Brian O'Connor
Pitcher · Career Stats, Bio & Records (2000)
Brian O'Connor was a pitcher who played in Major League Baseball in 2000 for the Pittsburgh Pirates. Across 6 career appearances, he went 0-0 with a 5.11 ERA and 7 strikeouts.
- W (Wins):
- Games credited to a pitcher whose team took a lead it never surrendered while he was the pitcher of record.
- ERA (Earned Run Average):
- Earned runs allowed per nine innings pitched: (ER × 9) ÷ IP. The primary measure of pitching effectiveness.
- SO (Strikeouts):
- For a batter, times retired on a third strike; for a pitcher, batters retired on a third strike.
- WHIP (Walks and Hits per Inning Pitched):
- Baserunners allowed per inning: (BB + H) ÷ IP. Under 1.00 is elite.
Data updated
- Position
- Pitcher
- Bats / Throws
- L / L
- Height / Weight
- 6'2" / 190 lb
- MLB Debut
- 2000-05-13
- Last Game
- 2000-09-27
Full name: Brian Michael O'Connor
Season-by-Season Pitching
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| Year | Team | Lg | W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA | Lg ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | PIT | NL | 0 | 0 | 6 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 12.1 | 12 | 7 | 11 | 7 | 5.11 | 4.77 (-7%) | -695.8 |
| Career · 1 season | 0 | 0 | 6 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 12.1 | 12 | 7 | 11 | 7 | 5.11 | — | -696 | ||
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.
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | .500 | .500 | .500 | 1.000 | 0 |
Career AVG .500 vs. league average .270 across their career seasons — +84.9% above league average.
Career OBP .500 vs. league average .345 across their career seasons — +45.0% above league average.
Career SLG .500 vs. league average .437 across their career seasons — +14.4% above league average.
Career OPS 1.000 vs. league average .782 across their career seasons — +27.9% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | PIT | NL | 6 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | .500 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| Career · 1 season | 6 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | .500 | — | — | — | — | 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
View full game log (12 games) →Per-game data from Retrosheet (regular season, through 2025).
Batting — Home / Away
| Split | G | AB | R | H | HR | RBI | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | .500 |
| Away | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — |
Pitching — Home / Away
| Split | G | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 3 | 7.0 | 10 | 7 | 6 | 6 | 9.00 |
| Away | 3 | 5.1 | 2 | 0 | 5 | 1 | 0.00 |
Last 6 Games — Batting
| Date | Tm | Opp | Res | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000-09-27 | PIT | HOU | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2000-09-21 | PIT | MIL | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2000-09-16 | PIT | HOU | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2000-09-14 | PIT | HOU | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2000-09-11 | PIT | STL | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 2000-05-13 | PIT | MIL | W | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Last 6 Games — Pitching
| Date | Tm | Opp | Dec | IP | H | R | ER | BB | SO | HR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000-09-27 | PIT | HOU | — | 2.0 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| 2000-09-21 | PIT | MIL | — | 3.0 | 2 | 4 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 1 |
| 2000-09-16 | PIT | HOU | — | 2.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 2000-09-14 | PIT | HOU | — | 0.1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 2000-09-11 | PIT | STL | — | 3.0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 4 | 0 |
| 2000-05-13 | PIT | MIL | — | 2.0 | 7 | 6 | 6 | 2 | 0 | 1 |
Career Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each position.
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | 6 |
Brian O'Connor: the record in brief
Between the debut on May 13, 2000 and the final game on September 27, 2000, Brian O'Connor built the record summarized on this page. Every season row on the page belongs to the Pittsburgh Pirates, in 2000. Born on January 4, 1977, in Cincinnati, OH, USA, O'Connor is listed as a pitcher and batted and threw left-handed. The bio gives 190 pounds on a 6-foot-2 frame. Brian O'Connor was the playing name; the full given name is Brian Michael.
O'Connor's career pitching line is 0 wins, 0 losses and a 5.11 ERA over 6 appearances. The same table counts 7 strikeouts. The league ERA over O'Connor's seasons was 4.77, so the 5.11 figure ran 7.1% worse than average. All of that pitching came in 2000, with 6 games and 7 strikeouts.
O'Connor's game-by-game log, linked below the splits, holds 12 games from Retrosheet.
The position breakdown shows 6 games, all at pitcher.
Frequently Asked Questions about Brian O'Connor
- Was Brian O'Connor a pitcher?
- Yes. Brian O'Connor pitched in the major leagues, recording 0 wins and 7 strikeouts.
- How many home runs did Brian O'Connor hit?
- Brian O'Connor hit 0 career home runs with 1 hit.
- What teams did Brian O'Connor play for?
- Brian O'Connor played for one team, the Pittsburgh Pirates (2000).
- What were Brian O'Connor's career stats?
- In 6 games, Brian O'Connor went 0-0 with a 5.11 ERA, 7 strikeouts, and 12.1 innings pitched.
- What position did Brian O'Connor play?
- Brian O'Connor played primarily as a pitcher, the position where he appeared in the most games.
- How tall was Brian O'Connor and how much did he weigh?
- Brian O'Connor was listed at 6 feet 2 inches and 190 pounds.
- What was Brian O'Connor's career ERA?
- Brian O'Connor finished with a 5.11 career ERA, going 0-0 with 7 strikeouts.
- How many strikeouts did Brian O'Connor have?
- Brian O'Connor recorded 7 career strikeouts.
- Is Brian O'Connor in the Hall of Fame?
- No. Brian O'Connor has not been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.