Brian Milner
Catcher · Career Stats, Bio & Records (1978)
Brian Milner was a catcher who played in Major League Baseball in 1978 for the Toronto Blue Jays. In 2 career games, he hit .444 with 4 hits and 2 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
- Catcher
- Bats / Throws
- R / R
- Height / Weight
- 6'2" / 200 lb
- MLB Debut
- 1978-06-23
- Last Game
- 1978-06-26
Full name: Brian Tate Milner
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 | 9 | 3 | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 | .444 | .444 | .667 | 1.111 | 0 |
Career AVG .444 vs. league average .258 across their career seasons — +72.3% above league average.
Career OBP .444 vs. league average .323 across their career seasons — +37.4% above league average.
Career SLG .667 vs. league average .379 across their career seasons — +76.1% above league average.
Career OPS 1.111 vs. league average .702 across their career seasons — +58.2% above 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1978 | TOR | AL | 2 | 9 | 3 | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 | .444 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| Career · 1 season | 2 | 9 | 3 | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 | .444 | — | — | — | — | 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
Per-game data from Retrosheet (regular season, through 2025).
Batting — Home / Away
| Split | G | AB | R | H | HR | RBI | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 1 | 5 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 2 | .600 |
| Away | 1 | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | .250 |
Last 2 Games — Batting
| Date | Tm | Opp | Res | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1978-06-26 | TOR | BAL | W | 5 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| 1978-06-23 | TOR | CLE | L | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Career Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each position.
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Catcher | 2 |
Brian Milner: the record in brief
June 23, 1978 and June 26, 1978 bracket Brian Milner's time in the majors: the debut and the last game on record. Milner's only club in the season tables is the Toronto Blue Jays. Born on November 17, 1959, in Fort Worth, TX, USA, Milner is listed as a catcher and both batted and threw right-handed. The bio gives 6-foot-2 and 200 pounds. On the record, Brian Milner was born Brian Tate Milner.
The batting record for Milner: 2 games, 4 hits in 9 at bats, and a .444 average, plus 2 runs batted in. Set against a .258 league average for the same years, Milner's .444 average sits 72.3% above it. Only one season appears, 1978 for the Toronto Blue Jays, when Milner played 2 games and went 4 for 9.
The position breakdown shows 2 games, all at catcher.
Among the most recent games in Milner's log, June 26, 1978 stands out: 3 hits in 5 at bats.
Frequently Asked Questions about Brian Milner
- Was Brian Milner a pitcher?
- No. Brian Milner was a position player (Catcher).
- How many home runs did Brian Milner hit?
- Brian Milner hit 0 career home runs with 4 hits.
- What was Brian Milner's career batting average?
- Brian Milner batted .444 over his career, with 4 hits in 9 at bats.
- How many RBI did Brian Milner have?
- Brian Milner drove in 2 runs in his career.
- Is Brian Milner in the Hall of Fame?
- No. Brian Milner has not been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.
- What teams did Brian Milner play for?
- Brian Milner played for the Toronto Blue Jays.