Career Stats, Bio & Records (1995-1996)
Brian Maxcy was a pitcher who played in Major League Baseball from 1995 to 1996 for the Detroit Tigers, a span of 2 seasons. Across 43 career appearances, he went 4-5 with a 7.28 ERA and 21 strikeouts.
- W (Wins):
- Games credited to a pitcher whose team took a lead it never surrendered while he was the pitcher of record.
- ERA (Earned Run Average):
- Earned runs allowed per nine innings pitched: (ER × 9) ÷ IP. The primary measure of pitching effectiveness.
- SO (Strikeouts):
- For a batter, times retired on a third strike; for a pitcher, batters retired on a third strike.
- WHIP (Walks and Hits per Inning Pitched):
- Baserunners allowed per inning: (BB + H) ÷ IP. Under 1.00 is elite.
Data updated
- Position
- Pitcher
- Bats / Throws
- R / R
- Height / Weight
- 6'1" / 170 lb
- MLB Debut
- 1995-05-26
- Last Game
- 1996-04-25
Full name: David Brian Maxcy
Season-by-Season Pitching
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| Year | Team | Lg | W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA | Lg ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1995 | DET | AL | 4 | 5 | 41 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 52.1 | 61 | 40 | 31 | 20 | 6.88 | 4.45 (-55%) | -1661.6 |
| 1996 | DET | AL | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3.1 | 8 | 5 | 2 | 1 | 13.50 | — | 0.0 |
| Career · 2 seasons | 4 | 5 | 43 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 55.2 | 69 | 45 | 33 | 21 | 7.28 | — | -1,662 | ||
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.
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 | DET | AL | 41 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1996 | DET | AL | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| Career · 2 seasons | 43 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — | — | 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 (86 games) →Per-game data from Retrosheet (regular season, through 2025).
Batting — Home / Away
| Split | G | AB | R | H | HR | RBI | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 22 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — |
| Away | 21 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — |
Pitching — Home / Away
| Split | G | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 22 | 30.2 | 42 | 27 | 15 | 11 | 7.92 |
| Away | 21 | 25.0 | 27 | 18 | 18 | 10 | 6.48 |
Last 10 Games — Pitching
| Date | Tm | Opp | Dec | IP | H | R | ER | BB | SO | HR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1996-04-25 | DET | MIN | — | 0.2 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 1996-04-24 | DET | MIN | — | 2.2 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 2 |
| 1995-10-01 | DET | BAL | — | 1.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1995-09-29 | DET | BAL | — | 0.1 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 4 | 0 | 0 |
| 1995-09-27 | DET | BOS | — | 0.0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1995-09-23 | DET | NYY | — | 0.1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1995-09-21 | DET | BAL | — | 0.1 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| 1995-09-18 | DET | BAL | — | 0.2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1995-09-15 | DET | TEX | — | 2.1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 1995-09-13 | DET | MIL | — | 1.0 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Career Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each position.
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | 43 |
Salary History
| Year | Team | League | Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1995 | DET | AL | $109,000 |
| Total Career Earnings | $109,000 | ||
College History
| School Name | City | State | Years Attended |
|---|---|---|---|
| University of Mississippi | Oxford | MS | 1990, 1991 |
Brian Maxcy: the record in brief
May 26, 1995 and April 25, 1996 bracket Brian Maxcy's time in the majors: the debut and the last game on record. All of the seasons listed were played for the Detroit Tigers. Maxcy played primarily as a pitcher and batted and threw right-handed. Born on May 4, 1971, in Amory, MS, USA, Maxcy was listed at 6-foot-1 and 170 pounds. Brian Maxcy was the playing name; the full given name is David Brian.
Across 43 games (0 starts), Maxcy recorded 4 wins against 5 losses with a 7.28 ERA. Maxcy had 21 strikeouts. Against a 4.54 league ERA for the same seasons, the 7.28 mark was 60.4% worse. In 1995, one of the busiest seasons, Maxcy posted a 6.88 ERA; the league figure that year was 4.45.
The one salary on file is $109,000, for 1995. Before the majors, Maxcy played college baseball at University of Mississippi (1990 and 1991). Maxcy's game-by-game log, linked below the splits, holds 86 games from Retrosheet.
The position breakdown shows 43 games, all at pitcher. The fielding table credits Maxcy with 7 putouts, 15 assists and 2 errors on the mound.
Frequently Asked Questions about Brian Maxcy
- What years did Brian Maxcy play?
- Brian Maxcy played in Major League Baseball from 1995 to 1996.
- Was Brian Maxcy a pitcher?
- Yes. Brian Maxcy pitched in the major leagues, recording 4 wins and 21 strikeouts.
- What was Brian Maxcy's career ERA?
- Brian Maxcy finished with a 7.28 career ERA, going 4-5 with 21 strikeouts.
- How many strikeouts did Brian Maxcy have?
- Brian Maxcy recorded 21 career strikeouts.
- Is Brian Maxcy in the Hall of Fame?
- No. Brian Maxcy has not been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.
- What teams did Brian Maxcy play for?
- Brian Maxcy played for the Detroit Tigers.