Will Middlebrooks, baseball player, 2012-2017

Will Middlebrooks

Born: 9/9/1988 in Greenville, TX, USA

MLB Debut: 2012-05-02 | Final Game: 2017-10-01

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'3" | Weight: 220 lbs

Full name: William Scott Middlebrooks

Biography

Will Middlebrooks was a professional baseball player born in 1988, who had a career spanning from 2012 to 2017. Primarily playing as a position player, Middlebrooks made his mark in Major League Baseball during an era characterized by a focus on power hitting and evolving defensive strategies. He played a total of 347 games, where he recorded 262 hits and showcased his power with 43 home runs, accumulating 155 RBIs over his career. His batting average stood at .228, which reflected the challenges he faced at the plate, common among many players during this competitive period. Middlebrooks was known for his strong defensive skills, particularly at third base, where he contributed significantly to his teams' infield dynamics. With 10 stolen bases to his name, he also displayed a degree of speed and athleticism that complemented his power-hitting profile. Despite the ups and downs of his batting performance, Middlebrooks left a lasting impression on the teams he played for, particularly the Boston Red Sox, where he debuted and became part of the team's efforts during the early 2010s. His journey through the majors highlights the challenges and triumphs of a player navigating the complexities of professional baseball.

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
347 1150 119 262 51 4 43 155 10 64 325 0.228 0.272 0.391 0.663 -1429.9

Season-by-Season Batting

Postseason Statistics

Playoff Career Batting

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI BB SO AVG
10 25 2 4 2 0 0 1 3 10 0.160

Playoff Batting by Year

Year Round Team G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI BB SO AVG
2013 WS BOS 1 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0.000
2013 ALDS1 BOS 4 13 1 3 1 0 0 1 3 4 0.231
2013 ALCS BOS 5 10 1 1 1 0 0 0 0 5 0.100

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

Career Games by 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