Will Middlebrooks
Third Baseman · Career Stats, Bio & Records (2012-2017)
Will Middlebrooks was a third baseman who played in Major League Baseball from 2012 to 2017 for 4 teams, including the Boston Red Sox, a span of 6 seasons. In 347 career games, he hit .228 with 262 hits, 43 home runs, and 155 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
- 6'3" / 220 lb
- MLB Debut
- 2012-05-02
- Last Game
- 2017-10-01
Full name: William Scott Middlebrooks
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 347 | 1,150 | 119 | 262 | 51 | 4 | 43 | 155 | 10 | 64 | 325 | .228 | .272 | .391 | .663 | -1,174 |
Career AVG .228 vs. league average .254 across their career seasons — 10.3% below league average.
Career OBP .272 vs. league average .319 across their career seasons — 14.8% below league average.
Career SLG .391 vs. league average .406 across their career seasons — near league average.
Career OPS .663 vs. league average .725 across their career seasons — 8.5% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 | BOS | AL | 75 | 267 | 34 | 77 | 14 | 0 | 15 | 54 | 4 | 13 | 70 | .288 | .254 (+13%) | .318 (+2%) | .405 (+26%) | .724 (+15%) | 654.4 |
| 2013 | BOS | AL | 94 | 348 | 41 | 79 | 18 | 0 | 17 | 49 | 3 | 20 | 98 | .227 | .253 (-10%) | .317 (-15%) | .396 (+7%) | .714 (-3%) | -245.6 |
| 2014 | BOS | AL | 63 | 215 | 14 | 41 | 10 | 0 | 2 | 19 | 1 | 15 | 70 | .191 | .251 (-24%) | .313 (-18%) | .386 (-31%) | .700 (-26%) | -823.2 |
| 2015 | SDN | NL | 83 | 255 | 23 | 54 | 7 | 2 | 9 | 29 | 2 | 11 | 60 | .212 | .254 (-17%) | .316 (-24%) | .404 (-11%) | .721 (-17%) | -760.0 |
| 2016 | MIL | NL | 10 | 27 | 2 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 4 | 13 | .111 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 2017 | TEX | AL | 22 | 38 | 5 | 8 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 14 | .211 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| Career · 6 seasons | 347 | 1,150 | 119 | 262 | 51 | 4 | 43 | 155 | 10 | 64 | 325 | .228 | — | — | — | — | -1,174 | ||
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 (347 games) →Per-game data from Retrosheet (regular season, through 2025).
Batting — Home / Away
| Split | G | AB | R | H | HR | RBI | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 165 | 516 | 50 | 125 | 15 | 71 | .242 |
| Away | 182 | 634 | 69 | 137 | 28 | 84 | .216 |
Last 10 Games — Batting
| Date | Tm | Opp | Res | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2017-10-01 | TEX | OAK | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2017-09-30 | TEX | OAK | W | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2017-09-28 | TEX | OAK | L | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 2017-09-27 | TEX | HOU | L | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2017-09-26 | TEX | HOU | L | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 2017-09-25 | TEX | HOU | L | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 2017-09-24 | TEX | OAK | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 2017-09-23 | TEX | OAK | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2017-09-21 | TEX | SEA | W | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| 2017-09-20 | TEX | SEA | W | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1B | 5 | 3 | 29 | 1 | 0 | 3 |
| 2B | 2 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 1 |
| 3B | 322 | 290 | 191 | 525 | 32 | 52 |
| SS | 8 | 4 | 5 | 11 | 0 | 3 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 | BOS | 3B | 72 | 69 | 32 | 134 | 9 | 13 |
| 2013 | BOS | 1B | 1 | 1 | 10 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 2013 | BOS | 2B | 2 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 1 |
| 2013 | BOS | 3B | 92 | 90 | 53 | 155 | 10 | 12 |
| 2014 | BOS | 1B | 1 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 2014 | BOS | 3B | 62 | 57 | 38 | 99 | 4 | 9 |
| 2015 | SDN | 1B | 2 | 1 | 10 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2015 | SDN | 3B | 69 | 60 | 53 | 93 | 7 | 13 |
| 2015 | SDN | SS | 8 | 4 | 5 | 11 | 0 | 3 |
| 2016 | MIL | 3B | 8 | 8 | 6 | 19 | 0 | 3 |
| 2017 | TEX | 1B | 1 | 1 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| 2017 | TEX | 3B | 19 | 6 | 9 | 25 | 2 | 2 |
Career Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each position.
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| First Base | 5 |
| Second Base | 2 |
| Third Base | 322 |
| Shortstop | 8 |
| Designated Hitter | 1 |
Awards & Honors
| Year | Award | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| 2013 | Player of the Week | Week of 2013-09-08 |
| 2012 | Player of the Week | Week of 2012-06-24 |
Salary History
| Year | Team | League | Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 | SDN | NL | $540,500 |
| 2014 | BOS | AL | $540,000 |
| 2013 | BOS | AL | $498,000 |
| Total Career Earnings | $1,578,500 | ||
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Will Middlebrooks: the record in brief
Will Middlebrooks's major league career runs from a debut on May 2, 2012 to a final game on October 1, 2017. Middlebrooks played for the Boston Red Sox (2012 to 2014), the San Diego Padres (2015), the Milwaukee Brewers (2016), and the Texas Rangers (2017). Born on September 9, 1988, in Greenville, TX, USA, Middlebrooks is listed as a third baseman and threw and hit right-handed. Middlebrooks's listed size is 6'3" and 220 pounds. Middlebrooks's full given name, per the bio, is William Scott Middlebrooks.
Across 347 games at the plate, Middlebrooks's career line reads 262 hits in 1,150 at bats for a .228 average, plus 43 home runs and 155 runs batted in. The on-base percentage is .272 and the slugging percentage .391, for an OPS of .663. Over the seasons Middlebrooks played, league hitters batted .254; the .228 career figure is 10.3% below that. The OPS comparison is .663 to a league .725, 8.5% below average. 2013 was Middlebrooks's biggest home run year, with 17. No season topped the 79 hits of 2013. Middlebrooks drove in a season-high 54 runs in 2012.
Frequently Asked Questions about Will Middlebrooks
- What years did Will Middlebrooks play?
- Will Middlebrooks played in Major League Baseball from 2012 to 2017.
- Was Will Middlebrooks a pitcher?
- No. Will Middlebrooks was a position player (Third Baseman).
- How many home runs did Will Middlebrooks hit?
- Will Middlebrooks hit 43 career home runs with 262 hits.
- What was Will Middlebrooks's career batting average?
- Will Middlebrooks batted .228 over his career, with 262 hits in 1,150 at bats.
- How many RBI did Will Middlebrooks have?
- Will Middlebrooks drove in 155 runs in his career.
- Is Will Middlebrooks in the Hall of Fame?
- No. Will Middlebrooks has not been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.