Broderick Perkins
First Baseman · Career Stats, Bio & Records (1978-1984)
- Position
- First Baseman
- Bats / Throws
- L / L
- Height / Weight
- 5'10" / 180 lb
- MLB Debut
- 1978-07-07
- Last Game
- 1984-09-23
Full name: Broderick Phillip Perkins
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 516 | 1,255 | 127 | 340 | 62 | 8 | 8 | 157 | 9 | 80 | 116 | .271 | .313 | .352 | .665 | -1,232 |
Career AVG .271 vs. league average .261 across their career seasons — near league average.
Career OBP .313 vs. league average .325 across their career seasons — near league average.
Career SLG .352 vs. league average .386 across their career seasons — 8.7% below league average.
Career OPS .665 vs. league average .711 across their career seasons — 6.4% below 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 | SDN | NL | 62 | 217 | 14 | 52 | 14 | 1 | 2 | 33 | 4 | 5 | 29 | .240 | .257 (-7%) | .323 (-22%) | .378 (-10%) | .702 (-15%) | -605.7 |
| 1979 | SDN | NL | 57 | 87 | 8 | 23 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 8 | 0 | 8 | 12 | .264 | .265 (avg) | .329 (-2%) | .397 (-33%) | .727 (-19%) | -240.0 |
| 1980 | SDN | NL | 43 | 100 | 18 | 37 | 9 | 0 | 2 | 14 | 2 | 11 | 10 | .370 | .264 (+40%) | .326 (+32%) | .387 (+34%) | .714 (+33%) | 596.4 |
| 1981 | SDN | NL | 92 | 254 | 27 | 71 | 18 | 3 | 2 | 40 | 0 | 14 | 16 | .280 | .255 (+9%) | .320 (-2%) | .368 (+8%) | .688 (+3%) | 50.2 |
| 1982 | SDN | NL | 125 | 347 | 32 | 94 | 10 | 4 | 2 | 34 | 2 | 26 | 20 | .271 | .261 (+4%) | .324 (avg) | .388 (-13%) | .712 (-7%) | -327.6 |
| 1983 | CLE | AL | 79 | 184 | 23 | 50 | 10 | 0 | 0 | 24 | 1 | 9 | 19 | .272 | .260 (+4%) | .324 (-8%) | .389 (-16%) | .714 (-12%) | -393.0 |
| 1984 | CLE | AL | 58 | 66 | 5 | 13 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 7 | 10 | .197 | .259 (-24%) | .322 (-14%) | .384 (-45%) | .707 (-31%) | -312.0 |
| Career · 7 seasons | 516 | 1,255 | 127 | 340 | 62 | 8 | 8 | 157 | 9 | 80 | 116 | .271 | — | — | — | — | -1,232 | ||
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 (516 games) →Per-game data from Retrosheet (regular season, through 2025).
Batting — Home / Away
| Split | G | AB | R | H | HR | RBI | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 267 | 651 | 68 | 175 | 2 | 74 | .269 |
| Away | 249 | 604 | 59 | 165 | 6 | 83 | .273 |
Last 10 Games — Batting
| Date | Tm | Opp | Res | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1984-09-23 | CLE | MIN | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1984-09-22 | CLE | MIN | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1984-09-21 | CLE | MIN | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1984-09-18 | CLE | SEA | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1984-09-15 | CLE | OAK | W | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1984-09-13 | CLE | LAA | L | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1984-09-09 | CLE | OAK | W | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 1984-09-08 | CLE | OAK | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1984-09-07 | CLE | OAK | W | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1984-09-05 | CLE | LAA | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1B | 306 | 230 | 2377 | 165 | 17 | 217 |
| OF | 41 | 33 | 64 | 3 | 4 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1978 | SDN | 1B | 59 | 52 | 538 | 41 | 4 | 56 |
| 1979 | SDN | 1B | 28 | 12 | 155 | 10 | 3 | 16 |
| 1980 | SDN | 1B | 20 | 15 | 149 | 9 | 2 | 14 |
| 1980 | SDN | OF | 10 | 10 | 10 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 1981 | SDN | 1B | 80 | 56 | 598 | 38 | 2 | 56 |
| 1981 | SDN | OF | 3 | 3 | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 1982 | SDN | 1B | 98 | 83 | 817 | 64 | 5 | 61 |
| 1982 | SDN | OF | 11 | 3 | 14 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 1983 | CLE | 1B | 19 | 11 | 112 | 3 | 1 | 12 |
| 1983 | CLE | OF | 17 | 17 | 36 | 3 | 1 | 0 |
| 1984 | CLE | 1B | 2 | 1 | 8 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
Career Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each position.
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| First Base | 306 |
| Left Field | 10 |
| Center Field | 1 |
| Right Field | 30 |
| Designated Hitter | 26 |
College History
| School Name | City | State | Years Attended |
|---|---|---|---|
| Diablo Valley College | Pleasant Hill | CA | 1973, 1974 |
| St. Mary's College of California | Moraga | CA | 1975, 1976 |
Most Similar Players
Career comps based on counting + rate stats and primary position. Score is relative — closest peer anchors at ~98%.
Broderick Perkins (highlighted) compared to peers across the same era.
Frequently Asked Questions about Broderick Perkins
- What years did Broderick Perkins play?
- Broderick Perkins played in Major League Baseball from 1978 to 1984.
- Was Broderick Perkins a pitcher?
- No. Broderick Perkins was a position player (First Baseman).
- How many home runs did Broderick Perkins hit?
- Broderick Perkins hit 8 career home runs with 340 hits.