Brayan Peña
Born: 1/7/1982 in Havana, La Habana, Cuba
MLB Debut: 2005-05-23 | Final Game: 2016-09-26
Bats: B | Throws: R | Height: 5'9" | Weight: 240 lbs
Full name: Brayan Eduardo Peña
Biography
Brayan Peña was a professional baseball player born in 1982, who had a career spanning from 2005 to 2016. Known for his versatility as a position player, Peña appeared in 638 games over his tenure in Major League Baseball. He made a significant impact primarily as a catcher and utility player, demonstrating a solid offensive skill set with a career batting average of .259. Peña accumulated 468 hits, 23 home runs, and 164 RBIs, contributing to his teams with both timely hitting and reliable defense.
Throughout his career, Peña was recognized for his ability to handle pitching staffs and his proficiency in executing crucial plays. He played during a competitive era that saw the evolution of offensive strategies and the increasing importance of analytics in baseball. With a total of 6 stolen bases, he showcased an unexpected speed for a catcher, adding an extra dimension to his game. Peña's legacy in the sport is marked by his dedication and adaptability, characteristics that endeared him to teammates and fans alike during his time in the majors.
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 638 | 1807 | 136 | 468 | 93 | 2 | 23 | 164 | 6 | 105 | 214 | 0.259 | 0.299 | 0.351 | 0.650 | -2768.3 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2005 | ATL | NL | 18 | 39 | 2 | 7 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 1 | 7 | 0.179 | 0.0 |
| 2006 | ATL | NL | 23 | 41 | 9 | 11 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 5 | 0 | 2 | 5 | 0.268 | 0.0 |
| 2007 | ATL | NL | 16 | 33 | 2 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0.212 | 0.0 |
| 2008 | ATL | NL | 14 | 14 | 3 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 0.286 | 0.0 |
| 2009 | KCR | AL | 64 | 165 | 17 | 45 | 10 | 0 | 6 | 18 | 0 | 12 | 18 | 0.273 | 1.7 |
| 2010 | KCR | AL | 60 | 158 | 11 | 40 | 10 | 0 | 1 | 19 | 2 | 12 | 27 | 0.253 | -340.5 |
| 2011 | KCR | AL | 72 | 222 | 17 | 55 | 11 | 0 | 3 | 24 | 0 | 12 | 24 | 0.248 | -558.8 |
| 2012 | KCR | AL | 68 | 212 | 16 | 50 | 10 | 1 | 2 | 25 | 0 | 9 | 24 | 0.236 | -802.7 |
| 2013 | DET | AL | 71 | 229 | 19 | 68 | 11 | 0 | 4 | 22 | 0 | 6 | 26 | 0.297 | -63.7 |
| 2014 | CIN | NL | 115 | 348 | 23 | 88 | 18 | 1 | 5 | 26 | 2 | 20 | 42 | 0.253 | -569.8 |
| 2015 | CIN | NL | 108 | 333 | 17 | 91 | 17 | 0 | 0 | 18 | 2 | 29 | 34 | 0.273 | -434.6 |
| 2016 | STL | NL | 9 | 13 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 0.154 | 0.0 |
Postseason Statistics
Playoff Career Batting
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0.333 |
Playoff Batting by Year
| Year | Round | Team | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | ALCS | DET | 1 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0.333 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1B | 63 | 45 | 398 | 24 | 1 | 36 |
| 3B | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| C | 437 | 364 | 2911 | 162 | 16 | 27 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2005 | ATL | C | 15 | 7 | 46 | 5 | 0 | 0 |
| 2006 | ATL | C | 15 | 5 | 30 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| 2006 | ATL | 3B | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 2007 | ATL | C | 10 | 5 | 52 | 2 | 0 | 1 |
| 2009 | KCA | C | 30 | 24 | 168 | 7 | 0 | 2 |
| 2010 | KCA | C | 47 | 35 | 269 | 24 | 3 | 3 |
| 2011 | KCA | C | 69 | 57 | 417 | 25 | 2 | 6 |
| 2012 | KCA | C | 52 | 46 | 344 | 18 | 4 | 4 |
| 2012 | KCA | 1B | 3 | 0 | 8 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2013 | DET | C | 64 | 55 | 528 | 27 | 3 | 4 |
| 2013 | DET | 1B | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2014 | CIN | C | 46 | 44 | 361 | 20 | 2 | 3 |
| 2014 | CIN | 1B | 53 | 45 | 365 | 23 | 1 | 35 |
| 2015 | CIN | C | 86 | 84 | 683 | 31 | 1 | 4 |
| 2015 | CIN | 1B | 5 | 0 | 22 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| 2016 | SLN | C | 3 | 2 | 13 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| 2016 | SLN | 1B | 1 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Catcher | 437 |
| First Base | 63 |
| Third Base | 1 |
| Designated Hitter | 34 |
Awards & Honors
| Year | Award | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | Player of the Week | Week of 2010-09-12 |
Salary History
| Year | Team | League | Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | SLN | NL | $2,500,000 |
| 2015 | CIN | NL | $1,400,000 |
| 2014 | CIN | NL | $875,000 |
| 2013 | DET | AL | $875,000 |
| 2012 | KCA | AL | $875,000 |
| 2011 | KCA | AL | $660,000 |
| 2010 | KCA | AL | $428,000 |
| 2009 | KCA | AL | $405,000 |
| 2008 | ATL | NL | $390,000 |
| 2007 | ATL | NL | $380,000 |
| Total Career Earnings | $8,788,000 | ||