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
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1982 | TEX | AL | 20 | 67 | 13 | 16 | 4 | 1 | 4 | 13 | 1 | 6 | 8 | 0.239 | 104.8 |
| 1983 | TEX | AL | 154 | 524 | 53 | 124 | 24 | 5 | 8 | 53 | 5 | 58 | 62 | 0.237 | -747.6 |
| 1984 | TEX | AL | 142 | 520 | 57 | 149 | 26 | 2 | 18 | 80 | 3 | 53 | 50 | 0.287 | 1262.1 |
| 1985 | TEX | AL | 159 | 573 | 69 | 153 | 34 | 3 | 22 | 92 | 5 | 69 | 53 | 0.267 | 1262.5 |
| 1986 | TEX | AL | 156 | 551 | 86 | 160 | 23 | 3 | 23 | 90 | 4 | 87 | 66 | 0.290 | 2329.5 |
| 1987 | TEX | AL | 159 | 569 | 84 | 163 | 26 | 1 | 23 | 88 | 0 | 59 | 61 | 0.286 | 897.3 |
| 1988 | TEX | AL | 156 | 547 | 57 | 149 | 24 | 1 | 16 | 71 | 1 | 72 | 73 | 0.272 | 1142.0 |
| 1989 | CLE | AL | 155 | 554 | 75 | 144 | 24 | 1 | 12 | 55 | 3 | 83 | 48 | 0.260 | 793.0 |
| 1990 | SEA | AL | 108 | 366 | 32 | 82 | 18 | 0 | 5 | 27 | 0 | 44 | 33 | 0.224 | -796.0 |
| 1991 | SEA | AL | 152 | 560 | 58 | 139 | 29 | 3 | 17 | 88 | 0 | 44 | 61 | 0.248 | -298.7 |
| 1992 | SEA | AL | 134 | 396 | 40 | 88 | 15 | 1 | 14 | 52 | 2 | 40 | 27 | 0.222 | -525.3 |
| 1993 | SEA | AL | 72 | 210 | 30 | 54 | 7 | 0 | 7 | 27 | 0 | 26 | 21 | 0.257 | -31.5 |
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
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1982 | TEX | 1B | 3 | 3 | 22 | 2 | 0 | 4 |
| 1982 | TEX | OF | 11 | 11 | 17 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| 1983 | TEX | 1B | 133 | 121 | 1144 | 120 | 9 | 104 |
| 1983 | TEX | OF | 27 | 20 | 47 | 1 | 2 | 1 |
| 1984 | TEX | 1B | 141 | 137 | 1270 | 105 | 11 | 103 |
| 1984 | TEX | OF | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1985 | TEX | 1B | 159 | 153 | 1457 | 98 | 8 | 125 |
| 1986 | TEX | 1B | 155 | 144 | 1224 | 115 | 11 | 123 |
| 1987 | TEX | 1B | 158 | 147 | 1233 | 146 | 11 | 118 |
| 1987 | TEX | OF | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1988 | TEX | 1B | 155 | 148 | 1346 | 140 | 8 | 124 |
| 1989 | CLE | 1B | 154 | 148 | 1359 | 114 | 9 | 111 |
| 1990 | SEA | 1B | 97 | 89 | 850 | 76 | 5 | 68 |
| 1990 | SEA | OF | 6 | 5 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1991 | SEA | 1B | 132 | 118 | 1047 | 86 | 3 | 124 |
| 1991 | SEA | OF | 13 | 12 | 18 | 1 | 2 | 1 |
| 1992 | SEA | 1B | 81 | 68 | 623 | 54 | 3 | 72 |
| 1993 | SEA | 1B | 9 | 5 | 76 | 8 | 1 | 10 |
| 1993 | SEA | OF | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
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 |