Pete O'Brien, baseball player, 169 home runs, 1982-1993

Pete O'Brien

Born: 2/9/1958 in Santa Monica, CA, USA

MLB Debut: 1982-09-03 | Final Game: 1993-07-20

Bats: L | Throws: L | Height: 6'1" | Weight: 185 lbs

Full name: Peter Michael O'Brien

Biography

Pete O'Brien was a professional baseball player born in 1958, whose career spanned from 1982 until his retirement on July 20, 1993. He was primarily recognized as a position player and made a significant impact during his time in Major League Baseball. O'Brien played a total of 1,567 games, where he showcased his ability as a reliable hitter with a career total of 1,421 hits. He contributed to his teams' offenses with 169 home runs and 736 RBIs, finishing his career with a batting average of .261. O'Brien was known for his versatility on the field and his solid defensive skills, which allowed him to play various positions effectively. In addition to his offensive contributions, he also demonstrated speed on the bases, finishing his career with 24 stolen bases. O'Brien's playing era, which included the late 1980s and early 1990s, was marked by a transition in baseball as power-hitting became increasingly prominent. His consistent performance and ability to contribute in multiple facets of the game solidified his place in the history of baseball as a dependable player during a dynamic period in the sport.

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
1567 5437 654 1421 254 21 169 736 24 641 563 0.261 0.336 0.409 0.745 5392.3

Season-by-Season Batting

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
1B 1377 1281 11651 1064 79 1086
OF 61 48 86 3 4 3

Season-by-Season Fielding

Career Games by Position

Position Games
First Base 1374
Left Field 40
Right Field 20
Designated Hitter 122

Awards & Honors

Year Award Notes
1985 Player of the Week Week of 1985-08-23
1984 Player of the Week Week of 1984-05-25

Salary History

Year Team League Salary
1993 SEA AL $2,187,500
1992 SEA AL $2,187,500
1991 SEA AL $2,037,500
1990 SEA AL $1,187,500
1989 CLE AL $700,000
1988 TEX AL $562,500
1986 TEX AL $337,500
1985 TEX AL $165,000
Total Career Earnings $9,365,000

College History

School Name City State Years Attended
Monterey Peninsula College Monterey CA 1977
University of Nebraska at Lincoln Lincoln NE 1978, 1979

Award Voting History

Year Award League Finish Points Won Points Max Votes First
1986 Most Valuable Player AL 17th 5.0 392 0